Anyone and anything that has something meaningful to put out there is inspiring. I'd like to think that I'm not influenced by anything as much as I am inspired and challenged to create more. Musically, I'm inspired by a ton of artists. Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, Ella, these are at my core. Tori Amos, Sarah McLachlan, Paula Cole, they all find their way in. Peter Gabriel, U2, Eddie Vedder, yeah, they're a part of me. Then there are my tremendously talented friends who you can find on myspace who inspire me every day: Chris Burke, Jennifer Morrison, Rob Giles, Kelly Buchanan, Dave Spak, Victoria Vox, and that's just a few. So I guess you could say I'm influenced by the world at large and the people within it.
Sounds Like
Sheryl Crow making tea with Melissa Etheridge and Paula Cole while hugging Eddie Vedder and making out with Peter Gabriel who is giving Janis Joplin a high five.
Click on the button below to order your copy of Laura's latest CD, "Leaving Nashvegas," which was recorded LIVE at the French Quarter Cafe.
Laura Clapp grew up in New England. She's brash, she's honest and she's happy to be here. Put these things together and you get an artist not afraid to tell it like is who thrives on love, excitement and a passion for life.
After moving to Nashville from Boston in 2001, Laura quickly befriended some of Music City's best and it wasn't long before she was singing for a living. As she sang for her supper, she learned the advantages of co-writing, listening and observing the music that surrounded her. This knowledge led to demo sessions, a career as product specialist for TC Electronic and most recently a gig as backing vocalist for the legendary Howard Jones.
Laura spends her days writing songs, playing with the coolest gear on Earth and traveling the world telling people about it. A recent move to Cleveland has opened more doors than ever and 2008 promises to be another exciting year. Check out the calendar page to see where she might be next!
Visit www.lauraclapp.com for more information.
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Hey Laura! You were just in Paris?! Next time you're here, let me know...I live here! I'd love to see you perform...I still remember your beautiful voice! Take care! Heidi
Holy crap, girl - you're going far far away - how fricking cool! Miss you here in Nash. Too bad u can't come to my bridal shower cuz you'll be in Japan. Don't hear that excuse every day. Mwah!
Great talking with you!! CONGRATULATIONS on the Howard Jones gig!! & I LOVE the new song, as always! Next time I cant sleep, I'm gonna call you to sing to me. ;o)
I'm from western MA. Your last name is familiar to me because of Clapp Park. You might be a relative of its name sake. BTW, I saw you for a hot minute at B Street Music. I made a point of bringing one of my students around to hear you in the court yard. Great job.
hello from nashville! i'm at work killn time ;) listening to Cosmo! whats new for you?? just made some peach wine from local peaches! yumm!! (i hope) when r u back this way? your home office needs you!!
hey laurita! i sure miss you! :( wanna come float in my canoe?! we can brave the rapids! i have been checking into some flights with my points, no deals yet. crossn fingers! xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxooxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxooxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox
After you've finished here, you may like to hear this first poem sung on myspace.
Poem 162 of 230, walkaboutsverse.741.com: TEES TO TYNE: FIRST IMPRESSIONS - SUMMER 2001
Where traditions are not so rare; Sea, country and works scent the air; A multitude of monuments, Planted tubs and patterned pavements.
The longish pedestrian malls; The remnants of defensive walls; "Broken-roofed buildings" are a gauge Of the respect for heritage.
Wheat, rape and pines in the fields; Estuaries guarded by shields; Long sandy beaches and wide scenes; Romantic-ruin go-betweens.
Rivers in parts licked by trees, Or fringed by boat clubs, wharfs, gantries, And crossed by practical delights - Varied spans, forming pleasing sights.
Fine churches headed at Durham; Football kits ad infinitum; Kept castles - one for study; Masonry behind masonry.
And, with moulding-works out that way, It’s somewhere for a longer stay..?
(C) David Franks 2003
Poem 23 of 230, walkaboutsverse.741.com: ABOVE EVEREST
When flying from Nepal to Thailand, I was given a "good-side" seat; And, as I looked out the plane window, The view I saw was really neat.
For breaking through a thick sheet of cloud Were the high Himalayan peaks; And, rising the highest of them all, Mount Everest - heaven bespeaks!
Visit me and listen to "First Day of Our Life"! Single out July 7th. Featuring Tommy Aldridge (known from Ozzy Osbourne, Whitesnake etc.), Marco Mendoza (known from Thin Lizzy Whitesnake etc.) and Søren Andersen (known from Kick the Kangaroo and owner of Copenhagen Medley Studios). Album release date August 25th. Hope you like it! Oliver Weers
Hey lady :-) So you're just getting famous-er and famous-er all the time, huh? If you ever play around the Philly area, you must let me know so I can be there
Nice meeting you. Hope you had a safe trip home. Are you at Nashville NAMM? I'd love to visit Nashville...someday! Your tracks sound great. Hope to see you back in London sometime soon.
