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Marna and Macy: Cute, blonde and talented. It sounds almost too good to be true. But a story like this cant be invented. This is a story of struggle, conflict, perseverance, and resolution that only a real world contemporary family dynamic can produce. A story with a happy ending that is just beginning.
Today, Marna and Macy stand on the verge of stardom after years of honing their craft, performing, and recording. The release of the CD entitled Boys Will Be Boys has snared the attention of music business heavyweights from Nashville to Hollywood. If Bonnie Raitt had given birth to Carrie Underwood, they would be hard-pressed to top Marna and Macy. This mother-daughter duo delivers a contemporary-country-southern-funky sound that is finding fondness from the fans of Sheryl Crow, Gretchen Wilson, and Wynonna.
A generation ago, Marna Bales stood at a crossroads that many single parents encounter; put career dreams on hold for the sake of a child, or forge ahead for personal gain? "Finding balance you hear that a lot but it really is what its all about," Marna says from her dressing room, which she now shares with Macy. "I used to only take shows within a three-hour drive, to be sure I could get home before Macy woke up for the day. Then she hit adolescence and it became impossible. I needed to be there for her." Marna walked away from promising opportunities in the music business and "got a real job" to find that balance. The "real job" came with hidden blessings, allowing her to hone her skills in the television production world. Shortly after, Marna married her writing partner, and accomplished drummer/producer, Jody Boyd. These two determined adults found challenges in raising their headstrong teenager, Macy, who was also adjusting to new family dynamics. The one common ground they all shared was the love of performing music. Proving the apple doesnt fall far from the tree, Macy was captivated by music and planned to follow in her parents footsteps.
When Macy set off for Shenandoah Music Conservatory in Virginia, Mom and Jody started writing songs, performing and recording together as the Marna Bales Band. While Macy was pursuing her creative identity away from home, the stage was literally being set, back at home. "My friends would come home with me and we would stop by a club and see the band. They would say, thats your Mom?! - she rocks! And you know what, she does. I guess I needed somebody elses perspective or something, I mean, you know - shes my Mom," Macy says with a million-dollar smile.
Marna and Jody were more than half way through production of Boys Will Be Boys when it happened. Macy was home for the weekend when Marna invited her to sing backups in the studio. The moment Jody heard the pure genetic blend of their voices, the hair on the back of his neck stood up. It was in that moment Jody knew these girls were destined to be a duo.
The epiphany came later for Macy. One night after strategic prodding and a dare from her friends, Macy took the stage with her mom. Like an explosion of matched body movements and blood harmonies, the magic happened. The vocal textures produced by two family members singing together are something that cant be bought or taught they just are. Macy joined the band.
Now they are all on the journey together promoting Boys Will Be Boys, which features Macy on several cuts. The record is independently produced and reveling in the moment of creative freedom. In spite of their "yet to be signed" status, numerous radio stations throughout the south have embraced and programmed songs from the CD into rotation an almost unprecedented achievement. The commercial appeal of their musical stories, production quality and powerhouse vocals are generating listener response that simply cannot be ignored. They play it people respond.
The Marna Bales Band has performed festivals, clubs and high profile events like the Harley Davidson 100th year anniversary on the Mall in D.C. They have have wowed audiences as large as 48,000 people and have shared the stage with Sara Evans, Montgomery Gentry, Charlie Daniels, Gary Allan, John Anderson, Delbert McClinton, Hot Apple Pie, Billy Dean, Andy Griggs, John Michael Montgomery, Little Texas, Ricochet, and Leon Russell. They self-produced two CDs, a Christmas EP and nationally aired their music video 'Wave' on GAC.
An industry veteran recently flew to Marna and Macys hometown of Richmond, Virginia to take a closer listen to what he had been hearing from this dynamic group. Word of attention like this has fueled interest among other major players in the Nashville scene.
But Nashville is not the only city of destiny for this Mom and Daughter. Hollywood loves a good story. Producers have expressed an interest in not only their music, but in their contemporary family success story.
Says Marna with a sweet smile and bright, experienced eyes, "Right now we are weighing all the options. Its nice to finally have them, and amazing to be able to share them with my daughter."
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Thanks for accepting my add! Nice songs, really!
Edward
Thanks for the add!
all the best ....love n respect Darren xx
M&m huh? What kind? Peanut, Peanut butter, Minis, Original? Lets us know ladies....
You're welcome & thanks back to ya. All the best....SF
It is my Pleasure to be Your Friend!
Peace & Love Always,
Dole
KICKIN!!!!!THANKS
KICKIN!!!!!THANKS
Aww Marna, it's so nice to see you again. I drove by your old house today and thought how amazing that after all these years we have been reconnected. And I gotta say I'm absolutely LOVIN your music!!! You and your daughter are awesome!
Can't wait to see you at the Country Music Awards someday! Keep up the good work. :)
Thanks for the add. You guys sound really good!
Hope you have a GREAT week :)
Correna Ann
I'm going to e-mail you everything I have so far.
your welcome. and i wanted to tell you that our cheer squad got 1st place at our competition after we saw you guys at the tobacco company jan.24(:
Great Music & Style ... I wish you the best in 2009 ... Thanks for the add !!!
MISTLETOE! MMMMMUUUUAAAHHHH!!!! I WANT ONE BACK!
You've been blown a KISS.
If u get:
1-3 ur sweet
4-6 ur cute
7-10 ur hot...
stopping by to wish you a very
"Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year"
Thank you..
Iam so proud to have hot girls like you from Richmond getting er done on the music scene..
Houston
Thanks for the add Marna & Macy, say hello to my friend Audie also,,, Happy Holidays!!!!
Hi there,
Thank you happy holidays to
you too.
You have a great sound
and great tunes.
Looks like your into getting
your music out there. Have you
checked out MAXMOUTH
AT WWW.MAXMOUTH.COM yet?
or here on myspace
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It's a great place to
get exposure for you
and your music.
Be Seen, Be Heard, Be Found! is
the motto.
Check it out!
I wish you the best.
Take Care,
Stacy
stopping by to wish you a "Happy Thanksgiving"
Hey girlies i'm sorry i missed you on Haloween, I was hoping to dance and see your customes but i was trick or treating with my boy! See ya'll soon!!
Yall dont recognize me do ya? lol ;p
This is George(Butch Owens' nephew)...I have come and watched yall a couple times with him like at the fair and some bbq place in urbanna or somewhere around there...Anyway, thanks for the add....keep me posted in advance about your larger events and I can help pack it down for ya...I do alot of promotion for the models I design for and would be happy to help yall out in anyway I can because yall rock!!!
Thanks for the add.. I saw you open for Montgomery Gentry in Richmond 2 years ago and you were great!! Glad I found you here.
thanks for the add!! Good luck to you two!!
Hey, we are playing OUR LAST SHOW EVER!
If you never got a chance to see us, we are music for people who love and play music.
hope to see you there,
Read blog for details.
Save the Date Oct 25th, Capital Alehouse.
The Matt Koon Foundation's last show.
Come celebrate what we have done with this crazy Instrumental band at great venue with friends Katana Mantra sharing the stage.
Hope to see you there!
Matt
stopping by to wish you a "Happy Halloween"
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