Funky and fierce, Laura Thomas is a New York singer/songwriter with a sound like no one else in the industry. Her music combines the power of rock and funk with probing lyrics and emotional songwritng. Textured by a fiery violin and a multi-layered guitar, the Laura Thomas Band is led by Laura’s powerhouse vocals. Over the last few years, since her boyfriend Paul Rieckhoff served for a year in Iraq as a member of the National Guard, Laura’s music has become increasingly focused on political and social issues. She is committed to the notion that social change can be effected through artistic expression. She writes songs about the Iraq War, social apathy, the oppression of women and other minorities, the importance of gay rights, and the trials and tribulations of relationships, among other things.

The Village Voice recently praised Laura for her "thick-skinned song-poems in jazzoid rhythms." The Washington Post said that "Her voice is capable of tracing melodies as sinuous as the Rock Creek Parkway, and she has a soft spot for writing tender, compassionate or introspective ballads that help set her apart from the rant'n'roll crowd."

In 2002 Laura co-produced her first album, "On My Sleeve," followed in 2004 by her second CD, "Slow." In September 2005, the Laura Thomas Band released its first full-band album, "Step to the Wire," featuring the song "Blind Trinity," a political allegory about the Bush administration's foreign policy.

Whether singing acoustically with just her guitar and her microphone, or with the entire LTB, Laura's biting, crafty lyrics, massive voice, and passionate, proficient band make for an emotionally charged show.

More info at www.LauraThomasBand.com and www.MySpace.com/laurathomasband

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