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:
My prayer for you this Thanksgiving is, as always, that by Grace you and yours be granted the Wisdom and Strength you need to endure, survive and thrive!
Alright Then Young Lady . . . Thank you for your continued Friendship and Support!
We're kicking off our west coast tour in LA at The Cat Club. Please come out and party with us and help spread the love!! I give thanks for YOU! xoxo - Astra
Hey, I just wanted to stop by to show you three of our new songs, "Turn Me On," "Almost Famous" and "She's Got It." If you get a chance, we'd love to hear what you think about the music. Also, you can now buy thew newest iPhonic songs on iTunes, Rhapsody, Amazon, Napster, and eMusic. Two of the songs ("It's Okay" and "Turn Me On") have never even been released yet! Also, if you get a chance check out the pictures from our recent photo shoot!
thanks for stoppin' by the site and checking out the new CD/DVD "No Place Left to Fall"......we are just finishing up our west coast tour promoting it......hope you are enjoying the tunes
"I Got News For You" Bekka Bramlett's new CD release on Shongaloo Records, is available at CD Baby........NOW!!!! The CD features the HIT SINGLE, rockin' music row, "WHAT'S ON MY MIND" co-written by Tamara Champlin, Dennis Matkosky and Michael Caruso, currently climbing the charts. To purchase the CD visit http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/bekkabramlett CHECK IT OUT!!!!!!
Also CHECK OUT the DISCIPLES NEW TUNES on their site http://www.myspace.com/michaelsdisciples "For Tessa," "When the Devil Starts to Pray," and "Madelyn." All comments and thoughts appreciated!
Please also GRAB YOUR COPY NOW of BILL CHAMPLIN'S latest release on Dream Makers Music, "No Place Left to Fall," an awesome new album, featuring tunes co-written by Michael Caruso being the title track and "Tuggin' On Your Sleeve." For additional information on the CD visit http://www.billchamplin.net
One of Fairplay Collective's original members, Mark Dignam will be playing at This Sunday's Scratcher Session at 8.15 pm. This is one of the best listening gigs in New York and can be found at 209 E. 5th St. in Manhattan.
"DJ Monkey …soul-stirring, excitingly edgy music…just disturbing (read ‘mind-f**king’) enough to demand attention. There is a whole spice rack of auditory flavors here, served up like fractured poetry on a collection of intensely listenable Hallmark cards from Hell." Bill Margold, Cinema Seen, L.A. X..Press
Happy Birthday to you, my dear special friend Malea! I hope, you'll have a great celebration all the day and night arround! Will all your dreams come true! Love, kisses, hugs! Yours Daumants
Bonjour, Rendez-vous dans les prochains jours pour la proclamation du chanteur ou de la chanteuse retenu(e) : la date définitive sera peu avant,publiée,dans un bulletin . L'Equipe "PRODSTAR MUSIC"
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