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About Lauren Barrett

Hi!! I'm Lauren Barrett - hope you like my music!

Hey everyone!! I am a singer songwriter from New Orleans. A lot of my early influences are from my dad (who can play a New Orleans piano like the best of them.) I grew up listening to James Booker and Dr. John. So piano was my first instrument, closely followed by guitar.
I moved to Austin for school and had a regular gig on 6th street.My songwriting career began there and inspite of developing a following in Austin, I moved to Los Angeles to see what the West Coast held for me. Through a mutual friend I met Mike Malinin of the Goo Goo Dolls and in additon to producing my second EP entitiled "This is Real" he played live with me in Los Angeles.

I have had a Los Angeles Music Award nomination, won the Alberto VO5 Red hot rising star contest in 2006. With those winnings I made my latest self titiled EP "Lauren Barrett", produced by Marshall Altman. This past January I played at the Blue Bird Cafe in Nashville and have been writing country feverishly since then. I have come back to Nashville a couple of times this year to cowrite with some great people.
I just finished a successful 9 city tour that ran through Texas and Louisiana. Since Hurricane Katrina I had been trying to get back to New Orleans. So it was really great to play in my hometown again. Looks like I might actually be starring in an indie movie, "Oblivious," that will be shot in Atlanta and New Orleans this summer. I am hoping to place some songs in the sound track. I will be uploading more stuff soon.

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Great gig in August!!

Well, these months go pretty fast – I will be out of town for most of June and hopefully will be shooting a movie in July and part of August… I have been booked to play at the Democratic National Convention in August – sharing the main stage with Cyril Neville and Irma Thomas – 2 great New Orleanian musicians/artists. I’ll also be playing some of the private parties for the convention…yea!!Great opportunity and exposure – I’ll actually get to play originals.

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Posted by Piano Wizard on Jul 4 at 8:24 PM EDT

CLOSE YOUR EYES, IMAGINE YOURSELF AT YOUR FAVORITE SPOT AT YOUR FAVORITE BEACH WITH YOUR FAVORITE SOMEONE AND ENJOY!

COME CHECK OUT MY NEW SONG (SEASONS) IN THE BATTLE AND VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE PIANO WIZARD?.....ME SILLY HA HA!

SINCERELY,

THE PIANO WIZARD
Posted by Jackson Blue on Jun 21 at 10:52 PM EDT

THANK YOU FOR YOUR FRIENDSHIP AND WONDERFUL WORDS OF KINDNESS. YOU ALSO HAVE AN AMAZING TALENT AND GIFT OF MUSIC. YOU SHOULD ALREADY BE ON THE TOP OF THE MUSIC WORLD. COWRITING HELPS ALOT SO GOOD LUCK IN NASHVILLE. CHECK OUT A FEW OF MY OTHER SONGS ON MYSPACE/JACKSONRAIN. THANKS AGAIN FOR YOUR FRIENDSHIP,AND STAY TRUE TO YOUR HEART.
BEST WISHES FOR YOU, JACKSONBLUE
Posted by DerekB on Jun 17 at 11:26 AM EDT

Amazing voice and great songwriting. I really enjoy your stuff. Loved the video in the hotel room. Really shows how the quality and purity of your voice.
Posted by Jason Lee Thomason on Jun 5 at 9:51 PM EDT

I love that one of my favorite ourstage artists has a gig as big as the DNC! way to go girl! Keep up the good work and good luck with all you're doing.
JLT
Posted by SAM.B on Jun 3 at 4:08 PM EDT

HEY CIAO!!!THANK U SO MUCH HAVE A NICE DAY AND VIBES SAM.
Posted by Kevin Carr on Jun 2 at 4:56 PM EDT

Hi Lauren,
Playing at the DNC, how cool is that? I've been listening to more of your music and I'm sure the people at the convention will love it as well. Good luck on the movie and stuff . . . enjoy the journey!
-Kevin Carr
Posted by Seattles- Gryphon on May 20 at 10:25 AM EDT

Thanks Lauren! We really liked your stuff too and appreciate your support. If your ever in the seattle area playing any clubs let us know so we can gig together. Best of Luck!
Posted by The No-Shirts on May 19 at 10:48 PM EDT

thanx for the comment lauren
keep in touch
The No-Shirts
Posted by Damian Shelton on May 19 at 11:45 AM EDT

Thanks Lauren for your comment about Standing Still You Move Me. The vocals are my cousin Jon Semmes,and I play all instruments.We write songs together.I think this one is one of our best.
You may want to check out musicnation.com . GAC Next Country Star Contest is starting on the 23rd of this month.While you are there please stop in the SPIN MAGAZINE / SPIN HOT PURSUIT CONTEST to vote for my band 2-STROKE.You can find my page at mucisnation.com/damianshelton. Thank you again,Damian / 2-STROKE
Posted by Thula on May 19 at 10:45 AM EDT

Thanks Lauren. Cheers for stopping by! Dig your tunes!!! Got a lot of friends who'd love your stuff. I'll pass yo info on.
Cheers
Dean
Thula
Posted by GARDIAN ANGLE on May 18 at 1:43 AM EDT

CONGRATS on this month ,your reaching for the stars ...just believe...angels will always be watching over you.."GARDIAN ANGLE"..PEACE...
Posted by camo1977 on May 17 at 3:00 PM EDT

wow love you music you have so much talent.

