Performer extraordinaire, Laura Kemp (has the) ability to make an audience chuckle, tear up, and feel an instant connection with her lyrics - all in the course of one song. - San Francisco Bay Guardian

A true songwriter with a voice and guitar that work together like no other… you know you’re going to be entertained with Laura Kemp.” - Ed Mellnik, Mostly Folk, KZME Portland, Oregon

Laura Kemp is certainly in the top 5 of all unsigned folk/acoustic-rock artists - Folk Web, Boston

Give Bob Dylan a good voice and you've got the idea of the impact of Laura Kemp's message and music. - Victory Review, Seattle, WA

The sun-touched folk songs on Laura Kemp's May are as clear and cool as rainwater. This is unadulterated acoustic folk … a magnetic blend of classic American folk with Southern Americana, the result sounding like a mix of Joan Baez and Shawn Colvin or Joni Mitchell and Mary Chapin Carpenter. - Performing Songwriter, July/Aug. 2005

There is something organically alive about this recording. Kemp sings with a beautiful, assured voice that knows where it's going. - Sing Out!, Spring 2005

A skillfully and beautifully assembled song cycle that sets a new standard for a Rain Water Records album. It surpasses even Laura's fine previous recordings in the quality of the performances, the depth and range of emotion and experience conveyed, the beauty and power of the music. - Talking Leaves, Spring 2004

 

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UPCOMING SHOWS

Jun15

Finally, a show with my dear Trio (that's Sean Peterson on bass and Jeremy Wegner on mandolin)! We will be joined by the amazing Sarah Holtschlag for the evening. Don't be late - she will kick things off at 7:30 and you don't want to miss it!! Here is a little description of what you're in for! Sarah Holtschlag’s songs are equal parts uppercut and french kiss. She writes woebegone lullabies about forget-you-not low-flying birds. Her sounds charm as well as haunt, tilt as well as persuade. In growing up times, Sarah lived in the foothills of factory towers in mid-Michigan. There she learnt to play the singing saw and now has a few credits on soundtracks for horror films, one airline commercial, and the honor of performing the national anthem for the Eugene Emeralds. $15/door

Jun28

Bhakti Heart is a new duo project with mulit-instrumentalist/singer-songwriter, Len Seligman. Join us for a joyous, uplifting gathering, chanting sacred sounds from diverse traditions. All are welcome, regardless of musical experience or spiritual background. Suggested Donation: $10-$20. Make sure to come around to the left/back side of the building and enter at the ramp to the upstairs Fillmore Room!

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