Recommendations
Recommendations for Dan Frechette & Laurel Thomsen
March, 2022 - "Dan & Laurel were a delightful duo to have perform. They were really engaged with the audience between sets. Their folk music was amazing to listen to. LOVED, LOVED, LOVED hosting this band. Highly recommended."
(M. Lin)
October, 2021 - "Great to have Dan & Laurel back! The talent is just waiting to come out, we can pick up on their energy. Dan is quite the showman and incredible singer/guitarist as Laurel is his gentle partner adding her lovely violin and vocal harmonies. Hearing her sing solo is a great contrast to Dan, and makes for a solid show - lots of color."
(D. Mellin)
September, 2019 - "Artistry, narrative, unique melodies and music all suffused with bubbling rhythms. They were true musicians offering an enlightening and poignant performance. Dan and Laurel reached and communicated well with an audience that hailed from the US, Canada, Korea and India. A generous duo both on stage and off. We hope that they will perform here again on their next MA tour."
(A. Kabbash)
August, 2019 - ""Dan and Laurel were great! Loved their music, love them. They are super guests and their performance was a ton of fun. Everyone really enjoyed hearing them sing, play and interact with the audience and each other.""
(J. Borger)
April, 2019 - "Dan and Laurel put on an incredible show. Several of our regulars commented that it was the best show we had sponsored to date. Their playing and singing was outstanding. Both are great song writers. But what stood out the most was their interplay with the audience and the great humor that surrounded their songs. It was a pleasure having them on our little stage and we hope that we can have them back again whenever they do another east coast tour."
(D. Swan)
April, 2019 - "What a great time we had. Dan and Laurel are fine entertainers. Their voices and instruments blend so well together and they are expert at using them. They have great songs and tell great stories. And they are very entertaining. They both do an excellent job of set-up on songs and Dan's musical impersonations kept us all laughing. Some of our guests claim it was the best show we've had. Great folks to work with. And they were extremely congenial with our guests. Great dynamics!"
(S. Chamberlin)
April, 2019 - "Dan and Laurel were great performers. They presented a wide range of musical styles that everyone loved. Dan's stage presence kept everyone in stitches. I highly recommend them for your show."
(S. Nagys)
March, 2019 - "Dan and Laurel are the nicest most talented people you could could ever want to meet. The perfect house concert act. Fantastic"
(S. Ottewell)
May, 2018 - "This was our first concert since moving to Leland, NC. Dan Frenchette and Laurel Thomsen were our openers and as all who know them, it was smashing. We had 34 totally delighted guests, most of whom had never been to a house concert. At the end of the show many wanted start a list for our next concert. We met Dan & Laurel at a concert in Cerrious, NM and have hosted them 3 times since. Two tallented and loveable people,forever friends. Don't pass up a chance to host them."
(J. Borger)
May, 2018 - "Great musicians and entertainers! Audience was thrilled with the show and want them to come back. Heartfelt lyrics and top notch guitar and violin!"
(H. Weiner)
May, 2018 - "Dan Frechette and Laurel Thomsen brought their energetic delivery, insightful lyrics, Dan’s amusing impressions, and Laurel’s emotion-laden violin playing to our home for a fantastic and well-received concert. They were very friendly to our concertgoers, and Dan and Laurel were great houseguests!"
(M. Routen)
March, 2018 - "Dan and Laurel are the most entertaining, talented musicians! All my guests loved them and they have set the bar extremely high. They are so personable and relatable. You feel as though you have known them forever. Their music and lyrics are amazing in themselves, but they interact musically with the guests long after the concert itself comes to an end. I cannot recommend them highly enough!"
(P. DeLorenzo)
March, 2018 - "Great story tellers, performers, and thoughtful guests. Fortunate enough to have them in our house for a few days."
(J. Lindfors)
November, 2017 - "Dan and Laurel are a powerful duo. His guitar and her music are magical together and their voices blend like coffee and chocolate to create a whole different (not greater since each voice is great) from the sum of its parts. Their original songs are treasures - as are their personalities. A Dan and Laurel concert will charm, intrigue and delight your audience."
(J. Roberts)
November, 2017 - "Ce couple américain-canadien est excellent. Deux voix complémentaires magnifiquement accompagnées à la guitare et au violon."
(M. Goguey)
September, 2017 - "Our two lovely new friends can come to Tureby anytime they want to!