Ewen
Posted by Cheryl Russell on May 16 at 9:18 AM EDT

Thanks Lauren for your kind comments, I really appreciate it

Love your music, wish you every success!

~Cheryl~
Posted by Shineband on May 16 at 8:35 AM EDT

Let go sounds awesome! I love it!
Posted by James Alan Gourley on May 15 at 2:09 PM EDT

Hi Lauren - a friend on here recommended your music to me and I'm thoroughly enjoying listening to your songs - I have discovered so many really talented people on here and you got yourself another fan! In UK we don't really get too much exposure to country/americana and I'm enjoying the education! (might even try to write a country song someday)

Wishing you continued success

Best wishes from Scotland

Alan
Posted by SHILO BAND on May 15 at 1:01 PM EDT

The look, the sound, you got it all Lauren! Thanks for ther kind words!
Posted by LB Collective on May 15 at 11:43 AM EDT

Hey - thanks for the comment! And for listening. You've got a great sound yourself - good luck!!
-LB
Posted by Raising Cane on May 13 at 8:00 PM EDT

Boy talent runs deep in your family not to mention beauty. some people have all the luck.
Posted by MarioG on May 13 at 2:27 PM EDT

thanks for your comment and I wish you lots of success with your music, you deserve it.
Posted by Gene Weaver on May 13 at 1:58 PM EDT

Hello Lauren
Love your music and what you do with it, fantastic talent.
Thanks for being my friend.

Gene
Posted by GARDIAN ANGLE on May 13 at 1:57 PM EDT

WERE A UNIQUE VIDEO GROUP...KICK IT ON THE ROAD.. "YOU ALWAYS WILL HAVE "ANGELS IN THE SKY" WATCHING OVER YOU.."GARDIAN ANGLE"...PEACE TO ALL... REACH FOR THE STARS...
Posted by ZStar on May 13 at 12:53 PM EDT

Thanks for your comment.. I just joined your fan club.. Your voice is beautiful.. and your sentiment is real.. I love it!!
Posted by DICARLO on May 13 at 9:58 AM EDT

16 YEAR OLD SISTER?
I THOUGHT YOU WERE ONLY ABOUT 17 YOURSELF!!!
SHE´S CUTE, AND OBVIOUSLY VERY TALENTED LIKE YOURSELF.
AMAZING TO HAVE TWO BEAUTIFUL TALENTED GIRLS IN ONE FAMILY.
I CAN HEAR SHE´S REALLY GOOD, BUT AS A PRODUCER, I WOULD GO FOR ANOTHER TAKE, BECAUSE THE DISTORTING IS PRETTY BAD AT TIMES, AND TOTALLY DESTROYS HER PERFORMANCE.
BUT I CAN HEAR, SHE´S VERY GOOD.
WISH HER GOOD LUCK FROM ME!!!!

DICARLO
Posted by badbaker on May 12 at 8:14 PM EDT

Lauren! I'm going to tell people " I know her" when you're at the top. It won't be long!
Cheers
Posted by Raising Cane on May 12 at 12:57 AM EDT

thanks for the comment. that song Texi-cali-rita is as smooth as Velveeta
Posted by MarioG on May 11 at 8:38 PM EDT

Sweet voice and a great song girl, you got lost of potential. Love your country sound...GOOOOOD LUCK AND GOD BLESS.
Posted by Amber Lee Duke on May 11 at 8:35 PM EDT

totally feel texi-cali-rita. That's exactly how I feel.

keep in touch.
let me know if your ever around the san diego area.
Posted by Philip_Nathan on May 11 at 11:31 AM EDT

Hey Lauren - Thanks for the kind words, I'm glad that you enjoyed what you heard. Also, thanks for helping me get myself in gear this morning! Your voice and the uptempo numbers definitely put me in a relaxed happy mood, perfect for a busy Sunday (don't forget to call your mom!). Thanks again, peace - Phil
Posted by Raising Cane on May 10 at 2:25 PM EDT

You're so good, I think I'll just keep making comments so I can be at the top of the page in your fanbook
Posted by Jamie Hunerdosse on May 10 at 11:06 AM EDT

Some great music you have. Really enjoyed it!
Posted by Nightbird on May 8 at 6:43 PM EDT

Hey Lauren I love your songs and may I say your a very beautiful lady as well! Very nice lyrics to your songs as well, very storyesque (If that's even a word) ha ha take care x
Posted by Phil Bennett on May 8 at 9:45 AM EDT

Best of luck this month!!! Love your stuff,

Phil Bennett
Posted by alexbaron on May 7 at 1:12 AM EDT

Thanks for the feed back. I'm watching your video right now. You guys are great performers from what I can see/hear. I love the arrangement of guitars in the beginning.

