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About Me

Loren Depping came from his mother and his father, though that’s but a hushed rumor. Although originally Canadian, he was switched at birth, gently gracing the arid foothills of Aberdeen, Washington. Coincidentally (should you believe in them), that was also the small-town home of one Kurt Cobain. Loren never met Kurt, but I’m sure if he had Kurt would have taken his lunch money.Well, the years went by, Loren got a guitar, couldn’t play it, and gave it up. Then he joined a band, couldn’t play it, and gave it up. Before long, he was writing songs. And that was fun.So, naturally, Loren moved to Albuquerque (not the wrong-turn old cartoons made it out to be), New Mexico, in 2000, then to Salem (Oregon, not the witch-trial Salem) in 2001. He began playing guitar, singing and writing for the powerpop band "Partly Dave" in ’03. The band released their signature (well, their only) album, "Own Up," in ’06, then imploded, as any good band must after their first album so that hundreds of discs may be stored under the bed.Dave played in that band with Loren. Now Loren and Dave play live shows together. That brings us to now. You are here.
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Member Since: 4/22/2007
Band Website: myspace.com/lorendeppingmusic
Band Members: I am Loren, so I get to be in the band. It's a good thing, too, or I wouldn't be me. Dave is also in the band because he has a bass. And he can play it, too. So he's in.
Influences: Marshall Crenshaw, Jimmy Webb, NRBQ, Big Al Anderson, John Prine, The Beatles--especially George, Christine McVie (just ’cause she has such a beautiful voice), Freedy Johnston, anybody who has written a really good song. And Loren loves Kathleen Edwards. Well, not literally. You have to know each other first.
Sounds Like: Loren Depping writes songs that sound like late 60s and early 70s AM radio--pop, country, rock, and folk. Like if "Always on My Mind" had a party and invited "Something," "The Letter," "Buckaroo," "Wichita Lineman," and "Go Your Own Way." They'd probably do a cover of "Heart of Gold."
Record Label: See the little, round piece of paper, mid-LP?
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Here’s how to get Loren’s CD

Hi Everyone,Just an update--a reminder, actually. I've had quite a few people asking me how to get my CD, "Go By Train"--since I'm an independent artist, it isn't easy to find, especially in a r...
Posted by Loren Depping on Fri, 02 May 2008 07:16:00 PST

Midwest Bound

Hi Everybody,It's been a while since I've added anything here. Things have been moving so fast. "Go By Train" has been enjoying some support since it was released. This, thanks in no...
Posted by Loren Depping on Fri, 18 Apr 2008 12:08:00 PST

Dental Hygienists

Oh, one more thing...Seems word of "Dental Hygienist" has gotten out, probably due to this article in City Pages (Minneapolis):Dental HygienistThanks to all who made this happen (you know who you are)...
Posted by Loren Depping on Fri, 18 Apr 2008 12:16:00 PST

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Posted by Loren Depping on Sat, 16 Feb 2008 01:52:00 PST

Our Write-up in September’s Salem Monthly

Hola, all... Well, a lot has happened since last we met. We finished up our summer of gigs--5 shows in August alone, which was pretty cool (and my fingers have permanent grooves in them now).&n...
Posted by Loren Depping on Thu, 06 Sep 2007 08:59:00 PST

"Go By Train" Reviewed in Canada

Hi All, Just got home from our brief road trip up north. Dave and I played a show in Victoria, B.C., at the Fresh Cup Roastery where we were treated like royalty by Sarah and her parents. ...
Posted by Loren Depping on Tue, 14 Aug 2007 11:05:00 PST

http://cdbaby.com/cd/lorendepping

Hello, you...and you...and yes, you, too! "Go By Train" is now up and running (yes, I know you get it...yes, I know it wasn't funny) on CD Baby. For those who already know of CD Baby, skip this para...
Posted by Loren Depping on Thu, 19 Jul 2007 11:29:00 PST

A Case of Insomnia

Hola, Everybody... Just wanted to say thanks to our friends at Cafe Noir and Insomnia Coffee Company for hosting us over the weekend. We had a great time both evenings and hope everyone else did...
Posted by Loren Depping on Sun, 15 Jul 2007 11:46:00 PST

The New CD Arrives/Go See Hemant Rao

Hi All, Well, it's finally happened. And no, it isn't that you've wasted another perfectly good hour listening to "Car Talk" (although that can be useful--I once fixed my Rambler that way).&nbs...
Posted by Loren Depping on Tue, 10 Jul 2007 12:32:00 PST

New shows and "seen the Viking"

Hi All, Just got back from a working weekend over at the Coast. Yes, I know, your heart bleeds for me. I did get to stop in and see our favorite Viking--look at the picture, and you'll ge...
Posted by Loren Depping on Wed, 20 Jun 2007 08:53:00 PST