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Lara Michell
Acoustic / Pop / Rock



PORTLAND, Oregon
United States

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Last Login:  5/18/2008
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   Lara Michell: General Info
Member Since12/4/2005
Band Websitelaramichell.com
Band MembersIt's usually just me-with-an-acoustic-guitar for my solo material, although I'm occasionally joined by singer Jen Bernard, cellist Skip vonKuske, accordionist Todd Bayles and/or any of a number of other Portland musicians.
InfluencesGeorge Harrison. PJ Harvey. Bach's 2-part and 3-part Inventions and Chopin's Nocturnes (I teach classical piano, by the way!). Flamenco in general, both music and dance. Catholic Mass, every Sunday of my first 18 years. Lindsey Buckingham's guitar playing. The Smiths/Johnny Marr. The Cure's HEAD ON THE DOOR album and R.E.M.'s LIFES RICH PAGEANT album.
Sounds LikeA dear friend once said that my music sounds like a Chinese box, unfolding unexpectedly. I like this description a lot. But to be clear, my music doesn't actually sound Chinese. Not so much.
Record LabelI'm "label-free"!
Type of LabelNone





   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
May 15 2008 11:45A
The Stolen Sweets at PCC Sylvania (OPB Art Beat Series) Portland, Oregon
May 23 2008 8:00P
The Stolen Sweets at the Alberta Street Pub Portland, Oregon
Jun 5 2008 8:00P
The Stolen Sweets at the Crystal Ballroom (opening for PINK MARTINI!) Portland, Oregon
Jun 13 2008 8:00P
The Stolen Sweets at the Someday Lounge (with Casey McGill & the Blue 4 Trio) Portland, Oregon
Jun 28 2008 3:00P
The Stolen Sweets at GROOVEFEST Music Festival Cedar City, Utah
Jun 29 2008 8:00P
The Stolen Sweets (more details coming soon) Grand Junction, Colorado
Jul 1 2008 8:00P
The Stolen Sweets at the Temple Bar Santa Monica, California
Jul 3 2008 6:00P
The Stolen Sweets at Levitt Pavilion Pasadena, California
Jul 17 2008 8:00P
The Stolen Sweets (more details coming soon) Spokane, Washington
Jul 18 2008 8:00P
The Stolen Sweets (more details coming soon) Ephrata, Washington
Jul 20 2008 4:00P
Dirty Martini at the Gorge Games Hood River, Oregon
Jul 23 2008 8:00P
The Stolen Sweets Coos Bay, Oregon
Jul 26 2008 8:00P
The Stolen Sweets at Eden Hall Lincoln City, Oregon
Aug 3 2008 6:00P
The Stolen Sweets at Millennium Park Lake Oswego, Oregon
Aug 7 2008 12:00P
Dirty Martini plays "Noon Tunes" in Pioneer Square Portland, Oregon
Aug 7 2008 6:30P
The Stolen Sweets in Couch Park Portland, Oregon

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   About Lara Michell


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"Lara Michell first came to the attention of the Portland rock cognoscenti in the mid-'90s as the fluid-fingered guitarist in the all-gal band Carmina Piranha. It was a dynamite group, one that stitched together advanced pop smarts, stellar playing, a bit of gypsy fire and a little tango, all with the inspired recklessness of any punk band." -- The Portland Tribune

Since then, Lara has released three solo albums: Tide Pool (1997); Somniloquy (2001); and Ruby Red (2005). She plays with CARMINA LUNA (mostly-defunct goth-folk quartet), DIRTY MARTINI (pop collective also featuring Stephanie Schneiderman and McKinley), and THE STOLEN SWEETS (thriving 1930's vintage swing jazz sextet), all based in Portland, Oregon.


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Lara Michell's Friends Comments
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Volcano Vixens





May 15 2008 5:47 AM


Volcano Vixens





May 14 2008 3:40 AM

Thanks for the add Lara!
Casey Neill & the Norway Rats





May 13 2008 2:01 PM

Hi Lara
We are rocking Lolas tomorrow night the 14th in case you can make it down. The whole gang. See you soon! Casey

an evening with
Casey Neill & the Norway Rats.
Wed May 14th- PORTLAND, OR Lola's Room at the Crystal Ballroom
EARLY SHOW - 7pm doors, 8pm start, $8, No Smoking
we're fresh off a month of touring and and playing a full 2 set show.
The band features Ezra Holbrook, Jenny Conlee, Adam East, Little Sue, Lewi Longmire and Hanz Araki
Michael Jodell





May 6 2008 10:06 PM

Hi Beauty!

Let's connect soon, sip and cocktail or two!

Love you!

