Laura J Martin – the world’s finest flute wielding, piano playing, mandolin toting singer-songwriter. Not only does she compose and play all the parts of her music, but also produces the songs too – she is indeed a one-lady-band for the 21st century.

She is haunted by, and slightly obsessed with; Lalo Schifrin, Japanese folklore, Jethro Tull and Woodie Guthrie, and counts Madlib, Neil Young, Devendra Banhart, Wu Tang Clan and David Bowie among her influences. Her music displays an ingenuity and passion for appealing, yet intricate composition, encompassing aspects of traditional folk with a more up to date electronic twist. All in evidence, when she takes to the stage armed with trusty flute, mandolin, microphone, a loop station and no small amount of talent!

Laura has been a regular member of Soil and Pimp (Brownswood) Jam Sessions in Tokyo, has recorded and toured with First Word’s own kidkanevil becoming a key member of the kidk live experience. Debut single Dokidoki is out now on First Word Excursions – look out for more from Laura in the coming months.

www.myspace.com/lalajmartin

http://laurajmartin.com

Laura J. Martin will perform at The Big Chill 2009.
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