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Akermark comes from a family of Swedish musicians from the great state of Minnesota. Her father was an accomplished pianist, accordionist and organist while her mother was a great singer in her own right. The couple passed their talents on to their progeny. Laurie’s siblings were talented pianists, guitarists and music lovers. Laurie herself began composing songs at age nine and has not looked back since.
Akermark’s music is a combination of Acoustic-Folk with strong influences in Country, Jazz, Blues and Rock. She has released five albums worth of material, each one to critical acclaim and accolades. Her first three albums, Resonation Earth, Awaken and Folk That! are full-length collections of her trademark voice. She also released an EP titled The MN Helps Bridge Disaster Fund. The album was written as a benefit for the victims of the 35W Bridge collapse.
Akermark plays many shows with a live backing band though she can easily play all her songs solo. Her band has consisted of bassist Brad Stoeckel, violinist Steve Crooks, guitarist Randy Wideman, saxophonist/flutist Bill Taylor and guitarist/tambourinist Richard Atkins. Guitarists Lonnie Knight and Don Stoyke occasionally join her on stage as well. She has also played a Show called, “The Minneapolis Songwriter’s Circleâ€, in Evanston, Illinois with Lonnie Knight and Mr. Carl Franzen.
Laurie Akermark is currently working on her next album.
Her CDs are available at all her gigs and at www.iTunes.com/LaurieAkermark.