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 Laura McLean was indie before indie was cool. It was lonely. Now the tide has turned and indies outweigh the majors by far, and Laura made her way from folk to pop to rock to shredderville to hiphop and beyond. Forging an L blend that is at once memorable and totally individual, she still rides the edge of the chitlin circuit underground, embracing cult status as a guitarist and cultivating art and education in NC's at-risk youth populations. Her repertoire is huge, and her fearless spontaniety stands out in the indie crowd.
Folks who show up and sit near the front at an LM gig know they might have to endure an impromptu rap about their orange and purple shoes..or something their dog did in the neighborhood..all's fair in love and hiphop! And who but L would pick up someone's recently vacated lawn chair and play slide guitar with it? |
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For Those of the Guitar Persuasion... |
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Workshop with Doc L Guitar Guru
Monday October 18 7pm
Tipsy Teapot, Evans St. Greenville NC
Every question will be answered. |
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One-Sentence Bios for your press needs: Laura McLean is a native of Wilmington NC and and a long time arts and education activist. (who is never at a loss for words or guitar riffs..) Laura McLean, the fluid lead guitarist of Calamity and Someone's Sister, also runs her own recording studio/record label, under the moniker of Coolcalm. ....(and drinks too many melita-filtered javas) Laura McLean has been called the Swiss Army Knife of the Arts in the Cape Fear region. (among other things....) From folk to rock to hiphop, to faux Hindu versions of Bobby McGee and Dylan/Julia Childs versions of What's Up...McLean has maintained her own distinct GnL Superhawk (double humbuckers w/classic floating Kahler tremolo....awwww..ahem...)..sound while absorbing info, honing skills and forging her musical future from the carolina moss and sand of her roots to the cutting edge studio voodoo of today's constantly-changing song landscapes. (wha?) She can PLAY. (She enjoys it too much, say some) 
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WOW....Women of Wilmington |
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This just in, from Francine DeCoursey of OnLocation Productions...
"It is my pleasure to inform you that you have been nominated to be featured
in the 'Women of Wilmington' Project for your outstanding work in our
community as a 'Woman in the Arts.'
In association with the New Hanover Commission for Women, this introductory
video production will be part of an ongoing celebration of the lives and work of prominent
women who have made a significant and positive difference in our
fair city.
The Women of Wilmington Project is a multi-phased, mulitmedia project aimed to educate,
empower and celebrate the women of Wilmington, NC and surrounding communities.
The project will include a video history of prominent women in the community;
an exhibit ofphotographs, memorabilia and notable artifacts; and an annual celebration event
entitled "Writing Women Back into History".
The first phase of this project will focus on a short video production
featuring Wilmington's women in the arts."
Wow, WOW! Thanks! -LM |
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Doing something dependably for 21 years is a feather in anyone's hat. That feather weighs heavy when it's attached to every murder and heinous assault in my hometown. Thursday October 7, we will once again gather at the Wilmington Waterfront in protest of domestic violence and in support of its victims, with a march thru the downtown streets and a candlelight vigil. Domestic violence has been heavy locally, nationally, and internationally this year. I would like to see this year's turnout reflect that. Call someone, take someone, educate some kids...whatever you have to do..let's make this the hugest take back the night rally every to hit the port city streets... Kris and Joan and I will haul the PA, set up the sound, play a few tunes, light a candle, pray, and loadout. All I am asking is that you show up if you care. Thanks.  |
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