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Laura Bird
Folk / Acoustic / Alternative

'THE WATER IN BETWEEN'



Orangeville, Ontario
Canada

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Last Login:  7/9/2009
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Member Since9/21/2006
Band Websitewww.laurabird.com
Band Members

THE FLY BY NIGHT ORCHESTRA

DAVE CLARKE ~ guitar

CHARLIE COOLEY ~ percussion

GARRET DOYLE ~ bass

EMORY LESTER ~ mandolin, banjo, bass, guitar

ALLISON LUPTON ~ flute

ROBERT REID ~ guitar

DENIS RONDEAU ~ upright bass

TANNIS SLIMMON ~ harmony vocals

GEOFF SOMERS ~ violin

MIKE STEVENS ~ harmonica

JACK WALKER ~ dobro

ALYSSA WRIGHT ~ cello

Record LabelIndie
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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 19 2009 9:00A
RED ROOF WOMEN’S MUSIC FESTIVAL MARLBANK, Ontario
Aug 5 2009 8:00P
HOUSE CONCERT Conquerall Bank, Nova Scotia
Aug 6 2009 8:00P
LUNENBURG FOLK HARBOUR FESTIVAL LUNENBURG, Nova Scotia
Sep 26 2009 8:00P
Private House Concert Kitchener, Ontario
Nov 28 2009 8:00P
Haliburton Folk Society Haliburton, Ontario
Jan 30 2010 8:00P
Folk Night At The Registry Theatre Kitchener, Ontario
Mar 26 2010 8:00P
Orillia Folk Society Orillia, Ontario

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   About Laura Bird

LAURA BIRD
Laura is an independent recording artist, performing singer-songwriter and freelance graphic designer and she enjoys teaching a solid roster of guitar students at Broadway Music in Orangeville, ON. Co-founder of the Colleen Peterson Songwriting Award and former Artistic Director of the Headwaters Acoustic Music Society in Orangeville, she has served on the board of directors with ArtsCan Circle and the Ontario Council of Folk Festivals. Fresh on the heels of releasing her latest recording THE WATER IN BETWEEN, Laura looks forward to performing her new songs on the east coast of Canada this summer and plans to tour in the West in 2010.

THE WATER IN BETWEEN
"A beautiful collection of fourteen original compositions painted on a colourful canvas of sultry vocals and stellar musicianship"
Engineered and co-produced by Gene Gouthro (North To Ontario) at Athlone Studios in Everett, the project was mixed by 'Mixmama' Karen Kane in Wilmington North Carolina, mastered by Joao Carvalho Toronto and manufactured by Digital Media Alliance Vancouver. The CD Cover painting 'Amour Amour' was painted by Creemore Artist Sue A. Miller (www.sueamiller.com).

"Laura Bird's sophomore release The Water in Between is a delight in every way."
Robert Reid Guelph Mercury November 2008

"What a delight it is! I love your voice and the songs and here's the bonus: it's one of the most gorgeously produced albums I've heard in quite a while! Just my cup of tea: clean, musical, lush and real."
Paul Mills Musician-Producer The Millstream Toronto, ON

"A warm, rich, fresh voice, …great songwriting, …fabulous musicianship - these are all perfect reasons to get your hands, and ears, on Laura Bird's new CD, The Water In Between ... it all comes together so beautifully; the CD is great! .. a wonderful blend of gentle and upbeat songs, all written, sung, and produced brilliantly. I love this album."
Pat Moore Host: Weekend Warm-Up CKCU FM 93.1

"A fine, folky, warm-sounding effort with Bird's engaging voice taking centre stage, surrounded with some fine bluegrass-influenced picking by herself, Dave Clarke, and especially, Emory Lester. She has a bit of that classic sound made popular by someone like Susan Crowe, but manages to forge her own personality through a strong songwriting ability. A solid release that certainly sounded good on my stereo. Heavy Load, When It Comes My Time and Miracle were standout tracks.
Barry Hammond Penguin Eggs Magazine Spring 2009

BONUS TRACK Not Included In The Release ~
WHERE'S THE MUSE?

This song was recorded during ‘The Water In Between’ sessions but not included in the final project. "It was great fun to record.. The final CD had fourteen tracks already, so we thought we might save it til the next project! The flavour of this one makes me think ‘Austin Powers meets Agent 99" Featuring Robert Reid on guitar, Garret Doyle on bass, Emory Lester on mandolin, Charlie Cooley on all things percussion (great triangle!!!) and me, ’rhythm guitar and vocals. Enjoy!

