For nearly four decades, Laurie Lewis has gathered fans and honors for her powerful and emotive voice and her versatile, dynamic songwriting. She is a sought-after recording producer and an equally skilled teacher and mentor. And she is an inspiration and a ground-breaker – across genres, across geography and across gender barriers.
Lauire has shown us how to lead bands of talented musicians – learning from them while helping them make their best music. And she has shown us how to thrive in a constantly changing musical environment – without ever sacrificing her art.
“Her voice is a rare combination of grit and grace, strength and delicacy. Her stories always ring true.” Linda Ronstadt
Although she has played roots music since her teenage years and performed in various bands from her early 20s, it wasn’t until she was 36 that Laurie decided to venture out on her own. Her solo recording, Restless Rambling Heart, introduced the national music audience to Laurie’s talents and versatility. The CD, produced by Tim O’Brien, features seven originals and showcases her stunning vocal range and control.
Since that time, Laurie has twice been named Female Vocalist of the Year by the International Bluegrass Music Association, and won Song of the Year for her rendition of the now-standard “Who Will Watch the Home Place?” She has collaborated on numerous other award-winning recordings.
Joining Laurie will be Nina Gerber. It would take pages to include all the accolades she has received from the many songwriters she has worked with. Born and raised in the semi-rural outskirts of Sebastopol, CA, Gerber has been an undeniable staple of the West Coast acoustic music scene since the late 70’s. As David Rawlings is to Gillian Welch, Gerber is to countless singer-songwriters: her musical choices are surprising, intriguing, deserving of one’s full attention, and at the same time, sit comfortably within the framework of any given song.
We’ll be at Knox Presbyterian Chuch. Purchase tickets now on Eventbrite. Including fees, Adults are $39.19 and Caltech students and youth through high school are $12.51. If available, tickets will be sold at the door CASH OR CHECK ONLY.
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