Laura Thurston

Rank #1 Charleston, SC Folk / Americana / Bluegrass

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Members: Laura Thurston

Sounds Like: Gillian Welch, Joni Joan Mitchell, Bob Dylan, Alison Krauss, Joan Baez

Label: Unsigned

Manager: Laura Thurston

Bio: Laura brings multi-instrumentalism to a new level! You will be enthralled when you see this lovely lady rappin’ on a suitcase kick drum with one foot and tappin’ on a tambourine with the other; all the while, hands on her guitar and mouth on her harp. On top of that, Laura then adds sweet sugary ... See Full Bio

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Laura Thurston has a show on 05/27/2013 at 12:00 PM @ Bernies Bage... in Columbus, OH http://www.reverbnation.com/c./poni/202486251 #concert

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“Charleston folkie Laura Thurston's stripped-down solo debut is a breezy piece of work. The eight-song collection melds elements of traditional folk with '60s-style pop, '70s folk-rock (think Joni Mitchell-meets-Judy Collins), and Dylan-esque harmonica accents. She describes the music as "melodic, soulful folk-grass," which is a pretty fair assessment.”

— T. Ballard Lesemann, Charleston City Paper

“There are many talented female singer-songwriters today, but there is one element of Laura Thurston’s live performance that helps her stand out. “I can play four instruments at one time, and I do!” she laughs.”

— Erik Swartz, Folly Beach Fix

“It isn't unusual for musicians to be multi-talented instrumentally — a little guitar, a little percussion, maybe some piano. But folk singer-songwriter Laura Thurston takes it a step further by playing four instruments at the same time in her original songs. Armed with a guitar, harmonica, tambourine and suitcase kick drum, Thurston is a one-woman band. Read more: Sanford Herald - One woman band to kick off N C shows in Sanford ”

— Alexa Milan, Sanford Herald

“Hollow Reed expands lineup Hick Child Soup says hello, too Local roots/groove combo Hollow Reed — an acoustic act led by string players/vocalists Laura Thurston and Gwyn Waller — has been mighty busy this summer. They've expanded the lineup to a quintet and worked on demo recordings. Thurston has also kicked off a new musical project with singer/guitarist Shawn Hagan called Hick Child Soup. She calls it a band "with a spirit of soul, bluegrass, Americana, and folk." They play at Café Kronic on James Island (827 Folly Rd.) on Sun. Aug. 29 at 11 a.m., and at Lazo's on Folly (11 Center St.) later that evening.”

— T. Ballard Lesemann, Charleston City Paper

“Hick Child Soup- Drop In Deli 11/02 November 4th, 2010 7:40 pm ET Laura Thurston and Shawn Hagan of Hick Child Soup With a folk-inspired soulful Americana, Charleston singer-songwriters Laura Thurston and Shawn Hagan delighted again Tuesday night at Drop In Deli on Center Street on Folly Beach as Hick Child Soup. Longitme friends, the duo performed an excellent two set show beginning at 10PM to an enthusiastic audience. Switching out on lead guitar and vocals, the intimate venue was filled with a colorful crowd, and convinced at least one group of engineers to call in sick the next day! Laura and Shawn, who have been playing together in one group or another for the better part of five years have brought together their original tunes, inspired by a lifetime of travel and friendships, playing crowd pleasing favorites... ”

— Augee Kim, Examiner.com

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May 25

Ligonier Country Market
Ligonier, PA, US | 8:00am
Ligonier Country Market
Ligonier, PA, US
Sat May 25 8:00am
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Laura brings multi-instrumentalism to a new level! You will be enthralled when you see this lovely lady rappin’ on a suitcase kick drum with one foot and tappin’ on a tambourine with the other; all the while, hands on her guitar and mouth on her harp. On top of that, Laura then adds sweet sugary vocals to her acoustic Folk-Grass mix while giving energy and presence to capture your attention. This talented musician launched her solo career in 2011 performing up and down the east coast. With her original ideas and talented executions this one woman band is sure to dazzle any audience. Laura Thurston has her own unique style from a vintage era that will enliven you and have you feelin’ fine.
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May 25

LIGONIER TAVERN
Ligonier, PA, US | 8:00pm
LIGONIER TAVERN
Ligonier, PA, US
Sat May 25 8:00pm
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Laura brings multi-instrumentalism to a new level! You will be enthralled when you see this lovely lady rappin’ on a suitcase kick drum with one foot and tappin’ on a tambourine with the other; all the while, hands on her guitar and mouth on her harp. On top of that, Laura then adds sweet sugary vocals to her acoustic Folk-Grass mix while giving energy and presence to capture your attention. This talented musician launched her solo career in 2011 performing up and down the east coast. With her original ideas and talented executions this one woman band is sure to dazzle any audience. Laura Thurston has her own unique style from a vintage era that will enliven you and have you feelin’ fine.
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May 27

Bernies Bagels & Deli/T…
Columbus, OH, US | 12:00pm
Bernies Bagels & Deli/The ...
Columbus, OH, US
Mon May 27 12:00pm
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May 28

House Concert
Cincinnati, OH, US | 6:00pm
House Concert
Cincinnati, OH, US
Tue May 28 6:00pm
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Nern will play. So will Laura Thurston, who is on tour from South Carolina and you can listen to here. www.laurathurston.com/ There will be a potluck (preferably vegan/vegetarian, but whatever) at 6ish, then music after. Yeah, this is last minute, we've been busy. Feel free to help spread the word.
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May 29

Depot Tavern
Vine Grove, KY, US | 6:00pm
Depot Tavern
Vine Grove, KY, US
Wed May 29 6:00pm
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Laura brings multi-instrumentalism to a new level! You will be enthralled when you see this lovely lady rappin’ on a suitcase kick drum with one foot and tappin’ on a tambourine with the other; all the while, hands on her guitar and mouth on her harp. On top of that, Laura then adds sweet sugary vocals to her acoustic Folk-Grass mix while giving energy and presence to capture your attention. This talented musician launched her solo career in 2011 performing up and down the east coast. With her original ideas and talented executions this one woman band is sure to dazzle any audience. Laura Thurston has her own unique style from a vintage era that will enliven you and have you feelin’ fine.

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Southern Daughters
You are very Very Talented!
The Blue Mountain Pr...
Enjoyed listening, keep on groovin!!! Greetings from Bavaria. Best wishes :)
Still inlimbo
Very well done........great music....
Doug Dickens
Laura ... great sound and so very authentic ... love the acoustic bent.
Shane Alan Swaim - ...
I am listening to "Build A Song." Great authentic acoustic sound that is sure to captivate any audience. Sincerely, Shane
Rick Millward
playing Build A Song today...come be a fan!!