Laurie Larson
Avondale, Arizona, United States | INDIE
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Laurie Larson is a true renaissance woman; she not only sings, writes, plays many different instruments, photographs and paints, but she is an astrophysicist by occupation.
For her, mixing science and art makes perfect sense.
"Creativity is born from making unique connections between divergent notes, divergent arts and divergent sciences," she says.
Creativity certainly abounds on this CD.
Called "psychedelic folk-rock" by her label, the music incorporates her poetry (often resembling prayer, as in "Sunset of the Mesa") and ethereal backup that ranges from multi-track vocals to synthesizer to sax, as in the captivating "Feather Dancer." With more of a New Age sound than folk, Larson's songs are daring, uniquely her own - the title cut really gets out there! Definitely worth a listen, preferably with headphones. - NAPRA REVIEW
From All Access Magazine July 31, 2008, Laurie is a magical performer whose blue eyes seem to be as deep as the deepest ocean in the world. With her floating vocals and stunning harmonies her music is sometimes other-worldly. You can hear or at least feel that she is breathing from her essence in every song on her My Space page. Her music is almost like a soundtrack to your peaceful, yet innermost and most feared dreams; where everything seems tranquil on the surface, but your inner struggle between your life awake and asleep always meet. At times she uses harder riffs on the instruments being played by band-mates to balance her smooth and sweet sounding vocals. In her songs she talks about being in charge of your own life, future and dreams, which are beautifully illustrated in "Architect of Dreams"; where she writes what has been left behind, torn down and rebuilt with the help of somebody else. Her lyrics are meant to be listened to intently and pondered on. Laurie is very introspective and wise. The music and her voice mold into one, listening to her music may allow the listener to look deeper into their own souls; and free themselves of the chains that have built up in our lives. Optimism is the underlying message of her music; it is evident in all her songs, but especially when one listens to "My Time Will Arrive" and "A Moment's Reflection". She has been to the Power of Prog Festival for Melodic Rock; and her sound suits the feel and image well. In the business for many years, her experience as a musician shows; as a former DJ she knows what a listening audience is looking for when they hear the first few bars of a song. She is a poet a musician and possibly the answer you are looking for if you want to explore what is deep in your soul. She is not a woman to sit by her laurels and be content to rest; this is a woman with power, energy and a sprinkle of fairy dust, who has worked with some of the finest musicians in the world. She is politically, socially and civic minded; with the voice of a seraph from the skies. - Christi Broekemeier, Backstage at Myspace
Your title track is clearly the signature cut on the CD but it's very close. You don't seem to have a "bad track" in the collection. If someone likes "Aquila" they will be pleased with the rest. I think your myspace slogan sums your style up best, "An Alternative to Alternative"... perfect. The Avril / Natalie / Jewel sound defined female alternative in the 90's, you're defining the genre in the new millennium. - Paul Monaco - iKISS FM Hartford, Connecticut
"I have been involved with Classic Rock radio stations for nearly 20 years and the music, although great, is not changing. Recently I listened to a new release Aquila by Laurie Larson and was blown away, classic rock but it is new stuff. Like Neil Young said, 'Rock and Roll is here to stay' and Laurie proves it with every cut from her album. The melody has that haunting roughness that makes it sound classic and the lyrics are timeless. It is a must play on any rock station." - Jim Seemiller, President, ATB Broadcast Consultants, Inc.
Good record! Well-written songs and a wonderful voice!! "Aquila" is getting 2-3 spins a week within our eclectic mix.
