Laura Rain and the Caesars

Genres: Neo Soul, Blues, R&B

Motor City’s Laura Rain and the Caesars return to A2SF this summer! Specializing in electrifying retro modern soul, powerhouse vocalist Laura Rain channels fearless emotion and excitement with her expressive voice and exceptional range. It’s no surprise that she has garnered comparisons to legendary vocalists like Aretha Franklin and Etta James. The Caesars, all veterans of the R&B, jazz, rock, and blues scenes, back her up with solid style, plenty of swagger, and vintage soul. Together with producer-songwriter George Friend, they deliver a unique blend of modern funky soul and blues worthy of Detroit’s rich history of creative innovators. The group has garnered six Detroit Music Award nominations and their most recent full-length album Rise Again features ten sizzling tracks that showcase the power and finesse of Laura Rain’s voice. New music is on the way this year, but in the meantime Laura Rain and the Caesars’ performance at A2SF is sure to be a soulful, hard-driving, funky, and fun affair for the ages!