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Lori was born
in Orem, Utah with a gift that was first discovered when she was only four years old. Her family was on their way to the airport
one Sunday afternoon and Susan Raye’s song, LA International Airport came on the radio. From the back seat, Lori belted
out the entire song, word-for-word, in a way that would have put poor Miss Raye to shame. Her family was shocked and amazed
at her perfect pitch, memorization abilities and lack of fear.
A singer and guitarist herself, Lori’s mother
began encouraging her and teaching her songs to perform for local rest homes and other local events. At only four years of
age, Lori was singing, dancing and entertaining audiences all across Utah Valley with her mother as her accompanist.
All through her school-age years, Lori was involved in choir, musical theatre and drama. She was often chosen for solo parts
and landed lead roles in several musicals, including Oklahoma, My Fair Lady and Huckleberry Finn. She won Best Supporting
Actress of the year for her role as Ado Annie in Oklahoma during high school.
When she turned twelve, Lori’s
mother gave her a ukulele and a songbook. Lori taught herself how to play and quickly became bored, so she began playing her
mother’s steel guitar. At the age of 15 her mother gave her a guitar for Christmas and Lori mastered flat pick rhythm
guitar playing. That’s when she wrote her first song as a gift to her mother. She presented it on Mother’s Day
and melted her mom’s heart. This song is featured on Lori's current CD.
Since that time, Lori has written
hundreds of songs and has been entertaining audiences both in band settings and as a solo performer. She released her first
CD in November 2003 and is currently making preparations for another project.
Bands and groups she was a part
of in Utah included Sister Harmony (a duo act with her sister, featuring original music), Intermountain Acoustic Music Association
(Utah-based Bluegrass Group) and other classic rock and bluegrass bands. Lori became a legend at Defa’s Dude Ranch,
a popular getaway tucked high in the Uinta Mountains of Utah, where she performed on the trail rides, playing guitar and singing
while riding a horse. She did this for almost seven years.
After moving to California’s Central Valley in
1998, Lori became a worship leader and soloist for her church, a role she enjoyed for six years. She joined the CCSA (Central
California Songwriters Association) in 2003 and was often heard playing at their local events in the Fresno and Clovis
areas. She has opened for David Gans, Luther Wright and the Wrongs and Acoustic Highway, and she has put on three stunning
performances for the Rogue Performance Festival in Fresno in 2004, 2005 and 2006. In 2004, Lori’s song, I Like
Having You Around, took first place in a songwriting contest hosted by the CCSA. In 2006, Lori performed with two of
her three children and they were honored with the Independent Producer's award for the most professional act. Lori’s
strongest influences include Nanci Griffith, Iris Dement and Alison Krauss.
Lori and her husband, Max purchased
a fishing lodge and resort in 2006 and recently decided that it wasn't really their thing. They've since relocated from
Hatch, Utah, near beautiful Bryce Canyon, to Phoenix, AZ. Her wonderful and supportive husband, Max, can be seen
at every one of her shows as her roadie, sound man and biggest fan. She currently offers three shows featured on the home
page of her website at www.missloridawn.com. "Lori’s sophisticated and passionate approach to songwriting will capture your heart and imagination.
Her unique voice emanates such emotion that even the birds will stop singing to listen." Tony Quinn
Artist/Producer To book
a show or to purchase one of her CDs, email missloridawn@aol.com.
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