Episode # 47 - Getting to Know Detroit Based Singer/Songwriter Laura Rain

Episode # 47 - Getting to Know Detroit Based Singer/Songwriter Laura Rain

Author: Todd Woodson January 16, 2021 Duration: 35:18
Join my conversation with Laura Rain. Laura is a member of Laura Rain and the Caesars. A tough, hard-working American city is reinventing itself as a vibrant incubator of ideas and creation. Back from decades of neglect, Detroit has returned to the forefront on the world stage. Adventurers, investors, artists, and young entrepreneurs are flocking to the Motor City, bringing with them energy, creativity and innovation. The city and its people are inspired again. Laura Rain is a product of that environment, a hard driving soul singer who uses the power and finesse of her own voice to inspire and electrify your spirit. Born and raised in Detroit, where her father engineered conveyer systems for the auto plants, she delivers her original music with fearless emotion and excitement. Along with her creative partner George Friend, the pair have released four albums with a unique blend of contemporary funky soul, blues and r&b worthy of Detroit’s rich history of musical innovators. It is the Motor City where Aretha Franklin, Parliament-Funkadelic, Stevie Wonder, and Marvin Gaye all lived and created. A town where singers are continually influencing and defining the world around themselves. Laura Rain creates her own environment of expression through her music. Having released four albums of all original music since 2013, the band blends their favorite elements of funky ‘60s organ jazz, lowdown blues, dance music, old-school R&B, and soul. Laura and producer-songwriter George Friend have created a unique style, winning a prestigious Detroit Music Award for “Outstanding Blues Songwriters” and touring the U.S. Canada and Europe. Laura Rain’s voice soars as she weaves her own path through a classic, but thoroughly modern, funky sound, reimagining the r&b, gospel, blues, and soul that the city made famous. In 2020, Laura Rain is poised to release a large collection of new music (written over the last two years) and rebuild, renew and reinvent herself once again. Detroit has returned: strong, creative, inspiring, and always funky. Check out Laura Rain and the Caesars now on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7EvJ27WuaeHJan4emE0e8d?si=IRBqzvW8R0ShXx1AlP7EDw Connect with Laura Rain and the Caesars online: www.laurarain.net https://twitter.com/MsLauraRain https://www.instagram.com/mslaurarain/ https://www.facebook.com/LauraRainAndTheCaesars https://www.youtube.com/user/MsLaurarain For more information and news, check out our website and on social media: Website: www.BringBackSoulMusic.com.    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BringBackSoulMusic2019 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bringbackso... Twitter: https://twitter.com/BringBackSoulM1  

Todd Woodson hosts Bring Back Soul Music Podcast, a series dedicated to the rich history and vibrant future of the genre. Each episode feels like a conversation among friends who share a deep passion for the music's emotion, authenticity, and cultural impact. The mission here isn't just about nostalgia; it's a focused effort to reconnect modern audiences with the powerful sounds that defined an era, believing soul music has a vital place in today's landscape. You'll hear Todd in candid discussions with a wide range of artists, producers, and historians, exploring the stories behind the music that moved generations. This podcast digs into the craft of songwriting, the evolution of iconic labels, and the personal journeys of both legendary and emerging talents. The tone is warm and engaging, offering listeners a space to appreciate the intricacies of soul, from its gospel roots to its funk and R&B branches. By highlighting one influential band, group, or singer at a time, the show builds a compelling mosaic of the genre. It’s for anyone who has ever felt a connection to a stirring vocal or a timeless groove, serving as both an education and a celebration. Tune in to rediscover why this music matters and to find out who is carrying its spirit forward today.
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