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Laura and the Lads
Laura and The Lads is a collection of upbeat music showcasing Laura's well known skills on the various pipes, flutes and whistles she has in her arsenal, rounded off by concertina and her lovely singing voice. Laura is backed on this recording by the larger band of "Lads", featuring Brian Miller (guitar), Django Amerson (fiddle), Michael Bissonnette (percussion), Sean Egan (clarinet) and John Wright (bass). Lively artwork from famous illustrator and New Yorker cartoonist John O'Brien boosts the music's spirited message.
Evidence
Evidence is a collection of songs, airs and waltzes from many different sources (Irish, Scots Gaelic, French, English, and from Dáithí Sproule, and Laura herself), all in a musical mood both calm and bright. The album features guest appearances from Dáithí Sproule (of Altan - guitar and vocals), Dean Magraw (guitar) and harpist Andrea Stern, as well as Brian Miller (guitar), Sean Egan (clarinet), Dick Rees (accordions) and John Wright (bass). A stunningly beautiful album.
Ye Banks and Braes - Songs and Music of Robert Burns
Launched in 2010, "Ye Banks and Braes" is the long awaited Duo Album from Ross Sutter and Laura MacKenzie. It features two voices with guitar, flutes, pipes, whistle, concertina and bodhran. Lovely harmonies and arrangements.
The Pinery
Music of Ireland, Scotland and Minnesota on flutes, whistles, pipes, concertina, guitar and two voices, from Dáithí Sproule and Laura MacKenzie. "Some of the finest traditional music you'll hear" - Irish American News
Willow Brae-Collected
Harpist Andrea Stern and wind player Laura MacKenzie present traditional Irish and Scottish music featuring Celtic harp, wooden flutes, pipes, whistle and voice. This album is a compilation selected from various projects.... "A rich spectrum of sound, from radiant to reflective."
Piper's Crow
A Celtic band steeped in tradition yet daringly original, Piper's Crow presents top-notch instrumental and vocal prowess and an array of instruments including flutes, bagpipes, fiddle, guitar, and autoharp....... "A quartet of dazzling virtuosos"- City Pages
Celtic Holiday
A Celtic Christmas collection of timeless classics arranged for an array of traditional instruments, including flutes, pipes, harp, fiddle, guitar and percussion. Splendid arrangements, from joyous to contemplative.
Yuletide Bagpipes
Traditional Christmas music arranged for a variety of bagpipes, with flutes, fiddle, concertina, harp, guitar and piano, plus horns and bass. Brilliant and unique arrangements. (Laura's Favorite!)
Laura MacKenzie Sampler CD
A selection of recordings from numerous projects combining MacKenzie's instruments and voice with the artistry of her many fine colleagues on guitar, harp, fiddle and percussion. Specially priced!
Around the World For Sport
The Doon Ceili Band honors the great musical traditions of Ireland with wonderful ensemble playing and tasteful settings of well known and rare tunes....."This record is a revelation...it's Ireland in America" - James Kelly
Laura MacKenzie Solo ~ Samples
A selection of solo performances, examples of various instrumentals and songs. (Music Samples Only - see "Evidence", "Laura and the Lads", "Laura MacKenzie Sampler" for CDs and purchasing)
Voices of Minnesota - Radio Interview
Minnesota Public Radio interview, with musical interludes. Laura was honored to be part of the "Voices of Minnesota" series, hosted by Dan Olson.