Artist description Acoustic rock and modern folk, featuring ethereal harmonies, haunting violin, evocative guitar and keys. The band uses many moods, from wonder, to drama, to downright playfulness. Songs tackle a wide range of topics: an astronaut awaiting first launch; a beloved amusement park; and the true story of a woman who survived a night with a serial killer in her own home.

Music Style 70's rock meets Lilith

Musical Influences Queen, Tori Amos, Led Zeppelin, R.E.M., Jewel, Kate Bush, Ben Folds, Aimee Mann, Fiona Apple, Travis, Elton John

Similar Artists Queen, Tori Amos, Led Zeppelin, Aimee Mann

Artist History Formed in 1998, Project Mercury usually plays "unplugged" acoustic shows, but breaks out the electrics on occasion! Their first CD, Light This Candle, is available. Visit band's website for details.

Group Members Marian Mastrorilli: vocals & rhythm acoustic guitar. Charlene Donohue: vocals & violin. Mark Arnold: drums & percussion. Craig Fox: lead acoustic guitar & vocals.

Instruments guitars, violin, drums

Albums Light This Candle

Press Reviews Will York, Listen.com: A rare and surprisingly successful merger of Lilith Fair singer-songwriter sensitivity and elaborate, 1970s rock-inspired songwriting drama. Frontwoman Marian Mastrorilli's songwriting strikes a balance between directness and subtle complexity, while her vocals are both graceful and engaging. Imagine a non-disastrous meeting between Queen and Aimee Mann. Ashley Petkovski, The Muse's Muse: Within Project Mercury lies not only an acoustic rock band, but a female-fronted Led Zeppelin, a campfire folk duo, a sultry jazz combo and an ethereal goth band. Project Mercury have a place with some of today's finest songwriters. Light This Candle is an amazing showcase.

Location Nyack, Nyack - USA

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