Laura Lootens

Drjohnrock · 02-14-2026, 07:22 PM

Ads for this classical guitarist's April gig in my town keep popping up in my social media feeds. OK, algorithms, I might just go.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kezv...&start_radio=1

nethanpaul · Yesterday, 04:53 PM

Sometimes those algorithms actually get it right. I gave her performance a listen. She has a really expressive style with excellent control and a beautiful tone. Live classical guitar can be a different experience compared to recordings, with so much nuance and dynamics coming through in the room. If she is performing nearby I would say it is worth checking out. You might end up discovering a favorite artist and it is always great to support talented musicians when they tour locally.

Drjohnrock · Today, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by nethanpaul

Sometimes those algorithms actually get it right. I gave her performance a listen. She has a really expressive style with excellent control and a beautiful tone. Live classical guitar can be a different experience compared to recordings, with so much nuance and dynamics coming through in the room. If she is performing nearby I would say it is worth checking out. You might end up discovering a favorite artist and it is always great to support talented musicians when they tour locally.

I wasn't able to go because non-weekend gigs are hard for me to attend. But there's no denying her talent. And although I don't usually put a lot of stock in showmanship (showwomanship?), the fact she moves around and really gets into it are a refreshing change from the stereotype of the clsssical musician who just stands or sits there and stoically plays.

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Drjohnrock Music Addict Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 995	Laura Lootens Ads for this classical guitarist's April gig in my town keep popping up in my social media feeds. OK, algorithms, I might just go. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kezv...&start_radio=1

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nethanpaul Groupie Join Date: Aug 2018 Posts: 9	Sometimes those algorithms actually get it right. I gave her performance a listen. She has a really expressive style with excellent control and a beautiful tone. Live classical guitar can be a different experience compared to recordings, with so much nuance and dynamics coming through in the room. If she is performing nearby I would say it is worth checking out. You might end up discovering a favorite artist and it is always great to support talented musicians when they tour locally.