Cortese's mix of modern and traditional styles creates an explosive sound that favors melody and rhythm over overtly technical performances. The momentum in songs like "Blow the Candle Out" propels the listener to a giddy plane where dancing is mandatory.
-John Wenzel~The Denver Post

"Even The Lost Creek," a beautiful, spirited album
-Dan Gewertz~Boston Herald

"Even the Lost Creek" - her engaging, transfixing pop-folk debut.
-Dave Richards~ The Erie Times

"Bjork meets Bruce Molsky!"
-Rushad Eggleston (The Wild Band of Snee, Crooked Still)

"Laura Cortese is an extremely dynamic and intelligent artist full of fun and joy."
-Alasdair Fraser, Fiddler

Produced by Zack Hickman

Engineered and mixed by Mark Thayer at Signature Sounds Studios, Pomfret, CT.

Laura Cortese: vocals, fiddle
Hanneke Cassel: piano, fiddle (Just Like Heaven)
Jesse Harper: guitar, harmony vocals
Zack Hickman: bass, guitar (Night Train to Chelsea)
Eric Platz: drums, percussion
Sam Kassirer: Organ

Mastered by Bob St. John at PDQ Productions
Photography by Kelly Sullivan
Graphic Design by Adam Agee
Stylist Ari Barbanell