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L& aurel The Love In By Teresa Hopson
Nashville, Tennessee has a reputation for producing great music and great musicians; so anytime I hear a band say they hail from Nashville, I feel predisposed to believe they?re awesome. Such was the case with Laurel & the Love In; a five member rock/blues fusion band, that found one another in 2015. Lead singer Laurel Sorenson and background vocalist, Veronica Selby met in college, and began performing together in 2014; but had a revolving door of members until they solidified the group with Ian Kendall (guitar), Michael Rasile (drums), and John Lattimer (bass). After listening to Laurel & the Love In, its clear that even though the band is fresh and contemporary- they have retro influences. Sorenson?s vocals bring to mind hints of Amy Winehouse and Janis Joplin; but she still brings her own unique stamp to every song.
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LET' S TALK What is your favorite song you've ever written? My favorite song changes daily. It changes with each show and with each response from listeners. I am most proud of the songs that make an impact. Right now, that would have to be Big Bad Wolf because it makes people laugh, but it?s about a really serious issue. What?s the back story and inspiration behind that song? It?s about the fear that comes with being a chick at a party and realizing that you?re being preyed upon. I?ve caught some serious s? for the lyrical content of the song, but I?m proud of the language it provides for women to take back the power from those who have objectified us, while still having a good time. How did you all decide on the name of your band? Ronnie and I had gone through a lot of terrible names with members of our old band. When Ian joined we were still going by my name because we couldn?t agree on anything. I?m pretty sure the Love-in was the result of opening up books on my shelf and saying the first thing you pointed to on any given page. I think it was from Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test. At first it felt weird, but as all of the current members joined, we grew into it and it is exactly who we are, just a group of people who really like hanging together. What artists inspire you the most? Most of us were reared on classic rock. We love Led Zeppelin, the Beatles, the Doors, Big Brother and the Holding Company, and It's
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?Believe it or not, I actually got my start doing hair. I always knew that I wanted to work in the entertainment industry and knew doing hair would be my way in. I started out styling hair for music videos. I was doing a great job and it eventually landed me my first gig as an assistant for the Rough Riders. From that original job, I began networking my way through the business and have been going strong for 8 years now.?
the fact that it goes into our world. It allows people to see what goes on behind the scenes. People like me are the reason that a lot of things happen for celebrities. It allows people to walk in my shoes. At the end of the day it?s not all glamour, it?s a lot of hard work.? Right now you work for Big Tigger. What?s it like being his assistant?
?It?s a great learning experience for me. He is more like a mentor than a Behind every great star, is an Tell us something about your new boss. I get to learn from someone assistant helping them get it all show. already walking the path I am trying done. How did you get your start as a ?I am so excited about the show. It to follow. Eventually I would like to Celebrity Assistant? has been more than I expected. I love see myself doing more media
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