Laura Vecchione
Deeper Waters
© 2006 Laura Vecchione (700261200200)
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“This soul-splashed country rock album is a winner." (Blogcritic.com) Laura Vecchione’s soul-stirring vocals evoke the emotional intensity of a Patty Griffin with the blues and heartbreak of a Bonnie Raitt.
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With soulfulness, power, and a voice that commands attention, singer songwriter Laura Vecchione delves into her songs, taking her audience with her from the first note. With an unfiltered connection straight from her heart to her voice Vecchione (pronounced, Veck-ee-own-ee) emotionally engages her audience as she easily slides from a powerful belt to a heart-tugging, plaintive whisper. It is her soul-stirring vocals with their underlying hum of gospel and blues that captivate listeners first, followed by the realization that hers are well-crafted, powerful songs.
Currently releasing her first solo album, Laura has lent her vocal prowess to other independent artists’ recordings. This debut CD, Deeper Waters, is set to grab hold and solidly establish her as an up and coming artist in her own right. The album was recorded in Nashville with tracks mixed in Los Angeles by Jim Scott (Tom Petty, Lucinda Williams, Kathleen Edwards). Deeper Waters expresses themes of lost love, transformation, and resilience, flavored with a touch of grit and humor. Sewing together a patchwork of American Roots styles, Deeper Waters weaves in pieces of bluesy grit, country rock, old school R+B, and heartbreaking ballads. A stellar cast of musicians who have played with Anders Osborne, Stacey Earle, Lyle Lovett, and the Dixie Chicks lend their talents to Laura’s album, and Boston’s rising star, Tim Blane, is featured on background vocals.
Laura’s wide appeal crosses many genres and is evident in the following:
• Online Seventh Hour Blues Magazine has feted her as, “a great new artist, someone we will be watching for.”
• In May of 2005, Laura won Boston’s WKLB sponsored Colgate Country Showdown and performed her original songs alongside country stars Sarah Evans, Jamie O’Neal, Keith Anderson, and Alan Jackson.
• In New York, Laura caught the attention of jazz drummer, Eddie Locke (A Great Day in Harlem, Coleman Hawkins), who invited her to sing with legendary jazz bassist Percy Heath.
While her album was mixed by roots rocker Jim Scott. Like Nora Jones or Eva Cassidy, Vecchione has the ability to successfully cross genres and still maintain an identifiable sound through her soulful voice and passionate delivery.
Born in New York City and now living in Boston, Laura was classically trained as a singer from the age of 15 and went on to sing in the Barnard/Columbia Gospel Choir, attending Barnard College, while studying Jazz Voice at the Manhattan School of Music. Laura moved to Boston to attend Berklee College of Music, and later studying guitar with John Curtis (Patty Griffin, Pousset Dart Band) and writing and performing her own material. Laura has lent her voice to causes dear to her heart performing in benefit events ranging from Hurricane Katrina Relief to Hope for the Samantha/Heal the Children.
With songs that marry intelligence and earthiness and a voice that holds nothing back, Laura Vecchione’s music and singing reflect a rare depth and intensity, which are leading more and more people to call this emerging artist, “the real deal.”
“Vecchione is forging her own path to excellence.” (Jon Sobel, Blogcritic.com)
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really great stuff
author: bob rileyi first head you on my xm radio and fell in love with your voice.. ordered you cd and love it and now can't wait to see what you do next... i know it will shine like the first... thanks for keeping me awake truckin down the road...
Love it!
author: George Knight-WBOS FM BostonThis one has been living in the CD player of my car for a while, and every time I listen to it I emjoy it more. The first song (Jane) makes the hairs on the back of my neck stand up every time the chorus kicks in. It's a very well performed, well recorded album, with a nice variety of mostly originals along with some choice covers (Beatles, Dr. John). Laura really has an amazing voice!
What talent. I've listened to it over and over again.
author: Wilhelmina MunozLaura is a gifted musician. Her voice is soulful and both her lyrics and music are oirginal and thought inspiring. All of this makes for a very enjoyable CD which is a wonderful value.
Stunning voice and powerful lyrics
author: Marguerite BatyLaura's voice fills a room with soul and character. Her music is full of power and strength. A sure hit!
Fresh and fantastic
author: Paul PesceCD hasn't left my player since I got it. Fresh voice and great lyrics. Can't wait for her next release.
Laura shines!
author: vickyharris.comPowerful and soulful vocals, great songwriting, top notch production - Laura shines! Everytime I hear Penelope, I say to myself..wish I wrote that!
Her music is strong and intelligent, haunting and poetic
author: Joanne FellinThis CD is mighty fine. The song selections show the versatility and the sensitivity of the vocalist. The songs are strong and intelligent. Some are haunting and poetic: When the Fire's Gone, Penelope and Deeper Waters. Others are upbeat and fun: Lady Madonna and Qualified. The musical arrangements are exceptional, and the artists performing them are uniquely talented. One just needs to listen to know.