Laura Jean

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Name = Laura Jean


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Background = solo_singer
Birth_name = Laura Jean Englert
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Born = 1982
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Origin = Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Years_active = 2003–present
Origin = Melbourne, Australia
Genre = Folk
Classical
Instrument = Vocals, guitar
Label = UAR/Stomp (2003-2007)
Scotland Yard/Shock/Y2 (2007-current)
URL = [http://www.laura-jean.com/ Official website]

Laura Jean Englertcite web |publisher=APRA |title=APRA search engine |url=http://www.apra.com.au/site/public/searchworksresult.stm?worktitle=IM%20A%20RABBIT%20IM%20A%20FOX&switchdet=Y |accessdate=2008-08-05 Note: search result for song title IM A RABBIT IM A FOX] is an Australian musician from Melbourne, Victoria who performs as Laura Jean.cite news |url=http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/news/music/songs-of-change/2008/06/27/1214472741809.html |title=Songs of change |publisher="Brisbane Times" |last=Zuel |first=Usic Bernard |date=2008-06-28 |accessdate=2008-08-05 ] She is known for her classically inspired folk songs, often using a range of orchestral instruments. She garnered much critical acclaim for her debut album, "Our Swan Song", receiving high rotational support from community and alternative radio stations such as Triple J. She received high exposure when Snow Patrol, fans of her, asked her to sing Martha Wainwright's part in the song Set the Fire to the Third Bar during their two Australian tours in 2007. Her second album, "Eden Land", was released on 1 March 2008 in Australia.

Personal life

Englert left her former partner of six years, after realising she was gay. She and her current partner, drummer Jen Sholakis, celebrated their wedding in New Zealand.

Discography

*"The Hunter's Ode" E.P. (November 2003)
*"I'm a Rabbit, I'm a Fox" E.P. (November 2005)

Tracks on compilation albums

"I'm a Rabbit, I'm a Fox" featured on Triple J - "Home and Hosed" (Volume 4) (2006)
"It's Supposed to be Summer" featured on Various - "Acoustic 2" (2006)

References

External links

* [http://www.laura-jean.com Official site]
* [http://www.myspace.com/edenland Official Myspace page]