Laura Cortese Explained

Laura Cortese is an American singer, songwriter, and fiddler. She was born in San Francisco and attended Berklee College of Music in Boston. she resided in Belgium.^[1]

Cortese regularly performs solo, but usually with her band Laura Cortese and the Dance Cards (with Valerie Thompson, Sumaia Jackson, Zoe Guigueno, Jenna Moynihan, D. James Goodwin, Sam Kassirer and Jeni Magaña)^{[2] [3]} with which she released two albums, the first of which was California Calling which debuted in 2017.^[4] She has also performed with Tao Rodríguez-Seeger in the Anarchist Orchestra, and with Hanneke Cassel and Lissa Schneckenburger in Halali. In the past she has played with acts including Uncle Earl, Band of Horses^[5] and Pete Seeger.^[6] She is also a co-founder of the Boston Celtic Music Festival.

Laura Cortese and the Dance Cards

• Bitter Better (2020)
• California Calling (2017)

Solo albums and collaborations

• All in Always (2016)
• Into the Dark (2013)
• Acoustic Project (2010)
• Bad Year: Single (2008)
• Blow the Candle Out (2007)
• Even the Lost Creek (2006)
• Hush (2004)

External links

• Official Laura Cortese website

Notes and References

1. Web site: Laura Cortese's newest album comes from Belgium, with love . Milford Daily News . July 22, 2020. June 29, 2021.
2. Web site: Laura Cortese & the Dance Cards’ “Corduroy” Tells the Tale of a Tryhard (premiere), PopMatters. March 9, 2020. www.popmatters.com.
3. Web site: Laura Cortese & the Dance Cards release a bold new album they hope (and truly believe) the world needs right now. July 17, 2020. Strings Magazine.
4. Web site: Laura Cortese and the Dance Cards - California Calling (Video) (Premiere) . Pop Matters . October 19, 2017 . June 29, 2021.
5. Band Of Horses / June 11, 2009 / New York (Carnegie Hall) . Billboard . June 15, 2009 . March 8, 2017.
6. Web site: Gig review: Laura Cortese – The Scotsman . The Scotsman . May 27, 2009 . March 8, 2017.