"She's today's Anne Murray, easy to wrap yourself around her sultry voice." Carl Franzén

LA to MPLS
I've enjoyed writing songs on guitar and singing for 35 years. I never thought of myself as a writer, just someone who had a real passion for music. Whether I'm listening to another Original Artist or playing and singing a song of mine, I know I'm right where I'm suppose to be. From playing at Churches, Weddings, Folk Festivals, Parades, Events, Bars, Coffee Shops and Hospice Centers, I really enjoy the connection with the listeners.

I'm humbled to have played with some of Best Musicians in the Twin Cities and Northern MN area. Not only are these people talented, but even more importantly, they are sincerely some of the most genuine.

"Laurie's tunes gently stroll us to quiet riverbanks, with stories of our sweetest childhood memories. Laurie is a woman with a kind and gentle heart, which is as clear as her warm, and resonating voice. She has done the rock and the roll, and now she is clearly in her song story element. Do not miss this talented and moving performer."
         M. Stoyke, Amazing Grace, Duluth MN 2009

Next to music and art, science is the greatest, most beautiful, and most enlightening achievement of the human spirit.
—Karl Popper, 1968

My passion is music, art and science. I have always loved writing and singing songs and understanding why things work in the Universe.

I grew up surrounded by it, with my father being a Music teacher, performer, writer and mathematician and my mother singing with a velvety, rich voice. This was home. Every time I hear this combination of musical tones, I am home, again.

The first song I wrote and performed was at age 9, followed by a Channel 2 program on Music and Interactive Learning and Participation. I studied at MacPhail and The West Bank School of Music, receiving further instruction on guitar and voice by age 11. Hired to play regularly for Richfield Methodist Church, Aldrich Avenue Presbyterian Church and as a solo singer/guitarist for many weddings added up to 20 years of performing music and a love of stained glass windows.

Now working on my 5th CD and loving every minute of it, I feel blessed. My kids tell me to go ahead and blaze on. I find this really rather surprising. Now, they are supportive of me and tell me I can do anything! Too funny.