“Laura is an actual artist, with a genuine talent for writing songs and singing them with conviction. ”

- Washington City Paper, Nov. 2005

The Pittsburgh native now calls Washington, DC home and is working in support of her first full-length independent recording, "Proof."  The record was a long journey in the making that ultimately landed her in a small studio in Raleigh, North Carolina.  Several five-hour long drives and full days in the studio later, the result is all the proof one needs to see that Tsaggaris is a powerfully gifted emerging artist.

Independently touring with her acoustic guitar and characteristically intimate solo show, Laura Tsaggaris continues to solidify her place within the performance community.  DC Pulse writes, ““With her contemporary and accessible sound you could make the obvious connections to the likes of Aimee Mann, Tracy Chapman, and Ani Difranco.  But make no mistake, this woman has a voice that proves she is an experience all her own.”  Armed with a new backing band for select shows, Tsaggaris promises to continue to grow and bring her brand of rock to new heights.

  “Proof” has set a high standard for her future projects, but Laura is up for the challenge and plans to record new material (working title:  “Keep Talking”) in 2007.

Washington Area Music Awards Nominee:  “Best New Artist” - 2006, “Best Contemporary Folk Album (“Proof”) - 2006” and “Best Contemporary Folk Vocalist” – 2006 & 2007

Festivals:

Cutting Edge of the Campfire Festival – Boston, MA

6 Points Music Festival, Washington Folk Festival, Mt. Pleasant Festival, Capital Pride Festival, Washington Independent Film Festival, 48-Hour Film Festival – Washington, DC

Dewey Beach Music Conference – Dewey Beach, DE

Gateway Arts Festival – Hyattsville, MD

Venues:

Albany, NY:  The Muddy Cup

Alexandria, VA:  Old Town Theater, Vermilion

Arlington, VA:  IOTA Club and Café

Atlanta, GA:  Eddie’s Attic (Finalist: 2007 Shootout)

Boston, MA:  Club Passim

Buffalo, NY:  Mohawk Place, Sportsmen’s Tavern

Charleston, SC:  Henry’s

Chicago, IL:  Uncommon Ground, Sylvie’s, Red Line Tap, Heartland Café, The Fixx Coffee Bar

Des Moines, IA:  Ritual Café

Frederick, MD:  West-side Café, Concerts on Bonnie Branch

Harrisonburg, VA:  Starr Hill Music Hall, Dave’s Downtown Taverna

Iowa City, IA:  Uptown Bill’s Small Mall

Ithaca, NY:  Felicia’s Atomic Lounge

Myrtle Beach, SC:  Fresh Brewed Cafe

Nashville, TN:  The Bluebird Café

New York, NY:  The Living Room Upstairs, The Bitter End, Café Vivaldi, The C-Note, Cattyshack, Fat Baby

Philadelphia, PA:  Grape Street Pub, Steel City Coffeehouse, Chaplin’s Music Room

Pittsburgh, PA:  Club Cefalo

Savannah, GA:  Metro Café

Thomas, WV:  The Purple Fiddle

Vienna, VA:  Jammin’ Java

Washington, DC:  9:30 Club, Velvet Lounge, DC9, The Red & The Black, Staccato, Solly’s Pub