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 Lareau is a band that has explored original sound from inception, evolving as it invented an individualistic musical motif. The goal, right from the outset, was to create solid song structure that would hold up on the concert stage.
Based in the Jamestown area of Western New York, and the Warren area of Pennsylvania, Lareau (pronounced La Row), is stylistically reminiscent of acts like Ben Folds Five, The Dave Matthews Band, Three Doors Down and Ben Harper. Lareau's debut CD,
"Changes", is on Los Angeles based indie, Warrior Records, distributed via Universal Music Group Distribution.
 Originally from Kentucky, Larry Lareau, the youngest of five boys, has been playing piano since age seven, cello since age 10, and sang opera professionally. Upon his family relocating to the northeast, he played in a myriad of bands, and was influenced heavily the Beatles, Moody Blues, Elton John, and Billy Joel. He wrote over 200 songs, meeting drummer Darrin Payne at a session.
With only one solo demo to his credit, Reasons Why, which he promoted by touring Germany for three weeks, he tossed around the idea of forming a band with Payne, a classically-trained pianist who just loved bangin' on drums. Payne's influences include Rush, Styx and Dream Theater. Guitarist Pete Gool's influences include David Bowie, Soft Cell, Depeche Mode, guitarist Steve Stevens, U2, Adrian Belew and Van Halen.
 Bassist Tim Reed and keyboardist Anthony Brown round out the group, which enabled Lareau to flesh out his universally appealing keyboard-based ballads and energetic rock tunes in a way he couldn't do on his own. The unique spin that LAREAU has comes from the members' vast array of musical experiences and current musical tastes.
Download all of Lareau's songs on
iTunes or order your CD copy of LAREAU's Debut "Changes" at
WarriorRecords.com
Or buy it at:
Amazon.com
Barnes & Noble
Newbury Comics
FYE
BestBuy
Virgin
Tower
Circuit City
CD Universe
Sam Goody
Target
Wherehouse
What Amazon.com Shoppers Have To Say About LAREAU's Debut "Changes":
Yeah, Baby! That's the way poppa likes it. Go baby, GO! Just got my copy of "CHANGES" by Lareau and boy did they make a whopper of a mistake on this one. They should have called it "CHARGES" because it's full of high-voltage energy. I waited way too long the last time I bought something with Larry Lareau on it (his debutt album "Reasons Why"). It went out of stock because they made so few of them and I ended up paying three times the original price. I sincerely hope it happens again because I GOT MINE JACK!
As I see it, there are two reasons to get this one, Larry Lareau's lyrics and Darren Payne's drums. The guy's got classical music training AND perfect rhythm, which is crucial during the critical times of my day. Golly-wolly he's good. I like to crank up the music and watch CNN with the sound turned off. No kddng.
Reviewer: Bill Clinton "bill"
As the Blues Travelers once said "the hook brings you back". This albumn is constantly in my CD player. Excellent arrangments with thought provoking lyrics and excellent sound.
Something about Larry Lareau's voice makes you NEED to sing along. This band is a hidden gem. I'm just waiting for arena's full of people to shout "I should not be drinkin!!". The first song gets its hooks into you right away, making you want to hear every song on the CD. If you love mellow rock ,contemporary rock or EMO, this albumn MUST be part of your collection.
Reviewer: Tango Bravo
Creative, well written songs. I find myself humming some of these very accessible melodies and have to think hard where I heard them. The answer is CHANGES by LAREAU. I highly recommend it!
Reviewer: George Fletcher
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