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2024 thoughts...
As we head into the New Year, I just wanted to share some of my favorite moments from 2024!!
From traveling to Nashville for the first time, recording and releasing my latest 2 singles, connecting with local musicians & seeing some of the greats live in concert, to opening for Brantley Gilbert in front of 5,000 people, playing downtown Chicago all summer long, and all of the fun photoshoots I got the chance to do, I’d say it’s been a pretty eventful and special year.
Thank you all for being apart of this journey with me.
I don’t take any of this for granted, I am so blessed to be surrounded by so many kind, generous, helpful, and wonderful people. The fact that I get to do what I love for work makes it not even feel like a job. There have been so many new faces who have come to my shows, and old ones as well, and all I gotta say is, from the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU for your support and love and for believing in me.
This year was a milestone year for me & my band, and I am so excited to see where 2025 takes us.. it was 2015 when I got my first paycheck to sing.. 18 year old me would be so proud of how far we’ve come 
Happy New Year everyone!! Wishing you all love and happiness 
I would like to thank all my fans, friends and venues that supported me in 2024! 'I’m currently booking dates for 2025 and I'm looking forward to a year of new music and fun times. Reach out to me directly at larabellmusic@gmail.com for booking a solo, duo or band show!
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About Lara
Born & raised in Northern Illinois, Lara Bell grew up with a strong love for country music, heavily influenced by the intricate storytelling of the 60s and 70s thanks to her parents. She followed in her mom’s footsteps by spending most of her time on horseback, and at 14 she picked up a guitar and discovered her love for songwriting. Since then, Lara has become known for her angelic voice, with heavy, honest, and heartfelt emotion being conveyed throughout her songs and lyrics. Her voice control and fluidity is seamlessly effortless, and her sweet as honey tone reminds you of an old country jukebox with writing that captivates you at the first listen.
Over the last 11 years, she has given her blood, sweat, and tears working in the industry independently to follow her dream. She has toured between Chicagoland and Southern WI at various well known venues, (Barstool, Tin Roof, Gallagher Way, Walworth Co Fair, The Vixen, McHenry Fiesta Days) especially gaining success with her band, who has previously opened up for country superstars Jameson Rogers, Lauren Alaina, and now Brantley Gilbert in August of 2024.
Lara Bell is an independent recording artist and has released 3 singles to streaming services since 2022. “COUPLE MORE ROUNDS” being her debut single, and “SOMEDAY” & “LIKE A ROSE” being released as acoustic heartfelt singles with an homage to old country music. Her next big hit, “HATE TO LIE” will be released 8/30. Already catching the gaze of Nashville record companies and producers, this small town girl is on the path to become a sparkling & dazzling success.
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Meet the band
Sean McKenzie
Hailing from Brisbane Australia, Sean originally started his music career studying jazz saxophone at the Queensland Conservatorium of Music. After moving abroad with stints in Europe and Asia Sean eventually found his way to Chicago in 2020 where he can be found producing local singer songwriters, playing saxophone at downtown nightclubs and slinging his fender telecaster with the Lara Bell Band.
Craig Schwartz
Multi-instrumentalist Craig Schwartz Jr. resides in Northern Illinois. From fixing garage doors to playing live venues, this hunk of a man will “get ‘er done”. Born into a musical family, he found a love for learning and performing with various instruments. In the Lara Bell Band, he plays bass and sings harmonies as well as accompanies some of her solo shows on the cajon.
Justin Haymond
Rock inspired drummer Justin Haymond is the backbone of the Lara bell band. Coming from a background of carpentry, Justin spends the week building and creating modern architecture. Rock converted to country drummer dedicates his weekends to family, friends, and rock solid percussion.