Current line-up is...
Marissa Saroca: keys and vocals
Daniel March: guitar
Klaye Sanders: bass
Tom Wiliams: keys
Adam Morris: drums
Influences
On my ipod right now is...
Alicia Keys
India Arie
Amy Vee & The Virtues
Az Yet
Robin Thicke
Jason Lowe
Fumi Boca
Little Birdy
Britney Spears
Bob Tasman-Smith vocal exercises
The Brand New Heavies
Usher
John Mayer
Natalie Imbruglia
Beyonce
Mariah Carey
Anthony Snape
Panic! At the Disco
N.E.R.D
Rihanna
Ciara
Boyz II Men
Michael Buble
Rod Stewart
Legally Blonde The Musical soundtrack
The Living End
Blink 182
The McClymonts
Brandy
Ron_E
Sneaky Sound System
Natalie Cole
Van Hunt
Brooke Fraser
Ben Folds Five
...oh, and my album Cheaper Than Therapy!
I'm also inspired and motivated by the amazing musicians I am lucky to call my friends from my hometown of Newcastle, Australia. So talented!
Sounds Like
Alicia Keys - but shorter and a little less urban.
She may only stand a little over five feet high, but it’s one hell of a voice that comes out of 25-year-old Marissa Saroca. Winner of Best Female Vocals at both the 2005 and 2006 ABC Newcastle Music Awards, Marissa has had extensive experience in the entertainment industry.
While studying at The Hunter School of the Performing Arts, Marissa was a soloist in the Hunter production Star Struck for seven years and a member of the regional choir the Hunter Singers for five. In 2001 she graduated from the Talent Development Project – a journey which was later broadcast on the ABC documentary Rising Stars. She has been entertaining crowds for the past eight years as the lead rockstar in cover bands in her hometown of Newcastle, Australia, and as an independent singer/songwriter, Marissa released her debut album ‘Cheaper Than Therapy’ in May 2008.
Marissa made her first foray into theatre in 2006 as an ensemble member in JJK Productions’ sold-out Newcastle season of RENT – returning early in March 2007 to play the role of ‘Maureen’. She was cast as Hawaiian goddess ‘Hina’ in the original rock opera SHINING ISLE and performed with rave reviews in Newcastle’s jazz cabaret ULTRA SWING LOUNGE – BY INVITATION, in March 2007. In October 2007 she starred as ‘Gabriella’ in the stage show of Disney’s HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL at the Newcastle Entertainment Centre (director Jonathan Geraghty – Hi5, Home and Away).
Marissa is also a professional session vocalist, having worked since 2005 for the Austereo Network (2DAY FM, NXFM, BRIS 105, SA FM, PERTH 92.9) as well as rising singer/songwriters such as country music star Morgan Evans (Song/BMG, winner 2006 Musicoz Awards for Best Rock and Artist of the Year; winner 2006 Telstra Road to Tamworth), world musician Gian (ABC Music) and rock outfits The Humm (Guru Records).
BUY MY DEBUT ALBUM 'CHEAPER THAN THERAPY' BY CLICKING ON THE LINK BELOW
OTHER PROJECTS
Session singer - Austereo Network (2DAY FM, NXFM, BRIS 105, SA FM, PERTH 92.9, FOX FM)
Featured vocalist for the following artists:
*The Humm - "Stella" from forthcoming album released in 2008 (Guru Records)
*Morgan Evans - "Wasted Love" and "There's No Time" from debut single "Big Skies" SONY/BMG 2007
*Steve Kopandy - "Corona & Lime" from 'Based On' 2007
*Backing vocals for Gian (ABC Music)
THEATRE
"Gabriella" in Disney's HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL (Newcastle Entertainment Centre, October 2007)
"Maureen" in RENT (Civic Playhouse, March 2007)
"Hina" in SHINING ISLE (Civic Playhouse, October 2006)
Ultra Swing Lounge (Civic Theatre, March 2007)
The future of The Loft now seems unpredictable… depends on how the Councillors vote this Thursday, June 25. This is our final chance to make a difference.