I'm sure you hear this a lot, but your voice sounds superb. (I know it's always good to hear it again.)

Keep up the good work.

-Alex Baron
Posted by TeddyDuzIt on May 6 at 4:18 PM EDT

Hey Lauren,
Thanks. I really dig your vocals--beautiful voice, and obviously you're a really good songwriter too.
I have to say that Country isn't my favorite genre, but I love your song Texi-cali-rita. It reminds me of some things I can relate to--being from the the Midwest, and living in LA, pursuing your dreams etc. Keep up the great work!
Cheers!
Posted by TheTigah on May 6 at 1:24 PM EDT

I'm Looking at your numbers and you are still doing very well great JOB
Posted by PhiJayy on May 5 at 6:36 PM EDT

Cool you live in L.A too neat. I love your music. Sounds good. Keep rockin the world.

-PhiJayy
Posted by TUMBLESTONE on May 4 at 11:28 PM EDT

Your voice is especially pure on Birdie...simply beautiful!
Posted by TUMBLESTONE on May 4 at 11:26 PM EDT

Love your stories! Great music!!!
Posted by kevinb on May 4 at 10:00 AM EDT

all nice stuff liked mother in me best
good luck kevinb
Posted by Paul49 on May 4 at 9:42 AM EDT

A Hit in the rough "Let it go"
Posted by billapk93 on May 4 at 1:20 AM EDT

hey there....
This is Wes, bass player for the Zach Hillyard Band. Just wanted to say thanks for the comment, and the tunes sound great on your end. Like the El Paso hotel recording as well haha
Posted by Catfish Bernie Meise on May 1 at 10:21 PM EDT

You can feel the soul in your voice 1000 miles away.
Posted by The Dave Pepper Band on Apr 27 at 5:20 PM EDT

Enjoying your songs Lauren!,

All the best, Dave Pep.
Posted by blaz'in river on Apr 27 at 9:05 AM EDT

Great music. Beautiful voice.
Posted by Hogweed on Apr 23 at 8:29 AM EDT

Murky Water Superb...
Posted by Hogweed on Apr 22 at 4:47 PM EDT

Grate songs!!! and what a voice!!!
Posted by Tony Grace on Apr 22 at 1:03 AM EDT

Thanks Lauren. And now you're my first fan! I'll admit, I'm new to this site and I'm still learning my way around, but I'm glad I came across your profile. And, yeah, "Dear Mattie" is killer. I like that song a lot.
Posted by pcp.ent on Apr 21 at 3:24 PM EDT

dear mattie is the one that got me im a fan now PEACE!
Posted by andy john 1 on Apr 17 at 9:59 PM EDT

Thank you for the kind comment Laura, You have a fantastic gift, you have a wonderful sound and voice. Great lyrics as well.

Keep it up!
Posted by Acousticsean on Apr 17 at 2:12 PM EDT

Hey Lauren, I like your style and your sound....maybe we could meet somewhere in the middle....haha....if you're ever out on the East Coast, let me know.....maybe i'll take a road trip out to LA myself....nice!!
SC
Posted by Acousticsean on Apr 17 at 2:12 PM EDT

Hey Lauren, I like your style and your sound....maybe we could meet somewhere in the middle....haha....if you're ever out on the East Coast, let me know.....maybe i'll take a road trip out to LA myself....nice!!
SC
Posted by Hogweed on Apr 17 at 12:21 PM EDT

Nice tunes!!!
Posted by reverendzen on Apr 16 at 11:14 PM EDT

Lauren, Thanks for the kind comments on "Bad Attitude". Glad you liked the song. Best of luck with your music. Best Regards, Jack Evans & Reverend Zen - NY
Posted by Jason Lee Thomason on Apr 16 at 5:58 PM EDT

I'm making the move to Nashville in late June this year so I feel ya on that. Love your music. Keep me posted if you make the move.
Posted by Matt Ellis on Apr 16 at 5:43 PM EDT

Too kind Lauren! Best of luck up here on Our Stage. It'd be great to have you along to The Troubadour!

