Laurie Dameron

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Born: May 5, 1960 Primary Instrument: Guitar

Billboard Magazine award recipient, Laurie Dameron, has been playing the guitar for over 40 years and singing even longer. Between solo performances and performances with her band, Laurie D and the Blues Babes, she has performed for hundreds of venues in and out of Colorado over the past 20 years. Laurie is versatile including selections from folk, instrumental, pop, country, blues, and jazz that allow her to play a variety of venues. Recent performances include Boulder Creek Festival, Capital Hill People's Fair and A Taste of Colorado and the 2008 Colorado Democratic Convention. Dameron has produced and arranged three CDs. The first, “Utah Dream”, is all original folk, pop and blues. The second, “Looking Through the Blue”, is all original jazz compositions. And the latest project is 12 of Laurie’s favorite jazz standards and one original, the title cut, “I Can’t Wait to See You Again”, which won an award in the 16th and 17th Billboard Magazine World Song Contest. Dameron does all the guitar work on all three CDs except for two songs on “Utah Dream” and does much of the percussion as well. Laurie is also an active environmentalist and is on the Chinook Clubhouse’s speaker’s bureau speaking in public about mental health issues and often incorporates her environmental originals into her shows and talks about environmental issues to help educate audiences.

Awards:

Awards • Received an award of Honorable mention for her song, “I Can’t Wait to See You Again” in the 16th Annual Billboard World Song Contest. Billboard said "this is an impressive feat. With thousands of entries coming in each year exemplifying top notch quality songwriting there seems to be a trend promoting an ever increasing level of songwriting." • Was a top ten finalist in the 2011 Tipperary World Peace Song Contest for her song “What Can I Do?” • Received 2011 REAL Award from Boulder Magazine Opening Acts • Opened for Lionel Young Band • Opened for The Informants and Delta Sonics • Opened for Chris Daniels and the Kings • Opened for Hazel Miller Collaborations with other musicians • Rebecca Abraxas, Hannah Alkire, Charles Ayash, Bijoux Barbosa, Lisa Bell, Kathy Briggs, Jenn Cleary, Holly DeHoog, Trinity Demask, Robert Eldridge, Karen Finch, Brad Fitch, Mike Fitzmaurice, Jeff Fournier, Annie Gifford, Allan Guitar, Willie Hammond, Holly Holverson, Kate Ingmundson, Patty Jackson, Daniel Jones, Janis Kelly, Robert Juenemann, Jane Lemmers, Jack McCutchan, Maree McRea, Pat Melton, Taylor Mesple, Cari Minor, Tracy Monaco, Mary Ann Moore, George Nelson, Laura Newman, Michael Olson, Dexter Payne, Bob Rebholz, Dennis Reifsteck, Robin Richardson, Eric Roberts, Janine Santana, Joe Scott, Kevin Smith, Kristen Starra, Scott Staton, Christian Teele, Larry Thompson, Lyn Vangenes, Kathryn Warner, Eliza Welch, Jodie Woodward, Jimmie Yozell, Diane Zimmerman

Last Updated: May 4, 2012

Here’s what others are saying about Laurie “Dameron’s playing is a nice blend of old school Jazz Guitar, Rock n’ Roll double stops and swing blues. Her Guitar tone is crisp and smooth, giving her just enough bite for when she does her Bluesy Jazz thang…” --Lyle Robinson, Jazz Guitar Life Magazine “I Can’t Wait to See You Again. Mellow out with the third album from this talented Boulder-based jazz singer and guitarist, who celebrates the disc’s release with a concert Wednesday at Dazzle Restaurant and Lounge in Denver. Whether playing originals, classic blues tunes, jazz standards or Brazilian favorites, Dameron keeps things tasty and understated. She’s got talent to spare but resists the urge to show off. -- Greg Glasgow, Boulder Daily Camera “Dameron has come up with a perfect Sunday-morning CD, highlighted by a delicate reading of Antonio Carlos Jobim’s “How Insensitive (Insensatez),” a winking take on Fats Waller’s “Ain’t Misbehavin’” and the CD’s lone original, “I Cant’ Wait to See You Again.” Dameron’s playing is tasteful, and her arrangements are honest and simple, uncluttered by showy studio trickery. Pop this in and float your way through brunch.” --Jerry L. Wheeler, OUTFRONT Magazine “This (I Can’t Wait to See You Again) is not your average local jazz CD. This is a sophisticated release filled with near-flawless jazz guitar work and vocals that pay homage to jazz legends.” --Brian F. Johnson, Publisher/Editor-in-chief of Marquee Music, Inc.

