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hello my name is Donna Maciocia (ma-chaw-cha). I’m a singer/songwriter from Scotland (with an italian surname), currently living & working in London. I am also otherwise known as frontperson of Amplifico, a band with 2 of my best mates from school.
At the moment I am writing, recording & performing new solo material, mostly with my ukulele in tow as I find her much easier to transport around than a piano!
The best way to keep up to date with what I am up to gig wise & get notified as soon as I post up new free song downloads & vids is to subscribe to my moochacha.net blog. When I make a blog post, you'll know about it straight away via email. Easy peasey lemon squeezy! And by visiting this page you will find links to download lots of my songs for free straight away.
Some things some very kind people have said in the press about my musical adventures so far:
“Ballsy... great track, great band” RADIO 1
"Donna was amazing… Man, i just adore her voice. I was so glad she was there... Inspiring.” KT TUNSTALL
"Wonderful - much more interesting than any other Scottish band I've heard this year." ARTS EDITOR, THE SCOTSMAN
"Donna, well she has a voice to die for.” NIZLOPI
“Donna Maciocia, has simply the most beautiful voice I..ve heard in a long time. She..s almost overwhelmingly talented, in the least affected way.” SKINNY MAGAZINE
"Gorgeous... smiles not without attitude" THE LIST MAGAZINE
"Beautiful vocals and deserves to be bought" THE DAILY RECORD
“Something quite exceptional... it really is impossible not to fall in love with her voice.” 21STCENTURYMUSIC
22 Oct: Glasgow, Nice N Sleazy (supporting Johnny Flynn) 23 Oct: Birmingham, Glee Club (supporting Johnny Flynn) 24 Oct: Leeds, Brudenell Social Club (supporting Johnny Flynn) 25 Oct: Manchester, Deaf Institute (supporting Johnny Flynn) 27 Oct: London, Water Rats 31 Oct: London, 93 Feet East 11 Nov: London, Bath House (supporting The Brute Chorus)
hey donna hows you?its nicky the doorman from cabaret voltaire and this is my band.if your in the burgh on fri the 14th we are playing at GRV.my lady jen loves your songs by the way x
I LOVE Amplifico, but this stuff is incredible, I need an album! These are my new favorite songs! I hope things are well across the pond :) When are you touring Florida?!! Thanks again for sharing your art. Jessica
Hey Donna, some great tracks on here espec we believe in something unusual, love the way its unexpected but still really satisfying Sounds like it should be the last track on an album. gid work. Neb
Happy Birthday darling! no credit to call but i've been thinking of you and our day out in brighton next week. i hope you're having a gorgeous day!!!! x jo
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