-Matt
Posted by Johanna Jacobsen on Apr 16 at 9:35 AM EDT

Thanks Lauren! Beautiful songs! Definitely let me know when you're in Nashville....
Posted by GIGIlarthits on Apr 15 at 6:49 PM EDT

Posted by Rubber Bean on Apr 14 at 8:10 PM EDT

Hey Lauren,
Thanks for the praise. It's always nice to hear from some who obviously knows what they're talking about.
Posted by SecondSIN on Apr 14 at 10:12 AM EDT

Hey Lauren, thanks for the comment! We appreciate any kind of praise haha! Keep playing your music and following your dreams, we'll see you at the top!
Posted by craigboydmusic on Apr 13 at 11:24 PM EDT

thanks for the kind words... great singer yourself!!!

CB
www.myspace.com/southland
Posted by SPECIALCECILIA on Apr 13 at 8:34 PM EDT

DEAR LAUREN
YEAH COOL TO BE FRIENDS
I ENJOY YOUR SONGS TOO
AS BEAUTIFULL AS YOU ARE
VERY SWEET VOICE

Posted by Piano Wizard on Apr 12 at 5:16 PM EDT

Lauren'
Awesome voice!
I just can't get enough, your sound is so tastefully scrumptious! and you had to be beautiful too!
Your music, talent and piano have touched my soul, thank you.
All the Best!

sincerely,
David
Posted by Innocence Lost on Apr 12 at 5:04 PM EDT

hey i like it, the musics hot, your hot, i'm overdosing on hot!
Posted by zazuma on Apr 12 at 11:55 AM EDT

Hey Lauren,
You and your sister should team up.It'll be great!
Have a good weekend Lauren.Talk to you later.
ZaZ.
Posted by Ghosts Of London on Apr 11 at 11:29 AM EDT

Hi Lauren,

Just stopping by to take a listen to some of your music. Keep up the great work!

Matt
Posted by COUNT TRACKULA on Apr 11 at 10:20 AM EDT

WOW!!beautiful voice and the lyrics are very deep i love that when it was love track it's almost like i could see what you were saying.i haven't listened to them all yet but i'm sure there all great.you are a true talented artist.how does it feel to be able to put out stuff that meaningful and good?it's got to be a great and freeing feeling.+THE+COUNT+
Posted by OVERDOSE on Apr 10 at 8:54 PM EDT

LOVE THE SOUND!!!TRULY A GEM!!!
Posted by chrispy on Apr 10 at 7:19 PM EDT

Beautiful voice!
Sweet and tender...
your voice are cleansing

Love your tunes...
I'm a fan
Chrispy
Posted by Shiloh on Apr 10 at 7:03 PM EDT

BEAUTIFUL VOICE, A STAR YET TO BE DISCOVERED!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by normnation on Apr 10 at 2:22 PM EDT

no prob...keep doin' ur thing...which is great

keep in touch
Posted by Cathie Fredrickson on Apr 10 at 11:02 AM EDT

Your a great songwriter and vocalist. Your going to go even farther than you have girl!!!! the best to you, Peace. Cat
Posted by Tim Naylor on Apr 10 at 10:46 AM EDT

Hi Lauren,

Thank you for your compliment!
Sexy vocal on "I Do"....
"When It Was Love" is just a great song.
I'm a sucker for a well written love ballad.
Cheers,

Music....It's A Way Of Life
Posted by Lauren Barrett on Apr 10 at 9:50 AM EDT
Posted by Piano Wizard on Apr 9 at 12:39 AM EDT

No way! You are absolutely beautiful and You positively, Totally ROCK!

sincerely,

David
Posted by CodyMac&JayKid on Apr 8 at 9:37 PM EDT

and sexy
Posted by CodyMac&JayKid on Apr 8 at 9:36 PM EDT

Good music
Posted by Louise browne on Apr 8 at 6:29 PM EDT

Thank You Graphic Comments

Thanks Lauren for your kind words love your music too. Good luck with them

Louise B x
Posted by BMartini on Apr 8 at 2:13 PM EDT

im diggin 'let go' and i really like the hotel room performance.great job.good luck on ourstage.gotta go.gotta grind.LIVELIFE,B
Posted by DICARLO on Apr 8 at 1:45 PM EDT

WOW, JUST WANTED TO SAY,
"WHEN IT WAS LOVE" IS A GREAT SONG!!!!
YOU´RE BEAUTIFUL!!!!!
AND I LOVE YOUR VOICE!!!!

ALL THE BEST,
DICARLO
Posted by Timothy Rogers on Apr 8 at 12:14 PM EDT

thank you
Posted by Ghosts Of London on Apr 8 at 9:01 AM EDT

Hi Lauren,

Thank you for your kind words...I am honored to be friends. Great voice and smooth piano playing...brilliant...really enjoyed "When It Was Love". Keep it up....have a great day.

Matt
Posted by Timothy Rogers on Apr 8 at 8:45 AM EDT

Your music is very good, best wishes to you and your career.
Posted by zazuma on Apr 7 at 11:39 PM EDT

Listen to your songs again.They are really Awesome!