{"id":3699,"date":"2019-07-25T11:39:58","date_gmt":"2019-07-25T17:39:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/theboisebeat.com\/?p=3699"},"modified":"2019-07-25T12:20:22","modified_gmt":"2019-07-25T18:20:22","slug":"laura-rain-and-the-caesars-bringing-soul-rb-motown-to-blues-on-the-banks-at-stewarts-bar-and-grill-in-caldwell","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theboisebeat.com\/index.php\/2019\/07\/25\/laura-rain-and-the-caesars-bringing-soul-rb-motown-to-blues-on-the-banks-at-stewarts-bar-and-grill-in-caldwell\/","title":{"rendered":"Laura Rain And The Caesars Bringing Soul, R&B, Motown To Blues On The Banks At Stewart’s Bar And Grill In Caldwell"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"LauraLaura Rain and the Caesars\u00a0<\/b>are performing at the Blues on the Banks\u00a0<\/i>on Friday, August2, This show, presented by the Boise Blues Society<\/a><\/u><\/span><\/span>, will be at Stewart’s Bar and Grill<\/a>\u00a0in Caldwell. It marks Laura’s return to the Treasure Valley after a very popular show in Boise last year. Laura Rain\u00a0has been singing soul and R&B as long as she can remember. These days, Laura Rain and the Caesars keep a busy schedule, playing not only in 25 states in the US but also doing several tours through Canada and France. Traveling for music is a lifestyle that Laura<\/a> and guitarist\/co-writer and husband George Friend have adapted to. Laura answered some questions for The Boise Beat\u00a0<\/i>about herself, the band and the upcoming Laura Rain and the Caesars show at Stewart’s Bar and Grill..<\/p>\n

Q:\u00a0<\/span>Are you happy to be returning to the Treasure Valley and headlining the Blues in the Banks\u00a0<\/i>in Caldwell?<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

A:\u00a0<\/b>Yes, we are thrilled! Our last show at the Sapphire Room back in November<\/a>\u00a0was a really fun show.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The blues community in Boise was extremely supportive and a super bunch of great people. We are looking forward to performing for the community again.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Q: Has Detroit rhythm and blues always been in your blood?<\/b><\/p>\n

A: <\/b>Well I think that whatever it is that is in me has been in me since I was young; always in my blood. I’ve always been drawn to soul music, gospel music, R&B ever since I can remember. It’s indescribable actually—it is a calling!*<\/p>\n

Q: You are classically trained as a singer. How does that help you with soul and blues?<\/b><\/p>\n

A: <\/b>I think that to have exceptional training is always the way to go, regardless of the genre that you choose; because learning how to control your voice and execute your phrasing and your tone and to project your voice is a skill that you’ll have for the rest of your life. It helps in every aspect of my singing. I continue to learn as a musician and I think that the training I received has helped me immensely.*<\/p>\n

Q: Who do you consider your main musical influences?<\/b><\/p>\n

A: <\/b>There’s a handful I think.Growing up, I was drawn instinctually to music that had a strong backbeat. It pulled me, like I was being pulled on a rope. I’d say my earliest influences range from Aretha Franklin, Buddy Guy, Al Green, Chaka Khan—there’s a huge mix of influences there, but those are the strongest ones that stick out. We had the pleasure of having Buddy Guy join us onstage twice at his club, so that was like a dream come true to have one of your idols perform with you.*<\/p>\n

Q: What’s new that you’ve done since your last time in Boise?<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

A:<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span>We are working on a new album. Some of which you will hear at Blues on the Banks.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n