Laura Thomas - vocals, acoustic guitar;
David Previ - drums;
Chris Farrell - lead guitar;
David Ostrem - bass;
Ben Lively - violin
Influences
Ani Difranco, Beethoven, Miles Davis, Gandhi, a childhood in Birmingham Alabama, Small Children, Brazil, Fiona Apple, Tori Amos, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Dave Matthews, U2, Janis Joplin, Ella Fitzgerald, paintball, riding on taxi cabs, Led Zeppelin, rage, abandoned buildings, idiots, endless other things
Sounds Like
KT Tunstall, Dave Matthews, Ani Difranco, Alanis Morissette, Maroon 5, Janis Joplin, Fiona Apple, Natasha Bedingfield, Norah Jones
Funky and fierce, the Laura Thomas Band is a New York group with a sound like no one else in the industry. The LTB combines the power of rock and funk with probing lyrics and emotional songwritng. Textured by a fiery violin and a multi-textured guitar, the band is led by Lauras powerhouse vocals. Alabama native Laura Thomas sings with Ani Difranco's tell-it-like-it-is defiance, Alanis Morissette's sheer, clear power, the sultriness of Norah Jones. The result is an audio-shock of emotional truth.
The Village Voice recently praised Laura for her "thick-skinned song-poems in jazzoid rhythms." The Washington Post said that "Her voice is capable of tracing melodies as sinuous as the Rock Creek Parkway, and she has a soft spot for writing tender, compassionate or introspective ballads that help set her apart from the rant'n'roll crowd."
Over the past 3 years, the Laura Thomas Band has taken the stage across the country, from San Francisco to New York, packing to the hilt such prestigious venues as the Knitting Factory, Mercury Lounge, and Joes Pub. The Band has also captivated students at Yale University, Columbia University, and Middlebury College, among others.
In 2002 Laura co-produced her first album, "On My Sleeve," followed in 2004 by her second CD, "Slow." Her biting, crafty lyrics, massive voice, and and passionate, proficient band make for an emotionally charged show.
Thanks for the Add!..Blind Trinity..cool tune!..I like How your drawn in by the sweet voice...and then a nice build!..Love the wall of sound!...My Best!!..Eric
"I Will You" got me through a hard day today much like it got me through last Summer. Nights in my Jeep driving with the night air, and your song. You are a tremendous talent, and an awesome soul as well. Happiest of New Years to you, and all your loved ones.
7/21 BAD TASTE music TV tonight @12am in Providence, RI
show 08-29 7/21, 7/24 & 7/25/08 open w/music from ONLY LIVING WITNESS ALL THAT REMAINS "The Air That I Breathe" (Prosthetic) LAURA THOMAS BAND "It's Like Love" MACHINE HEAD "Halo" (Roadrunner) CARNAL FORGE "Burning Eden" (Candlelight) STUCK MOJO "I'm American" (Napalm) BRIDGES and POWERLINES "Uncalibrated" (CityBird) THE CUTE LEPERS "Terminal Boredom" (Blackheart) THE BASTARD FAIRIES "We're All Going To Hell" closing credits w/music from STATE of CORRUPTION
airs at MIDNIGHT every MONDAY & THURSDAY in Providence, North Providence, Warwick, West Warwick, Coventry & East Greenwich, RI on Cox cable TV channel 18 & Verizon cable TV channel 31
airs at MIDNIGHT every FRIDAY - STATEWIDE on Cox cable TV channel 13 & Verizon cable TV channel 32
What a fresh sound for Manchester Vermont!Awesome show, thanks for coming in and shaking it up for us.You were absolutely amazing,you are the first woman I ever heard sing Led Zepplin,truly amazing!!I can't wait to hear "Hold Me" again.I imagine the next time will be on the radio, best of luck and I hope you come back to visit again soon. I also have to say your cd rocks, what a beautiful talent you have ;-)
open w/music from STUCK MOJO RED JUMPSUIT APPARATUS "Your Guardian Angel" (Virgin) LAURA THOMAS BAND "It's Like Love" PRONG "Power To The Damager" (13thPlanet) UNEARTH "Sanctity Of Brothers" (MetalBlade) SALLY ANTHONY "So Long" (Gracie) FLYLEAF "All Around Me" (Octone) DIVING HERESY "Failed Creation" (CenturyMedia) closing credits w/music from SEEMLESS
airs tonight at MIDNIGHT in Providence, North Providence, Warwick, West Warwick, Coventry & East Greenwich, RI on Cox cable TV channel 18 & Verizon TV cable channel 31
it was great seeing you guys this weekend! we should definately get together more often! and your pancakes were awesome!!! you have to put that new song up on your profile. i love it.
Awesome is an overused word, so let me explain what I meant by that. I got 'Step to the Wire' last week-end and have been listening to it all week in my car, in the gym, in my kitchen. And I swear my work-outs have been more intense, my driving more precise, my crab cakes richer. Your music is very inspiring and precise and intense and rich. I have been telling all my friends about you. So, if you see a slight bump in the 'menopausal women' and 'southern gay men' demographic of your fan base, well, you're welcome. Thanks again. You guys are awesome.
