Laurie Goldsmith Project returns to Sherborn
Dover-Sherborn Hometown Weekly July 31, 2025
The Laurie Goldsmith Project returned to the Sherborn Library lawn last Wednesday, July 23 to cap off the Sherborn Library Summer Concert Series. This beautiful Wednesday evening brought forth a warm evening mixed with the sounds of blues, folk, jazz, country and reggae. Attendees delighted in the groups variety of original tracks and covers that were played throughout the evening, including a cover of "Unchain My Heart" by Joe Cocker and a fan favorite original track, titled, "Runaway Train". On behalf of their range of sound, Goldsmith remarked "We play music from all different genres because we like all different types of music." There was truly a song and a sound that was for everyone that attended this final show in the series. Laurie Goldsmith, the front runner in the band who both sings and plays the lead guitar, is an award-winning songwriter, a multi-instrumentalist, and a popular freelance musician in the Boston area and has been for over thirty years. Though she now resides in Vermont. Apart from vocal and guitar, Goldsmith plays bass, piano, harmonica, and percussion. Apart from Goldsmith, the group consisted of a saxphone player named Ririka Takushige, an upright bassist named Tal Shalom, and a drummer Diane Gately. This powerhouse group rocked the last show of the series, creating an inviting atmosphere filled with delightful summer sounds. Attendees antcipate their return to the series next summer. (written by editor Julie Beauregard)
“"Thank you and your fellow gifted musicians for bringing lively, warm, festive sounds to our Allendale Farm party. Everyone loved you! Looking forward to the next opportunity to dance to your (music)." Melony Swasey Residential Sales Advisor Unlimited | Sotheby’s International Realty Jamaica Plain, MA”
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“"Omigod this is awesome! The Laurie Goldsmith Project sounds soooooo good! Her voice, the band, holy smokes! Really hard to stay seated!!! ?❤" review from a fan at The Milky Way, Jamaica Plain, MA”
“"The Ladies put on a super fun show and the laughter and singing we heard from both them and the crowd filled my heart!!" Heather Lynne, owner of The Wild Fern, Stockbridge, VT”
— Heather Lynne, facebook
“"Thank you so much for an outstanding performance last night at Solea for the Global Acupuncture Project's fundraiser!! We all loved your music and enthusiasm and hope we can do it again!!" Kathy Seltzer, Licensed Acupuncturist, Board Member, Global Acupuncture Project ”
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“"This is a marvelous new CD from Boston's own Laurie Goldsmith Just listened to the whole thing while dancing around my office. I love how she rocks so many different styles - blues, jazz, country, reggae, rock n roll." "I was so fortunate to witness this magic live. Give thanks." "Fabulous CD release party last night! Love your sound, the way you make songs your own, and especially your diversity. You rock many different styles and all of them great. Looking forward to more shows!"”
— , facebook comments re: new CD and CD Release Party
““Working with Laurie on her records, is like being with that cool person you wish you grew up with. Her music transports listeners and easily moves through an abundance of styles. Whether she’s serenading you, laying down some deep blues, or kicking it at the roadhouse, it feels perfectly natural because Laurie always come from the heart.“ Dana White, owner and engineer, Specialized Mastering ”
— owner and engineer, Dana White, Specialized Mastering,
“"Don't SLEEP on this 2015 album from The Laurie Goldsmith Project - LGP. Certainly a wonderful palette of music textures ranging from Reggae and Blues to Rock and Ballads. I still feel like this album would fit so well as a soundtrack for a cool film."”
“"Awesome! Great song writing and music.", "I want to be a groupie. Please adopt me.", "Great night with the LGP this evening!", "Great show tonight. Congratulations!"”
— , facebook comments following JP Porch Fest Performance
“"So glad to have found The LGP! Amazing sound and I'll be looking to see (them) perform elsewhere" "This year's find! Highly recommend this." ”
— , facebook comment following JP Porch Fest performance