Laura is a Canadian vocalist who was the front woman of the Juno award winning band The Leslie Spit Treeo. The band toured Canada, released 4 albums and was managed by a dog called 'Tag.' Laura is now a fixture on the Toronto Jazz scene and has released 3 of her own albums. She's enjoyed residency at Grossman's Tavern, The Cameron House and The Rex Hotel. We talk about the genuine closeness of meeting new friends, a disaster with some fireworks and the teacher who inspired her to sing.