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Updated 5/31/2022

Laura Wetzler

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    MA

Institution/Business Type: Performing Group

“Vastly impressive ...superb performances” Bob Sherman of the New York Times “Great voice, great writing” WBAI NYC

 Singer, songwriter, guitarist, & ethnic folklorist Laura Wetzler tours internationally in over 100 concerts & lectures each year, singing original story songs, worldbeat Jewish music from Africa, Asia, Europe & the Americas, and soulful renditions of The American Songbook. Her concerts feature music from her 5 CDS and other multi-ethnic and American favorites performed solo, or with her trio, including jazz bassist extraordinaire Wes Brown and multi-ethnic percussionist Robin Burdulis.

Laura Wetzler began singing professionally at the age of 15. Her celebrated CDs: Flying, Songwriter's Notebook, Again! Again! Songs for Kids, Kabbalah Music, and her newest, The Fracking Blues, are available at laurawetzler.com, cdbaby.com and itunes. Laura has shared stages with such artists as Pete Seeger, Odetta, Richie Havens, The Klezmatics, and many others. Meticulous research goes into creating Laura’s 50 different concert and music lecture programs performed at venues in the US, Europe and Africa, including Cami Hall, The Brooklyn Museum, 92StY, Greenwich Village Folk Festival, Limmud International Festival, Central Park Bandshell, Celebrate Brooklyn!, Yale, and Road Scholar International, among others.

Laura is also the writer, director, producer, and composer of the multi-award-winning new film, What Happened at the Veterans Home?  awarded Best Humanitarian Film in Prague and Best Screenplay in Paris, and was recently featured  on WGBY-TV, WRSI, WAMC and WBUR Public Radio.

Hear Laura’s music at www.laurawetzler.com

Contact: Maggie Sash info@laurawetzler.com 413.320.5553

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Maggie Sash (she)
Job Title: Agent
Phone: 413.320.5553
Address:
Cummington, MA 01026

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About

Overview

Institution/Business Type:

Performing Group

Legal Status:

Commercial / For profit - Sole proprietorship

Year Founded:

2000

Overview

Institution/Business Type:

Performing Group

Legal Status:

Commercial / For profit - Sole proprietorship

Year Founded:

2000

Disciplines

Primary Discipline:

Music - General

Additional Disciplines:

  • Music - Traditional

Activities and Services

Activities and Services:

  • Arts for Social Change / Creative Activism
  • Cultural Preservation
  • Creation of a Work of Art (Including Commissions)
  • Writing Services
  • Arts Instruction / Lessons
  • Cultural Education
  • Residency - In School
  • Workshops / Demonstrations / Master Class
  • Film Showings
  • Performance / Concert / Reading
  • Professional Network Gatherings / Events
  • Residency - Community
  • Virtual Events
  • Wedding / Parties / Private Gatherings
  • Community Arts
  • Exhibitions
Seasons Active: spring, summer, fall, winter
Events Per Year: 100

Communities

Populations Engaged:

  • Adults
  • Houseless/Housing Insecure Individuals
  • Businesses
  • Elders
  • Families
  • General Public
  • Immigrant Populations
  • Incarcerated (or Formerly Incarcerated) individuals
  • LGBTQ Populations
  • Native American Tribes
  • Nonprofits
  • People with Disabilities
  • School Groups
  • Veteran/Active Duty Military Personnel

Languages Available:

  • English

Geographic Reach:

  • National
  • International

Accessibility of Services

Accessibility of Services:

  • Access accommodations for people who are blind, partially sighted, and have low vision

Happy to work with ASL interpreters whenever venue has the budget to do so.

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Artist Info

Teaching Artist

Teaching Settings:

  • Afterschool Program
  • Arts and Cultural Center / Venue
  • Community Site / Center
  • Corporate Business
  • Healthcare Facility
  • School / University

Ages Served:

  • Elementary School-age
  • Middle School-age
  • High School-age
  • College-age
  • Adults
  • Seniors

Subject Areas:

  • Media
  • Music

Certifications and Training:

  • Bachelor of Science in Vocal Performance

Fee range:

$500.-1000. per residency

Teaching Artist

Teaching Settings:

  • Afterschool Program
  • Arts and Cultural Center / Venue
  • Community Site / Center
  • Corporate Business
  • Healthcare Facility
  • School / University

Ages Served:

  • Elementary School-age
  • Middle School-age
  • High School-age
  • College-age
  • Adults
  • Seniors

Subject Areas:

  • Media
  • Music

Certifications and Training:

  • Bachelor of Science in Vocal Performance

Fee range:

$500.-1000. per residency

Touring Artist

Technical Requirements:

  • none we bring our own, or 3 mics, 3 mic stands, & a PA system

Accessibility Accommodations Needed:

  • Access accommodations for people who are blind, partially sighted, and have low vision
  • Access accommodations for people who use a wheelchair and have limited mobility

Happy to work with an ASL sign language interpreter when venue has the budget to pay for it.

Fee Range:

Negotiable

State of Residence:

Massachusetts

Minimum Number of Performers:

1

Maximum Number of Performers:

3