WELL, it's finally October. And you know what that means...
NEW CD TIME!!

I spent the better part of my spring and summer in the studio down in Millville, NJ.
I was working with musician/composer/producer/all-around-awesome-artist Nathan Terry (fellow UArts Alumni) and am so happy with how everything turned out. I couldn't have asked for a better experience - when everyone has the same vision for the work, it is an awesome ride.

So I've posted a few songs off of the new album, and I hope you enjoy them!

Some of them are songs that have either been previously posted: I had a live version of "The Best of Life," a home studio version of "Love Me Still," and an old studio version of "I Miss You."

These are all new, full band, full awesome.

I'm also going to be posting my FAVORITE song off of the album soon...
it is called "Susanna," and incorporates Stephen Foster's "Oh Susannah" into my original song, "Susanna."

People that I have to thank for their endless artistic support on this project:
Nathan Terry, for EVERYTHING he had to add to this work
Charles Kevin Mauer, for the awesome album photos and piecing it all together
Jenn Steier for the cd design and my new logo (www.myspace.com/dragonnes_laire)
Gina Karlowitsch for aiding my graphic design issues
Scott Chruchman for bringing in the bass

Other thanks for all kinds of support:
My parents, without whom I could do none of this, my siblings, Nick, JRJMS, L+C, the Terry's, everyone who has ever listened, come to a show, passed on my music or website to another or talked me up, purchased a cd, any DJ that has ever played my music, and of course YOU. Your dedication makes it possible.

If you're in the Philadelphia area, or know someone who is, send them over the cd release party! Show details are listed below.

Love, Peace and Music

- Mary

Sunday October 5: 8pm
CD Release Party!
World Cafe Live (Upstairs)
3025 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
all ages: $8
opener Alec Stewart
featuring cellist Alfred James of the Alfred James Band
as well as Nathan Terry and Ryan Mackin