New York-born, California-based polymath Lauren Monroe is a gifted singer-songwriter and architect of transformational experiences. She designs and transforms ordinary environments into extraordinary meetings where the self and soul intertwine. Art of music, storytelling, mindfulness, and energy medicine are combined. Lauren’s raw vocal quality, is a sawdust-on-the-floor with emotional and spiritual power packed performance which draw audiences in and speaks to them on levels beyond listening. Her experiential lyrics, emotionally authentic and free of pretense, are embedded in vibrant folk-rock settings, immediate in their impact and timeless in their sound. The unmistakable parallels between rock’s halcyon days and Monroe’s music are rooted in her neoclassic song craft, replete with ecstatic, harmony-laden chorus hooks and imbued with the unfettered joy of being alive and in the moment. Lauren is “an empath, a healer, a teacher, visual artist, producer and songwriter. Her songs guide, direct and uplift and are sonically beautiful,” asserts acclaimed producer Jim Scott, who produced Messages From Aphrodite. In addition to her music, Monroe, along with husband and frequent collaborator, drummer Rick Allen, cofounded Raven Drum Foundation. The foundation serves, educates, and empowers trauma survivors and communities in crisis, with a focus on Veterans and First Responders.