Other than the weather, hormones, and subtle but persistent seduction........ Tom Waites, Ella Fitzgerald, Carmen McRae, Eartha Kitt, Betty Carter, Michel LeGrand, Joanna Newsome, Kiri Tikanawa, Angela Carter, Paul Auster, Maya Angelou, my Mum, Jack L., Leonard Cohen, excellent champagne, Mercedes Sosa, Cheap Trick, Agnes Burnelle,
This Boston-born performer began her musical career not in the US but here in Europe and over the last few years Maria Tecce has steadily gained critical and public recognition for both her performing and writing on the music scenes in Ireland and Europe. Originally a folk & blues singer, Maria is now based in Dublin, Ireland and also writes and performs her own one-woman jazz/cabaret shows at festivals around Europe.
Music runs in tandem with acting in this Italian-Polish American's career and Maria works in theatre, film, and television.
Maria is currently self-produced and managed. She is, however, looking for a booking agent and manager if the opportunity presents itself. Maria is working on material for her new album due to be recorded in 2008 and is always looking for new songs and inspiration. She had her first London gig last May at Pizza Express Jazz Club in Soho. (Well, her first in London where she wasn't singing before or after a stripper. After a few gigs last year in The Pigalle Club in Piccadilly Circus, is was a welcome change.)
2007 was a banner year for this Italian-American chanteuse and she certainly shows no signs of slowing down. Already in 2008 Maria presents her own radio program on RTE Radio 1 (national radio), has become the compere & artistic representative for Hennessey Cognac in Ireland, and will perform in Berlin, Prague, Belfast, Dubrovnik, Zagreb, Boston, New York, just to name a few.
Art Link: http://www.kennedyart.net/can_tecce.htm
Maria Live in Prague June 2007 "Sister Sadie"
Maria with Pat Collins, Oleg Pomerov, & Drashen Derek May 2007
Maria Live - "I Am a Vamp"
Thank you for the friendship, Maria! Your music sounds great.. and what a kind of charming voice you have! all the best from Italy by Bruskers Guitar Trio
my dearest darling maria,i will not make your well deserved b-day celebrations but wish you every happiness.how bout lunch at your convenience...love ya darlin billxx
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year my dear friend. There is also present for you and other friends for Christmas. It’s in my new blog check it out! :-)
Hi Maria, haw are you? I have fever since 10 days :-/ the climate here in Milan is so different to Florida and i don't like...but i will write you soon
You are cordially invited to come and have an exclusive Myspace listen to the four new tracks from DRN's upcoming EP, Dead Start Program - including lead single, Slow Puncture.
The sun is finally out in full force. I've been eating blueberries and the limbs and leaves, too. But it's getting hot and soon I'll be panting for some Dublin clouds.
Hi Maria, thanks for the request and the kind words - much appreciated. Loving the torch songs on your page - little bit of a Peggy Lee influence? Best of luck with everything - DRN (if you're in Dublin on 11 July come down to Crawdaddy to see us and say hello!)
Thanks so much for saying hello lovely one~! You are so talented Maria! Hope to catch you in Boston when you come...remind me closer and i will send out a notice to my list... all the best to you M love and light, Linda
Thanks for your MySpace friendship.
Please stay in touch!
THE LITTLE MERMAID
Music by LERA AUERBACH
Choreography by JOHN NEUMEIER
Hamburg Ballet - Staatsoper Hamburg
July 1, 3, 14 • 2007
September 3, 4, 5, 6 • 2007
November 3, 5 • 2007
February 5 • 2008
Hey Maria, never got the chance to speak to you in Prague. If you're ever in need of a jazz pianist or ensemble in Newcastle please let me know. Alex x
Hello Maria! I see you are originally from Boston - how did you end up in Dublin? Loving your sound and this gorgeous glam pic of you...all the very best to you with your music and LIFE Maria! Love and light, Linda Viens
