Meet the Man Behind "Mister Laurence"

Laurence Bond Miller, aka "Mister Laurence," was born into a musical family of five, where he was exposed to many types of music during his formative years: Romantic Classical and Modern 20th Century orchestral music from his father, 50s Classics and 60s folk through his older siblings, and then drowned in "British Invasion", free-form Jazz and New Wave Punk on his own. This extreme variety of influences has been evident in his songwriting throughout his career.

Accomplished Musician

Miller had formal training in piano and clarinet during grade school and played in concert bands. He later taught himself how to play the guitar, bass and drums. Being left-handed and unable to afford a "southpaw" model, Laurence learned how to play his brother's right-handed guitar - upside down! Since then he has picked up the accordion, as well as the complex fingerings of the kazoo.

Through the years, Laurence has acquired an unusual mix of instruments, which he stores in his home studio, "PlayRooMuzik". Here is where he taught himself how to record the music he writes. He even taught himself how to write music notation so that he wouldn't forget it. Clever, this Mister Laurence!

Mister Laurence has been involved in and has lead many original performing groups and recording projects over the years. He even tried his hand at lounge music and singing in a big band! Yes, Laurence has covered quite a bit of ground in his day. Eclectic is a word often used to describe the lad.

Music for Kids

It was in 1998 that he found his true calling - Children's Entertainment. Having children of his own, he had no trouble easing into "CG" rated material (Children-tal Guidance strongly suggested). Mister Laurence promptly began churning out a variety of upbeat and heartfelt songs and stories for children and their caregivers.

Although always a child at heart, Mister Laurence's three daughters (Tara, Ashia and Brittany) had a tremendous influence on his sensibility, and his fathering experience helped fuel many of his coolest songs. Credit is given to his children on every CD he produces.

As a multi-instrumentalist, Mister "L" performs a variety of instruments on each recording, creating the sound of an entire band. His performances are then sung karaoke style, along to the bulk of the prerecorded tracks. All his products are released on his own private label and publishing company, FarFetched Records and Bond Voyage Music.

Since the time Mister Laurence reinvented himself, he has written, recorded and released a variety of works which you can read about here. He also produced two award-winning children's music videos -- Mister Laurence in Bubbleland and Return to Bubbleland!

Mister Laurence now plays as regularly as he can in a variety of venues and family festivals in Southeast Michigan. If you're in the area, catch him at his next show and bring the kids. Experience first hand the original, zany children's entertainment by the one and only Mister Laurence!