The Christine Spero Group

What an honor and joy it was to bring Laura's music back to her city! I can't remember how many great musicians I've seen at the Iridium but it was awesome being on the same stage that McCoy Tyner, Pat Martino, Michael Brecker and so many more played on in "The house that Les built"!

 

We've had a wonderful summer playing in 4 states.  Meeting so many interesting people is definitely a highlight to performing in new places.  We want to thank all who made it possible (and comfortable!) for us to bring our music to so many.  The events could not have happened without so many dedicated volunteers.

 

We were so honored to perform "Spero Plays Nyro" at the reopening of the historic My Father's Place in Roslyn NY on August 25th 2018!

And to add to the amazing reception and time we had with other Nyrotics I was given a copy of Christmas and the Beads of Sweat with Jackson Brown's autograph and his words, "That Girl Could Sing" written beside it! For those of you who might not know, he wrote a song with that title for Laura, who he was dating at the time.

Well, we hope to be doing some more shows as it…

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Wonderful times this year in New Jersey, bringing folks the music of Laura (and some of my own tunes). Thank you all who came out to this unique concert. On the way, tomorrow to bring Spero Plays Nyro to Nighttown in Cleveland, Ohio! Can't wait and hope to get some good pics and video! Coming to House concert in Rhode Island on November 5 and Outpost in the Burbs in New Jersey on Feb 10th, 2017! More shows to come!

Sorry, I haven't written in awhile but once the holidays hit it's all a blur! We had such memorable times meeting so many Laura fans at shows last year. One woman, Esther, I believe said that she used to sing in the bathroom with Laura when they attended the High School of Music and Art in Manhattan.                                                                                                                           

It's so great to hear first hand stories. One man came up to me to tell me that he…

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A couple reminiscences: the first time I saw Laura was in Chicago at the opera house. This was I believe 1968 or 1969. She was solo with the piano on this very large stage. Most of the girls and young women were dressed, of course, in black. There was a bit of a gasp when Laura floated out onto the stage in a gorgeous melon red dress. Heresy!? Time for a wardrobe change! At one point she, in a breathy voice, leaned into  the microphone, looked out at the vast, darkened audience, and whispered " "It's all…

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http://www.newsday.com/entertainment/music/singer-christine-spero-pays-tribute-to-laura-nyro-s-legacy-1.10206888

Wonderful interview with Glenn Gamboa of Newsday on April 8th, concidentally the anniversary of Laura's passing in 1997. We will be playing her beautiful music with Steve Katz of Blood, Sweat and Tears and the Blues Project as part of My Father's Place's Live Concert Series tomorrow, April 10th. Should be a moving experience with new friends and lovers of Laura's music. Thank you Laura for…

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Christine is keeping Laura's flame burning strong!

“Laura’s music is in fine hands with Christine Spero who is a terrific musician. She can play and sing Laura’s songs like few others. She knows this music inside out, and rises to the challenge on each song singing with expressiveness and power. At times her voice sounds like she could be Laura’s twin sister! It's such challenging music to sing, and she does it so beautifully.
I don't think I've ever heard anyone who's voice naturally sounds as much like… Read more

We have been playing for the most amazing crowds of Laura's fans and making new friends through her music.  Thank you all for coming out and supporting our efforts and the genius of Laura Nyro. Thanks also to all of the venues who invited us to play and believe in this show. The Bearsville show was filled with adoring nyrotics and we all went on the ride together. This summer the Guthrie Center blew my mind. What a gorgeous performing arts room. Thanks to the professional soundmen in the halls we play…

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It's been 17 years since Laura Nyro's passing and her spirit and music are still stronger than ever. I heard her first in 1968 when a friend/college djay gave me her promotional record. To have heard "Eli and the Thirteenth Confession" before most people was special and to see her live was heaven! She changed me and is one of my greatest musical influences. Our upcoming CD has a song I've written to her and want to share.

So, here's to you Laura from one of the keepers of the flame! 

Love,

Christine