Recording Artist | Singer Songwriter | Laurence Baer

I listened to Larry Baer's new CD and immediately tried to find a program it would fit. It was a damned good CD and I enjoyed it. Now I have to re-program next month's shows so that I give the audience a chance to hear good songs well sung. Oscar Brand, Host, Folksong Festival, WNYC / Curator of the Songwriters’ Hall of Fame

A new artist with new songs. This is the future of our music. New material that has the feel of today combined with the music and stylings of yesterday. Each song has something to say and Baer, combined with well known musicians, Mike Auldridge, Ricky Simpkins, and Orin Starr, has given the type of performance that has given the songs life and meaning. It is a tribute to Bluegrass that it has the ability to bring talent like his to the music. It is our responsibility as fans and lovers of the music to recognize and support such talent. Red Shipley, Host, Stained Glass Blue Grass, WAMU, Washington, DC

A must hear! Great uplifting songs in the tradition of John Denver, Jackson Browne, and Dan Fogelberg. Ted Agres, The Washington Times

Laurence Baer's songs speak from his soul. They speak from his soul to yours. It is life poetry crafted into song. Jennifer Carmen, Host, Folk Show, WPSU, NPR, Pennsylvania

Accompanied by tight string sounds (and special guests Rickie Simpkins, Mike Auldridge and Orrin Star) singer/songwriter Laurence Baer tells stries of growing up ('To Be A Man'), pokes fun at married life ('It Don't Mean I Don't Love You'), and mixes traditional country sounds with an Americana influenced vocal presence on his new CD, 'Across A Bering Strait Bridge.'
Elena See, FolkAlley.com

The joys of an old-time fiddle party shine through the virtuoso playing on this debut showcase by a fine new bluegrass talent. John Harding, Arts Editor, Patuxent Publishing Co., Columbia, MD

A collection of ballads mixed up with great footstompers! You can listen to Laurence’s ballads on many levels: as a contemporary story, a biblical verse, or as a life lesson. His entertaining footstompers are… well… just that. Infectious. Very enjoyable playing by some musical heavyweights here: Rickie Simpkins on fiddle, Orrin Starr on guitar, mandolin and banjo. Barb Heller, host of String Fever, North Country Public Radio/ FolkAlley.com

Something struck me when I heard 'To Be a Man.' I’m a father of two boys (and a girl), and halfway through the song the message finally hit me of what an awesome (in the original sense) responsibility it is to be a father. 'Rise Again' reminded me of John McCutcheon’s 'Gonna Rise Again', but I liked your version better. The songs are loaded with charm and wisdom. Jeff St.Clair, Announcer / Producer, WKSU.org

Baer's new 'Bridge' - When Columbia resident Laurence Baer went to assemble his CD "Across a Bering Strait Bridge," he convened some of the top musicians around. The new CD features Rickie Simpkins of the Tony Rice Unit, Mike Auldridge of the Seldom Scene and Orrin Star, former U.S. flatpicking champion. It was engineered by local jazz/pop singer-songwriter Richard Walton. Baer, who lives in the Hickory Ridge village, plays folk with some country and bluegrass influences. Anthony Sclafani, Columbia Flier

Laurence Baer writes heart-felt songs that touch close to home. There is an honesty in his music that is rare. It's a great first CD with great backup players. Art Wachter, Vice President - Entertainment Consultants; Public Radio DJ, The Folk Show, WPSU