Monica Ott-
vocals, guitar;
Drums- Joe Bonadio;
Bass- Jeff Allen;
Lead guitar- Marc Shulman;
Background vocals-Amy Schendel-Miller and Tina Shafer
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The Beatles, The Dixie Chicks, Alanis Morissette, Sia, Paramore, KT Tunstall, Sarah Mclachlan, Patty Griffin, Susan Werner, The Indigo Girls, James Taylor, Dave Matthews, Ben Harper, Gnarls Barkley, Nelly Furtado, John Mayer, Fiona Apple, the list continues...
As a teenager growing up in Baltimore, MD, Monica Ott mentioned to her parents that she wanted a guitar for her 14th birthday. Not thinking that she would actually get it, she was pleasantly surprised to find a shiny new fire-engine-red Fender waiting for her. With her love of music and a desire to learn, she figured out how to play and eventually began writing her own songs throughout high-school and college. After graduating from Muhlenberg College she moved to NYC to pursue her dream as a professional singer/songwriter. After years of struggling she knew she needed an edge so Monica sought out one of NYC's top vocal coaches and found Tina Shafer (Vanessa Carlton), who has helped Monica and her music evolve into a style that's fresh, new, and a little unrecognizable . Monica also became part of the NYC Songwriter's Circle and beat out thousands by receiving an honorable mention in last year's songwriting contest. Her song "The Way We Used To Be" will be featured on their upcoming compilation cd due out this spring. Monica is also thrilled to announce that she has just finished recording her debut album "Only Human" with some of NYC's best musicians such as Joe Bonadio, Marc Shulman, and Jeff Allen and top engineer Robert L. Smith. Monica's storytelling on "Only Human" deals with real emotions that people may not always express but at one time or another have definitely felt.
hey friend:) just wanted to let you know that i'm coming to nyc to play a show next week.... saturday may 23rd at 8pm at the bitter end... i'll have my brand new cd available for pre-order and i'll be playing lots of songs from it! i hope you'll be able to make it...if you're in town! love laura*
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Hey Monica Ott, Appreciate the add. If you or your friends are thinking about coming to Vegas. Looking for hook ups and someone to show them a good time. I got you. I work over at Jet Nightclub but can make accommodations for any nightclub and pool parties. Just let me know what your plans are.
That sounds great. Maybe when you're in there you could get another date in april or something if you think of it. i'm good for 20 people in there usually. I have a hard time gettin ken to email me back though. Very cool btw!
Hey Monica! How are you? I just got back from Nashville with a new Lp and it looks like you have one coming out too. Exciting! I was gonna see if you wanted to split a bill at the bitter end but you're already there...damn!