- KUMD - Duluth, MN - Program Director John Ziegler
Discography
www.myspace.com/laurielarson
Here's a few of the radio stations playing Laurie's music:
AK Juneau KTOO 104.3 FM ::
AK Ketchikan KRBD-FM 105.9 ::
AK Talkeetna Whole Wheat Radio ::
AR Hot Springs In Time Radio ::
AR Little Rock KABF-FM 88.3 ::
AZ Tucson KXCI ::
Australia (South) 5 EBI FM ::
Australia Adelaide SA Radio National ::
Australia Adelaide SA Radio 5UV ::
Australia Ballarat VIC Voice 99.9 FM ::
Australia Box Hill North VIC 3WBC Radio ::
Australia Brisbane Sidestream" Radio 99.7 FM ::
Australia Burnie TAS COASTAL.FM ::
Australia Croydon North VIC Radio Eastern 98.1 FM ::
Australia Hoppers Crossing Victoria ::
Australia Melbourne PBS 106.7 FM ::
Australia Narangba QLD 4RED 99.7 FM ::
Australia Penroth NSW 2AIR FM ::
Australia Victoria 88.9 WYN FM ::
Australia Victoria Apple-FM ::
Australia Whittlesea VIC 3PVR Plenty Valley FM ::
Australia Whittlesea Victoria CH97.1FM ::
Australia Windsor NSW VTR 89.9 FM ::
Austria Radio Osttirol ::
BANDRADIO.COM ::
Belgium Aalst De Country Club Radio 2 ::
Belgium Bree Radio ATL ::
CA Berkeley KALX FM ::
CA Fresno KFCF-FM 88.1 ::
CA Los Angeles KPFK FM (110,000 watts) ::
CA Los Angeles NWEZ ::
CA Los Angeles Seasons 365 ::
CA San Francisco V.I.P. Radio ::
CA Santa Cruz KZSC-FM 88.1 ::
CA Stanford KZSU ::
Canada Edmonton, Alberta CJSR FM ::
Canada Edmonton, Alberta CKUA FM ::
Canada Burnaby, B.C. CJSF Radio ::
Canada Kamloops, B.C. CBFX 92.5 FM ::
Canada ON Ajax World Music Radio ::
Canada Waterloo ON CKWR-FM 98.5 ::
CO Boulder KGNU ::
CO Gunnison KWSB-FM 91.1 ::
CO KRFC Radio Free Colorado ::
CO Salida KHEN 106.9 FM ::
CT Hartford iKISS FM ::
CT Monroe WMNR-FM 88.1 ::
CT New Haven WPKN-FM 89.5 ::
CT SWAK Radio ::
Estonia Tallinn BGR--BlueGrassRadio ::
Finland Helsinki LAHI Radio ::
FL Tampa Overground Radio ::
France Beaupuy Radio Galaxie 98.5 FM ::
France Marmoutier Frequence Verte ::
France Radio SUD Besancon ::
Germany Alooga Radio ::
Germany Bremerhaven Radio Bremerhaven ::
Germany Dieter Lachermund ::
Germany Herford Radio Teutoburger Wald ::
Germany Munich Country Jukebox ::
Germany Sinzig Alooga Radio ::
Germany Tuebingen Radio Wueste Welle 96.6 ::
Germany Villingen Radio Neckarburg 107.75 ::
Germany Waldkraiburg Radio ISW-FM ::
HI Honolulu KTUH ::
Hong Kong Kowloon RTHK Radio 3 ::
IA Des Moines Country Unplugged Radio ::
IA Sioux City KWIT-FM 90.3 ::
IL Carbondale WDBX-FM 91.1 ::
IL Chicago John Rose's "Hidden Treasures Of Rock'N'Roll" ::
IL Evanston WLUW FM 88.7 ::
IL Glen Ellyn WDCB-FM 90.9 ::
IL Monmouth WMCR ::
Ireland Co. Wicklow Tallaght FM ::
Israel Radio Upper Galilee 105.3 FM ::
Italy Alessandria Radio Voce Spazio ::
Italy Condove Susa Onda Radio ::
Italy Pisa Radio Incontro ::
Italy Radio Biella ::
LA Baton Rouge PNT Radio ::
LA Baton Rouge WRKF-FM 89.3 ::
MA Deepcuts Winter Blend ::
MA Martha's Vineyard WMVY 92.7 FM ::
MA North Adams WJJW ::
MD Baltimore Impact Radio FM Mainstream/CHR/Pop ::
MD Frostburg WFWM :: ::
ME Warren Coast Radio ::
MI Ann Arbor WCBN FM ::
MI Essexville The Soupy Gato Show ::
MI Harrison WKKM-FM 92.1 ::
MI Interlochen WIAA-FM 88.7/WIZY-FM 100.9 ::
MI Ontonagon WOAS-FM 88.5 ::
MN Duluth KUMD (100,000 watts) ::
MS Hattiesburg WUSM ::
MO St. Louis KCLC-FM 89.1 ::
MO Warsaw KAYQ-FM 97.7 ::
NC Durham WXDU FM ::
NC Fayetteville WFSS-FM 91.9 ::
NC Winston-Salem WMCB ::
Netherlands Katwijk VLOK Radio ::
Netherlands KBAC ::
Netherlands Nunspeet Radio Nunspeet ::
Netherlands Ouwerkerk Radio Schouwen Duiveland ::
Netherlands Peelstar FM ::