Mikey
Leila Chieko





May 5 2008 5:03 PM

hi chica, miss you! Is the Roseburg Bash happening this year? We've missed it TWICE in a row now... Jonesin for our Michell Family fix! Let's boggle sometime dude! xoxoxo lei
Patrick Dorobisz





May 4 2008 4:58 PM

Hello
Thanks for your friendship ! Enchanté d'être votre ami - - best - -Patrick
Michael Jodell





Apr 29 2008 7:29 PM

I am overwhelmed with big, huge love for you Mama!

xo

Mikey
Sons of Jefferson





Apr 23 2008 10:29 AM

thanks Lara

let us know if you're playing down our way :)

jeff
TER-RA





Apr 21 2008 11:47 PM

Thanks for the kind words. We've been listening to you for years as well! Skip is the greatest, isn't he?
peace
t+s
Sky PDX Radio





Apr 17 2008 9:04 AM

Thanks For The Great Local Music!
Kirsten


Is Online


Apr 14 2008 2:13 PM

Hey Lara,
Good to hear you're back and I'm sure you had a good time!!! Pics? Fo sho you be seein me on the river!!!
Miss you bud,
-Kirsten
deep roots





Apr 12 2008 10:31 PM

Hey Lara, We'd love to see you on April 22 at White Eagle for the Deep Roots 10-Year Anniversary Party. Thanks for all you've done to help the program come this far.
The Starlings





Apr 9 2008 2:59 PM

Hey Lara - we wanted to invite you to our Portland CD Release for "Marveling the While" this Saturday, 4/12, at Mississippi Studios. It's an early show @ 7pm. Would love it if you could come...cheers, the starlings
Honeysuckle Rose





Apr 9 2008 1:46 AM

Hey Lara!
So nice of you to think of me. ;-)
Yes, Ljubljana is treating me quite well, although a little more sun wouldn't hurt anyone.
I hope that you are well and that you don't miss Europe too much.
xx
Federica Pallante





Apr 6 2008 3:40 AM

Hi Lara! thank you for the wonderful show! I hope we see you again! un bacio!
Morgan Grace





Apr 3 2008 1:54 AM

You're overseas? I'm so jealous!

miss you girl!
xoxox
Ariel





Apr 4 2008 2:45 AM

My dear Lara :)
I'm so happy to hear you loved your European trip!! I am officially moving back to Atlanta on April 29th, I have had some amazing good fortune that I want to share with you...maybe we can get together before I go? That would be so lovely...talk to you soon!

~Ariel
Farnell "Bleek" Newton





Apr 4 2008 8:17 AM

Hey Lara, How was the trip. I hope all went well.

farnell
erika celesti





Mar 27 2008 6:03 AM

ih Lara!thank you,what a wonderful voice!!!
.:karina meow:.





Mar 19 2008 6:23 PM

Lara loves Belgium, and I love her!!!
Chuck Lee Bramlet





Mar 16 2008 8:39 AM

The pic of you guys changing the lightbulb...brilliant brilliant brilliant! If we didn't know so many of the same people, I would steal the idea.
Tasos Rosopoulos





Mar 10 2008 6:35 AM

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I happy to find your mood!!
thank you.
t.
Acoustic Minds





Mar 6 2008 11:13 AM

So nice to see you the other night.
we are in CALI while you are out on tour too!
Check the photos they are adorable!
They all turned out good!
Lets get together and play some music sometime soon?
Loves~
Jenni
Hot Club of Spokane





Mar 3 2008 8:47 AM

Have a blast in Europe, Lara!! Remember that swearing contest? Well, apparently, that's good practice for dealing with cranky Europeans. But I've never been, so it's probably rotten advice. Bring back stories! :)
Paul Dunn - Songwriter





Feb 26 2008 4:14 PM

Hi Lara,
Thanks for the friendship. Really like your songs on here, particularly 'Low' which is very catchy. Best wishes for your future success.
Paul
Two Steps & The Law





Feb 15 2008 12:53 PM

Hello Lara,
Photobucket
.:karina meow:.





Feb 13 2008 2:14 PM

Yes! I'll pour some sugar on you!
Leila Chieko





Feb 8 2008 1:28 PM

lara darling,
me and my lovely lady will be at your show tonite! bringin my housemates too. yeay!
Larry Allen





Feb 6 2008 4:24 PM

Take a music bath once or twice a week for a few seasons. You will find it is to the soul what a water bath is to the body. Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.
.:karina meow:.





Feb 1 2008 9:37 AM

Hi Baby Love! What do you say: you, me, Black Hole, and drinks next weekend? I miss you so much it ... ouch ... hurts. xoxo!!!
Julia Dawn





Jan 20 2008 4:16 PM

My pleasure Lara, I hope to do it again soon!
.:karina meow:.





Jan 17 2008 5:53 PM

It must have been fate ... they found me, and I love them :). Karina Bambina wants to see YOU! Where can I possibly find your lovely face lingering this weekend? xoxo ... HAPPY 2008 INDEED!
.:karina meow:.





Jan 17 2008 5:53 PM

p.s. i need to get my belly button ring repierced ... are you up for pain, bella?
Alberta Street Pub