Ken Maiuri - All kinds of things depending on the show
Naomi Hamby - Guitar, Keyboards, Singing
David Shuman - Bass
J.J. O'Connell - Drums, Singing
Influences
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS: buying musical instruments while under the influence off of Ebay, drinking double americano's at St. Helen's Cafe, laying on the floor, walking around aimlessly
FAVORITE MOVIES: Harold and Maude, Annie Hall, Rushmore, The Jazz Singer, A Star is Born, The Boy in the Plastic Bubble, Breathless, educational sex and drug films from the 50's and 60's, Rosemary's Baby, Modern Times
FAVORITE BOOKS: Weird Like Us, Invitation to a Tea Party, Geek Love, Madness and Civilization, A People's History of the United States, Naked, Here Is New York, picture books
FAVORITE TV: John and Yoko hosting Mike Douglas, Ernie Kovacs, Trio, NY 1, Ovation, Davey Jones hosting AM Gold, Epilstop infomercial, The Best lIttle Girl in the World, mostly I like the TV on and while I am doing other things.
Sounds Like
"Marykate's skillful melodies and delicate voice are veritable pearls of sweetness. Deeply authentic and original, Marykate has crafted a style with humor and irony intact anchored in daily life". 4 stars - Rolling Stone
"If Elvis Costello and Astrud Gilberto swapped spit in another time dimension, singer/guitarist Marykate O'Neil would be the musical spawn of their eros. A doll-faced talent with enough 60's chutzpah and '90's cynicism to spark her own songwriting genre -- call it 'beat-pop'. Picked as an Essential Listen --- CMJ
"O'Neil's music is the perfect blend of metropolitan indie high society and Music City's tradition of sanguine, heart-crafted songwriting." -- Rockpile
"On the surface, O'Neil's songs are pure pop - soothing and sanguine - but the lyrics add depth and darkness, often creating a juxtaposition to the sonic undertones. Marykate O'Neil is like a cold glass of lemonade for those of us who prefer to spend the summer in the sticky, smelly city than at the seashore." Amplifier
"Marykate O'Neil is an artist with a sweet voice, biting and witty lyrics, and folk pop arrangements --- witty angsty goodness." Venus
"1-800-damn right! - the record sparkles with classic touches and Marykate's winning vocals are full of tenderness and humor throughout. To paraphrase XTC's Andy Partridge: 'It's really super, Supergirl'." Performing Songwriter
"Marykate O'Neil an artist to watch. 1-800-Bankrupt is a charming sophomore effort and a rare instance where everything simply clicks". Filter
Thank God for Marykate O'Neil. Sounding a little like a female George Harrison and a lot like herself, O'Neil packs a peppy punch in each of these economy-sized tracks -- There's no denying she's one hell of a songwriter, both musically and lyrically." -- splendid
I grew up an only child with my beatnik mom. My first concert was in the 4th grade with my mom and her tea party friends seeing Jim Carol and the New York Dolls at the Hampton Beach Club Casino. I have no idea why I bring this up...other than to say I did invite the band back to the house for a party...which of course was not very happening..but my mom did pack the band a cooler full of beer and sent them off to the beach. ...I also saw the Monkees at the Club Casino when I snuck off one night in highschool. But, back to the story...I went to college in Boston where I studied philosophy and played guitar and wrote the songs for the indie-pop band piewackit. We made a record for IRS records in their autumn years with the help of producer Michael Demming (Lilys; Pernice Bros; apples in stereo). I then moved to Brooklyn where I worked as temp in a cube in lower Manhattan. I received many pre-approved visa cards and used them all to charge my first solo record aptly titled: Marykate ONeil. I released the record myself in the US on my own label -- 71 recordings (which is really a little collective of artists friends of mine). Then the record was released outside the US a year later in Japan, Australia, and Europe and I got to tour with both by myself and my guitar and with my friends and bandmates. Also, Japanese actress/movie-ess/pop idol Tomoyo Harada (who I imagine is like JLo) covered three of my songs on her album ‘My Pieces’. Encouraged, I charged another and got the help of Nettwerk music group. My new record is --1-800-Bankrupt. It is co-produced by my pals Roger Moutenot and Jill Sobule. And, I asked all my friends to play on it --which makes it extra special for me -- like their energy is in there! It is being released around Europe this year. Also, one of my songs is in the new movie "Stephanie Daily". It is a pretty great movie...kind of depressing but still great! Go to the art house cinema near you and check it ouuuuut.
I knew Kristin Hersh, Lisa germano, Juliana Hatfield, Tanya Donelly, I'm proud now to learn about MaryKate O'Neil. Thans A Lot for the add. Your tunes are ... béat je ne dis mot (it means (words are meaningless so do nothing but listening religiously!)See You Soon !
Hey MaryKate!!
just wanted to say Hi and it was nice to see and talk to you at the Café des Sports un paris!
Hope you're fine.
We keep in Touch
Samantha/SUBWAY
Hello Katy!!!
Hope to see tou on 27th of march in Paris back again...Loved your concert in
Paris at the Truskel...Shame that you'll go back to New york, cause i'd like to nkow you better!
I'm working on you video...Tell me where you want me to send it to you!
Love
Baccio
