Laura Gibson

Laura Gibson, 2009

Laura Gibson (* in Coquille , Oregon ) is an American singer-songwriter of alternative country .

biography

Laura Gibson grew up in the state of Oregon and was a high jump champion in her state as a teenager. She later studied at Linfield College in Portland . Since 2004 she has published self-written and self-written "artistic, contemplative folk songs, which she intones to acoustic guitar and soft orchestration with warm vocals" .

Laura Gibson has released five solo albums , two EPs and a joint album with the electronic musician Ethan Rose . When recording her songs she was supported by Rachel Blumberg , Nate Query , Adam Selzer , Laura Veirs and Danny Seim , among others . She has also appeared as a guest musician on albums by The Decemberists , The Dodos , Colin Meloy and Musée Mécanique . She was also on tour with Juana Molina , Damien Jurado and Alela Diane . In 2009 she performed for the first time in Europe.

Laura Gibson lives in New York City , where she continues her studies at Hunter College at the City University of New York .

Discography

Solo albums

• 2006 - If You Come to Greet Me
• 2009 - Beasts of Seasons
• 2012 - La Grande
• 2016 - Empire Builder
• 2018 - Goners

EPs

• 2004 - Amends
• 2006 - Six White Horses: Blues & Traditionals Vol. 1

Laura Gibson and Ethan Rose

• 2010 - Bridge Carols

As a guest musician

• 2016 - The Avener feat. Laura Gibson - You Belong

Web links

• Laura Gibson's website
• Laura Gibson at laut.de
• Laura Gibson at Discogs (English)
• Laura Gibson at Allmusic (English)

Individual evidence

1. ↑ http://www.laut.de/Laura-Gibson#infos (accessed on January 16, 2012)