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Lyrics: Pelletiere; music: McLaren
Musicians: Libby McLaren (lead vocal, piano, backing vocals), Marcia Pelletiere (duet vocal, backing vocals), Margaret Dorn (backing vocals)
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Libby McLaren (lead vocal, piano, backing vocals) is one half of the acclaimed duo Flower & McLaren. With Robin Flower, these talented musicians have joined forces to redefine the boundaries of contemporary music. They perform inspiring original songs influenced by country, Cajun, Irish and folk music. They have just released their fourth CD, "20 Years/20 Rivers." Libby is also an exceptional vocalist and keyboard player. She has toured extensively with the nationally acclaimed recording artists, The Roches. In addition to appearing on the Tonight Show, the Dick Cavett Show and the Late Show, Libby's keyboard, vocal, songwriting and arranging talents have appeared on albums released by Warner Bros., RCA Records, CBS Records and various independent labels. Stylistically Libby's keyboard playing is both richly melodic as well as rhythmically driving. Vocally, she touches hearts, and brings down the house with her exciting scat singing. For additional information, please visit Libby's website at www.flowerandmclaren.com.
Marcia Pelletiere (lyrics, duet and backing vocals) is a poet, singer, and songwriter, as well as co-producer and artist on the highly-praised "Little Noises" CD. In addition, she is a founding member of the multi-award winning a cappella group The Accidentals. Marcia has sung in a wide range of musical styles and settings including performances and/or recordings with The Downtown Messiah, The Brooklyn Philharmonic, The New York Art Ensemble, Christine Lavin, Julie Gold, The East Village Opera Company, and many others. As a poet, she has published her work in journals and anthologies including Ploughshares, The Southern Poetry Review, Calliope, Many Mountains Moving, Quarterly West, Prairie Schooner, and Painted Bride Quarterly. She received four Individual Writer's Grants from Poets & Writers, and has taught creative writing at NYC schools, workshops, and arts organizations. For more information, please go to www.theaccidentals.com and https://cdbaby.com/cd/pelletiere.
Margaret Dorn (backing vocals) is an award-winning singer, composer, arranger and producer whose work includes the recording industry, film soundtracks, television, commercials, theater, touring, industrials, night clubs and the concert stage. She produced her two solo CDs for a European label and her songs have been recorded by such artists as Karen Carpenter, Hiromi Ota, The Sweet Inspirations and Melba Moore. Margaret has sung with many artists including Celine Dion, Bette Midler, Jennifer Lopez, Lionel Ritchie, Boz Scaggs, Donald Fagen, Jessica Simpson, Garth Brooks, kd lang, Willie Nelson, Barry Manilow, Michael MacDonald, Taylor Dane, Donny Osmond, Diana Ross, Roseanne Cash and The Chieftains. Most recently, she has written the score for a new musical, "Faraway Bayou", and the revue, https://cdbaby.com/cd/pelletiereWomen Of A Certain Agehttps://cdbaby.com/cd/pelletiere and vocal arrangements for the award- winning inspirational group The Jenny Burton Experience. She was the musical director for the wonderfully original "Downtown Messiah", which ran for six years at The Bottom Line. Margaret is also the leader/founder of The Accidentals, an a cappella group who have released five CDs, won numerous awards and have captivated audiences from coast to coast. To learn more, please visit www.theaccidentals.com.