Artist Information Biography Born and raised on the plains of Kansas, Laura Lisbeth takes a straightforward approach from her small town origins and writes songs that appeal to listeners who want to hear simple truths as well as those who search for a deeper meaning. Her songs often employ a touch of humor or irony to ease the listener’s way on these little 4 minute journeys through the timeless struggles of life and love. Laura’s music –a sweet and salty blend of Folk/Pop/Americana/Country – is a treat to audiences of all ages. Her music and her sound have prompted comparisons to that of Jewell, Aimee Mann and Melissa Etheridge. Live performances are the best way to experience her music: with arresting vocals, she delivers lyrics that are smart, fresh, unpredictable. Her irresistible personality and sense of humor are the secret ingredient that keeps audiences coming back for more. Chris Spector of Midwest Record says of Laura's music: "With an easy and smart way around an original song, Lisbeth delivers the pensive without the maudlin and the whining…the future of the singer/songwriter genre, no matter how the gene mutates, is in good hands." Laura was selected to perform at the 2009 Mamapalooza Conference and Festival in NYC this May, 2009, and participated this year as a part of the Kacico Dance (www.kacicodance.org) Company's Song and Dance Project for 2009: The Song and Dance Project is a captivating performance of live song and dance featuring KC Singer/Songwriters with Kacico Dance. Performances include guest appearances on KKFI Radios’s Coffeehouse Radio and Local Showcase, Larry Carter’s Songwriter Showcase, The Living Room – Kansas City’s original entertainment/talk show, and SPIN Neapolitan Pizza’s Folk on the Patio Series. Festival appearances include the Missouri Wine Fest 2009, Mid-American Music Festival, Parkville Riverfest, Lexington Peach Festival, Watkins Woolen Mill Fall Fest and Back Porch Jam, the Parkville Acoustic Festival, and Kansas City's 2009 MAMMOPALOOZA. www.lauralisbeth.com 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 http://www.lauralisbeth.com