News
1.8.10
Hello, 2010! I've got high hopes for this year, from bigger and better shows to some new material - both live and recorded. I hope you'll join me for the ride!
9.22.09
Greetings! So the big news is that the next time you see me perform, it might just be as part of the band Urban Twang! We've teamed up to bring you some great country-rock, complete with mandolin, dobro, and guitar sounds and some killer 3-part harmonies.
I know, I know...it's just what you've always wanted.
So check the Shows page for information about some cool shows coming up - including the Country Music Festival in Grant Park!! Hope to see you there!
5.28.09
Hey, guess who still plays and writes and sings? Yep. Me. I promise...
Working on some summer shows, and summer songs, and will kick it all off at the Elbo Room on Thursday, June 11th. Tickets are $8 in advance, $10 at the door. Email tickets@lauraglyda.com to request advance purchase tickets. Show starts at 7pm, and there are 8 bands playing. Set times are not definite yet, so plan on staying all night! (I know it's a school night, but I have to work on Friday, too!)
Hope to see you out there!
Thanks,
Laura
10.14.08
Nothing terribly new to report, other than that Fall is officially here today. 55 degrees in Chicago will attest to that. Anyway, I've sort of been on a little break from shows recently, to my own dismay, but am working on booking some shows both in and out of town...I'll keep things updated as much as I can. In the meantime, I'm going to post a new song or two in the player on the Media page.
More to follow soon!
7.8.08
Just a quick note that my next show at the Dawghaus Cafe will be on Saturday, July 12th (not Friday, July 11th). This is a really cool little cafe right on Lake Michigan with great food and an awesome view. I hope to see you all there!
6.11.08
So I know I'm always asking everyone to vote in all sorts of online contests...but truth be told, that's the way things are moving these days. It's the way to get noticed, and to get my music out there. Yes, this means I've got something else to vote for!
iGo is the only non-profit car sharing company in the country. They are currently sponsoring a contest for local Chicago musicians to be on a compilation that will be available in every iGo car. And - you guessed it - I have entered my music.
Here's the link to vote:
www.igocars.org/igoaudioemissions
Simply click "Vote on Bands" to enter your info and your pick! And feel free to pass this link along!
Thanks,
Laura
5.19.08
Thanks to everyone who joined us for Folk You! at the Horseshoe. We had a blast, and I'm looking forward to performing with Larry O. Dean, the gracious and talented host, again. I've got some shows that came up on short notice, so check out the shows page and come out this week and next for some great nights! (And maybe a few surprises...)
4.25.08
p.s. I am trying to get some photos up on the media page. In the meantime, enjoy some pictures of my dog. :) Isn't Photobucket fun?
Hope to see you all at Looptopia and the Horseshoe!
4.21.08
I swear I haven't fallen off the face of the earth...
It has been a crazy month, but I am back up and running after moving, traveling, hosting friends, changing jobs, being in a wedding... It feels nice to be able to sit still for 5 minutes to write this update.
Anyway, I've got some shows coming up in May that will set me back up into performance mode. :) (And hopefully writing mode? I'm shooting for a new song or two...) Please check out the SHOWS page, as I've still got some fun dates in the works for the summer.
Please remember to vote on OurStage if you can - Silent No More is doing well again this month!
Enjoy the sunshine! And thanks, as always.
3.13.08
Unfortunately, all of my March shows scheduled at the Melting Pot have been cancelled by the venue. (Nothing personal...all performances were cancelled.) Hopefully the situation will be figured out soon, and I'll get back to playing nights filled with my favorite cover songs. However, until then, you'll have to stay tuned for other shows -- specifically the Battle of the Bands Fundraiser coming up at Trace Bar in Lakeview on Wednesday, March 19th. (See the SHOWS page for details.) Come on down and support JPACT, a great organization, and yours truly. Hope to see you there!!
3.1.08
Thanks so much to everyone who came out last night to US Beer Company!! I had a blast and I hope you all did, too. I'm hoping to have another show there again soon, so I look forward to sharing another wonderful night with you all.
In the meantime, come out to Trace Bar in Lakeview on 3.19 for a Battle of the Bands I'll be performing. The show will be a fundraiser for JPACT and T. Bera, groups that benefit homeless youth. Hope to see you there!
12.25.07
Just wanted to say thanks to everyone who has made this year great. All the fans I've met along the way, and the musicians I've shared the stage with - everyone has been so supportive and I'm very grateful. I wish you all a happy and healthy new year.
10.1.07
Well, I survived life on the road... There were certainly a few bumps along the way, but I had a great time and definitely got to meet and spend time with some amazing people. I will be posting some pics on MySpace this week, along with some journal entries about my travels, so keep your eyes open for that stuff.
You've probably noticed the banners for the OurStage competitions. With the music industry the way it is now, independent artists have so many outlets to showcase their music. I will continue to post my songs on this site and enter into the contests each month, so feel free to click on these banners to help support local music - from wherever you are!
Along those same lines, I've also entered into SPIN Magazine's contest on www.musicnation.com. Again, fans can vote for their favorite artists either on the internet or by text message. Your votes count! so much for continuing to help support my music. I couldn't do this without you all.
Cheers,
Laura
9.12.07
Visit the shows page for updates on Laura's little East Coast tour. Also, visit her on MySpace to see photos from the road!
And don't forget to check out Laura's songs in the next few months' competitions on OurStage. (Something You Said is now entered, too!)
Thanks for listening!
7.30.07
Thanks to everyone who came out to Navy Pier yesterday. Sorry I couldn't stick around after the performance for very long!!
July is almost over, can you believe it?? Many thanks also to everyone who voted in the OurStage competition. I'll continue to enter songs into these contests each month, so feel free to check back in and vote when you can.
In efforts to keep things interesting, I've added a link to a Journal page on the website. This journal has been up since the LGB days, so there are some good old posts on there in the archives, but I'll be updating it much more frequently now and certainly when I hit the road.
Stay tuned for some upcoming tour dates, new goodies and even more updates on the website!
6.14.07
Laura has entered her song, "Silent No More," into competition on www.ourstage.com. This is a great website that helps independent and unsigned artists gain exposure and recognition. Click on the banner to check it out and vote for Laura in this month's competition!
4.9.07
Laura needs your votes!!
Please visit http://www.igocars.com/igoaudioemissions/ to vote for Laura to be a part of I-GO's local Audio Emissions compilation. This is a cd that will feature local artists that will be available in I-GO cars all over Chicago! Also, winning artists will perform at the CD-release party at the Metro! Voting ends April 30th at 9am. So cast your vote today!!
3.15.07
Welcome to lauraglyda.com! We are currently building a bigger and better site. In the meantime, please visit the Shows page for information about upcoming events, and please check back often for new updates and a brand new webpage!
You can also visit Laura on MySpace at: www.myspace.com/lauraglyda.
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