“Based in Colorado, Dameron has an echoey acoustic sound on her guitar that is slightly reminiscent of Pat Metheny at times. Her music is soothing, danceable (but with subtle rhythms) and pleasing.” --Scott Yanow, Los Angeles Jazz Scene “Guitarist/Vocalist Laurie Dameron’s latest CD, I Can’t Wait to See You Again, is a musical journey through the Great American Songbook. Backed by some of Colorado’s top notch musicians, Laurie makes the trip down memory lane worth revisiting time and time again.” --Susan Gatschet Reese, Assistant Program Director jazz89 KUVO The 2008 release, I Can’t Wait To See You Again, by local jazz guitarist/vocalist Laurie Dameron captures the true essence of a bygone era. The torch singers in smoky lounges everywhere had a relaxed, gentle conversation with the audience and Ms. Dameron has unleashed the past with this disc. The title cut is a classic jazz vocal track, written by Dameron; questioning love lost, but with optimism. ‘But when it comes to romance, I’ve never been understood.’ It feels like candles are lit, the table set, waiting for someone to sit down. -- Mark L. Altobelli www.rockoncolorado.com “Dameron is personable and enthusiastic, especially with music, much like “Looking Through the Blue” The CD is warm and energetic, offering jazz in the form of her guitar and a few hired guns on flute, sax, drums and bass…”-- Ed Montesano, Boulder Planet “Utah Dream is “a CD consisting of classic folk, jazz and blues underlined by the lilt of a voice so distinct that only one word could describe it: beautiful.” -- Laurence Washington, Boulder Daily Camera music critic ”Celestial vocals layered over sophisticated guitar riffs are hallmarks of Laurie Dameron's compositions. They encompass a variety of musical styles from moody acoustic pieces to rock, jazz and blues influences.” – -- Freelance writer Marilyn Gleason ”Delicate voice and confident guitar mark her work...” -- David Thomas, Denver Post ”I was thrilled that Laurie brought her most recent project to Airshow. It was great working together on 'I Can't Wait to See You Again' and I'm very pleased with the results.” --David Glasser, Airshow Mastering

“Laurie D's new CD is one of the best recordings of 2008 and her guitar playing is some of the best I have heard. If you somehow missed 'Can't Wait to See You Again' in your busy life, go to her web site and listen and then get it. She is one of Colorado's best and this CD is not to be missed.” – Chris Daniels, musician

“Laurie, your new CD (I Can’t Wait to See You Again) is fun, fun, fun!” --Carmen Allgood, owner and producer of The Colorado Wave Radio

“Laurie Dameron performs with a down to earth, sincere passion that makes her music a very personal statement.” -- Jeff Linsky Internationally renowned guitarist

“Thanks Laurie- my friend Banker said “Laurie Dameron is the female equivalent to Ray (Smith) on guitar!” I'll pass your email on to Ray and yes... he rocks!” -- Cari Minor, singer songwriter

“Laurie Dameron is a well kept secret: singer, writer and a good guitarist who moves easily between jazz, blues and more. Check her out on myspace and CD Baby, request her on KUVO, and then make a reservation for a good show at Dazzle Wed evening.” Dexter Payne, musician (sax, clarinet, flute)

”Laurie Dameron was one of the first musicians that I met in Colorado and she has certainly been the best female guitarist and and songwriter I have heard in a really long time. I wish I would have met Laurie a few years ago. She would have made a great addition to Gearl Jam.” --Kathryn Warner – singer-songwriter

“Hi Laurie! Mmmmm-mmmm, I dig that bluesy vibe! Kind of a Bonnie Raitt thing, but your own sound”. Jim Cabral, musician

”If you haven't seen Laurie Dameron perform, a surprise awaits. Her skills in playing jazz style guitar are just excellent, and with her singing you are taken on a wonderful journey through her original music. We are proud to have Laurie play at the Rock N Soul Cafe every month! -- Sam and Sheryl Radetsky, Owners - The Rock N Soul Café, Boulder, CO

“You were an excellent addition to our evening. We enjoyed your music!” -- Cheryl Whitehead, BAA (Boulder Arts Association)

“Your music and personality were just great for Saturday morning at Relay for Life!” (Fundraiser for American Cancer Society) -- Laura Bemis, Executive Director for United Way in Casper

“Girl - You are Good! Best Lady Guitar Player on earth! And dats da truf!” --Carmen Allgood, owner and producer of The Colorado Wave Radio

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