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Biography Singers and guitar players are a dime a dozen - or so they say. Laurie Dameron's performances are an exception - they reflect a broad range of creative experiences accumulated since early childhood. Starting at age four on the piano and singing, Laurie learned guitar on her own and became proficient by age eight. From then on she was performing for any audience she could find. While attending Adams State College, she attained a minor in music. She toured with ASC Big Band Jazz Ensemble, twice participating in the Annual Greeley Jazz Festival where she impressed jazz virtuoso Johnny Smith enough to receive free guitar lessons. Laurie created the ASC Open Stage where she received plenty of solo time, collaborated with others and formed her first band and as an emcee she developed a unique rapport with her audience and fellow performers. In the late eighties Laurie began playing professionally. She played with Denver's jazz big band, Moodswing, performing frequently at venues such as the downtown Denver Westin Hotel. She later helped found one of Denver’s finest women's R&B bands, Sister Swing, and debuted her original compositions in the 1992 Longmont Jazz Festival. Around that time she began playing full-time solely relying on her musical skills. In the following years she arranged, composed and produced two CD’s. She is currently working on two new CDs. In the summer of 2007 she played 93 shows and several festivals including The Capital Hill Peoples Fair in Denver and A Taste of Colorado in Denver. She is also a regular at the annual Boulder Creek Festival. She is planning to tour abroad in the near future. Laurie's diverse styles from folk, pop, country, blues and jazz, allow her to play colleges, nightclubs, restaurants, for senior citizens, weddings, art openings and special events. With a powerful stage presence she can engage even the most sober audiences. And with a unique sense of humor and wide musical influences from Duke Ellington to the Grateful Dead, Laurie relates well to any audience. For possible live audition or booking information call (303) 449-3529
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