About
Laura Sawosko is a Nashville singer/songwriter who performs on both piano and guitar.
Laura Sawosko's songs not only reflect her personal journey, but draw you into your own, through ruthless honesty and vivid imagery. Her vocal technique is raw and unrehearsed which parallels her guitar, while the piano introduces another unexpected layer of melodic and technical grace.
Laura was the keyboardist in her former band Surrender Dorothy that opened for the 1999 Phoenix Lilith Fair with Sarah McLachlin, Sheryl Crow, Martina McBride and Dido. She began her ambitious solo career as a singer/songwriter in 2000 after she graduated Cum Laude with a degree in Broadcasting and Music Composition from Arizona State University.
Laura composed the original score for the gay friendly independent film, An Intimate Friendship, by Filling The Gap Productions. The film was acclaimed by audiences globally after headlining both national and international film festivals.
Laura is no stranger to the film industry. You may have seen Laura on NBC's #1 rated show, Fear Factor. In a brave effort to win the grand prize to assist in her music career, she had the unique opportunity of riding a bull in Season 2. A few years later, she submitted a video that was a winner on ABC’s America’s Funniest Home Videos.
As a member of Chicks With Picks during her time in Arizona, she had the opportunity to open for Country artist Sarah Buxton and Michelle Branch. She later had the privilege of opening for another one of her mentors, Edwin McCain, on the Cayamo music cruise.
Laura moved to Nashville in 2010 to pursue her songwriting career. She quickly became affiliated with NSAI and ASCAP. She has performed at the famous Bluebird Cafe, The Listening Room, The Local, Douglas Corner, Bobby’s Idle Hour and numerous other renowned local venues. Publishers and mentors have recognized Laura for her descriptive storytelling with a poetic undertone.
She recorded her album The Songwriters in Nashville with Producer Vaughn Lofstead. The album consists of 14 songs and her title track, The Songwriters, was chosen by Publisher Woody Bomar to open his reknowed songwriting seminars in Nashville.
Laura is a true artist and storyteller. She is passionate about her craft and expresses that unwavering dedication in her song The Songwriters when she writes “not all of us will be heard, but there’s nothing we’d rather be. We are the Songwriters of Nashville Tennessee”.
“Laura’s music invokes emotion.”
“Young, fresh, talented...there are not enough words to describe the incredibly gifted composer/musician Laura Sawosko.”
“Laura Sawosko is a true talent. We welcomed Laura into our AZ Chicks With Picks family early on. As one of our first chicks, we love that she continues to inspire and grow in her craft.”
“Laura is a quadruple threat. Guitarist, killer pianist, songwriter and is beautiful. To this talented lady being discovered!”
“Laura came to me as a referral from Barbara Cloyd (Bluebird Cafe). I was pleasantly surprised by how well she wrote and her wonderful soulful voice. We’ve worked together often since 2011. I love to record good music and Laura continues to bring it. ”