Come to the protest this Thursday June 25, gather from 5pm @ Civic Park. If you don’t wish to attend the protest, come to the Council meeting at 6.30pm (It was previously 4.45pm than 5.30pm meeting, but the time changed).
AND
Write these 3 Councillors heartfelt emails. Please don’t be rude or violent.
JAH LOVE! HOW R U? THANKS 4 THE ADD/LINK UP! XCELLENT MUSIC! I LOVE IT! RASTAFARI BLESSINGS, GUIDANCE & ITECTION! HIS FOUNDATION IS IN THE "HOLY MOUNTAINS"... PLEASE STAY IN TOUCH!
Hey Marissa!!! I hope everything's going well with you.
I wanted to take a second and ask you to hit up my page and check out my first single, Take a Deep Breath, written and recorded by me, produced by T-Minus. If you like what you hear, please (a) leave a comment ;o) and/or (b) request it by emailing music@1069fm.ca and requests@flow935.com -- thanks for your support!!!
.C.h.a.t.t.r.i.s.s.e.
I HAVE GIVEN ALL THE INFO YOU NEED RIGHT THERE. SO NO EXCUSES. DO IT NOW, OR I WILL HAUNT YOU IN YOUR DREAMS. Really…
IF YOU DON’T DO IT, COUNCIL WILL ONLY BE HEARING FROM BORING ADULTS THAT KNOW NOTHING ABOUT OUR EXPERIENCES @ THE LOFT. THEY JUST THINK THE LOFT IS A WASTE OF SPACE & MONEY.
SO THEY NEED TO HEAR FROM YOUNGINS… THAT IS YOU! SO DO IT NOW, OR YOU’RE GOING TO HAVE A HELLISH DREAM AND I AM THE DEVILESS…
Hey Marissa, We're playing our first Cambridge gig NEXT WEDnesday 27th May. The music starts at 9pm, so if you're free we'd love to see you at the Cambridge dancing, drinking, singing, or whatever it is you may feel the need to do! Also, we'll be celebrating our guitarist Craig's birthday that night, so come and have a drink or two with us before the show. Other bands playing are Wandering Bear and My Name 4 Your Name. Hope to see you there!!! The Havelocks
hey. just getting this page known and getting support for the well deserving aussie music scene :) we'd love it if you could throw us in your top's or just give us a hand, cause in the long run, we're giving you a hand. :D have a good one support aussie music.. keeping the aussie pride alive!
Hey Marissa, how's it going? Not too cold we hope! We've got some gigs coming up, including one at the Lass O'Gowrie next Friday 8th May at 8.30pm. Bring your mates & come out for a night of drink, music & general insanity - or if you can't make it to the Lass next week, check out our other upcoming shows on our myspace. Hopefully see you at the Lass next friday at 8.30pm (details on the myspace). Cheers! The Havelocks
Hello again, a couple of boys from the Custom Kings have a side project called Joe Neptune. Joe's debut album, "No Time To Grow Up", is in stores now. Bonus tracks are available in iTumes. Thanks
The Delany is the next place to be. Holly Clayton Quintet plus the unbelievably talented Daryl Aberhart with his 'Aussie Gold' set.
I promise you DONT want to miss his set of classic Aussie hits!
The fun begins at 8.30pm. Will see you there or maybe your a square or maybe it's just too cold and you don't want to leave the house and when Summer comes back you'll make up for lost gig time. I understand this train of thought but whatever you do on Wednesday the 8th of April, have a good one!
I just wanted to say how fantastic you are looking. Although I didn't stay at the Delany long the other night, it was great hearing your beautiful voice again. Hope to see you again soon.
Hey Marissa!!! Hope all's been well. When you get a minute update me on your travels and let me know which continent you're reading this from . . . :o) and let me know what you think of my new song, Take a Deep Breath, I'm SO glad it's finally finished!! lol
I am glad to have you in my circle of Friends which include several Australian artists. Do drop a note on my MySpace page so my Friends will know you too.
Music knows no boundaries. I wish to share my music with you and your Friends. All the best.
