LAURA BIRD & THE FLY BY NIGHT ORCHESTRA
Introducing THE WATER IN BETWEEN

"Laura Bird's sophomore release The Water in Between is a delight in every way." Robert Reid Guelph Mercury November 2008

"A warm, rich, fresh voice, …great songwriting, …fabulous musicianship - these are all perfect reasons to get your hands, and ears, on Laura Bird's new CD, The Water In Between ... it all comes together so beautifully; the CD is great! .. a wonderful blend of gentle and upbeat songs, all written, sung, and produced brilliantly. I love this album." Pat Moore Host: Weekend Warm-Up CKCU FM 93.1

"A fine, folky, warm-sounding effort with Bird's engaging voice taking centre stage, surrounded with some fine bluegrass-influenced picking by herself, Dave Clarke, and especially, Emory Lester. She has a bit of that classic sound made popular by someone like Susan Crowe, but manages to forge her own personality through a strong songwriting ability. A solid release that certainly sounded good on my stereo. Heavy Load, When It Comes My Time and Miracle were standout tracks.
Barry Hammond Penguin Eggs Magazine Spring 2009

I'm sitting here listening to your new CD. What a delight it is! I love your voice and the songs and here's the bonus: it's one of the most gorgeously produced albums I've heard in quite a while! Just my cup of tea: clean, musical, lush and real. Paul Mills - Musician/Producer The Mill Stream, Toronto, ON

"Laura Bird's songs speak to the strength, grace and truth she finds in the extraordinary and the everyday." Jan Vanderhorst CKPC Just Us Folk, Brantford, ON

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ABOUT LAURA BIRD

Welcome back songbird. Since the release of her debut CD Dreamwalker, Laura has continued to write, perform and record her music while being an active contributor to her larger musical community. Following the release of her debut recording she's shared her songs with audiences across southern Ontario making appearances at Summerfolk, Mariposa, Quinte, Headwaters Arts and Blue Skies Festivals. A generous performer and favourite at songwriter-in-the-round concert presentations, the stories behind the songs are just one aspect that audience patrons adore about this songstress. With her finely honed guitar work, a painters' eye for lush images and her sultry, smokey voice 'often compared to warm honey or dark chocolate', you'll want to close your eyes and watch the mind movies inspired by Laura's soundtrack.

In addition to concentrating on her own musical endeavours, Laura has been extremely busy serving on both the OCFF and ArtsCan Circle Board of Directors; she co-founded the Colleen Peterson Songwriting Award; co-founded the Headwaters Acoustic Music Society and recently retired as Artistic Director of the Live! At the Opera House concert series in Orangeville.

During the eight years she devoted to the work of ArtsCan Circle, Laura shared her music with kids at risk, traveling to remote Aboriginal communities of Northern Ontario and Labrador. Laura began working with bluegrass/jazz multi-instrumentalist and award-winner Emory Lester in 2005 producing an EP Demo of some new tunes. In 2006, her song 'Heavy Load' accompanied by Lester was included on the bluegrass compilation project North To Ontario that subsequently went on to win Recording of The Year at the Central Bluegrass Awards.

For the past five years Laura has toured southern Ontario during a Spring celebration of International Women's Day with a 'Quintana' of songstresses called the Pomelos. (Katherine Wheatley, Tannis Slimmon, Marianne Girard, Heather Katz, Chris MacLean, Eve Goldberg) What originally began as a 'one-off' concert, quickly morphed into an annual event where a fluid collective of solo female artists present their music in "Lilith Fair" - workshop style format, supporting one another with instrumentation and vocal harmony.

The fall of 2007 brought closure and completion to 'most' of Laura's extra curricular commitments allowing her to focus a renewed energy on her own music. Late October '07 she began recording a new full-length project at Athlone Studios in Everett Ontario with co-producer Gene Gouthro. Once again Laura assembled a stellar core of support musicians and musical guests representing the innovative Fly By Night Orchestra. The result is 'The Water In Between', a beautiful collection of fourteen original compositions, showcasing both maturity in her songwriting as well as the warm intensity of her rich sultry vocals.

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THANK YOU TO ALL THAT ATTENDED, CONTRIBUTED AND PARTICIPATED IN SATURDAY'S CD RELEASE.. WHAT AN AMAZING NIGHT!!!
(And many thanks to all the 'storm troopers' that braved white out conditions to support me during this concert.. I've been telling folks it's all part of the 'birthing' .. apparently my 'water' broke and froze all over Orangeville!)

Some comments from members of the audience:

"We enjoyed the evening immensely, and we are looking forward to absorbing the new songs more fully the next few days. The entire event was planned so well. The collection of talent you had on stage with you was wonderful. Your performance was very warm, personal, and professional." Mark & Ann Rosser

"We thoroughly enjoyed every minute of your very well put together show. We have always loved hearing you play but the show you put together on Saturday was exceptional. The work you put into it showed – the music first and foremost, of course, but the professionalism of the presentation was just great - variety, impromptu stuff, interesting stories, warmth between the members of your “cast” – even the bright colours worn by your two back-up girls all added -- and much more. We listened to our CD next morning and re-lived the evening – and, yes, we had some favorites – the Blues and the Walk In the Snow..." Your fans and friends, Geoff and Jamie

"Very well done. You should be incredibly proud of yourself. The band was extremely professional and the musicianship was first-class. Bringing it all together with superb results ~ it must be very gratifying." Mike McRae

"The concert was fan-friggin'-tastic!!" Jan

"Your concert was a great celebration of musical community, and a welcome reminder of how music serves to bring people together in a positive place. It was a very comfortable and friendly evening. To my ear your music tugs at the familiar, with a twist of the new - a clear and human expression of the Laura Birdian reality in contemporary terms set against the backdrop of a traditional musical panorama. The melodic development of the songs is solid and infectious, the lyrics always poignant and intelligent, poetic, earthy, and dramatic. Combine these ingredients with a voice dark, smooth, and full of richness and you got yourself some mighty swell musical stories well worth the listening." Lewis Melville~Songwriter, Musician, Producer

"We had a fantastic time – Laura , you & the Fly By Night Orchestra & the ladies (including The Pomelos) were amazing – we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves!" Paul & Suzanne McElcheran

"What a fantastic show - our toes were tapping all night long!" Donnie & Marie Hore

"That was one amazing night! you rock, girl! keep the momentum going ~ you got something very special!" Julie Brown

CD Release Concert Celebration Held
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 15, 8PM
Orangeville Opera House
87 Broadway

Drawing from across all regions of Folk-Roots, Bluegrass, Celtic and Rhythm & Blues, the evenings magnificent members of The Fly By Night Orchestra include:

Emory Lester ~ mandolin
Kene Hyatt ~ bass
Chris Quinn ~ banjo
Geoff Somers ~ violin
Jack Walker ~ resophonic guitar
Robert Reid ~ lead guitar
Larry Kurtz ~ harmonica
Allison Lupton ~ flute
Alyssa Wright ~ cello
Harmony vocals by Tannis Slimmon & Chris MacLean

... with'special surprise guests' ~ Katherine Wheatley, Marianne Girard & Heather Katz!!

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View THE POMELOS on YOUTUBE - 'SPRING' Orangeville Opera House March 8th., 2008
Visit me at MYSPACE Email: Laura

For Bookings Contact:

Wigborough Music
Orangeville, ON L9W 2K2
Email: wigboroughmusic@sympatico.ca
Visit: www.myspace.com/laurabirdmusic