PRESS KIT click hereAcoustic guitar and vocalsAnd more for the audienceSolo Performance
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About
Singer/songwriter Marcy Orendorff 's vocals bring to mind Judy Collins or Joan Baez, clear vocals supported by Joni Mitchell's style of guitar alternate tunings. She weaves a sound tapestry around storyteller lyrics. In addition, she plays an intricate combination of jazz and folk piano. With a dash of jazz and pop in her covers, her sets are smooth and upbeat, Music to Drink Wine By: Jazz, folk classics and... Improvisational music Marcy engages the audience though skill and improvisation . Her improv sessions area favorite. Asking listeners to throw out a phrase, she'll sing a "Song on the Spot," to delight the audience. Challenge her. She'll play a song with lyrics that amaze. Trained in classical piano as a youth, she added acoustic and electric guitar to become an multi-instrumentalist. Whether soft entrancing piano or a upbeat guitar sets, her sets include both covers and originals. The Trio Marcy and the Improv Players, bass player Chuck Granata, and guitarist, Jon Valencia, exceptional improvisational musicians in their own right play jazz, pop covers and improv . Each of the players bounce ideas from the audience and through the group to create a one-of-a kind performance. |
Originals, Pop, Light Jazz, FolkClick to set custom HTML |
WHAT THEY'RE SAYING
"Our thanks to our fellow artist and incomparable musician Marcy Orendorff for bringing her guitar and voice to our studio during Benicia Arsenal Artists Open Studios, June 11. In addition to playing solo, she brought two fellow musicians for a second set! It was delightful, bringing visitors to listen and visit our studio space. Can't wait to have her back again. Having Marcy join us for Open Studios just made the day more perfect!"
"Our thanks to our fellow artist and incomparable musician Marcy Orendorff for bringing her guitar and voice to our studio during Benicia Arsenal Artists Open Studios, June 11. In addition to playing solo, she brought two fellow musicians for a second set! It was delightful, bringing visitors to listen and visit our studio space. Can't wait to have her back again. Having Marcy join us for Open Studios just made the day more perfect!"
"Angelic soprano" think Joni Mitchell, Judi Collins, Joan Baez "Wise songwriting"
Partnering with the Arts, September 14, 2021, The Jefferson Mansion, Benicia, CA
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CoversSETLIST (Sample)
Perfect - Ed Sheeran To Make You Feel My Love - Adele Big Yellow Taxi - Joni Mitchell Help Me - Joni Mitchell Both Sides Now Take It Easy - Eagles All My Lovin' - Jazz in the style of Amy Winehouse Mansion Killing the Blues - John Prine Til' There Was You -Beatles You've Got What it Takes Diamonds and Rust - Joan Baez Landslide Summertime |
Originals Studio Sessions
2024 Performances
Luigi's, Martinez The Little Art Shop, at the Tannery, Benicia 2023 Performances NY2CA Gallery September Artist Reception, Marty Jonas Little Art Shop, Benicia, CA July - December, Wine Walk Artwalk Waterfront Festival Musette Atelier Gallery 492 1st Street East Sonoma CA Sonoma Plaza, Sonoma, CA Select Past Performances Marcy & the Improv Players May, 2023; June, 2023 Arts Benicia Reception Commandants Residence Benicia, CA 2022 Holiday Festival, Benicia Sponsored by HQ GALLERY June, 2022 Open Studios, Arsenal Artists Sponsored by Vicki Dennis-- October, 2023 Art for the Heart Fundraiser: Prevent Domestic Violence Sponsors: Soroptimist, Solano County July 6 , 2022 HQ Gallery 333 First Street, Benicia, CA 2-5 pm June 11, 2022 Arsenal Artists Open Studios, Benicia Featured Musician 1-3 pm May 23, 2022 Stone Hall HQ Gallery Reception Benicia, CA Christmas Open House, Downtown Benicia October 9, Artwalk, at the Tannery, sponsored by Once Upon a Canvas, 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Benicia, CA December 3, 2021 HQ Gallery, 333 1st St, Benicia, CA 94510 HQ Gallery, 333 1st St, Benicia, CA 94510 The Jefferson Mansion, Benicia, CA September 11, Artwalk, 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Benicia, CA Peddlers Fair, The Tannery Building, Benicia, CA Artwalk, June Benicia, CA Artwalk, July, Benicia. CA 2020 Holiday Festival, Sonoma. CA |
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