Maria Daines fronts a hard rockin' band playing original material written by Maria & guitarist Paul Killington. Hailing from Cambridgeshire, UK, they formed in 1996 becoming a fixture of the live music scene & making several TV appearances, garnering fans in over 20 countries. Featured on BBC & FM radio the band opened for US artist Pink at Cardiff International Arena in 2007. The concert raised over £90,000 for six animal welfare charities. Maria & Paul continue to work ceaselessly on the many facets of their songwriting with project pieces finding placement in TV/film production. Daines/Killington songs are published by NorthStar Music UK & available for artist consideration.
'I don't think the UK has given us such powerful music since the glory days of The Who and Led Zeppelin!
True rock is mostly about attitude and Maria has it in great supply! Her songs, co-written by guitarist Paul Killington, kick the proverbial arse.
It is clear at first listen that they are well on their way to musical greatness! But just what is it that makes them so amazing? I think it is the obvious enthusiasm that they put into every note of their music. The great heart and power of the vocals and the quality of the song writing are paramount, but, there is an indefinable thing that happens when someone is born to sing and perform and you experience that rare and precious gift listening to this music.
If you mix Janis Joplin and Melissa Etheridge and add a dash of Gretchen Wilson, you will start to comprehend the powerhouse that is Maria Daines'
Joey Stuckey, Artist Launch Magazine,
May 2008
Maria Daines: Treebone (Maison Alas; 65.41) *** Daines, in England, has the tremendously exciting voice of a blues diva in the making. Her bluesy rock album with Paul Killington on guitar and all other instruments tantalizes as the precursor to her straight blues recording promised for release later this year. Many vocalists go an entire career without reaching the rarefied heights attained by Daines on the edgy, atmospheric 'Ain't Nobody' and the potent ballad 'Bring Your Love Along.'
Frank-John Hadley, Downbeat Magazine, March 07
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A "Listen to me" voice that could split bricks or blast the dust of every static thing within 30 yds - Like pebbles in a grinder - like biting a beer glass.
I don't cry so easily any more but your song for Bruce started floods of tears - it is just so unfair, so cruel that any dog - any where should have to go through this BSL absolutely stinks and anyone who supports it has no heart for life :(
Since our friends on Myspace are so important to us and we appreciate all of you, we want to give you a chance to show off your favorite non-human friend!!! We will be starting an album in our pics section just for our friends... If you want to add your favorite picture of you and yours, please email the picture to AnimalRightsCoalition@gmail.com... We don't want to miss any emails, so please put "Myspace Pics" in the subject line and please include your myspace url so we can tag you from our page...
If you aren't interested in having your picture on our page, but have a story you want to share with us please feel free to post it in our blog or comment section... We would love to hear it... (For example, I have a new rescue here, sweet little guy that has decided it would be ever so fun to help me send out comments by walking over the keyboard, and using my hair as a cat toy.... now if only I could teach him how to enter captcha codes!!!!).
We have a very diverse group of friends and we appreciate and welcome everyone, and strongly encourage those of you that are not in our area to seek out an organization in your area... It is amazing what a difference one person can make...
Thanks to all of our friends for showing us your support!!!!
Ciao Maria ,thank you for the add and the friendship. you are very good, I like your stupendous music a lot,and stupendous voice. compliments ..really. you are one of my prefeitis I feel great admiration for you, talk to you soon, and all of my best wishes to always listen to your good music. all the best.. from italy..and good week neal
Just listened to slaughterhouse blue, it's the best blues song I've ever heard. Right up there with BB King, love it. I'm just getting into your music, great music great cause Maria!
En RADIO ANIMAL el Sabado, 4/7/09 de 17:00 a 18:00 (hora local), hablaremos sobre las Fiestas "tradicionales" Españolas que implican encierros y corridas de toros, como es el caso de San Fermin en Pamplona que está empezando pronto. Una vergüenza para todo el país permitir este maltrato de animales! La música temática esta vez es del grupo Canario MALFORMACIONES KONGENITAS. El programa RADIO ANIMAL se repite el Lunes de 14:00 a 15:00 (hora local). Gran Canaria FM105.9 y via internet www.radioguiniguada.com
Fantastic new track Maria!!!What a vocal!!! what a message!!!! and snap!!! ive just put up my protest song about greece.... precious - a greek tragedy...about a dog i befriended a few years ago when i worked there. YOU ROCK MARIA!!!AND PAUL!!!!!XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX