Laura Gibson

Laura Gibson is a Portland-area folk singer and songwriter. She was raised in Coquille, Oregon. [ [http://indiefolkforever.blogspot.com/2006/11/uncommon-folk-laura-gibson.html "Uncommon Folk: Laura Gibson"] , "Indie Folk Forever", November 15, 2006]

She currently records for the independent U.S. label Hush Records. In 2008 she toured the US as the opening act for Colin Meloy, and added vocal harmonies to his "Colin Meloy Sings Sam Cooke" EP. [Maddux, Rachael, [http://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2008/04/catching-up-with-colin-meloy.html "Catching Up With... Colin Meloy"] , Paste Magazine Online, April 2, 2008 10:20 AM]

She has worked with many other musicians, including her good friend Rachel Blumberg a former member of The Decemberists. Gibson has also collaborated with The Portland Cello Project.

Discography

* "Amends" (2004, self)
* "If You Come to Greet Me" (2006, Hush)

References

External Links

* [http://lauragibson.net/ Official Site] http://opbmusic.org/performances/39-Laura-Gibson
* [http://www.npr.org/blogs/allsongs/2008/04/concert_at_bobs_desk_laura_gib.html Laura Gibson profile] from National Public Radio
* [http://www.daytrotter.com/article/955/laura-gibson-the-sweater-songs-had-no-choice-here Laura Gibson profile] from Daytrotter Radio