Janelle’s life is composed of the music and people she loves — and they are the reason for the passion in her voice. She communicates with her audience through the nuanced strength and power of her voice and engages each person who hears her sing in a rich dialogue.

Janelle’s own voice and style is the result of an amalgam of musical experience, including immersion in theatre and concerts, and growing up with musicians. Those experiences and way of life contributed to her R&B edgy style.

In 2003, Liars Theatre Publishing released Janelle Lauer Live at Liars, a 16-track compilation of live recordings ranging from jazz standards to pop, rock, blues, and show tunes. 2005 brought Turn the Corner, Lauer’s first studio album, which featured her rise as a songwriter as well as her mastery of classic songs that she had grown to love over the years.

“Just about anyone can sing a song, but few can live each word like Janelle. She entices, teases and outright drags the listener into the individual universe of every song, where every color is brighter and every emotion more wrenching.”

Dennis Green, General Manager, KCCK 88.3 FM

2008 marks her emergence as an artist with Change, her second studio CD… focusing on the R&B style and the change that brought that on. As she writes in the liner notes, “Change is a constant. Let it take you where you can only imagine. You will find yourself there. As have I.”

Janelle’s soulful connection with her audience continues to create a devout following of fans who respect her integrity, sincerity, originality and—above all else—her talent.