Laura Ivancie

Laura Ivancie is an American singer and songwriter from Portland Oregon. Laura's music is a mix of many genres, including elements of electronic, alternative, folk, rock, country, jazz, blues, and soul. Most often found wrapped around an acoustic guitar, Laura's soulful voice and captivating smile have turned her small town appeal into a national allure. Laura has distilled the passions and travels of her 28 years into a seemingly effortless powerful presence that is captivating and infinitely approachable. Attending college in both Southern California and Oregon, her spirit blossomed playing college basketball, fighting fires with the US Forest Service, and song writing, while pursuing her academic program. After earning her degree in Applied Psychology and Organizational Development she hit the road with her guitar, immersing herself in Spanish culture in South America and working briefly in Buenos Aires. Returning to Portland in 2008 music became her focus - and the gift she shares with the world. Her song writing has excelled, and the number of local gigs have grown beyond count before hitting the national stage with an appearance on Icon News in 2011. Growing up in a conservative catholic political family has contributed to many of her songs. Her song, "Little Girl" held the #1 spot for 3 weeks straight in the Portland Lilith Fair 2010 songwriting contest, eventually leading to more national attention, when national TV show host and Producer, Lew Marklin caught wind of her talent and made the trip to Portland in 2011 to meet her in person. Laura takes from her life experience to create songs that paint images and stir the emotions of those who listen. For one who has only been performing professionally since 2008, this remarkable woman shows a poise and level of skill that was just begging for a larger stage.