Artist description The Return of Real Songwriting Here's what radio is saying about Laurie Larson's debut album, "Artist's Mirage": "Songwriting that's ahead of the pack" - John Sebastian, KISW Seattle "Amazing vocal and emotional range dresses up well put together songs." -Jim Bednarek,KMXZ Tucson "Great musicianship and solos, even a touch of Hendrix is thrown in" - Phil Sisneros,KOB-FM Albuquerque "A wide array of instruments and excellent arranging provides interest through the whole album." - Todd Little, Clear Channel KGB San Diego "If you're looking for pablum, don't listen to this" - Phil Moore, KMGA Albuquerque "Dreamy vocals and solid songwriting reminiscent of the 60's, yet still remains contemporary." - Cerphe Colwell, Infinity Broadcasting

Music Style Folk, Progressive Rock

Musical Influences Spirit, Richie Furay with Poco, Mahavishnu Orchestra, Quicksilver Messenger Service

Similar Artists Enya, Christine McVie, Joni Mitchell

Instruments Various

Albums Artist's Mirage, On This Day

Press Reviews ARTIST'S MIRAGE - Laurie Larson by NAPRA REVIEW 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

Location Phoenix, AZ - USA

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