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About Me

Funky and fierce, the Laura Thomas Band is a New York group with a sound like no one else in the industry. The LTB combines the power of rock and funk with probing lyrics and emotional songwritng. Textured by a fiery violin and a multi-textured guitar, the band is led by Lauras powerhouse vocals. Alabama native Laura Thomas sings with Ani Difranco's tell-it-like-it-is defiance, Alanis Morissette's sheer, clear power, the sultriness of Norah Jones. The result is an audio-shock of emotional truth.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."Over the past 3 years, the Laura Thomas Band has taken the stage across the country, from San Francisco to New York, packing to the hilt such prestigious venues as the Knitting Factory, Mercury Lounge, and Joes Pub. The Band has also captivated students at Yale University, Columbia University, and Middlebury College, among others.In 2002 Laura co-produced her first album, "On My Sleeve," followed in 2004 by her second CD, "Slow." Her biting, crafty lyrics, massive voice, and and passionate, proficient band make for an emotionally charged show.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 11/22/2005
Band Website: laurathomasband.com
Band Members: Laura Thomas - vocals, acoustic guitar;David Previ - drums;Chris Farrell - lead guitar;David Ostrem - bass;Ben Lively - violin
Influences: Ani Difranco, Beethoven, Miles Davis, Gandhi, a childhood in Birmingham Alabama, Small Children, Brazil, Fiona Apple, Tori Amos, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Dave Matthews, U2, Janis Joplin, Ella Fitzgerald, paintball, riding on taxi cabs, Led Zeppelin, rage, abandoned buildings, idiots, endless other things
Sounds Like: KT Tunstall, Dave Matthews, Ani Difranco, Alanis Morissette, Maroon 5, Janis Joplin, Fiona Apple, Natasha Bedingfield, Norah Jones
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Celine Dion and Hillary Clinton - BFF

Hillary Clinton is a woman of stupendous intellect. She's a political leviathan. But is she a woman of taste? For her "campaign song," a tune that presumably defines the tone and intent of the camp...
Posted by Laura Thomas Band on Tue, 26 Jun 2007 02:10:00 PST

Alanis, My Humps, Your Ass

Few songs from the 21st century have been as offensive to me as "My Humps" by the Black Eyed Peas. Yes, it was catchy, and yes, the beat stayed in my head for days. But, come on, what self-respectin...
Posted by Laura Thomas Band on Tue, 17 Apr 2007 09:26:00 PST

Misogyny and MSNBC

I sent the below email to MSNBC today. I'm so sick of the misogyny promulgated by today's entertainment industry. And when that misogyny enters the news medium, I lose hope, and I want to hide in a ...
Posted by Laura Thomas Band on Tue, 20 Feb 2007 04:24:00 PST

Shockey cares, Giants don't

I sent the following letter to the Giants today. If you want to send a simliar letter, the email address is [email protected] : Hello Giants. I'm a rabid Giants fan, though it's hard to be a ...
Posted by Laura Thomas Band on Tue, 21 Nov 2006 09:31:00 PST

Work Out Your Political Frustrations

I bet you haven..t been lying awake at night waiting for the day that Dave Matthews and Jurassic 5 embarked on a collaborative effort. I mean, the idea seems slightly..unnatural. But the artists hav...
Posted by Laura Thomas Band on Mon, 20 Nov 2006 01:32:00 PST

Naked people and free beer

No, not really, but you opened the email, didn't you? The Laura Thomas Band is playing at the Delancey in New York City this Friday, October 20, at 8:55PM (weird set time, I know, but that's what they...
Posted by Laura Thomas Band on Fri, 20 Oct 2006 06:33:00 PST

Girls Rock Hard

[posted this on Huffingtonpost a couple of weeks ago, and thought I'd post here too:] When I was growing up in Alabama, the notion of a 10-year-old girl drummer in an all-girl rock band seemed as plau...
Posted by Laura Thomas Band on Thu, 05 Oct 2006 08:30:00 PST

Bush Bigotry and Gay Marriage

I am watching my president on television right now as he, with all sincerity, expresses his deep concern (AKA terror) about the possibility of gay married people being accepted as legitimate legal par...
Posted by Laura Thomas Band on Mon, 05 Jun 2006 10:59:00 PST

CNN is turning into a festering crock of shit

So, I just noticed that one of the headlines on cnn.com today is "ParisHilton's Mother's Day gifts stolen." In my outrage, I sent the following email to CNN:I am truly offended that one of your HEADL...
Posted by Laura Thomas Band on Tue, 16 May 2006 01:00:00 PST

Dream in Iran

So, here's a dream I had last night: Iran was suffering through a brutal dictatorship in which academics were assassinated, homosexuals were crucified, and women had ceased to exist (not sure how that...
Posted by Laura Thomas Band on Thu, 12 Jan 2006 10:06:00 PST