WHO IS LAUREN
Nicknames: Lo, Lola
Origin: Indpendence, MO
Instrument you wish you played: The drums and also every other instrument. I wish I was one of those musical geniuses but no, I’m not.
Top 3 all time favorite musical artists: Michael Jackson, Brandi Carlile, Alanis Morissette
Dream duet: Brandi Carlile
Top 3 favorite songs: It’s too hard to say top three, but here are three that I love. Dirty Diana, The Story, Ironic
Guilty Pleasure song or songs: I love to sing Adele’s Hello at the top of my lungs when no one is around. I also pretend I’m in the music video when I’m driving, but I don’t think I’m the only one who does that.
Song or songs that makes you cry: Hello made me cry the first time I heard it. Adele’s tone and delivery in that song (and in all of her songs) is so moving I just couldn’t hold it in.
Musical Artist (living) who you want to have coffee with: Brandi Carlile
Musical Artist you would get nervous meeting: Sheryl Crow
Flowers or Chocolate? Both!
Summer or Winter? Summer, hands down
Favorite snack? Pistachios and Goldfish
Dog or Cat? Dog
First experience ever performing in public: I can’t really remember but I think it was probably church
What do you Love about music? I love all of the different journeys that music has taken me on. From Texas to Atlanta to Nashville and LA. I’ve had so many wonderful experiences that I would have missed out on if it hadn’t been for my love of music.
Most amazing experience that involved music? Playing with the legendary Wanda Jackson.