Laura Crowe is a Northern Michigan based vocalist, who sings your favorite Golden Age jazz, as well as blues and oldies. In addition to working as a freelance vocalist, she loves to give back the the community through volunteering or donating in various capacities. Her resume to date includes:
Shows in various restaurants, country clubs, and bars around Northern Michigan
Veterans events
Independent living and elder care facilities
Video game scratch tracks and vocal recordings
Travel work for Church Works Media ministry
Singing with Cheboygan High School Jazz Band
Volunteering for various benefit concerts
More opportunities are on the books for the future and the resume is sure to continue growing into 2026 and beyond!
Shows in various restaurants, country clubs, and bars around Northern Michigan
Veterans events
Independent living and elder care facilities
Video game scratch tracks and vocal recordings
Travel work for Church Works Media ministry
Singing with Cheboygan High School Jazz Band
Volunteering for various benefit concerts
More opportunities are on the books for the future and the resume is sure to continue growing into 2026 and beyond!
PHOTO CREDIT JENNIFER LEIGH PHOTOGRAPHY
Recently, Laura helped organize a benefit concert for Northern Michigan folks, in the wake of the Spring 2025 ice storms. She partnered with Stiggs Feed-A-Friend and Gypsy Distillery, alongside Michigan musicians.
Detroit-based, award-winning jazz vocalist Olivia Van Goor donated her time as the headlining artist. They were joined by other Northern Michigan musicians such as Lee Fayssoux, Owen James, and Bruce Dondero. The event was a great success!
Detroit-based, award-winning jazz vocalist Olivia Van Goor donated her time as the headlining artist. They were joined by other Northern Michigan musicians such as Lee Fayssoux, Owen James, and Bruce Dondero. The event was a great success!
Laura was joined by Michigan saxophonist William Love in October at the Black Bear Golf Course for their Bourbon Color Tour!
Laura was the featured entertainment at the Michigan Classic Tractor and Farm Association's "Tractors & Treats" event. Pictured here is Laura with Cheboygan local, Roger Kopernik, and guest musician Jason O'Dea!
Ending the evening at the Rogers City Fall Art Walk with a classic, "I'll Be Seeing You"!
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Laura recently sang with jazz guitarist Joseph McCarthy at a fundraiser event for the Pregnancy Care Center in Petoskey. They have already been asked to come back for next year's event!
Laura is quickly becoming a second-year regular at the Piano in the Tunnel (Petoskey, MI). You'll find her and her vintage suitcase on occasion, singing some jazzy faves, and even a little country now and then! Be sure to stop by and say hello!
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Laura was joined in July by Owen James, Andy Dunham, Jeffrey Schlehuber, and Bruce Dondero for a night of Yacht Rock and smooth jazz. The event was a hit and there was a line out the door! Please consider hiring Laura Crowe & The Gents for your next event!
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Photographs captured from the livestream footage from the National GARBC event, Summer 2024.
Laura was recently privileged to sing alongside the Church Works Media (CWM) team for the National GARBC event (Elgin, IL) for both the worship sessions and CWM concert.
Laura was recently privileged to sing alongside the Church Works Media (CWM) team for the National GARBC event (Elgin, IL) for both the worship sessions and CWM concert.
ORIGINAL MUSIC
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Check out Laura's brand new, original blues single, "Fall For Me!"
Produced by Chris Calleja of Northern Tracks Recording Co (Upper Peninsula), and featuring some of Northern Michigan's most wonderful musicians, this catchy single will have you snapping your fingers and singing along in no time. It will definitely get stuck in your head! Check out the mini music video of "Fall For Me" below! ALSO IN PROGRESS: Laura will soon be featured on a song written by fellow Northern Michigan artist Jeffrey Schlehuber. Stay tuned for the release of his new, fantastic album!
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Laura is a regular this Summer 2024 at Birchwood Farms Golf & Country Club in Harbor Springs. Her piano and vocals lend a nostalgic, relaxing touch to dinner for the members. Interested in adding some peaceful ambience with a bit of retro musical charm to your own event? Head over to the contact page and send Laura a message!
PREVIOUS WORK
Laura was honored to be hired by Church Works Media in the Fall of 2022 to do a bit of vocal work for the opening song of their recent album, "Shout Out for Joy!" She is featured on the second verse. Check out the Church Works Media website for great resources, including for this song!
A photo of Laura with Paul Keew (Church Works Media) and Jon Horton, from a recent concert at Tri-County Bible Church in the Cleveland area.
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Laura released her debut single in the beginning of 2024. It was a several-year-long project that began in the intensity of 2020, when the emotions of the world seemed to be at a fever pitch. She was contacted by the incredibly thoughtful and generous Chris Selby out of Traverse City area, sometime in 2022, and they began the process of recording shortly thereafter. The Answer was produced by Chris Selby and Brian Whitscell, and mastered by Dan Shike (mastering engineer for "I Can Only Imagine"). While her musical focus has mostly shifted to other genres, she remains a servant of Christ, thankful for His mercy and grace.
Laura served as a worship leader (as both volunteer and staff member) in various capacities at New Hope Community Church (Acme) and New Hope Community Church (Petoskey) from the years of 2005-2017.