"Collaboration is one of the finest gifts of artistry," k.d. lang (center) says. Together, she, Neko Case (left) and Laura Veirs (right) are case/lang/veirs. "It was truly instinctual," lang says. "I ...

Laura Veirs writes starkly beautiful songs tinged with romantic intoxication and personal vignettes. Her first album was self-released in 1999, and features just her and a guitar recorded live. Over ...

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 ...

If you’re dying to pretend the Decemberists show is still happening, then lend a little authenticity to your fantasy and check out Saltbreakers, the latest album from would-be special guest Laura ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 pays tribute to Carol Kaye, a bassist who was part of a practically invisible band called the Wrecking Crew that backed everyone from The Beach Boys to Glen Campbell to Ray Charles and ...

This is truly the time of new beginnings for renowned singer-songwriter Laura Veirs. The Colorado-born, Portland, Ore.-based folk/pop/new age songstress is expecting her first child and just released ...

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 ...