Marie
@Marie Dazzler
Bourbontown, France
Joined Nov 11, 2011
MARIE DAZZLER
SINGER, SONGWRITER,
SINCE 1984
Considered by many to be the “French Queen of Country Music”, Marie Dazzler is “ a charismatic vocalist, possessing that rare ability to surprise and move audiences with the strength and subtleties of her interpretations” (Adrian Cooke - Maverick magazine).
In addition to touring : many venues & clubs in France and UK, European festivals such as “Le Country Rendez-vous” of Craponne/Arzon, Mirande, “French Riviera” of Cannes, “Le festival des Nuits de Champagne”, Tours (Fr), Geneva, Le Col des Roches, Boncourt (Swld), Seaton, Pool, North Wales, Nottingham, Wolvestock (UK), Girona (Sp), Cerexhe (B)
Marie opened for American artists : Joan Baez, Charly Mc Coy, Big Al Downing, Larry Gardner, Kathy Chiavola & Randy Howard, BR 5 49, Peter Rowan, Jo Dee Messina... and performed at various “Sports” events such as: The Davis Cup Final 1999 (France vs Australia), International Rodeos (Equiblues, Bain de Bretagne...), Workshop Station Line-Dance Country Master 2009 with international choreographers (Rachael Mc Enany, Joane Doyle, Robert Wanstreet, Raymond Sarleminj)
Marie Dazzler was the first French singer signed by a Nashville Producer. As a strong minded artist, she was noticed by Jim Mc Kell (Producer & sound engineer for Kenny Rogers, Vince Gill & Pure Prairie League, Kathy Mattea...) and under his direction, she recorded her album “Nashville Lights” with IBMA fiddler of the year 1999 Randy Howard ( R. Skaggs, F. Hill, G.Jones,etc), Dave Pomeroy (Bass player for Trisha Yearwood, K.Mattea, D.Williams...), Randy Mc Cormick (Keyboards for Bob Seger, G.Watson, K.Rodgers...), Pat Bergerson ( Guitarist & Harp for Bill Evans, Jon Randall)
Her songwriting caught the attention of Producer & “Talent finder” Brent Maher. For Moraine Music Edition, she signed and recorded French adaptations of American standards: “That’s all behind me now”, “Hey now little darling”, “Just for the touch of your hands” (originally recorded by Shelby Lynn), “Calling in the wind” (The Judds), “If you really want to know me” (Alannah Myles)...
Marie Dazzler gained popularity as much for her songwriting (in English, French & Spanish) as for her expressive singing and stage presence. She finds inspiration in various influences of music: Country, Rock, Western Swing, Rhythm and Blues, Latino & Caribbean Sounds... Her songs talk about love stories and relationship between women and men, ordinary daily lives, social issues: what she can feel through the window of her heart.
She wrote various kind of materials:
- Songs for her own repertoire and other artists: Vicky Layne ( “Aimer” on the album “No Pain, No Gain“), Ange Amadeï (“Envie d’Eire” on the album “Shamrock”), Big Rock ( “A Place in the Sun”, “Freeland”, “I wanna go to Nashville” ), Mr Jay (“Dead or alive”, “High road”, “No better home” on the album “From Now On”)
- Musicals : « Sang et Or », « Farigoule Attitude » & « Heading West » in which she also showcased her singing talent as well as her range as an actress.
- Movies Sound tracks ( “Il était une fois...les Sabots de Vénus” a J.Paul Coti’s movie.)
- And also video-clip scripts, a novel, a one woman show, a music show for children…
In 2009/10: She recorded with “guitar Hero” Albert Lee and Sarah Jory (Pedal Steel for Van Morrison) on Alan West’s album “The Way of the World” (Rido records-UK)
In 2010/11: Back to Nashville for the recording of her 4th solo album “COWGIRL CALYPSO” with the best musicians of the “Music City”: Brent mason, Stuart Duncan, Glenn Worf… (Read the brochure for details)
Winter 2011: Marie Dazzler will represent France at the Second Country Fest Internacional Mexico and will be touring with the famous Mexican Country band “Wild West”
In 2011/12: Collaborating with Canadian choreographer Nathalie Pelletier , Marie’s music is “awarded” with two titles of the UCWDC Championship (New-York and Boston ) Nathalie will compete for a World Champion Title next January
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Marie Dazzler new CD "Cowgirl Calypso with Brent Mason, Stuart Duncan, Randy Kohrs, Eddie Bayers, Glen Worf.... http://www.mariedazzler.com/ +33 (0)620257179 Grizzlyprod@mail.com Marie Dazzler was Country when Country wasn’t cool...in France. She sings in English, Spanish and French with the same passion. She’s a songwriter, and writes Musicals, movies soundtracks, video scripts, one women shows, novels.