Lauren Gilliam

St. Augustine's finest at its best, Lauren Gilliam is an innovative, one-of-a-kind musician. Growing up influenced by vocal harmonies from church congregations, Lauren took to singing at an early age, gaining a defined taste for harmonic singing. Lauren makes up one half of the WillowWacks, her husband and wife folk duo, two thirds of The Young Step, her alter-ego David Bowie inspired rock band, and one half of the local rock/folk duo, Big Dog Mama, with St. Augustine staple Chelsea Saddler. Lauren is certainly as diverse musically as her influences, which includes everyone from the late, great Aretha Franklin to the contemporary electronic-based Sylvan Esso. 

Packing an arsenal of folk, jazz, Americana, pop, rock, and blues tunes, Lauren's set list leaves one wondering what songs she might not know. Her on-stage demeanor is ever-shifting to connect with the performance setting, the energy of the room, and her audience. Extremely poignant and delivery focused, Lauren has gained a reputation among local musicians for her unmistakable charm and ability to adapt to any musical setting.