Laura Lisbeth

Artist Information

Biography

Laura Lisbeth is a performing songwriter with a unique, fresh approach to writing lyrics and melody, and the vocal chops to convey them beautifully. Her songs have won recognition in publications such as American Songwriter.

Songwriting for Laura was born of necessity: She wanted to sing songs that were suited to her personality -- songs that were intelligent, honest, brave, daring, sometimes maybe a little funny. When you hear a Laura Lisbeth song you can expect the unexpected.

Today Laura draws from the tradition of guitar-driven folk to deliver songs of stunning beauty and emotional complexity. Her music – a blend of Americana/Pop/Folk - and her sound have prompted comparisons to that of Jewell, Aimee Mann and Mary Chapin Carpenter.

As a live performer, Laura builds an immediate connection with her audience through her music and her personality. The result is an irresistible mix that keeps audiences coming back for more.

In Fall 2011, she began work on her 2nd CD project, with an expected completion date of Spring/Summer 2012.

A solid member of the KC area songwriting community, Laura hosted a songwriter night for two years at the Power Plant in Parkville at at time when no other female songwriters were doing anything like it. In 2010, she shared co-hosting responsibilities for a “Songwriter In the Round” event on First Fridays at ARTichokes Gallery in Leawood, KS. She currently performs regularly at galleries, festivals, and other venues in the Kansas City area.

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Instrumentation

Laura Lisbeth, Acoustic Guitar
Laura occasionally is accompanied by a 2nd guitarist/mandolinist.
Steve Phillips and Brent Hoad of the Elders join Laura on her first CD.

Discography

Hit The Ground Running

Links

• Facebook
• LL News Views & Snooze

Audio

• Aftermath
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• Lifeline
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• McCallister Road
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• Lawn Chairs
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• Another Man Down
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• Out On The Edge
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Lyrics

• Lifeline
• Another Man Down
• McCallister Road
• Out On The Edge
• Lawn Chairs
• Aftermath

Video

Photo Gallery

Press

• Another Song to Sing [+ Show ]
  

  After writing her first song in 2005...she's become a regular at songwriters circles, coffee houses,...After writing her first song in 2005...she's become a regular at songwriters circles, coffee houses, festivals, and other venues.In 2007, she recorded "Hit the Ground Running," a CD that's professionally produced and available at www.cdbaby.com.
  
  "With her strong voice, solid musicianship and knack for writing pleasant melodies, Lisbeth has achieved ..."the trifecta."
  
  "She's a great writer and she's got a great voice and she can play..."
  
  Article for Sunny Magazine by David Knopf
  

• REVIEW OF "HIT THE GROUND RUNNING" [+ Show ]
  

  LAURA LISBETH LAURA LISBETH/Hit the Ground Running: From the heartland she came, a neo-folkie that...LAURA LISBETH
  LAURA LISBETH/Hit the Ground Running: From the heartland she came, a neo-folkie that knows how to follow the contemporary folk tradition and will probably go a long way toward making people forget about her sisters of the 90’s. With an easy and smart way around an original song, Lizbeth delivers the pensive without the maudlin and the whining. Already proven by her peers to be an up and comer with some award notice under her belt, the future of the singer/songwriter genre, no matter how the gene mutates, is in good hands.
  (available from www.cdbaby.com)
  
  
  Volume 31/Number 77
  January 16, 2008
  MIDWEST RECORD
  830 W. Route 22 #144
  Lake Zurich, IL., 60047
  CHRIS SPECTOR, Editor and Publisher
  ©2008 Midwest Record
  

• Laura Lisbeth at the Parkville Acoustic Festival [+ Show ]
  

  "After a late start due to weather concerns Laura Lisbeth took the stage and presented a sweet and s..."After a late start due to weather concerns Laura Lisbeth took the stage and presented a sweet and senitmental set of her original music. Only the diminuative Laura and her big dreadnaught guitar rendering beautiful lyrical passages in her very strong, yet uniquely delicate voice. Captivating enough to help draw the sun from out of hiding."

• MUSIC FOR TROOPS [+ Show ]
  

  With only 10 slots available, Laura's song, Lawn Chairs, was selected as a part of this effort to se...With only 10 slots available, Laura's song, Lawn Chairs, was selected as a part of this effort to send music to our troops.

• The Number wins 3rd Place [+ Show ]
  

  Laura Lisbeth's newest song, The Number, was just selected in American Songwriter Magazine's Sept/Oc...Laura Lisbeth's newest song, The Number, was just selected in American Songwriter Magazine's Sept/Oct 2008 Lyric contest as a 3rd place winner.

• LL CD Featured on KCCafe.Net
  

  Featured artist from October thru December 2008

• LL Featured on Women of Substance Radio's Weekly Folk Show [+ Show ]
  

  Tune in on Tuesdays to hear Laura Lisbeth's "Lawn Chairs" featured in a new Folk Showcase now playin...Tune in on Tuesdays to hear Laura Lisbeth's "Lawn Chairs" featured in a new Folk Showcase now playing on Women of Substance Radio.
  
  Connect to WOS Radio at www.live365.com/stations/breenoble

Setlist

Average Set Length - 30 -45 minutes

Features songs from the CD plus newer additions, as well as some fun, edgy songs chosen based on the type of venue/audience.

A few, occasional covers

Basic Requirements

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