LaRue (band)

LaRue was an American Christian music band formed by siblings Phillip and Natalie LaRue. The singer-songwriter duo originated in Nashville, Tennessee in 2000. Phillip was 17 and Natalie 15 when they came out with their first album LaRue.[1]

LaRue
LaRue
Background information
OriginPhoenix, Arizona
GenresChristian Pop
Years active1999–2003
LabelsReunion
Past membersPhillip LaRue
Natalie LaRue

The band worked together for a period of nearly three years before they broke off. According to Natalie LaRue, this was because of family reasons. A few years later both pursued solo musical careers.

Band members

History

Home-schooled as teenagers, Philip's passion for playing the guitar and Natalie's for singing brought them closer. They began writing and composing songs together. They performed in local groups and churches and were encouraged to pursue a musical career. Motivated by this, the due recorded a demo CD with the help of a local producer. It was then sent to some Christian music executives and was accepted by the Reunion label. The family then moved from Phoenix to Nashville, where the duo worked together on their first album. On February 8, 2000, their debut album LaRue was released with the songs having a Christian-alternative vibe. The band began leaning towards alternative rock as their third and final album Reaching came out. Released October 8, 2002, it depicted the harmony in the band's voice and was critically acclaimed.

After this, however, both got married and decided it would best to focus on family life. After a short break, however, they pursued solo musical careers.

Discography

As LaRue
Year Title
1999 Waiting Room (Maxisingle)
2000 LaRue (Reunion)
2001 Transparent (Reunion)
2002 Reaching (Reunion)

From Phillip LaRue
Year Title
2009 Let The Road Pave Itself [BEC]
2009 6 Strings And 88 Keys [BEC]
2018 The Meaning [Above Ground/Tone Tree Music]

From Natalie LaRue
Year Title
2012 Even Now EP[2]

Compilation contributions
  • Left Behind: The Movie Soundtrack (2000) - "Fly" (from Transparent)
  • Soul Lift (Flicker, 2001) - "He Is Lord", "King Of My Life" (Natalie with T-Bone)
  • The Message: Psalms (eb+flo, 2005) - "How Faithful You Are (Psalm 89)" by Phillip LaRue; "Who Can Compare With God (Psalm 113)" by Natalie LaRue

Tours

References
  1. LaRue - ChristianMusic.com
  2. https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/even-now-ep/id528764653
  3. Rebecca St. James: Information and Much More from Answers.com

Interviews
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