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.
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!
Laura Clapp, How's it going? I just wanted to let you know that my debut CD "Like I'm Beautiful" is now available on iTunes, on sale for only $5.94 this week!
Hope that you enjoy and have a blessed day! Kelly Murray
Hey Laura! Great Desktop 6 video of you laying down vocals and guitar! Sounds great and I am sure that will be my next interface, I am sold on that unit now. All the best to you, I admire your voice, your music and the spokeswoman gig you have with TC! So cool!
Hi Laura, how is Cleveland? Great gig at the rewind festival. I have a gig with my own band very soon. Been thinking about those lovely pitch gizmos of yours. Hope you are well. Maybe see in November. Fayyaz
After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace...
Poem 2 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (please see my blog): WALKABOUT WITH MY PEN
Once drove an old sedan, up north, From a place in Sydney to Cairns; Then to Kuranda I went forth, By train, to look without set plans.
I browsed through the trendy market, With fresh fruits of tropical kind; Walked to the creek through lush thicket - Nature’s hand giving peace of mind.
I dined in a scenic cafe; Then, outside, as I wrote for yen, Some passing Kooris called-out: “Hey, You go walkabout with your pen.”
Request or question, I don’t know - Assured voices, elderly men. That’s now several years ago, And I’ve seen the world - with my pen.
Laura - Thanks for accepting the friend thing. Looking forward to hearing you again. And I've been looking into the Harmony G and some of the other gear. As things progress I'm sure I'll be taking a serious look at how it can help with a performance. Peace, Bob
Ciao Laura , Thank you for the add and the friendship. you are very good, I like your music and the splendid voice. talk to you soon, and all of my best wishes to always listen to your good music. all the best.. from italy neal
Hello from the amazing windy plains just outside Calgary , Alberta(weather subject to change on the 1/2 hour with out notification) Wonderful music 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
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