Laura Cerulli is a true professional in every sense of the word. With over fifteen years experience in the music business she is a seasoned player both live and in the studio. She brings to the stage and studio a great musical sensibility combined with professional gear, professional chops, and a refreshing lack of ego. Efficiency and creativity are two of her strongest assets. From 2000-2005, Laura fronted her own band, Cerulean Groove, playing mainly in MD, DC and VA. Since April 2005 Laura has been on tour as a full-time member of SONiA & disappear fear. In between tour dates Laura keeps a busy schedule in the studio and playing fill-in gigs with other artists. She specializes in tasteful percussion and vocal support for singer-songwriters. Laura is versatile in many styles both vocally and instrumentally, yet maintains a unique "sound" all her own.
"The best percussionist I have ever played with!"
"One percent ego, ninety-nine percent extraordinary talent."
"An outstanding talent that leaves your jaw dropped!"
"Laura has a great inner rhythm, one of the best
drummer's i have ever worked with."
"Tasty, smart groove, and fun to work with."
"Plenty of power and soul..."
"Cerullis' drumming on her scaled-down kit, which included a djembe that she played at times with sticks rather that her hands, was notable. It was always supporting the trio with perfect timing and choice of percussive sounds. Even more impressive is the fact that Cerulli sings, and sings well, while drumming, a more difficult feat than one might imagine."
"Watching the band, you know immediately you're in the presence of something exciting and new. Then Cerulli opens her mouth and the world stands still as she wrings every drop of emotion out of the lyrics with her powerful, soaring voice, forgedin the fire of the blues and tempered in the cool technique of her classical training."
-BS Degree in Music Education from Towson University, concentration in Percussion
-Classically trained in Percussion, Voice, Piano & Violin
-Current Secretary of the MD/DE Percussive Arts Society
Accomplishments:
Testimonials:
2007 - t a n g o - SONiA & disappear fear
2007 - Praying for Land - Randall Williams
2006 - i am here - Laura Cerulli (solo album still in progress)
2005 - DF05 LiVE - SONiA & disappear fear
2005 - ASHLAND - Ashland Miller
2005 - Inside and Outside - Susan Souza
2005 - Great Big World - Lea
2005 - Luv Songs for Grown Ups - The Dreamsicles
2004 - Over Crooked Tables - Cerulean Groove
2004 - Reluctant Believer - Michael Bowers
2002 - Chasing Solace - CommonbonD
2002 - From Our Circle Too - Compilation of Baltimore Songwriters
2002 - From the Underground Vol. 2 - Various Artists
2001 - The Cue-Stick Sessions - Cerulean Groove
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