It's my original name.

I have the advantage of performing with my full band to solo gigs in all types of venues from House of Blues, Concert venues, auditoriums to the local venues and pubs, outdoor festivals i.e. Pomona Irish Fair, Great American Irish Fair (oc area). I have done solo tours in New York, Ireland and around CA.
SPECIAL MOMENT!
I was performing at an outdoor gig with my band one summer and after the gig this homeless person who watched my full show came up to me and handed me a dollar to thank me for my music. I framed that dollar as a reminder when the chips are down not to loose sight of my dream:)

It might be more cost effective to the artist not to have to manufacture cd's hard copy as its expensive when doing it independently, it serves me well to be able to sell my songs digitally even when I dont have a full hard copy album, I can put up demos that I have done even if its 3-4 songs and sell them and get exposure easily without having to depend or wait on getting signed. I have access to more music outlets than before to help get my music out there, although it can take longer but better than not getting my music out at all:) My music can reach different countries also, saves money!

If the deal was beneficial for me, I think you can reach a good development level yourself to get established and have record labels take an interest, if your doing well on your own and then offered a deal, then you have more of a barganing chip when approached and can call some shots and not sign your life and soul away out of desperation to get recognised in the music world and also make some money. yes I would still sign.

Co. Meath-born singer/songwriter Maria recently performed and headlined the Angelica Huston- Gala Event at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in LA this year where Angelica, Merv Griffin and Ray Bradbury received honorary degrees, “Maria was a huge hit” said Irish tv presenter Grainne Seoige for Sky News Ireland who was the emcee for the evening. http://www.hustongala.com/hustongalaeventinfo/

She is an award winner of the New York International Film & Music Festival for ’BEST IRISH FOLK MUSIC’ and is receiving lots of attention here in California.

She has headlined with her band in some of the major festivals and venues here in California and opened for Damien Rice, Michele Shocked, The Prodigals, Hal Ketchum, The Proclaimers,
Hot House Flowers, Saw Doctors, The Fenians, Delores Keane, Stocktons Wing and many more. She has played the House of Blues in Hollywood, The Troubadour, The Roxy, The Coach House and more. She has been in all the papers locally throughout Southern California, Nashville, & Ireland with raving reviews from press & radio including RTE radio w/ Pat Kenny. (see website on reviews) And just did a recent solo tour in NY for a second time with performances at the Bitter End, Mercury Lounge, Sidewalk Café, Fiddleheads and many more, to promote her latest acoustic cd titled ‘It’s Just Me’, where it received an excellent review from Music Connection Magazine.

Her original musical style combines country/rock, and folk, and with a raw-edged passion she lets loose. This wildly gifted Irish artist, a rising star in Irish music, captivates and enthralls her concert audiences. She can ‘still’ a crowd of rowdies with her riveting on-stage performance and engagingly quick Irish wit. A self-taught musician she plays guitar, mandolin, piano, viola, and whistles.
Among her fans now include legendary guitarist Dick Dale who spotted her at a recent performance for Samson Wireless in LA at the NAMM Show, and The Moody Blues’ co-founder Ray Thomas.

Maria is currently in pre-production for a full studio album to be released both in US and Europe early spring 2006.

"Her eclectic Folk/Rock original songs are giving her a well deserved reputation for being one of the bright new stars in the world of Irish Music. (Irish News & Entertainment).

" Butterly's voice is spectacular, with expansive tonal range and emotional power. She has great command of the guitar and mandolin. Maria is a life force…like a lightening storm she filled the room with electricity" (Sean Halloran, Music Connection Magazine)

"Melt in your mouth music" (Irish Herald)

Contact: www.mariabutterly.com
pr@mariabutterly.com
MB Publicity

I like New Age music with different world beats, I like Celtic rhythms and Country blue grass sounds, but not straight traditional type. I like Norah Jones, Katy Melua, Dixie Chicks, Enya, KD Lang, Steve Merle, Ricky Skaggs, Beck, to name a few.

New York and California

I have 3 acoustic guitars, an 20 yr old Harmony revamped, Garrison G35 acoustic, Ovation for open tuning sounds, a DOD Multi effects pedal for acoustic guitars, I have a Gibson/Epiphone style electric semi hallow back guitar - Sheraton II edition. A Mandolin, piano.

I play several instruments, and do alot of studio session work, for demo vocals, guitar work, mandolin, Irish whistles.