Marci Geller: Girls Rock!

Marci Geller: Girls Rock!

Marci Geller September 2011 Newsletter: Upcoming Shows, Switzerland Footage and more!

Marci Geller Singer Songwriter / Acoustic / Folk

Hello Lovely Listeners,
Wow, my head is still spinning from this summer. I decided to send this a little later in the month because between our trip to Switzerland, Hurricane Irene and 9/11, it just felt right to wait a bit.

I could not be more excited about the shows this month. Each one is a tremendous honor and very unique.

On 9/18, I will be performing at a fund raiser for the Beatles' Magical Orchestra which boasts a 60 piece orchestra and has been conducted by the legendary David Amram. Tickets are limited, so please reserve asap by going to: Beatles Magical Orchestra

On Sunday the 25th, I will be performing at the Central Park Bandshell in honor of the 10th Annual Vigil for International Peace & Ecology (I know, I keep pinching myself!). I will perform my song Only Love Matters sometime after 12pm.

To cap off the month, I could not be more excited to be opening for the incredible Nenad Bach Band at the Towne Crier on 9/30. Nenad is an international super star who originates from Croatia who has shared stages with Bono, Luciano Pavarotti, Indigo Girls, Richie Havens and more. I am very humbled to be asked by him to open the show.

The CD is progressing wonderfully (and if you've missed the webcasts while we record, information is below so you can join us!). The amazing David Glaser just laid down some tracks for me and I am so excited about it. I also had the distinct honor of playing with internationally renowned cellist Jean-Philippe Martignone while in Switzerland. If we can get the technology to work, we're hoping he will be doing a guest appearance on the CD as well.

Webcast information:
URL is: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/marcigeller
Password: FollowMarci

Next time we’re doing a session just login, chat with other MG friends and ask questions. If I’m able, I’ll answer! (To get webcast announcements: for text message click HERE and fill out the form, or follow me on Twitter or "Like" my FB Fanpage.)


Here's a little movie montage from my trip to Switzerland:

I'm still raising money to help get this CD made, so if you're able, please use the donate button below. A big thank you to those who already have!

Wishing you all sunny days and star filled nights,

Marci

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Marci Geller comes to Grafton for this week's Concerts on the Common

Marci Geller comes to Grafton for this week's Concerts on the Common

Wedding song story - real wedding song by Marci Geller

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Lesle Worman at Sonic Underground

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Wedding song story - real wedding song by Marci Geller, by Rick Mulholland

New York, NY…. May 5, 2011... Okay, let’s face it – I am a sucker for a self-penned wedding song that’s specifically written for that wedding day. A few years ago, I came across Jacqui Naylor’s “Celebrate Early and Often,” and the romantic guy inside me was deeply touched. Recently I have come across Marci Geller’s “First Dance.” A music industry veteran whose creations are featured regularly on television (and more), Marci married her best friend and co-writer Gian DiMauro. The couple will be celebrating their 16th wedding anniversary this coming Saturday, May 7th, 2011.

“We co-wrote our wedding song because we met while working on a writing project together,” Marci told me. “At the time, I was working on a modern day rock musical and had decided to write each of the characters with a different person. A mutual friend suggested I work with Gian.”

Marci and Gian convened at his recording studio to collaborate on a song that they never ended up quite finishing. Two weeks later Gian proposed, and after a healthy engagement period, the two married in 1995. They decided that since their intended composition was never finished, then they might as well write one for the wedding - and that’s exactly what happened!

Listen to “First Dance.”

Buy Marci’s music at her website store.

Here are some upcoming tour dates for Marci Geller:

MAY 22 - Franklin Houseconcert Series, Franklin, MA - 1pm

JUNE 5 - First Sundays For Jack @ Living Room, NYC - Time TBA

JUNE 10 - Happenings On Main, Northport, NY - Details TBA

JUNE 11 - Homegrown Music Cafe, Port Jefferson Station, NY - 8pm

JUNE 12 - Just for Judy @ Passport Cafe, West Milford, NJ - Time TBA

JUNE 21 - Banjo Jim's, New York, NY - 7-9pm

JULY 15 - Beanberry Caffe, Miller Place, NY - 8pm

JULY 21-23 - Falcon Ride Festival, Hillsdale, NY - Check website for times

AUGUST 3 - Grafton Concerts on the Commons, Grafton, MA - 6:00pm

AUGUST 4 - Sally O'Brien's, Somerset, MA - 8:00pm

AUGUST 12 - Cinema Arts Center "Music in the Garden" - Details TBA

DECEMBER 4 - Port Washington Library*, Port Washington, NY - 3:00pm

* This is a tribute to Carole King and Carly Simon with Gathering Times’ Hillary Foxsong and Former Lucky 13 band mate Cathy Kreger!

To read on the original blog click HERE

Striking out on her own after getting “Lucky”

Miller Place, NY…. April 2011... Shortly after the turn of the new year, Suffolk County singer/songwriter and founding member of the wildly popular duo Lucky 13 Marci Geller announced that she and partner Cathy Kreger were parting ways and moving forward as solo artists. “I’m so used to being a member of Lucky 13, it’s going to take some adjusting to get used to being me again!” smiles Geller.

Marci’s career prior to founding the now defunct group is something to marvel at. Her history includes performances on “Live! With Regis,” “Good Day NY,” has a multitude of soundtrack placements and toured internationally as the support act and back up vocalist for Blackmore’s Night. She was recently chosen by Independent Songwriter Magazine (ISWM) as the “Editors Choice” as one of their favorite songwriters of the last decade. Called a “Female John Prine” by Gail Larkin, UUBR and an “East Coast Joni Mitchell” by Judy Antoon, Harid Conservatory, she is known for her strong songwriting skills and emotionally raw performances.

Rumors of a 2011 CD release have been heard and when prompted Geller enthusiastically replies “The new CD is already in progress and I’m working with some of my favorite musicians including Jay Mafale from the Yayas and David Werner Cook who produced Here on the Edge with Gian DiMauro and I a few years back.”

During her tenure with Lucky 13, she opened for such notables as James Maddock, Vance Gilbert, Jimmy Webb, Jack Hardy & KJ Denhert. Her last releases were touted as: “brilliant songwriting - Great, thoughtful lyrics and very convincing melodies, It is really great to hear an album where the songs, the performance, the overall feeling, really creates "a picture" for the listener” –Peter Holmstedt, Hemifran.

Marci’s calendar is filling up with solo dates and she will be performing her first area solo show of the year at the Beanberry in Miller Place, NY on Friday, April 22nd. “For some reason, I thought when I left Lucky 13, things would slow down a bit for me,” notes Geller. “If anything, I’m busier than ever before…and I guess that’s a good thing!” With a new CD, a fertile tour schedule and a desire to give a performance that leaves her audiences breathless, this tireless chanteuse promises to deliver. “I am so thankful for my time with L13. We traveled some bumpy roads along the way, but all in all, I consider myself a very lucky person!” decrees Geller. For more information, visit her website at: www.MarciGeller.com

CALENDAR LISTING:
4/22/11 Marci Geller in concert at Beanberry, 465 Park Avenue Plaza, Miller Place, NY, 631-828-8995 8:00pm, Free. For more information: http://www.beanberrycaffe.com or www.MarciGeller.com

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The Lucky 13 Chronicles: NJ to MD

Lucky 13 back at Grounds & Sounds....and then there were two

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Lesle Worman at Sonic Underground

DIGITAL PHOTOS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST Phone: 631-689-7992 Fax: 631-387-9931E-mail: mail@sonicunderground.com

Setauket, NY…. Friday, September 10, 2010... How does a band that has achieved national recognition, radio play and sales success in its first year handle the departure of a core member?

Lucky 13, the CD, created a ground swell when it hit national radio in late 2008, with three unique women, three bodies of work, and one harmonizing sound. It was supposed to be a one-time celebratory Sonic Underground CD release for the label’s 13^th anniversary. Co-founder, band member and Three Village resident Marci Geller said, “There was such a great response every time we performed together, we thought why not follow the signs and become a group? And so we did, under the same name.”

Then one of the trio members, Susan DeVita, realized touring and single parenthood weren’t working. “Losing a vital member to the group made us question what the future would hold,” explains remaining members Geller & Huntington resident Cathy Kreger.

Initially the group reached out to legendary vocalist Diane Garisto for recommendations. Garisto saw how quickly the first show was coming up and offered to sit in with the successful trio. After six months of navigating logistical and scheduling conflicts, Geller and Kreger officially announced in August of 2010 that they were moving forward as a duo. “The one thing that has remained constant is the joining of our voices, the music and the mission shared between Cathy and me,” affirms Geller. “So why reinvent the wheel? Our destiny has been staring us in the face for a long time and now that we've regrouped and refocused, we feel more passionate than ever before.”

In the short time they have been together, Lucky 13 has garnered airplay and in-studios at radio stations across the Northeast including: WFUV, WSHU, WPKN, WUSB, WOR, WHUD, WLIU to name a few. They were a featured performer on the Fox Morning Show, WLNY TV and a feature article in the New York Times sang their praises. They recently taped an episode for the popular web series After Dinner and have opened for such notables as James Maddock, Vance Gilbert, John Flynn, Jack Hardy & KJ Denhert.

Their chemistry is really kind of magical,” -John Platt, WFUV 90.7 FM

The future is looking bright for this dynamic duo of passionate, talented women. Audiences agree, they have never sounded better. “I think it feels better too,” adds Kreger. “The new ease comes across and we love that our audience stuck with us.” You can catch them at Grounds & Sounds Coffeehouse on Friday, September 10th. If you haven’t heard of Lucky 13 yet, get ready, nothing is slowing these women down anytime soon.

Grounds & Sounds Coffeehouse is located in the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Stony Brook, 380 Nicolls Rd., Setauket, NY 11733. Open mic at 8pm, concert at 8:45pm. Tickets $12.50. For more information www.Lucky13.fm or www.groundsandsounds.org

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Please include in your calendar listings: Friday, September 10, 2010, National touring act and Long Island favorites Lucky 13 featuring Marci Geller & Cathy Kreger in concert at Grounds & Sounds Coffeehouse. $12.50 for tickets. Open mic at 8pm-doors open at 7:30pm. Concert at 8:45pm. For more information: www.groundsandsounds.org or www.Lucky13.fm

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