Music Style AAA/ Adult Alternative, Acoustic Rock, Pop Rock

Musical Influences Bonnie Raitt, Don Henley, Patti Smythe, Linda Ronsdadt, Al Green, Paleface, Keb' Mo'

Artist History Lauren Echo is a passionate and soulful singer, songwriter with a smoky voice that is sure to invite you in to listen. In her songs there is a recurring theme of freedom and triumph as she exposes her vulnerability with spirit, dignity and emotion. Whether she is playing piano or guitar, her intense sound will inspire and move you. Selected "Best Female Musician Signed or Unsigned" Lauren connects with her audience and you feel her singing directly from her heart into yours. A native New Yorker, Lauren grew up with music "in the blood". Both parents passed their talent on to her; mom is a classical pianist and her late father was a flute player and photographer. Lauren has been a professional singer since she was a child. Her distinct voice and wide range of vocal talents have been featured on numerous albums and soundtracks as well as many national television voice-overs. After emerging from the Antifolk songwriters scene in the Lower East Side, and playing the New York clubs, Lauren took her music on the road touring to promote her first album, "Reflection from a Surface". Released on her own label, Valentine Records, the Best Female Musicians says, "This is a fantastic debut album and deserves some attention." Lauren is currently working on her second album and continues to tour playing clubs, cafés and festivals up and down the East Coast. She intends to return to London and tour other parts of Europe and America as well. Echo Live! In a word . . . CAPTIVATING. A real class act, Lauren Echo was born for the stage and she comes alive when she performs. Like rock 'n' roll royalty, her charisma, easy-going style and intense presence touches each person in the audience.

Group Members LAUREN ECHO - INTIMATE ACOUSTIC Lauren Echo/Vocals, Acoustic Guitar and Piano - Marcus Wolf/ Electric Guitar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . REFLECTION FROM A SURFACE Lauren Echo/Vocals and Acoustic Guitar - The Group: Ivan Bodley/Bass - Rich Mercurio/Drums - Jerry Friedman/Lead Guitar - Santo/Percussion Guest Artists: Paleface, Block and Timothy Dark

Instruments Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Piano, Lead Guitar, Bass, Drums, Percussion

Albums Lauren Echo Intimate Acoustic, Reflection from a Surface, Inside Information, Sunglass Stories

Press Reviews "Lauren Echo's music defies classification. She is an intelligent songwriter who is well grounded and on her way to a very successful career. Lauren is gifted with a strong and sexy voice." Best Female Musicians.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . "Reminiscent of Melissa Etheridge or Sheryl Crow . . . her catchy ballads are comparable to the jazzy harmonies of Bonnie Raiit . . . her mood is soulful, artistic, and filled with emotion." What's Hot! Magazine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . "Lauren Echo emerged from the Lower East Side's anti-folk singer/ songwriter scene with a deep, soulful voice, acoustic rock with a jazzy groove - some beautiful stuff." Citizen-Times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . "Echo's soaring voice is a weekly highlight (at The Lounge.) Palm Beach Post . . . . . . . . . . . . "Lauren's original material is delivered with emotion to spare." Savannah Connect . . . . . . . "Echo's debut (Reflection from a Surface) opens with It's You, which carries the bravado of Melissa Etheridge-style folk rock. But her real potential shines in the more restrained jazz-influenced tunes Two Steps Closer and Don't Go Off Mad." Sun Sentinel

Additional Info Book Lauren Echo for shows as a solo performer or with her band.

Location New York City, New York - USA

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