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Biography

Laura Veirs is an American singer-songwriter.

Veirs was raised in Colorado. She now lives in Portland, Oregon.

In 1999, Veirs released self-titled album, which was recorded live and featuring just her and guitar. 2003 saw the release of Troubled by the Fire, accompanied by veteran musicians such as Bill Frisell, Amy Denio and Fred Chalenor. She then signed to Nonesuch and released Carbon Glacier. Year of Meteors followed in August of 2005.

Veirs released Saltbreakers in 2007 and July Flame in January 2010 on her Raven Marching band label.

Portland based producer Tucker Martine has produced her last six albums, and plays many instruments on the records as well.

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  1. Editor's Pick of New Releases, January 2010

    Thu 4 Feb 2010 10:45 This time last year, many a critic's year-end number one LP was in stores. Animal... Mike Diver

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  1. July Flame 2010

    July Flame

    Reviewed by David Sheppard

    Veirs returns to the fingerpicking folk milieu that characterised her early records.

  2. Saltbreakers 2007

    Saltbreakers

    Reviewed by Sue Keogh

    There she is, all nerdy and serious-looking in her trademark specs...

  3. The Triumphs and Travails of Orphan Mae 2005

    The Triumphs & Travails of Orphan Mae

    Reviewed by Jon Lusk

    Veirs' slightly spooked voice conveys a strong sense of place, especially when she...

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