Bio
Laura Joy is an LA-based, nationally touring artist known for her soul-stirring songs, and a signature style that defies comparison.
Her award-winning songwriting has earned First Place at the Great River Folk Festival, Best Original Song from NPR’s WDCB, and repeat honors at the Acorn Theater Songwriting Contest.
Blending her own heartfelt compositions with carefully chosen covers, Laura crafts performances that captivate audiences. During the pandemic, she built a loyal global community on Twitch, and now, she’s back to full-time touring.
She has shared stages with Restless Heart, Steve Poltz, Greg Brown, Robbie Fulks, and Miles Nielsen & The Rusted Hearts.
Laura Joy’s music is a magnet—warm, inviting, and impossible to resist. Everyone needs a little more Joy in their lives.
Reviews from Venues:
"Laura Joy mesmerizes the audience with her spot on vocals, deft guitar work and lovely persona. Her original songs are a unique mix of wit, spunk and artistic lyricism. Her stage performances are intimate yet outgoing and always engaging. She is literally a ‘joy’ to watch. We love her.” – Sandra Thompson, Executive Director, Acorn Theater (Three Oaks, MI)
“Our guests have thoroughly enjoyed Laura’s performances here. Very talented singer and musician, with great original songs. A regular guest of ours, that was interested in hearing Laura, asked me about her musical style. I’d call it a mix of Joni Mitchell and Natalie Merchant. We’re very happy to have Laura here any time.” – Richard C. Arthur, General Manager, Farmhouse Restaurant & Conference Center (Fair Oaks, IN)