Billboard Magazine award recipient, Laurie Dameron, has been playing the guitar for over 40 years. Between solo performances and performances with her band, Laurie D and the Blues Babes, she has performed for hundreds of venues in and out of Colorado over the past 20 years.
In The News…
Boulder Magazine Review “Mountain Mindfulness: Jazz Guitarist Laurie Dameron”
Dameron’s playing is a nice blend of old school Jazz Guitar, Rock n’ Roll double stops and swing blues. Her Guitar tone is crisp and smooth, giving her just enough bite for when she does her Bluesy Jazz thang…
— Lyle Robinson, Jazz Guitar Life Magazine
I Can’t Wait to See You Again. Mellow out with the third album from this talented Boulder-based jazz singer and guitarist, who celebrates the disc’s release with a concert Wednesday at Dazzle Restaurant and Lounge in Denver. Whether playing originals, classic blues tunes, jazz standards or Brazilian favorites, Dameron keeps things tasty and understated. She’s got talent to spare but resists the urge to show off.
— Greg Glasgow, Boulder Daily Camera
Dameron has come up with a perfect Sunday-morning CD, highlighted by a delicate reading of Antonio Carlos Jobim’s “How Insensitive (Insensatez),” a winking take on Fats Waller’s “Ain’t Misbehavin’” and the CD’s lone original, “I Cant’ Wait to See You Again.” Dameron’s playing is tasteful, and her arrangements are honest and simple, uncluttered by showy studio trickery. Pop this in and float your way through brunch.
— Jerry L. Wheeler, OUTFRONT Magazine
This (I Can’t Wait to See You Again) is not your average local jazz CD. This is a sophisticated release filled with near-flawless jazz guitar work and vocals that pay homage to jazz legends.
— Brian F. Johnson, Publisher/Editor-in-chief of Marquee Music, Inc.
Based in Colorado, Dameron has an echoey acoustic sound on her guitar that is slightly reminiscent of Pat Metheny at times. Her music is soothing, danceable (but with subtle rhythms) and pleasing.
— Scott Yanow, Los Angeles Jazz Scene
Dameron is personable and enthusiastic, especially with music, much like “Looking Through the Blue” The CD is warm and energetic, offering jazz in the form of her guitar and a few hired guns on flute, sax, drums and bass.
— Ed Montesano, Boulder Planet
Utah Dream is a CD consisting of classic folk, jazz and blues underlined by the lilt of a voice so distinct that only one word could describe it: beautiful.
— Laurence Washington, Boulder Daily Camera music critic
Celestial vocals layered over sophisticated guitar riffs are hallmarks of Laurie Dameron’s compositions. They encompass a variety of musical styles from moody acoustic pieces to rock, jazz and blues influences.
— Freelance writer Marilyn Gleason
Delicate voice and confident guitar mark her work…
— David Thomas, Denver Post
What Other Musicians and Radio Stations Say…
Guitarist/Vocalist Laurie Dameron’s latest CD, I Can’t Wait to See You Again, is a musical journey through the Great American Songbook. Backed by some of Colorado’s top notch musicians, Laurie makes the trip down memory lane worth revisiting time and time again.
— Susan Gatschet Reese, Assistant Program Director jazz89 KUVO
The 2008 release, I Can’t Wait To See You Again, by local jazz guitarist/vocalist Laurie Dameron captures the true essence of a bygone era. The torch singers in smoky lounges everywhere had a relaxed, gentle conversation with the audience and Ms. Dameron has unleashed the past with this disc. The title cut is a classic jazz vocal track, written by Dameron; questioning love lost, but with optimism. ‘But when it comes to romance, I’ve never been understood.’ It feels like candles are lit, the table set, waiting for someone to sit down.
— Mark L. Altobelli www.rockoncolorado.com
I was thrilled that Laurie brought her most recent project to Airshow. It was great working together on ‘I Can’t Wait to See You Again’ and I’m very pleased with the results.
— David Glasser, Airshow Mastering
Laurie D’s new CD is one of the best recordings of 2008 and her guitar playing is some of the best I have heard. If you somehow missed ‘Can’t Wait to See You Again’ in your busy life, go to her web site and listen and then get it. She is one of Colorado’s best and this CD is not to be missed.
–- Chris Daniels, musician
Laurie, your new CD (I Can’t Wait to See You Again) is fun, fun, fun!
— Carmen Allgood, owner and producer of The Colorado Wave Radio
Laurie Dameron performs with a down to earth, sincere passion that makes her music a very personal statement.
— Jeff Linsky Internationally renowned guitarist
Thanks Laurie- my friend Banker said “Laurie Dameron is the female equivalent to Ray (Smith) on guitar!” I’ll pass your email on to Ray and yes… he rocks!
— Cari Minor, singer songwriter
Laurie Dameron is a well kept secret: singer, writer and a good guitarist who moves easily between jazz, blues and more. Check her out on myspace and CD Baby, request her on KUVO, and then make a reservation for a good show at Dazzle Wed evening.
— Dexter Payne, musician (sax, clarinet, flute)
Laurie Dameron was one of the first musicians that I met in Colorado and she has certainly been the best female guitarist and and songwriter I have heard in a really long time. I wish I would have met Laurie a few years ago. She would have made a great addition to Gearl Jam.
— Kathryn Warner – singer-songwriter
Girl – You are Good! Best Lady Guitar Player on earth! And dats da truf!
— Carmen Allgood, owner and producer of The Colorado Wave Radio