PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — For Laura Veirs, being inducted into the Oregon Music Hall of Fame made her feel embraced. “Feels wonderful. It does. So great. After 30 years of writing songs, to be honored ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Lots of people make live albums. Very few people, however, make live albums where they're accompanied by children's choirs. The veteran singer-songwriter Laura Veirs is one of the few. This fall, ...

Guitarist, actor and author Guy Davis; A radio tale from bluesman Dave Alvin; Seattle singer/songwriter Laura Veirs; Bach cantatas from Lorraine Lieberson; A typewriter tune by Leroy Anderson; ...

This week on All Songs Considered, youth and age meet in the middle. A still-kicking Tony Bennett teams up with the still freakishly youngLady Gaga on his new Duets II; Laura Veirs, who was very ...

Laura Veirs might sing sad and lovely melodies over minor-chord changes, but not in a way you've heard before. Unlike some slow-folkies, her music is not filled with misery but, rather, full of ...

Laura Veirs’ stunning new album, July Flame, is easily among 2010’s best records thus far, her shows are filling bigger rooms than ever, and she’s doing it all while eating for two. Fresh off a ...

She has said it’s a concept album about the fragility of precious things. And despite the presence of guest vocalists Jim James (My Morning Jacket) and Sufjan Stevens as well as instrumental ...

Laura Veirs' life was transformed with the birth of her first child and, fittingly, has recorded her first album of children's music. Laura and her producer/husband Tucker Martine listened to hundreds ...

I’m heading out of the O this weekend, making my yearly trek to St. Louis to watch Creighton play in their conference tournament. Most years, we have hope in our hearts, but this year, our chances are ...

My People’s Market platforms local creators and BIPOC artisans to curate a unique collection of gorgeous goods. The event also features performances, food, activities, and more. Here to chat further ...