Organic gothic chamber pop from Bend and Portland, Oregon.
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For fans of:
Natalie Merchant, Nina Nastasia, Laura Veirs, Sinead O'Conner, Anais Mitchell, Cat Power, Beth Orton, Erin McKeown, Tori Amos
Laurel Brauns's new album House of Snow combines the literate sensibility of The Decemberists, the melodic inclinations of Laura Veirs, the elegant orchestration of the Portland Cello Project and the pop inclinations of Brett Dennen. Listen to some tracks on the music page, buy it on iTunes, or get your hard copy from the nice folks at CDBaby.com.
Check out this new music video of the song "Kaleidoscope Eyes" shot by Tim Cash at Dillon Falls in Bend, Oregon.
Laurel Brauns "Kaleidoscope Eyes" Music Video from FAR from EARTH Films on Vimeo.
Recent good press from the Portland Mercury:
With equal hints of dusky bluegrass and clarion Celtic folk, Brauns has written a batch of tunes that are brimming with earthy pulchritude, highlighted by her remarkable vocals and subtle but involving production from Portland Cello Project's Douglas Jenkins. Remarkable songs like the gamboling "Maps" and the stirring, album-opening title track prove that Brauns has made a record destined to become an evergreen.
-NED LANNAMANN, Music Editor
Upcoming shows:
Portello Winecafe, Bend OR: January 21, 7 - 9 p.m.
McMenamins Edgefield Winery, Troutdale, OR: February 11, 7 - 9 p.m.
Alberta Street Public House, March 15, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Irish Drinking Song Sing-Along featuring a number of guest appearances by some of Portland finest Irish players.
Doldrums Slideshow about the North Pacific Gyre: