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 Acoustic Rock, Contemporary Folk & Blues

Musical Influences 70's rock meets Lillith

Similar Artists Queen, Tori Amos, Sheryl Crow, R.E.M., Jewel, Kate Bush, Ben Folds, Aimee Mann, Fiona Apple, Travis

Artist History Formed in 1998, Project Mercury usually plays "unplugged" acoustic shows. Their first CD, Light This Candle, is now available!

Group Members Marian Mastrorilli: singer/songwriter, rhythm guitar. Charlene Donohue: violin and vocals. Craig Fox: lead guitar. Mark Arnold: drums/percussion.

Instruments Guitars, Violin, Percussion

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, NY - USA

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