We had the great pleasure to host a houseconcert with Laurel & Dan. Two very musically gifted and technically great singers/musicians, filled with passion and talent !!!
They gave us a fantastic performance with their stories from the road between the songs, which we love.
The booking was perfect.
We really hope that they will come and play in Tureby again when they hit Europe the next time, it will be easy to sell the seats!!"
(A. Andreassen)
June, 2017 - "Dan and Laurel's music was engaging and fun for our audience. They interspersed their impressive musical talents with Dan's entertaining impersonations of some of the great songwriting artists."
(D. Bruce)
June, 2017 - "Dan and Laurel provided a great musical experience and engaged well with our audience. The music chosen fit the location and the ambiance of the room at Ghostown Blues. Definetley a diverse portfolio that is suitable for all ages and the impressions brought back a lot of memories of some great old songs. The musical skills of both artists were phenomenal. We will have them back with open arms...."
(K. Rittinger)
February, 2017 - "This is the second time Dan & Laurel played a house concert in our home. We love them! Dan is a wonderful songwriter and storyteller. Laurel is superb on the violin (ask her to tell you the story of her violin) Beautiful harmonies. Easy to communicate with and gracious guests."
(K. Ziegler)
February, 2017 - "Dan and Laurel were absolutely delightful with a fun stage presence and wonderful musicianship. Our friends were deeply impressed and appreciative, and they were both easygoing and on top of the details in terms of all of the prior concert logistics and information, as well as the set up on the day of the concert."
(A. Miller)
February, 2017 - "We had a Wednesday night concert this past week, hoping for a decent turnout but realizing that might not be the case. Wow, Dan Frenchette and Laurel Thomsen pulled in the largest audience we've ever had. Friends and neighbors totaling 32 (7 over capacity) had us scrambling for chairs. Our guests were blown away as any one who has seen this duo perform would realize. Dan & Laurel are super entertainers, wonderful house guests and just plain fun to hang with. We have booked them again for 2018."
(J. Borger)
February, 2017 - "A duo with a full band sound. Dan is goofy, Laurel is classy. They are really fun, and super talented and polished."
(J. Hajj)
November, 2016 - "Dan and Laurel are a pleasure to host! We love the range and variety of their offerings. Dan is a great songwriter, musician, singer and entertainer while Laurel can play one heck of a fiddle! They are real crowdpleasers. What fun we had! They are easy to work with and great guests. They should be on your short list for booking!"
(T. Chara)
October, 2016 - "Wow - This duo knows how to throw out a powerful mix of emotional grit and expression into their performance. Their harmonies...will leave you with that "goose bump" feeling. Great music with soulful identity and lyrical content. Dan's ability to replicate the sounds of the Greats will leave you speechless and grinning ear to ear. Laurel's fiddle playing will have you dancing, laughing and maybe emotional! Loved her sound. Don't think twice about seeing Dan & Laurel when you get the chance!"
(M. Legroulx)
May, 2016 - "I cannot say enough about these two tremendous souls!!Their love for each other and their talents are a match made in folk music HEAVEN. Dan's songwriting, his boundless energy, his sheer TALENT are a gift and paired with his Canadian accent, his French and his Bob Dillon impersonation, he is a character like no other. Laurel is gorgeous to look at, her songwriting inspired, her voice soothing and the way she makes the violin sing is unmatched. I cannot WAIT to host them again. LOVELY PEOPLE!!!"
(K. Carlson)
May, 2016 - "Dan and Laurel are one of the best duos out there! Their songs were great story songs and they are great musicians. Laurel on violin, and Dan guitar. They are performers and connected with the audience very well. Dan did some impersonations of Neil Young, Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan...and the audience loved it. I look forward to their returning for another concert in the future.!! They are the best of the best."
(R. Malone)
April, 2016 - "These two are fantastic! They complement each other so well with Dan's guitar playing and great voice blended by Laurel's captivating violin and her sweet voice. I've never seen someone sing while playing the violin before. They are fun to be with and easy to host. It was a unique experience for my audience to hear such great Canadian musicians. Don't miss them."
(B. Raymond)
April, 2016 - "I don't know how it can be, but every house concert just gets better and better! And just when you think it could never be any better, someone comes along and blows you away with their talent and charisma! So it is with Dan and Laurel. My audience has never been so enthralled at any of my house concerts. They didn't want to let Dan and Laurel go. And who could blame them? I super highly recommend this fantastic couple!!! You will be amazed...their youtube videos don't do them justice."
