I have always been a music lover. I remember watching Elvis, as a little girl, I was glued to the TV.

My brothers had a band, and I would sit at the top of the basement stairs, tapping some tools together and singing along.

When I finally got a guitar, I was 18 and taught myself a few chords. That was all it took. I was hooked. When I met Dr. Kim Braeutigam (our horse veterinarian) he played bass and we formed a little band in 1986. I remember being scared to death.

I have had so many great musician/friends over the years and performed all over Michigan. I love to write songs, record albums and play live music whenever I can. I have recorded four albums of original music.

Some of the highlights so far, are opening shows for artists like Diamond Rio, Joe Diffie, Steve Wariner, Neal McCoy, Ronnie Milsap, and others. I have met some wonderful people in this business. I will keep playing music, it has become a habit I can’t quit.
 
Laurie lives in Freeland with her husband Kevin Spear. She has 2 children.