The CD RELEASE CONCERT held November 15th at the Orangeville Opera House was a roaring success.

The FLY BY NIGHT ORCHESTRA members included Emory Lester ~ mandolin, Chris Quinn ~ banjo, Kene Hyatt ~ bass, Geoff Somers ~ violin, Jack Walker ~ dobro, Larry Kurtz ~ harmonica, Allison Lupton ~ flute & harmony vocals, Robert Reid ~ lead guitar, Tannis Slimmon & Chris MacLean ~ harmony vocals and much to the delight of the audience, a surprise guest appearance by 'POMELO' song sisters, Marianne Girard, Heather Katz and Katherine Wheatley!


COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE PATRONS

"We thoroughly enjoyed every minute of your very well put together show. We have always loved hearing you play but the show you put together on Saturday was exceptional. The work you put into it showed – the music first and foremost, of course, but the professionalism of the presentation was just great - variety, impromptu stuff, interesting stories, warmth between the members of your “cast” – even the bright colours worn by your two back-up girls all added - and much more. We listened to our CD next morning and re-lived the evening – and, yes, we had some favorites – the Blues and the Walk In the Snow..." Your fans and friends, Geoff and Jamie

"We had a fantastic time – Laura , you & the Fly By Night Orchestra & the ladies (including The Pomelos) were amazing – we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves!" Paul & Suzanne McElcheran

"Your concert was a great celebration of musical community, and a welcome reminder of how music serves to bring people together in a positive place. It was a very comfortable and friendly evening. To my ear your music tugs at the familiar, with a twist of the new - a clear and human expression of the Laura Birdian reality in contemporary terms set against the backdrop of a traditional musical panorama. The melodic development of the songs is solid and infectious, the lyrics always poignant and intelligent, poetic, earthy, and dramatic. Combine these ingredients with a voice dark, smooth, and full of richness and you got yourself some mighty swell musical stories well worth the listening." Lewis Melville, (Songwriter-Musician-Producer)

"What a fantastic show - our toes were tapping all night long!" Donnie & Marie Hore

"That was one amazing night! you rock, girl! keep the momentum going ~ you got something very special!" Julie Brown

"Very well done. You should be incredibly proud of yourself. The band was extremely professional and the musicianship was first-class. Bringing it all together with superb results ~ it must be very gratifying." Mike McRae

"The concert was fan-friggin'-tastic!!" Jan

2009 WISH LIST
"I would like to bring my WATER songs to the East & West Coasts of Canada."


Well lucky gal that I am, half that wish has already come true! I'm heading to Lunenburg Folk Harbour Festival in Nova Scotia this summer (yay) and will keep you posted on the Western dream..


For booking inquiries please contact me through Wigborough Music. wigboroughmusic@sympatico.ca PURCHASE ONLINE Visit: http://www.laurabird.com


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Laura Bird's Friends Comments
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Liam Titcomb





Jul 9 2009 4:56 PM


Hey guys,



I'm hitting the road in a couple of weeks to raise money for War Child,
Coast-to-coast – 50 cities – ALL PROCEEDS TO WARCHILD. Why? 66% of all
war victims are CHILDREN. Shocked like me? War Child helps these
children that have been affected by war. Check out the new blog – the
whole story is up there. Love to have you be a part of it.

You’ll find a Blog, Tour page and a Bio page. I’ll be blogging daily from the road.



http://www.liamtitcomb.com/warchild/



I've also got this “widget” for a FREE download of 5
songs. Please send it on to your peeps – to help raise awareness of War
Child and the tour.





You can also embed this widget in your facebook, myspace etc. I’d really appreciate that.

We have permission from Sony ATV publishing to give the songs away from now till the end of the tour... So let’s work it.

Thanks,



-Liam


Marty Raybon





Jun 15 2009 7:50 PM

Thanks for adding us! Be sure to check out our tour schedule and new album "This That & the Other"

~Marty Raybon & Full Circle
www.martyraybon.com
Memo Scarletto





May 28 2009 4:23 PM

Hello from the amazing windy plains just outside Calgary , Alberta
(weather subject to change on the 1/2 hour with out notification) Wonderful sites and sounds in your space.Many discoveries made at your space, very nice indeed to be m8s.Cheers ! (mO:) moreno

In a act of Kindness endorphin levels are elevated in the Giver, the Receiver and the Observer, how nice is that.

