Maria DuBiel
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, United States | INDIE
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For the past few years, local songstress Maria Dubiel has been playing her original tunes to crowds of highly attentive, captive audiences. I’ve had the distinct pleasure of being in the audience several times and consider myself a huge fan.The most recent being at the Women Who Rock Concert, a benefit put together by Weekender Magazine staffer Rachel Pugh, The River Street Jazz Cafe and various local businesses. A fundraiser for the Domestic Violence Service Center, the show was packed with members of the community offering their support for the services provided at the center. Maria was generous enough to offer her talent for the evening. While she was preparing for her set, the crowd noise was extremely loud, but when she sang her first note – heads turned, eyes focused, and the bar fell silent. I turned to my friend, a classical guitar professor at Wilkes University, and saw his jaw drop at her staggering guitar skills.
Her debut album, Goin’ Back is raw and captures the same energy that she brings to her shows. The songwriting is excellent and anyone who’s ever been in love, had a broken heart, or has good taste in music will love it.
I had the pleasure of picking Maria’s brain on the subjects of songwriting, the new direction of the music business and what’s in store for her future............... (click on URL for full story) - PA Music Scene.com
"Hmmm… there it is… the soulful, earthy tone of Maria DuBiel!"
“Goin’ Back” is a rich and lusciously delicious tonal outing from Maria DuBiel. Her five-song CD is generously laden with tunes that would compliment any coffeehouse/easy chair listening situation and is sure to unwind the listener with a smile." - PA MusicScene.com
"From the Scranton, PA area comes MARIA DuBIEL, demonstrating, on "Love Heal My Heart," the impressive guitar chops and jazzy, penetrating vocals that recently won her a" Spotlight" feature appearance at Godfrey's....... "
- Otto Bost - Host of "Acoustic Electric" on WDIY-FM
"She is an amazing songwriter and her voice and passion make these songs a masterpiece! I still remember begging her to sing "One Love" every time I saw her perform. It's a great song and surely worth some airtime in all radio markets! I hope the rest of the world can appreciate Maria's gifts and talents!" April 2, 2009
- iTunes Review
"Great voice! Amazing songwriting! Powerful guitar! "One Love" is going to be a huge hit. Feb. 13, 2009
- iTunes Review
"Great voice! Amazing songwriting! Powerful guitar! "One Love" is going to be a huge hit. Feb. 13, 2009
- iTunes Review
Discography
Maria's latest release "Goin' Back" is available at the following:
www.cdbaby.com
www.itunes.com
www.rhapsody.com
www.amazon.com
Goin' Back - CD
GoGirls Musicfest - Compilation CD
South Side Sunday Nights (Compilation CD issued by Godfrey Daniels venue - featuring John Gorka)
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Bio
Armed with a dynamic voice and percussive guitar style, Maria DuBiel is a performer you're sure to remember. Her original songs combine a mix of pop, folk, and sometimes a hint of country. Known for catchy melodic phrases and direct lyrics, Maria has found herself performing along side some great musicians such as Little Big Town, Montgomery Gentry, Eric Church, John Gorka, Catie Curtis, and Grammy award winner Leon Russell, to name a few. No matter whether she performs before a sold out crowd or a small intimate gathering, audiences appreciate Maria's "direct connect" approach.....always energetic, engaging, and entertaining!
Currently Maria is touring in support of her brand new CD release "Goin' Back", which is winning rave reviews from fans and critics alike. This work brings the essence of her live performances to the forefront and captures an incredible sonic picture that the listener can enjoy again and again.
Recent highlights:
*Featured performer for Nashville's Bluebird Cafe stage on national Country Throwdown Tour - Susquehanna Bank Center, Philadelphia, PA 25,000+ concert attendance.
*Placed 3rd out of over 1,600 entries at Ourstage.com "Live at the Roxy" competition. Judging was performed by several rounds of public voting and the finals were judged by several major music industry professionals.
*Featured performer for Gap Inc. NATIONAL MUSIC EVENT "Born to Play".
*Mike Pinder's (Moody Blues founder) Songwars Competition: Semi-Finalist for "One Love"
*Mike Pinder's Songwars: Honorable Mention for "Only You".
*Finalist in World Cafe Live Beta Hi-Fi Emerging Artist Showcase ( Philadelphia, PA)
*Performance at Lehigh Valley Music Conference
*Showcase performances at Dewey Beach Music Conference.
*Showcase performance at Launch Music Conference.
*Showcase performance at Millennium Music Conference.
*Showcase performance at Singer Songwriter Cape May Festival.
*Featured Performer at Dewey Beach Chickfest.
* Seaside Music Festival performance.
*Spotlight performance at Godfrey Daniels, Bethlehem, PA
RADIO AIRPLAY:
Cool Vibes Acoustic Diner Show ( Philadelphia, PA )
Indie104 iRadio LA ( Los Angeles, CA )
Women of Substance Radio Show (Alta Loma, CA )
WVIA FM NPR ( PA )
Radio Crystal Blue ( NYC )
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