Malea McGuinness - Vocals, Guitar and Keyboards
Justin Reinhardt - Keyboards
Nick Rosen - Bass
Shay Godwin - Drums / Percusion
Anthony King - Guitar
Nichelle Monroe - Backing Vocals
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Influences
Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Eagles,Fleetwood Mac, Linda Ronstadt,Heart,Stevie Nicks,Todd Rundgren,Elton John,BeeGees,James Taylor,Eva Cassidy, Emmylou Harris, Bonnie Raitt,The Allman Brothers,Grahm Parsons,Bill Withers, Roberta Flack, Rickie Lee Jones,Carol King,Stevie Wonder,Pink Floyd,PhoebeSnow,Marvin Gaye, Minnie Ripperton,Cocteau Twins,Prince,Rita Coolidge,Earth Wind and Fire,Kool and the Gang,Patsy Cline,Willy Nelson,Carly Simon,Donna Summer,Sly and the Family Stone,Jeff Buckley,Queen,Sting,Crosby Stills and Nash,the Carpenters,Steve Winwood, Eric Clapton,Boston, Cat Stevens,Boz Scaggs, Jim Croce, Jackson Brown,Kenny Loggins, Barbra Streisand, Roberta Flack,ELO,Dusty Springfield,Chicago,Bread,Supertramp,Annie Lennox, Steve Perry,
Malea McGuinness is one of those singer/songwriters that are difficult to find on today’s music scene. She possesses not only a fascinating voice and presence, she sings her songs with a depth and otherworldly quality found only in the greatest of singers. When Malea sings, you know you are listening to someone very special.
She recently followed up the success of her first studio album with “Close as Air”, and will be embarking on a national tour and promotions to launch the anticipated release January 2010.
This independent talent has been attracting large audiences on the national indie music scene. She dazzled a crowd of over 7000 fans at this year’s Summerfest in Milwaukee, WI, (returning for the third straight year) playing the new material from Close as Air. Her first album, True Believer, was an overnight success via MySpace and the Internet in general and won a number of music awards. The catchy song “Sweet Light” soared to 3 on the FMQB AC Charts in 2007 and was the first music video for this acclaimed musician.
The classically trained artist created the Malea Music record label to continue her personal journey into making independent music for the masses. Due to her indie success, she was able to finance this latest album from her loyal fan base on the Internet and proceeds from her performances around the country. Malea admits, “I think it’s a gift to be able to share music with people.” Due to the strong worldwide response to her debut album, Malea released a live album of the first album’s songs to further the amazing response she received with that chart-busting album. This live recording allowed fans across the globe to hear what it is like to be in the audience and feel the energy during one of her many live performances across the nation.
Raised by her Grandparents in New York, Malea began singing after her high school music teacher encouraged her to pursue her talent. She focused on studying opera and wound up at the well-known Manhattan School of Music. Malea landed a lead in “The King and I” on Broadway, while continuing to work on finishing her degree. After touring Europe, Malea headed to Los Angeles in pursuit of her dream to create her own music and one day put an album out of her own.
Her fan base continues to follow her to such hot spots as the Viper Room, the Roxy, House of Blues and recently Las Vegas to watch her perform. Furthermore, Malea has also begun promotion of her own signature model acoustic and electric guitars, through an agreement with Peerless Guitars, based in Korea.
“Music brings people joy, it’s a universal connection anywhere you go.” says Malea with a smile.
Malea McGuinness's MOVING ON single is available for digital download at the following e-retailers:
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Hi Malea, thank you so much for your CD, it's absolutely brilliant! Can't believe you have done a version of 'the water is wide', it is just my favourite song at the moment, just beautiful! I wish you lots of success with your music, you are a special lady! Besos, xxx
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