Netherlands Puttershoek Radio Hoeksche Waard ::
Netherlands Radio Eagle 107.9 FM ::
Netherlands Wilhelminaoord Radio Steenwyk ::
NH Henniker WNEC ::
NH Plymouth WPCR ::
NJ Palmyra Cutrog Radio ::
NJ Mahwah WRPR-FM 90.3 ::
NJ Polka Dot Radio ::
NM Albuquerque KUNM ::
NM Portales KENW/KMTH ::
NY Best Unheard Music ::
NY Canton WSLU 89.5 FM ::
NY Clinton WHCL ::
NY Long Island Radio NY1 ::
NY New York Radio Freakout ::
NY Rochester DX Radio Network ::
NY Rochester WDYN Independent Radio ::
OH Cleveland WRUW-FM 91.1 ::
OH West Chester Starplex FM ::
OR Portland TNW-HotMix Top 40 Mainstream/CHR/Pop ::
PA East Stroudsburg WESS-FM 90.9 ::
PA Indiana WIUP 90.1 ::
PA Pittsburg Zetaspheres ::
Romania RFI 93.5 FM ::
Scotland Sirling Centrescene FM ::
Serbia & Montenegro Radio Fedra ::
Spain Barcelona Ràdio Despí 107.2
TN Brentwood WPLN-FM 90.3 ::
TN Jasper WEPG AM 910 ::
TX Carrollton Hot Hits Plex FM ::
TX Corpus Christi Hoss the Boss Radio ::
TX Dallas/Fort Worth Random FM ::
TX El Paso KTEP-FM 88.5 ::
TX Houston The Ultraplex Adult Hits/AAA ::
UK Herts WD7 8NH ::
UK Last FM ::
UK London Bluebird Radio ::
UK London Blue Sky Radio ::
UK London Valiant Music Radio Adult Hits/AAA ::
UK Rainbow Radio ::
UT Moab KZMU 89.7 FM ::
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Bio
Laurie Larson's third CD was in the Grammy nomination process & continues to build upon superb songwriting and musicianship. Unlike most albums with only one or two good tracks, each song on this CD can stand on its own. It sounds like a greatest hits CD, but all songs were written by Laurie Larson in the last few months, with the exception of "Artist's Mirage Two" - a rearrangement of the title track to her first album she wrote in (2001), and one of the counter melodies in "True to Nature" she wrote in (1984). The title track will be featured in Relix Magazine's CD sampler in November! "1 Realm" is featured in Global Rhythm's Sampler & the Acoustic Rainbow sampler. "A Call to Action" can also be found on Global Rhythm Magazine's CD Sampler.
The top notch musicians who were on her previous release, "Aquila" return:
Ed DeLucia (Ronstadts): Guitars
Ralph Gilmore (Grass Roots): Drums
Jim Brady (Neil Young, Linda Ronstadt): Bass
Special thanks to special guest Jim Roberts (he has produced, performed on or engineered records for John Entwistle, Steve Walsh, Kansas & Leslie West). Jim plays the Hammond B3 on the first track "Endless Thank You Loop" and he mixed "Artist's Mirage Two".
The rest of the mixing was done by Jim Brady at his studio in Tucson, Arizona.
Laurie was born in Kalispell, Montana. She went to high school in Custer, South Dakota, Littleton, Colorado and Los Lunas, New Mexico.
She has been on stage with members of Jefferson Airplane, Mick Fleetwood's Zoo and members of Country Joe and the Fish. She has won awards for her bass playing in several jazz contests.
Her song Feather Dancer was a top video in Albuquerque, NM.
Laurie ran twice for the Arizona House of Representatives and has been a web designer for several candidates from Congressional Races to Governor.
Her art and photography is also available at several galleries in the Phoenix area.
A lifelong radio DJ, consultant and rock & roll music director, she has also been a Program Director and Operations Manager for multiple cluster stations, in the southwest and California.
Laurie has also worked in state and city government, education and for Kitt Peak National Observatory.
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