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Photo by Kate Vanderhorst
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ABOUT LAURA BIRD
Canadian songstress Laura Bird draws inspiration from a mosaic of early folk roots and bluegrass music, to old jazz standards. As both a musician and visual artist, she writes with the heart of a storyteller and a painters' eye for lush images. Enthusiastic audiences from house concert to festival stage have embraced her warm relaxed stage presence, finely honed guitar work, and that distinctive sultry, smoky voice.
Performing since 1990, Laura has released two critically acclaimed albums, Dreamwalker 2000 and The Water In Between 2008. Bird has served on numerous arts industry boards most notably Folk Music Ontario (formerly Ontario Council of Folk Festivals). She also co-founded the Colleen Peterson Songwriting Award now held in trust with the Ontario Arts Council. Laura helped establish the Headwaters Acoustic Music Society in Orangeville, presenting many top roots musicians from across Canada during 1998-2008, and served the final 2 years as Artistic Director. Tucked away in Grey Highlands, Laura and husband Javier love life with young lab Scotty, in the quiet of their log home. |
"A fine, folky, warm-sounding effort with Bird's engaging voice taking centre stage, surrounded with some fine bluegrass-influenced picking by herself, Dave Clarke, and especially, Emory Lester. She has a bit of that classic sound made popular by someone like Susan Crowe, but manages to forge her own personality through a strong songwriting ability.
A solid release that certainly sounded good on my stereo. Heavy Load, When It Comes My Time and Miracle were standout tracks." Barry Hammond Penguin Eggs Magazine Laura is available to conduct lyric and songwriting workshops for small groups, and is currently developing ARTSING, an art/lyric creative workshop dovetailing the creative process for both mediums. And as always, she’s ready to bring some beautiful new songs to a living room near you!
If you’re interested in hosting an intimate concert for private gatherings, please contact Laura at: [email protected] |
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