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Eversley, United Kingdom (2008 – present)
Laura Marling (born 1st February 1990) is a folk singer/songwriter/guitarist from Eversley, United Kingdom.
She began playing the guitar at the age of five, first being taught the blues by her father in front of the family fire, and has been enthralled by the songs and lyrics of the likes of Neil Young, Bob Dylan, James Taylor and John Mayall ever since. It’s not just the “golden-oldies” that Laura admires; she also harbours a rather deep love for alt.country’s favourite son, Ryan Adams. “He’s brilliant, there’s nothing that even comes close, he can paint the most amazing pictures in your mind.”
Jamie T personally invited her on tour with him after being impressed by her modern folk-pop when he caught her playing just her second ever gig. Marling is part of the extended Way Out West family, having played five eminent shows at the label’s Brentford FC night before the club was finally moved on, and was also a member of Noah And The Whale until May 2008, contributing vocals and instruments throughout, and seen in the “Five Years Time” video playing recorder.
Following her London Town EP, Marling’s debut album Alas I Cannot Swim was released by Virgin on 4th February 2008. Originally released in a large Song Box containing mementos and trinkets personal to the songs, as well as a concert ticket., the album was nominated for the 2008 Mercury Music Prize.
Marling released her second album, I Speak Because I Can, on March 22nd 2010.
She began playing the guitar at the age of five, first being taught the blues by her father in front of the family fire, and has been enthralled by the songs and lyrics of the likes of Neil Young, Bob Dylan, James Taylor and John Mayall ever since. It’s not just the “golden-oldies” that Laura admires; she also harbours a rather deep love for alt.country’s favourite son, Ryan Adams. “He’s brilliant, there’s nothing that even comes close, he can paint the most amazing pictures in your mind.”
Jamie T personally invited her on tour with him after being impressed by her modern folk-pop when he caught her playing just her second ever gig. Marling is part of the extended Way Out West family, having played five eminent shows at the label’s Brentford FC night before the club was finally moved on, and was also a member of Noah And The Whale until May 2008, contributing vocals and instruments throughout, and seen in the “
Five Years Time” video playing recorder.Following her London Town EP, Marling’s debut album Alas I Cannot Swim was released by Virgin on 4th February 2008. Originally released in a large Song Box containing mementos and trinkets personal to the songs, as well as a concert ticket., the album was nominated for the 2008 Mercury Music Prize.
Marling released her second album, I Speak Because I Can, on March 22nd 2010.
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tallinspace wrote:
Laura just gets better and better
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LTHMPLS wrote:
Could not agree more, desmopstchter.
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desmopstochter wrote:
I love master hunter! great song!
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tallinspace wrote:
night after night , amazing :)
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I Love Cats
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luannab wrote:
QUEEN OF MY HEART! Happy Birthday ♥
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yellowtaipan wrote:
Happy Birthday Laura, I know you won't read this haha, but we all wish you the best! I hope I can one day tell my kids how I lived in the generation to see you live again and again one day when you become legendary.
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A16mm wrote:
happy birthday Laura and come to Poland!
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flowers-of-evil wrote:
happy birthday, Laura <3
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LTHMPLS wrote:
Happy Birthday! Stay strong and wise so we can hear you for many years to come.
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groupies_1234 wrote:
Happy birthday! Thanking for writing those most beautiful lyrics!
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cupcake_core wrote:
Happy birthday, Laura!
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EsmeTenorio wrote:
Happy birthday you beautiful and talented girl!
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sarman8 wrote:
Happy birthday Laura, thank you for making my life better.
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Antichristvon wrote:
Happy Birthday, dear Laura!
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INDIonline wrote:
I need a new album in 2012!
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Shauni51 wrote:
Happy birthday!
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AntonioKidult wrote:
The quintessence of both musical and personal beautifulism!
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themfledge wrote:
hello
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clavis_aurea wrote:
I wish I could hear all the songs she's ever going to write right now.
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Feb
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Laura Marling
Sydney Opera House, Sydney, Australia
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St Jerome's Laneway Festival 2012
Fowlers Live, Adelaide, Australia
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Feb
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St. Jerome's Laneway Festival 2012
Perth Cultural Centre, Northbridge, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
103 going
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22 Nov 2011 | from blog.myspace.com/lauramarling
New Yorrrkers, LM will play two shows in your most-brilliant
of cities on 11th December. The doors for the first show are 6pm
and for the second show are 8.30pm. They both take place at the
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