Angie Laster
Angie [an-jee] noun messenger, a person who carries a message.
Destined to perform from age five, Angie Laster would tiptoe into the Pleasantville Pentecostal Church where her father ministered and climb onto the piano bench. With Angie at the keyboard, that baby grand echoed throughout the sanctuary with refrains from Dolly Parton to James Taylor. Even though Angie was often caught mimicking those worldly tunes, it never dampened her spirit. During those formative years in that little church, along with her musicianship, Angie developed a strong faith that can still be heard in her music. At the age of twelve, while mastering the guitar, bass, piano and accordion, Angies songwriting skills emerged. Properly, her inaugural recording, Angie Laster Gospel, included one of her own creations. This collection of hymns compiled for her greatest inspiration, her grandmother, reflects Angies faith, family and musical flair. Encompassed by a supportive family, Angie set her sights on Music Row. After all, her writing, performing, and recording are like breathing. Her style is reminiscent of her small town roots, down to earth and pure. Whether interpreting a classic tune or a self-penned ballad, Angies soulful voice wraps itself around every syllable capturing the deepest emotion imaginable, as demonstrated on her sophomore project, Angie Laster Old School. Angie characterizes herself as country in an educated way. Fusing her rural roots with lifes seasoning and enduring faith lends her music a familiar ring yet maintaining a distinctive sound. At the forefront of inspiration are her two daughters, who give her plenty of reasons to take up pen and paper. Additionally, her melodies reflect romance, heartache and conviction. Also an entrepreneur, Angie manages Terrell Branch Music Group, a publishing company, record label and recording studio. With two CDs and one in production, live appearances, exposure on WSM and the internet, Angies music is touching more and more lives every day. When asked what she wants fans to know about her, she comments, I am as passionate about music as I am my family. It is a gift from God that I do not take for granted. Continuing to write, perform and record, Angies goal is to impact as many people as I can through my music. And with that, Angie has only just begun, because Angie Laster is a messenger.
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
I love to play live anywhere anytime, but right now mostly around Nashville,Tn
Your musical influences
James Taylor, Carol King, Stephen Bishop, Fleetwood Mac, The Eagles, Patsy Cline, Emmylou Harris, Tammy Wynette, Dolly Parton, Alison Krauss, Pig Robins, Floyd Cramer, and too many others that would take more than this page to mention.
What equipment do you use?
Currently I play a Yamaha Motif 8 with a Hartke KM-200 Keyboard amp. I also sometimes use a Yamaha Mini Mo... Also On stage I play a couple of different acoustics... a Big Baby Taylor and a Takamine
Anything else?
Hope to see you out on the road and Thank you all for your continued support!