RadioIndy is pleased to present Lauren Frost with a GrIndie Award for the CD "Words For The Birds"

"As the big labels have celebrated their annual Grammy Awards ceremony, RadioIndy.com is proud to present this year's Grindie award selections for best indie CD's of the year. These are the best songs in various categories that were added to RadioIndy.com this past year, as judged by RadioIndy.com. We are grateful to all of the artists who have placed songs on our site this past year, and who allow us to include their songs in our music stations royalty-free for the exposure that we give them to new fans. We are also thankful to our growing number of registered listeners for their support of our fine artists, and to the growing number of Internet sites that include RadioIndy.com music stations to help enhance their web sites while bringing new fans to our artists. There are so many very talented Gold Artists who have uploaded excellent songs to our site, it was a very difficult decision. However, these are our votes for the best of the best."

Check it out - "Words For The Birds" GrIndie Award"

What a thrill! Thank you RadioIndy!

Spring Awakening

Is it me, or is the weather beautiful today?

Mostly Cloudy 34°F
Feels Like
25°F

(More like 34, feels like 76.)

I've gotten so used to the frigid cold, that I can't tell if it's actually warm or my brain is playing tricks on me. Can a person bring on the spring by shear will power alone? I can hear the whispers of sunshine approaching. What a day it will be when I can step outside and walk the streets of Chicago without a coat! It's been so long!

Tomorrow night is the "4 Women Only" finale show. To tell you the truth, I'm a little sad that it's ending. I feel lucky to have met such gifted ladies, and I'm grateful that Kat brought us all together. It's really a unique experience - I mean, you put four females in a room like that, you'd think you could cut the estrogen with a knife. Not the case. Every musician has something different to offer, and there is such a sense of comradery. I hope this series is just the beginning of our musical endeavours together.

I'll be adding photos soon. Then you can be formally introduced to my new friends.

As for tonight, I'll be back in the studio with Ashton Likes. He asked me to lay down some harmonies and such. His record is coming along quite nicely.

Now, go play outside!

Lauren

Valentine Dance Studio Intro

I discovered this gem of an introduction on my cousin Stephanie's camera. Don't mind her video skills, turns out she's not a professional.





Danny, you're "amaze". Thanks again for having us!

Night 3 of "4"

Hi All,

I'm feeling much better today. I appreciate your concern, and enjoyed reading through all of your home remedies. Thanks for the suggestions! Tonight is the big "4 Women Only" show. Hope you will join us.

Uncommon Ground
1401 W. Devon Ave
Chicago, IL
ALL AGES! Suggested $10 donation

Just to clarify, (because inquiring minds need to know...) the night features 4 female singer/songwriters. In no way is this event "no boys allowed." Make sense? Come on down! Great food, cozy lounge, and awesome music!

Take care,
Lauren

Mac Love

Yuck. I'm sick. I hate getting sick. I've got to find a way to get rid of this sore throat before I have to sing tomorrow night. The NyQuil helped, I slept like a baby. But now what? I've dosed myself with pounds of vitamins, drank my weight in juice, and watched un-Godly amounts of "Intervention".

The only up-side to my sickness, is that my world is forced to stop spinning long enough to hammer down and get to all the computer work I've had to put off. Speaking of computers - My dad got a new one, and so very kindly donated his old laptop to little ol me!!! I'm in love. My goodness, this thing is fast. I guess I never realized what I was missing out on. I now have a huge iphoto, music programs, a built in camera, and the overall works. Deluxe, I tell you. What generous parents I have. I'm typically not one to be impressed by technology, but I'm beginning to see the light.

As for tonight, I'm hoping to stop by Matt's for Ashton's recording session. They've been hard at work while I've been out of town, and I can't wait to hear what they've been coming up with. If it's anything like Ashton's set at the Double Door this past Sunday, I'm sure it will be awesome.


I feel like a proud mama.

This Sunday, it's my turn to join Jerome at the Double Door's Dirtroom. He also played an amazing set last week. It was great to see him with a full band, and I'm looking forward to whatever is up his sleeve for this weekend.

Time for another lozenge. I hope to see you tomorrow night at Uncommon Ground for our third week of "4 Women Only". I'll be there, decongestant in hand.

Cheers,
Lauren

Jet Lag

Hi Bloggers,

I have a confession. Blogging kind of scares me. Unless we've hung out at least a dozen times, I'm a pretty private person. I'm also struggling to come to terms with the culture of social networking sites. It's a love/hate relationship, really. I like that I can keep in touch with people with a click of the mouse, but I also find it difficult to spew my innermost thoughts all over the Internet for any one to read. (Now, if we could communicate by letter, then it would be another story. I love letters.)

Then why keep a blog, you ask? Honestly, I enjoy keeping up with my favorite artists as much as I do my friends. Therefore, I appreciate your interest, and am completely honored to share my journey with you. Unfortunately, in the entertainment business, the line between promotion and candor is blurred. Having said that, I'm going to try my best to keep things personable and true. That is, if you'll still have me?

In the spirit of sincerity, I'd like to tell you about my recent trip to Los Angeles. There's something about that darn sunshine that makes everything alright. I love Chicago, I do, but a step away to taste the breeze was exactly what I needed. I rid myself of snow boots long enough to take meetings, take photos, play a show, write, learn new material, begin new projects, and meet new friends. New, new, new. Knew?

Our show at Room 5 Lounge was great fun. We played an acoustic set, and my friend Megan joined me on stage for a cover of Velvet Underground's "Afterhours". I was so excited for this show, that I forgot to take pictures. Luckily, Megan's sister Kate brought her video camera, and captured the entire set. I'll be sure to add it to youtube.com/laurenfrostofficial just as soon as the postal service will allow. (I left LA in a hurry to get back to play Uncommon Ground, so poor Kate has to mail me the DVD!)

Speaking of Uncommon Ground, our show last night was such a treat. As I said before, I'm very happy to be sharing the stage with such talented ladies. I'm so looking forward to the Wednesday's to come, and hope beautiful collaborations are born. Additionally, the venue has amazing food! I ate the best shoestring french fries I've ever tasted - no exaggeration. I just wish I didn't down them before singing...whoops. Anyway, I hope that you join us the rest of the month.

Alrighty, I think this is successfully my longest post ever. Phew. Now I shall leave you with a ridiculous video taken by my dear Margo Harshman. (Miss you!)





Cheers,
Lauren

More Even Stevens

Hi All,

Just a quick note to let you know that "Even Stevens" is now airing. The show is back, along with "Boy Meets World" and other Disney Channel Classics. Check your local listings to enjoy the show all over again!

Love,
Lauren