Artist description “Those demons inside will steal the love right out of you” – from "Seen Better Days"That intensity flows through every song; it burns in the beauty of Mary’s voice and it rests in a musical tradition that draws on the power of the soul. The songs speak of a world out of control and a person’s struggle to maintain balance and sanity within the chaos.to find balance and sanity within the chaos.

Music Style Roots-Rock

Musical Influences Aretha Franklin, Sheryl Crow, EmmyLou Harris

Similar Artists Joan Osborne, Bonnie Raitt, Sheryl Crow

Artist History Mary has appeared and recorded with many wellknown New York metro-area bands including “Standpipe”, “The Thrill Cycle”, “Chlorophyll”, “The Waterstreet Blues Band”, “Tony Noe & the Others”, “Eddie Skuller Band ”,“The Bill Foley Thing”, “Fortune” and “Flash”; she’s played a range of venues from the tackiest wedding hall to The Mercury Lounge. Mary Connolly began her solo career performing blues and soul classics with her band “Blue Desire” and became a part of New York’s Irish bar circuit - playing gigs that include Flannery’s Bar, O’Flanagan’s Bar & The Baggot Inn in New York City, as well as Henessey’s in Hoboken, N.J.

Group Members *Mary Connolly - lead vocals, acoustic guitar*Mark McCarron - Guitar, backing vocals*Paul Page - Bass*Mike Feldman - Drums*Jack Licitra - Keyboards, backing vocals*Frequent guest artists: Rebecca Weiner - violin; Carlton Smith - vocals; Jim Malone - keyboards, vocals, harmonica.

Instruments Acoustic guitar, electric guitar, bass, drums, keyboards, violin

Albums *New Release: Blue Desire; *Debut Release: Whatever It Takes(Live From A Bar)

Press Reviews *"Big, soulful vocals...with songs written from the heart".--Musician's Trade Journal*"THE 'DESIRABLE' MARY CONNOLLY BAND:. Ms. Connolly is possessed with a clear, fine voice and you should keep your eye out for bigger things from this outfit. A fine effort." -- Irish Voice*"Mary Connolly has a searing soul-blues vocal style and one tightrock-country-R&B band. A real mix of retro and current femme styles. Thinkof Etta James performing Joan Osborne's material". - Listen.com

Location New York, NY - USA

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