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 photos by Erin Mills (L to R) Lara Gonzalez, Suzanne Carrington, Laurie Cagno |
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"With her meaningful mix of jazz, folk, blues and world music, Laurie Cagno reminds me of Joni Mitchell with the soul of Janis Joplin." - Robert Makin, Courier News, 3/18/99 The first time I saw Laurie do her thing she reminded me a little of Rickie Lee Jones. This was about 6 or 7 years ago when she was writing with Todd Sheaffer and the result was her first release "Dancing Cantos". Since then she has grown into a vocal powerhouse with an incredible dynamic range. Her energy is barely controlled and always contagious - and she is connected to the spirit on a transformative level. She scoped me out way before I was ready to be playing my tribal tools on stage. Our first gig together was at Waterloo Village opening for From Good Homes, and the magic was there from the start. Since then I've had the pleasure of working with some incredible musicians who have contributed to her music including the Harpoon Daddies, Gregg Cagno (her cuz), David Coppola (who co-wrote, produced and arranged much of her follow-up release "Dreams Keep Asking to Dance") Larry Debari, Rusty Springfield, Marty Paglioni, Brad Giaimo and currently Suzanne Carrington (pictured above) and Randy Artiglere.God-willing we'll be rockin through the millenium and beyond! |
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Visit Laurie on MP3.com for music downloads and more info. Email Laurie for her current schedule. VIDEO CLIP from a WNTI Free Form Radio Benefit at the Whitney Chapel, Centenary College, Hackettstown, NJ, featuring Laurie on lead vocals, Suzanne Carrington on backing vocals, David Coppola on acoustic guitar and myself on djembe performing "Light of Breaking Dawn". Introduction by WNTI DJ Todd Mills! MP3 of "Mystery Lady" from Laurie's 1999 release Dreams Keep Asking to Dance. This cut feature's of course Laurie on lead vocals, Suzanne Carrington on backing vocals, David Coppola on acoustic guitar, Rusty Springfield on bass, Tim Carbone on violin, Marty Paglione on drum set, the late Larry DeBari on electric lead guitar, myself on djembe and percussion, and special guest Glen Fittin on riqq and doumbek. |
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