Lauren Marsh and LVU have been supportive of one another for a while now. Last year, we reviewed her EP, “Veracity,” and hosted her on The Quinn Spinn. Lauren has shown us love, as well, keeping us posted on her musical journey and showing some love for us on Twitter.
Although she has Lehigh Valley ties, Lauren Marsh is a Jersey girl through-and-through. Her new music video for her song, “Never Let You Go,” reflects her appreciation for her home and the people who have shaped her life.
The video, whose song appears on Lauren’s latest album, “Veracity,” was filmed along the backroads of Titusville and Lambertville, NJ, near Marsh’s home.
“I love incorporating locations, and places in my life that really resonate with my experiences and shape who I am as a person,” Marsh told Lehigh Valley Underground. “‘Never Let You Go’ is very much about just that; never letting the people in your life go, by choosing to always be there for them. We’re all on a journey in life, and having people be there for us through that journey is what I think really gets us through the highs and lows.”
This video is the latest in big steps for Marsh, who is slated to open for Don McLean at the NYC City Winery on Sept. 1. That will be followed by a performance at New York City’s famous venue, The Bitter End, on Sept. 10, and a pre-show gig opening for Gavin DeGraw and Andy Grammar at the MAYO Performing Arts Center in Morristown, NJ on Oct. 18.
In case you’re thinking about making the trip to any of those shows, here’s the video for “Never Let You Go” to preview your experience:
Decisions, decisions…
There are a lot of great shows in the Lehigh Valley (and a bit beyond) this week. While we can’t possibly go wrong no matter what we choose, it has left us with some tough choices as we figure out our own schedule for Thursday and Friday. So, you get to share our (good) problem of having multiple excellent entertainment options. We present you with the…
Thurs., June 9 | 7 p.m.
Acoustic singer-songwriter night at The Originals Music Series
Venue: Chicago Restaurant, 1179 Airport Road, Allentown
Admission: FREE
Description: Crossroads Duo and Adam Jacob highlight this stripped-down night at the weekly showcase.
Thurs., June 9 | 9 p.m.
A Night of Improvisation with The Now
Venue: Rivals Sports Bar, 5 Lehns Ct., Easton
Admission: FREE
Description: The Lehigh Valley’s improvised music group receives support from live dancers and a video display for an intriguing evening of performance art.
Fri., June 10 | 7 p.m.
Slingshot Dakota Hometown Album Release Show (w/ Summer Scouts and VoirVoir)
Venue: ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem
Admission: $10 advance; $12 door
Description: The nationally-known, Lehigh Valley-raised duo returns home to celebrate the release of its new album, “Break.”
Fri., June 10 | 8 p.m.
Lauren Marsh (w/ Giada J. and Lullanas)
Venue: Hard Rock Café, 1113-31 Market St., Philadelphia
Admission: $10 advance; $12 door
Description: The Jersey native with Lehigh Valley ties will perform tracks from her red-hot indie pop EP, “Veracity.”
You’ve heard Lauren Marsh before on QSLehighValley. On Friday, June 10, you can hear her play live at Philadelphia’s Hard Rock Cafe.
Lauren, whose EP “Veracity” can be best described as “a stirring collection of atmospheric indie pop tunes,” is an artist with Lehigh Valley ties as a previous student of Moravian College. Her music has received nationwide recognition, with “Dear Love,” the new EP’s closing track, having been featured on CBS’ NCIS: New Orleans. The track is also currently #10 on Spotify’s “Broken Heart” playlist.
Opening for Lauren on June 10 will be Giada J., an Italian-born singer-songwriter whose latest work, “Songs to Deliver,” was released in November 2015, and Lullanas, a Philly-based twin singer-songwriter duo.
This all ages night of music begins at 8:30 p.m., with doors at 8. Tickets are $10 advance, and $12 on the day of the show. Click here for tickets and more information.
This week on QSLehighValley, sponsored by The Valley Ledger, we feature a can’t-miss conversation with Lauren Marsh, an independent singer-songwriter with a new EP called “Veracity.” Learn about Lauren’s Lehigh Valley ties, her music, and more!
Track listing:
REVEL 9 – All I’ve Become (Opening theme)
VoirVoir – There Are No Good Goodbyes
Lauren Marsh – Promise
Lauren Marsh – Never Let You Go
Avi Wisnia – Rabbit Hole
The Band of Rivals – Dust to Dust
Marc Ambrosia ft. Megan Knight – Love Like Rock and Roll
D.S. Bradford – Elemental Evolution
Tune into tomorrow’s QSLehighValley, sponsored by The Valley Ledger, to hear Lauren Marsh talk about her music and more! It will go live on SoundCloud and iTunes.
Artist: Lauren Marsh
Album: Veracity (LISTEN)
Released: January 2016
Genre: Indie Pop
Lauren Marsh is the type of artist that can appeal to a wide range of audiences. Her new EP, “Veracity,” features pop sensibilities that range from contemporary synth pop, to other, more classic influences. The common thread that ties it all neatly together? Of course, it’s the singer’s smooth, signature vocals.
“Veracity” offers up Lauren Marsh’s versatility. For example, the synth organ of the EP’s atmospheric opener, “Promise,” helps make for an infectious, mid-tempo song meant to light up a summer night. Meanwhile, Lauren sounds just as convincing on a sweet, doo-wop infused ballad like “We Hit the Ground,” which would hold up in any jazz club.
Modern alternative fans should also enjoy, “Never Let You Go,” whose full sound and powerful, effective percussion is reminiscent of some of Florence + the Machine’s best.
“Veracity” is about finding the truth within one’s own world. It’s clear that Lauren Marsh nailed that theme lyrically and sonically, as these five tracks unlock exciting new truths about the artist and her sound.