Becoming addicted to Laurie . . .
author: Steve Young
Laurie's music is simply addicting, especially her original compositions. For the uninitiated (and with humble respect to Laurie), think a la Cheryl Wheeler, Joan Baez, Maria Muldaur, Judy Collins, Gillian Welch and even Michelle Shocked. Ultimately, though, she is distinct even among these icons. Buy it and you'll hear what I mean -- I haven't stopped playing this CD for days . . .
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Fantastic performances in a dazzling mix of originals and classics
author: GKeefe
A fantastic CD, I love the mix, but every song is emotionally charged and powerful. It's hard to pick a favorite tune; 'The Middle of the Storm' is a raw heart-breaker, while 'Lost Without Your Love' is a blend of top-tapping classic genres, and 'Comes Love' just cracks me up.
A great mix of musicians put their time, love and talent into the project, and it shows how much love and talent (if not always time!) this extended family of pickers and jammers has!
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I get goose bumps every tim eI hear Laurie sing live, now I get them whenever I
author: A. Valvano
This CD is AWESOME!!!! My girls want me to get it for them!!! So they can listen at home and the car.
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An eternal balance between vocalist and musicians.
author: Jay& Aliice Zawacki
Laurie Keefe, The Middle of the Storm, is a voice worth traveling to hear, say to St. John or to Gloucester, MA. Never sticky or thin, Laurie's voice has the same subtle warmth of Ella's. She savors the lyrics as well as the rhythmic line so one listens for meaning and emotional effect. As befitting a singer who can vault from blues, country, pop, and swing with grace and, shall we use it?, verve, Laurie and her musical associates are in eternal balance.
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