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Joni Laurence
Acoustic / Folk / Americana

a singer-songwriter of the modern folk kind



Portland, Oregon
United States

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Member Since1/24/2006
Band Websitewww.jonilaurence.com
Band MembersJoni Laurence
InfluencesIndigo Girls, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Nanci Griffith, Martin Sexton, Susan Werner, Tracy Chapman, Lucinda Williams...
Sounds Likesomeone once said I was a cross between Mary Chapin Carpenter and Helen Reddy...
Record LabelBrowntown Records
Type of LabelIndie


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   About Joni Laurence
The wagging butt of a tailless dog, a philosophical conversation between a tattered trash bag and a shard of glass, plus all the real-life expressions of love and laughter and hope and heartache that color everyday people’s lives. These are the experiences of Trashbag Birdie, the third solo CD by singer-songwriter Joni Laurence, a girl with a guitar who is anything but “just another” girl with a guitar. While the sound of Joni Laurence certainly has its roots in folk music, Trashbag Birdie veers slightly from the feel of Joni’s two previous releases as she explores the boundaries of the folk genre. The fourteen original tracks cover a wide range of styles, from the funk driven electric guitar energy of “Sneak-up” to the irresistible sweetness of “I Love You” to the imaginative storyline and upbeat, foot-tapping tempo of “Trashbag Birdie,” which will stick in your head for days after you’ve heard it only once. Community radio D.J., Kevin Elliott, WEFT 90.1, has this to say about Trashbag Birdie: “Trashbag Birdie is one of my favorite CDs of the year. Joni has stirred up an eclectic menu of styles, embellished by a stellar supporting cast. She is in fine voice, with her customary mix of lyrical sensitivity and wit. This is Joni at her best…I really love this CD.” In Joni’s performances, the Midwestern roots of a woman born and raised in Illinois clearly show themselves. She tells a few stories, but mostly lets the music speak for itself, which happens effortlessly because of Joni’s simple and accessible, while still captivating, performance style. Joni’s early influences, audible in her music, include Mary Chapin Carpenter, the Indigo Girls and Nanci Griffith, although her earliest influences were likely her musical parents, who once sang duets on central Illinois’ first television variety show, the Possum Holler Opry. Whatever her influences, Joni has been drawing audiences into her world – and keeping them there – for over 10 years while performing in and around the Midwest at venues such as The Old Town School of Folk, Chicago, IL and the Blue Moon Coffee House, Bloomington, IL. Joni’s two previous releases, Short Time (1998) and Daphne Speaks (2000) have received high praise. The creative songwriter has been a finalist in a number of song writing contests including the Songwriters Association of Washington Song Contest and the John Lennon Songwriting Contest, and she has opened for such artists as Carrie Newcomer, John Gorka and Lynn Miles, among others. In a way, Joni Laurence is indeed “just another” girl with a guitar, just like Eleanor Roosevelt was just another radical First Lady and Donna Summers was just another disco queen. Joni is set apart by her unique and soul-stirring talent for translating the human experience into insightful lyrics and unforgettable music. Ben Omart of the Muse’s Muse, in reviewing Short Time is right – Joni Laurence is simply, purely and wonderfully “gifted.”

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Phil Bradley





Jun 23 2009 2:04 AM

thanks for the friendship. Pls check out my CD's at www.cdbaby.com/all/swriter61 or on iTunes.
Liv





May 17 2008 11:38 PM

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Cynova - a little torch, a little twang





May 13 2008 3:12 AM

Hey Joni Laurence,
Just stopping by to say Hello. Hope you're having a great day!

~Cynova
Pugets Sound Productions





Jan 28 2008 12:30 AM

Hi, Joni ~ Thanks for being our friend !

PSP
YOUNA





Dec 11 2007 3:44 PM

Salut!! Thanks for the add and for taking a listen....any comment or feedback would be great!..much appreciated!..i'm loving this time of year, any don't work too hard!!have a good Tuesday!! Youna :)
Krystal





Dec 2 2007 1:46 AM

We saw a trashbag birdie driving home from Peoria today...of course we had to sing the song the rest of the way home!
~♥~Linda~♥~





Nov 21 2007 4:21 AM

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Krystal





Nov 11 2007 7:24 PM

Hi Joni! Any chance you'll be back in Illinois soon? We miss you!
~♥~Linda~♥~





Nov 11 2007 5:02 PM


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Hi Joni!! Was at your Oct 2005 show in Portland and bought your CD...still love it! :) Miss your email updates...do you still put those out?
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Jun 5 2007 8:35 PM

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Oct 24 2007 2:38 AM

Time to stop being a stranger for me... Haha, anyway how have you been doing? How is the music going? I would love to hear about your journey for sure.
Alli





Oct 23 2007 8:25 AM

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Aug 31 2007 4:29 PM

Joni, Hope all is well ... things are good in Champaign! Peace and good luck!
CC
Victoria





Aug 16 2007 11:13 PM

thnx for adding me...I really like your sound. Have a great weekend!
Terri





Aug 5 2007 5:20 AM

Hey Joni! You know, I saw you about 7 years ago at a bar in Champaign, IL called Ruby's, bought "Short Time" that night, and am still listening to it to this day. Can't wait to get your other CDs too!


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Jul 27 2007 9:18 PM

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Jul 17 2007 11:39 AM

Hey Joni,
Thank you for your continued friendship.
It's a pleasure to be with you and hear your music.
Peace always.
A.
Phoenix Benjamin





Mar 16 2007 7:22 PM

Just stoping by to show some luv.
Have a great week end.
Phoenix
Dean Phelps





Mar 13 2007 3:03 AM

Hi Joni. Thanks for adding me, and I wish you all success as you share your gift in music.
Blessings,
Dean Phelps
Phoenix Benjamin





Feb 20 2007 3:08 AM

How have you been?
Would you stop by my page and comment my new single Good Man? I will be Back on tour in April with new dates posting soon.
I hope to see you & keep in touch!
Have a great day.
Thank you,

Phoenix
AJAX





Feb 7 2007 7:05 PM

Hi Joni, I have to say I miss seeing your shows here in C-U. However, I am so glad that you are doing well out west. I'll be looking forward to your next show back "home" in Brown Town. Your music means so much to myself and my partner. Thank you. Anne Jackson
amy





Feb 6 2007 5:21 PM

My dearest aunt..I love the song "breathing", I just had to add it on to my page so my friends could listen to it. Well, thank you for being a great artist...love you!


*Miss Amy Ann*
GROTHBROS





Jan 16 2007 2:10 PM

Hi - We think it's cool you're our friend - and wish you a happy new year
Cindy Ingram Booking & Promotions





Jan 8 2007 7:56 PM

Hey... Thanks for the add!
Pilar French





Jan 4 2007 3:21 AM

HAPPY NEW YEAR JONI! I HOPE YOU ARE WELL. PILAR
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