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Lauren Hunt

All I know is nothing but the moment I am in.

About Me

Singer/songwriter Lauren Hunt has been stirring up the New York music scene with an intensely, expressive voice and an abundant repertoire of soulful, exciting, sophisticated songs. These combined with rich, energetic live performances have placed this act in a caliber all her own.Born and raised in the boogie down Bronx by a music loving family, Lauren developed an interest immediately. At 14, she was accepted into the highly selective, world renowned Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music, Art, and the Performing Arts (a.k.a. "the fame school.”) Her time there was spent honing her skills as a vocalist, musician, songwriter, and performer- singing on the stages of such distinguished venues as Carnegie Hall, Alice Tully Hall, and Lincoln Center. After graduating, she teamed up with some of the New York area’s top musicians and began playing live in and around the city, packing top venues such as The Bitter End and The Cutting Room.The original songs you will hear at Lauren’s live shows are melodic, well-crafted, hook-laden pieces, in the vein of her folk, rock, and blues influences. She touches on a broad range of subjects from ideals, passion, and love to regret, disappointment, and frustration from many perspectives. When asked who has had the greatest influence on her music, Lauren replies "Jackson Browne for his lyrics, Carole King and Patti Griffin for their structuring of songs, Joni Mitchell for her vulnerability, her phrasing, her genius… her everything!"Recently, Lauren was chosen by a committee of music industry professionals to perform in the Songwriters Hall of Fame (SHOF)’s “New Writer’s Showcase” from among several hundred who submitted material. “She’s got it!” said Bob Leone, National Project Director of SHOF. In addition, she has performed for an audience of thousands at the NJ Ballooning Festival opening for STYX, sold out the Triad theatre on the Upper West Side, appeared “singing the weather” on the WB 11 Morning News with Linda Church, has performed duets several times with singer/songwriter Gavin DeGraw, and appeared on MTV discussing her songwriting with Gwen Stefani. Most recently, Lauren's "Lonely September" was nominated for Musiqtone's "Best Indie Song of the Year." And that’s just the beginning!With all the right ingredients at hand, Lauren Hunt is cooking up a serving of real, fresh, meaningful music that the industry and listeners hunger for.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 6/12/2005
Band Website: laurenhuntmusic.com
Band Members: EP available at cdbaby.com/laurenhunt and iTunes!
Influences: The Beatles, Jackson Browne, Carole King, Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan, Patti Griffin, Ben Harper, James Taylor, Dave Matthews Band, Sheryl Crow
Sounds Like: Sheryl Crow and Bonnie Raitt's love child was hit by the 6 train.
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Songs For Survivors

Songs for Survivors: a benefit concert for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. A tribute to survivors, current patients and those who have lost their lives to blood cancers.With Ben Jelen,Stephen Speak...
Posted by Lauren Hunt on Sun, 02 Sep 2007 12:56:00 PST

A full band show! Finally!

Thank you to everyone who came out to the Underscore last Thursday! That was our first gig in a little over 2 months and we were thrilled to see all the people we were missing. We had so much fun pl...
Posted by Lauren Hunt on Fri, 01 Jun 2007 05:33:00 PST

1/18 at the Bitter End!

Happy New Year! Lauren Hunt will be kicking off a new year of show dates at the Bitter End this Thursday!  She will be joined by Nick Afflitto on guitar (and some fierce falsetto), Damian Peters...
Posted by Lauren Hunt on Mon, 15 Jan 2007 06:03:00 PST

"Lonely September" for Indie Song of the Year!

It has just come to our attention that "Lonely September"  has been nominated for Indie Song of the Year on Musiqtone.com's Musiqwards!  Unfortunately we found out a little late in the ...
Posted by Lauren Hunt on Sun, 31 Dec 2006 05:36:00 PST

We are now on CD Baby!

We know you've been asking for it!  We are happy to announce that Lauren's new highly anticipated CD is now available for purchase at www.cdbaby.com/laurenhunt- so get on the site and check it ou...
Posted by Lauren Hunt on Wed, 20 Dec 2006 10:23:00 PST

A break from the Lantern...

After holding down Tuesday nights at the Lantern for 6 months, we've decided to cool it for the Holidays.  You can still catch Jon and Phil and various special guests every Tuesday night, but the...
Posted by Lauren Hunt on Thu, 14 Dec 2006 12:47:00 PST

NAPVI Fundraiser 11/08

On Wednesday, November 8, I'll be playing a show with the full band in Valley Stream LI to raise money for NAPVI (The National Association For Parents of CHildren with Visual Impairments).&n...
Posted by Lauren Hunt on Sat, 07 Oct 2006 06:39:00 PST

10/5 @ Bitter End and other news

Lauren Hunt live @ THE BITTER ENDThursday, October 5th @ 9:00147 Bleecker Street (bt Thompson and LaGuardia)We're happy announce our return to The Bitter End next Thursday, October 5th at 9pm. It's be...
Posted by Lauren Hunt on Wed, 04 Oct 2006 05:30:00 PST

Maxwell's in Hoboken

Hey Hey!    This Thursday, September 21, I'll be playing with the full band at Maxwell's in Hoboken (1039 Washington St.).  That's right Jersey!   We've teamed up with some wonderf...
Posted by Lauren Hunt on Sun, 17 Sep 2006 01:41:00 PST

many thanks...

...to everyone who came out to Wednesdsay night's Bitter End show! The band and I really appreciate it. We couldn't have asked for a more beautiful, energetic crowd!!We'll be back at the Bitter End on...
Posted by Lauren Hunt on Fri, 11 Aug 2006 02:50:00 PST