A member of the Positive Music Association, cabaret-style singer/songwriter Laura Derocher crafts songs that inspire, encourage and uplift her audience. She performs her original material in motivational talks around the U.S., and is working on a one-woman show.
Laura's debut CD, "Song of My Own" was met with great response. Robert Irving, Chicago jazz musician, and composer/producer for Miles Davis wrote, "Many diamonds and pearls to mine on this extraordinary CD. Laura Derocher is a jewel among songwriters, vocalists and human beings. You deserve to treat yourself and your friends to this unique and powerful expression from the heart of a truly gifted artist."
Laura has performed lead roles in musical theater for over 25 years. Women especially flock to Laura for a dose of "inspirtainment."
www.lauraderocher.com
Laura Derocher
A member of the Positive Music Association, cabaret-style singer/songwriter Laura Derocher specializes in crafting positive music that inspires, encourages and uplifts her audience. Laura believes that songs can help us create the world we want. She performs her original material in motivational talks around the country.
Laura's debut CD, "Song of My Own" was met with great response. Robert (Baabe) Irving, Chicago jazz musician, and composer/producer for Miles Davis wrote, "Many diamonds and pearls to mine on this extraordinary CD. Laura Derocher is a jewel among songwriters, vocalists and human beings. You deserve to treat yourself and your friends to this unique and powerful expression from the heart of a truly gifted artist." Laura is presently recording her second CD, "Heaven's Here." She has plans for a third CD and one-woman show, "Better Late Than Sooner."
Laura has appreared across the U.S. She has sung with big bands in Chicago area. She sang and emceed at Espiritu Jazz Lounge in Santa Fe, where she shared the stage with Chris Calloway, daughter of legendary Cab.
Laura has starred in musical theater shows for the past 25 years. She also sang at the world-renowed "La Cantina" in Santa Fe, a broadway-style restaurant. She and her life and stage partner, David Gabriel, have crafted a new breed of uplifting variety show called "Divine Lunacy."
A recovering business consultant and communication skills trainer with a masters degree in organization development, Laura presently teaches voice in her studio in Ashland, OR.
Laura is a hybrid artist. She is part Bernadette Peters and part Oprah. As an ordained minster of spiritual peacemaking, she has toured the country, ssinging and speaking at national conferences and spiritual centers, including Agape in Los Angeles and Mile Hi Church in Denver.
Laura is a great entertainer with a great message. The market that flocks to see her are women, age 30-60+, who are seeking personal growth. Laura's dream is to release a new CD with a label, publish her self-improvement book and tour the country promoting both products with a one-woman show.
www.lauraderocher.com