It's difficult to believe that this is a debut album for Laura Minor. She has the voice of a seasoned pro, and the storytelling and song writing ability of an old soul. These songs sound like the deep peronal telling of her innermost thoughts. It's refreshing to hear songs that are so honest and earnest all at once. Although the songs sometimes carry heartache and sadness - her hopeful voice creates unique blending of emotions.
Laura Minor's vocals remind me a lot of Maria McKee - one of my absolute favorites. This CD has been playing in the background as I've been working the past coupld of weeks. It has driven itself straight into my psyche. A good place for it to be. :)
To see Laura Minor live (and I am planning to when she's in the area) here are some 2002 tour dates:
July 16: Skipper's Smokehouse, Tampa, FL 8PM $7
July 17: Cowhaus, Tallahassee, FL w/ Mellissa Ferrick
July 18: Jack Rabbit's, Jacksonville, FL 10PM $5
July 19: Common Grounds, Gainesville, FL w/ Remember the Ocean, Whiskey & Co.
July 21: DaDa, Delray Beach, FL w/ Remember the Ocean, 10PM
July 22: Will's Pub, Orlando, FL
July 23: Village Tavern, Mt. Pleasant, SC
July 24: Echo Lounge, Atlanta, GA
July 25: Iota Cafe, Arlington, VA
July 27: Maxwell's, Hoboken, NJ
July 28: Mercury Lounge, New York, NY w/ Mike Ireland
Aug 6: The Stone Pony, Asbury Park, NJ, w/ Cracker
Aug 8: Narrows Center for the Arts, Fall River, MA 8:30PM w/ Randall Bramblett
Aug 9: Bottle and Cork, Dewey Beach, DE, w/ Cracker
Aug 10: Star Hill Music Hall, Charlottesville, VA, w/ Cracker
Aug 14: The Muse, Charlotte, NC
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