(P. DeLorenzo)
April, 2016 - "Dan and Laurel blew us away! They are technical geniuses and their songs are thoughtful, clever and precisely executed. The guests did not want to the show to end!"
(C. McCoy)
April, 2016 - "It was delightful to host Laurel and Dan in my home. Their passion for music was evident in their wonderful performance. My guests were engaged with them throughout the concert and beyond."
(J. Eichenbaum)
March, 2016 - "The concert started great, with some fantastic background from the artists, leading into the stories of the songs and music. Dan and Laurel are great at engaging the audience! Music: superb. Singing: fantastic! Enjoyment last night: priceless. Don't hesitate to book Dan and Laurel and/or attend their show. I will host them again! Great to work with to book, and very personable!"
(K. Fisher)
March, 2016 - "These two were just magically delicious! Laurel's precise and perfectly placed violin parts joined together with Dan's spot-on rythmic picking, perfect harmonies, great songs, and comfy stage presence ... all joined together make for a brilliant evening! I was so proud to have them in my home!"
(L. Mckenzie)
January, 2016 - "We had such a great time with Dan & Laurel last night. What great storytellers! Loved the way they included the audience in their song-construction process. We were singing along and clapping to the beat. Generous, warm, folk! Great time had by all, and we'd love to have them back."
(J. Freeman)
December, 2015 - "Dan and Laurel were wonderful- something for everyone! Great songwriters, instrumentalists and singers. They were upbeat, eclectic, and entertaining; our audience loved them and so did we. Great guests, too. We will have them back for sure!"
(T. Chara)
November, 2015 - "Dan and Laurel are not only amazing musicians, they are such nice people. They put on a great show that everyone was talking about days later. We had them stay with us for the night as well and they were the perfect house guests. I would highly recommend them!"
(J. Daigle)
November, 2015 - "Dan and Laurel are as much fun as a barrel of monkeys, and sweet and musically creative as well. Lovely guests to host, too! They gave a great and high-energy concert for our guests, and we'd love to have them back."
(T. Kohlenberg)
October, 2015 - "After a lengthy drive from Canada, a sleep deprived Dan rolled into the Mac House ‘n Pub, plugged in and created magic! His passion and talent are off the charts…the encore was a duet with someone he’d never met (Nathan McEuen) who came to the show; their delivery of Mr. Bo Jangles was incredible."
(J. McConnell)
July, 2015 - "As our inaugural house concert, Dan and Laurel couldn't have been more perfect! They are fantastic musicians, totally entertaining, wonderful and considerate house guests and all around great people! Our audience really, really enjoyed this special evening under the stars at The Ruin listening to these two singer songwriters-their songs and stories were personal so that we felt like we really got to know these two and shared in their musical journey. This was a great way to begin with CIYH!"
(S. Acrich)
May, 2015 - "Dan and Laurel rolled in the City of Salt with a sparkle in their eye ready to win the hearts of Mac House ‘n Pub with song and story. They mingled and visited like old friends getting to know our peeps. They plaited a web we swung from during their show with lyrics and masterfully played instruments; we swooned at the beautiful harmonies and chuckled at the antics of the many characters Dan brought with him. The set was over all too soon…great way to spend a Thursday."
(J. McConnell)
May, 2015 - "Absolutely entertaining! Our group thoroughly enjoyed both Dan and Laurel's engaging performance - an absolutely delightful evening. We look forward to a repeat performance in the near future."
(R. Leonard)
April, 2015 - "Dan and Laurel gave an outstanding performance in every way - virtuoso playing and singing, inspiring lyrics, and great rapport with the audience, who raved about them. As house guests they were engaging and considerate. Truly a wonderful evening."
(B. Inyan)
January, 2015 - "Dan and Laurel were a delight to have as performers. They brought great songs and some wonderful melodies, and our friends loved them."
(M. Fromherz)
December, 2014 - "Dan Frechette & Laurel Thomsen are everything we could hope for in a house concert. Their songs are great, their musicianship is top notch, and their stage presence and interaction with the audience is wonderful. They are friendly to work with and a true delight on stage. We got very positive feedback from our audience and look forward to having them back here in the future."
(R. Paris)
Recommendations come from experienced CIYH venues.
