Human Rights, small dogs, letter writing, mixed-media, arabica coffee, works in progress, the photography of Diana Arbus, transitional neighborhoods, a new idea, a brave moment, an open mind...oh, I guess I'm supposed to list my musical influences here. I can't really say who "influences" my writing, however, I can list who's music I emotionally react to: Lucinda Williams, Paul McCartney, Aimee Mann, John Hiatt, Dolly Parton, Shawn Colvin, Radio Head, The Pretenders, The Violent Femmes, Sheryl Crow, Edi Brickell, Ani DiFranco, Dwight Yoakam, Steve Earl, Indigo Girls, The Cranberries, Neil Young, The Sundays, Joan Jett, Bob Dylan, Cowboy Junkies, Fleetwood Mac, Sam Phillips, Rickie Lee Jones, Annie Lennox, Billy Bragg, Bonnie Riatt, Johnny Cash, Linda Perry, Bono, The Smiths, The Cure, Blondie.
According to About Atlanta songwriter Mary Delaney "offers polished, well-written and catchy songs," "has a knack for thought-provoking observations”
and "brings a modern edge to the torch song material that is unique and refreshing.” Country Alt. Country in Belgium writes that she's “reminiscent of Stevie Nicks." Indie-Music.com finds her “Unique in her approach to rock” and
Southeast Performer writes that “Mary Delaney is an artist on a mission for success.”
Mary's roots rock band "Letters to Mary" can be found on iTunes, daemonrecords.com, cdbaby.com/cd/letterstomary, Decatur CD, and Kirkwood's Gitche Ya Ya. Mary has just released her first music video (click on video tab to view), is currently recording a follow up record, and recording title track to Indie film "Back to Salem." Mary performs frequently but not exclusively in the Atlanta area.
You were FABULOUS opening for John Hiatt on Friday evening! Just a flawless performance, I was very impressed. You exuded confidence and really carried yourself well. Great songs and great performance, I think you really got the crowd's attention with just you and the guitar. Not too many people can do that. Very well done! You R-O-C-K!