"do not seek happiness .. but .. do rid your self of unhappiness = Zero Negative thoughts"


"Share knowledge ,it is a way to achieve immortality"



InNeR PeAcE ,LoVe and JoY ..mO

Please vist our good friend at
www.seasidepeddler.ca
Bathhurst NB

Electronica side of things at
www.myspace.com/shaubyaella

INTRANSWAY





Apr 21 2009 12:57 AM

Thanks so much for the ADD, Laura!

Wishing you.... ALL THE BEST!! :)

****
Fizer





Feb 20 2009 1:22 AM

First great vocals,nice music, nicely done. Thanks for adding me, am really enjoying your tunes.

Guy
Don Murdock





Feb 7 2009 12:17 PM

Thank you Laura for the friendship, I am really enjoying your music, great vocals, keep doing what you are doing.

Peace

Don
rosemary phelan





Nov 18 2008 5:51 PM

the new album sounds absolutely beautiful, laura.

unfortunately, we missed meeting (by mere inches) at ocff... hope there will be another opportunity very soon! ~r
DMA DISCS





Nov 4 2008 12:57 AM

We're thinking about you, Laura!! I hope all is well!!

Shannon
Darrell Loden





Sep 30 2008 5:43 AM

Him Laura!
stopped by for a little inspiration tonight.. I do love your stuff! I hope to meet you someday,
All my best
darrell
Andrew and Austin





Aug 23 2008 4:46 PM

hey! heavy load rules!!!!!!
Lindsay Ferguson





May 6 2008 2:42 PM

hey Gorgeous! your songs sound GREAT!!
Linda Luigi





May 6 2008 11:57 AM

Hi Laura, Kudos to you, for doing such a great job on organizing "Garretfit" last Saturday! It was awesome to see you again too!
Linda
Aaron Wrixon





Dec 30 2007 5:35 PM

Happy new year! Hope you're well. Come see me online sometime.
Fenelon Falls Jamboree





Sep 17 2007 3:38 PM

Thank you for the friends add
Have a great daY
Aaron Wrixon





Sep 4 2007 1:34 AM

thanks for being a friend. if you like my music, come look for me on facebook!
Michael Griffin





Aug 7 2007 4:27 PM

Nice tuneage on the weekend...not to mention culinary artistry on a campstove...Love ya
Peace
Rob Lamothe





Jul 16 2007 9:53 PM

Thanks for being friends : )

CB
Nick Naffin





Jul 11 2007 10:09 AM

Hey Laura,

your songs do warm the heart! - Greetings from across the big pond, Nick
Peter J Slack





Jul 9 2007 2:22 PM

I concur with Dale, you are one of my favourites Laura Bird!

xoxox
PJ
WILLIS





Jul 7 2007 2:42 PM

Great to share the stage with you the other night Laura, you are indeed a great songwriter and performer!
Michael Griffin





May 29 2007 12:22 AM

Hey Laura:

Waddayamean sore arm? YOU WERE BRILLIANT!

Love ya
Michael
The QueanBea of Canada





May 28 2007 6:29 PM

Hey Laura (How are you? I missed you @ the HAMS party this year);

Thanks for adding me to your friends page! Hope to see you soon :-)

Quean Bea
aka
www.brendalewis.ca
Jazz, Blues & Folk Vocalist
Liam Titcomb





May 18 2007 6:11 PM

YO Laura Bird!!

Sorry for the mass comment but I just want to fill you in!

I've got a new record coming out!! I've been working on "Can't Let Go" for a long time and it's gonna be in stores in Canada on June the 5th so check it out! The single "11:30" was sent to radio last week so keep an ear out and request it. Hear it and a few other new tracks on my profile... "Can't Let Go" is available NOW on CD Baby.com and through iTunes soon.

I'll be having a CD release party on the 16th of June at the El Mocambo in Toronto. I'll have the full band and we'll be playing the new record live. Also, my good friend Mike Evin will be opening. Come down and join my party!!

Thanks again people, peace and love.

-Liam

jim





Apr 25 2007 12:13 AM

Hi Laura..thanks for the add, and I truly hope it is not another 50 years before we get together again!!!!! I can only hope we'll get to play a few songs together next time!!!! pls take care a you..
Eve Goldberg





Apr 20 2007 12:23 AM

Hey Laura -

Thanks for finding me in cyberspace -- great to hear your voice coming through my speakers!

xox

Eve
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