Lauren DePino — Vocalist/Songwriter
Bill Riechers — Pianist/Songwriter/Arranger
Influences
Simon & Garfunkel, Alan Menken and Howard Ashman, The Beatles, Keane, Randy Newman, Corinne Bailey Rae, Indigo Girls, Queen, Janice Ian, Ben Folds, Elton John, Dave Matthews Band, Ravi Shankar, Frank Sinatra, The Carpenters, Benjamin Franklin, Rumi, friends, family, possible worlds, my dog, poetry, long bike rides, yoga, Bill Riechers, Pennsylvania Youth Chorale, the ocean
Sounds Like
"If, in some hellish alternate dimension, Joni Mitchell and a Disney Princess could produce offspring together, their product would be Lauren DePino" ~Bill Riechers
"Lauren is a very talented singer/songwriter and a pleasure to work with. She has a unique, Tori Amos-meets-suburbia perspective and is totally un-diva-like, 'up' and fun. Lauren is always hungry to soak up all different types of arrangement and vocal ideas. A producer couldn't ask for a more enjoyable musical experience than the one we had."
—Jud Friedman, Grammy/Golden Globe/Oscar-nominated songwriter/producer
Lauren's music is “well crafted song writing centered on artful piano playing.”
—Andrew Geigert, booking agent at the Grape Street Pub, Philadelphia’s premiere arena for original artists
Lauren DePino is a singer/songwriter from Philadelphia. Her voice is known for its pureness, sweetness and sincerity. Combined with her thoughtful lyrics and timeless, poignant, memorable melodies, Lauren's singing touches and inspires audiences of all ages.
Lauren began performing at the age of five and has sung internationally at venues such as the Valley of the Fallen in northern Spain and Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic. With songwriting partner and accomplished pianist Bill Riechers, she has performed original music at many top venues in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Lauren has sung the national anthem at various sporting events, including Temple University basketball games. She has also performed at and written personalized songs for Temple functions, special events and weddings.
Lauren's talents extend beyond music into acting. Most recently, Lauren can be seen in M.Night Shyamalan's new film as a photo double for Zooey Deschanel. She has also stood in for Rachel Weisz and is currently standing in for Parker Posey in Happy Tears. She has also worked with Demi Moore, Mark Wahlberg, Susan Sarandon, Stanley Tucci, Michael Imperioli, Rip Torn, and Luke Wilson. Her hands can be seen in numerous films. She is a member of the Screen Actor's Guild and has starred in local commercials and industrials. She is represented by the prominent Reinhard agency in Center City, Philadelphia and Gilla Roos in Manhattan. Lauren was recently called back for the role of Sandy in Grease at the Palace Theater on Broadway.
Lauren lists Allison Krauss, Bette Midler, and Sarah McLachlan as her favorite singers and Elton John, the Beatles, Billy Joel, Ben Folds, Indigo Girls, Simon and Garfunkel, Vienna Teng, The Swell Season, and Howard Ashman and Alan Menken as her favorite songwriters.
Lauren graduated Phi Beta Kappa with a double major in English and Spanish and a philosophy minor from Temple University’s prestigious Honors program.
For the past year Lauren has been working with hit songwriter/producer Jud Friedman in Los Angeles. The demo they created showcases her beautiful, contemporary yet timeless original songs and touching vocals. Lauren is ready to take the entertainment world by storm!
There is a 40 million dollar budget film coming in October, and then Shamal whatever your friends name is..lol..he is bring 2 movies in november back to back..you can always call the Philadelphia Film Office and ask that question. They will ususally tell you. I think Diane is getting the movies but not sure. SING BABY SING!
This town has slowed down. On first refusal for Heery for next week, other than that nothing. Here we go again. At least you have a real job...hehe..hope all is well and come to my party! Call Janine and her bf they will drive you.
Do not even THINK about trimming your hair. It is far to luscious and long - it deserveth not a scissor's cruel blades.
You think that I'm being sarcastic, but I am not. Fresh faced damsels like you, with fresh brunette waves, ought to allow themselves to remain as nature created them.
BTW my housemate saw your photo and thinks you're hot - I was merely trying to articulate his words a bit more strikingly here
Wow you look so relaxed in your profile pic. I was called 5 days for Transformers but I have been working on commercials and other stuf and cannot do it..its killing me!
I had a blast taking care of the little girl! She was so sweet and I felt so loved! I would love to walk her/watch her again, and we should play together sometime!! And I think I did good job on my finals, so thats good...
Also I still haven't picked up my keys lol, I guess I'll call Ross tomorrow!
