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Laura Shay with Annalise Curtin @ Burlap and Bean

An evening with Laura Shay.
To listen to samples, visit www.laurashay.com

With the October 2008 release of Bittersweet, her third album, Laura Shay has come into her own with a new level of confidence that has translated into a new level of candor in her songwriting and of freedom in her delivery of the fourteen songs on the album. “I'm definitely writing what I want right now. This album is pure me.

With the same kind vulnerability and openness reminiscent of some of her musical influences, Shay credits Tori Amos and Stevie Nicks as “two of the most powerful people I’ve ever seen on stage. Hailed for her intense stage presence and dynamic live performances, Laura puts her body and soul into every note – she lets the music play her.

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-- Opening will be special guest Annalise Curtin

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