Artist description You can expect exceptional vocals, poignant lyrics and great music. McKinley's lyrics cut to the heart on every emotion. Whether she's dreaming of her future, reveling in love, or working through loss, McKinley's words and music will touch your soul.

Music Style Acoustic Guitar with Band

Similar Artists Sheryl Crow, Ani DiFranco, Annie Lennox, a hint of Alanis M.

Artist History McKinley grew up in the Boston area of Massachusetts. She attended Berkley School of Music and like many other great musicians left before completing her degree. McKinley is well known in the Boston area folk scene. McKinley now lives and works in Berlin Germany, where she most recently won the competition to represent Germany in Emergenza - a European competition for singer/songwriters, to be held this fall in Paris. In this prestigious event, McKinley will compete against sing songwriters from all over Europe, each of whom won their country's title as the best singer/songwriter. McKinley currently has 3 CD's available from her web site: Muse, Organic Tracks, and Live at Quasimodo. Additional recordings include: Mother, Going Home, and The New World.

Group Members Michael Joch - drums; Tobias Kabiersch - bass; Till Sahm - keys; McKinley Black - acoustic guitar, vocals

Instruments Acoustic Guitar, Keys, Bass, Drums

Albums Muse; Live at Quasimodo, Organic Tracks

Press Reviews http://www.mckinleyblack.com/press.htm Allegmeine Press Blattgold Press Sieggesaeule Press Jungewelt Press Box Press Tip Press http://www.tom-cunningham.de/Songwriter/bericht_12_9_02.htm

Additional Info Merchandise: http://www.cafeshops.com/cp/store.aspx?s=mckinleyblack

Location Berlin, Berlin - Germany

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