Nancy Micciulla
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States | SELF
Music
Press
"Her talent was unmistakable. . .with the emotion filled lyrics and passion in her performance"
- Mike Gower, The Penn
- The Penn
"Her talent was unmistakable. . .with the emotion filled lyrics and passion in her performance"
- Mike Gower, The Penn
- The Penn
". . .lush, nuanced arrangements that frame her romantic musings. . . a sound that fuses elements of pop, indie-rock, country and soul . . . the disc showcases Micciulla's graceful lyrics and arresting vocals, which can veer from a husky intimacy to a soaring urgency in any given song."
- Naila Francis, The Intelligencer
- The Doylestown Intelligencer
". . .lush, nuanced arrangements that frame her romantic musings. . . a sound that fuses elements of pop, indie-rock, country and soul . . . the disc showcases Micciulla's graceful lyrics and arresting vocals, which can veer from a husky intimacy to a soaring urgency in any given song."
- Naila Francis, The Intelligencer
- The Doylestown Intelligencer
". . .The One To Shine is a captivating collection of songs that come together in a way that most debut efforts don't. The strength of her voice magically delicately carries the listener through the emotional ups and downs and doesn't let them down."
- Jason Sendaula, Origivation Magazine
- Origivation Magazine
". . .The One To Shine is a captivating collection of songs that come together in a way that most debut efforts don't. The strength of her voice magically delicately carries the listener through the emotional ups and downs and doesn't let them down."
- Jason Sendaula, Origivation Magazine
- Origivation Magazine
"The minimal arrangements and gentle touches of piano, drums and layered vocal harmonies smoothly accent the moods of Micciulla’s compositions, and the production is clean and uncluttered. The One to Shine offers the sound of an artist revealing and defining her musical world; and positions Nancy Micciulla as one to shine as listeners enter and discover that world."
- PAMusician.net
"The minimal arrangements and gentle touches of piano, drums and layered vocal harmonies smoothly accent the moods of Micciulla’s compositions, and the production is clean and uncluttered. The One to Shine offers the sound of an artist revealing and defining her musical world; and positions Nancy Micciulla as one to shine as listeners enter and discover that world."
- PAMusician.net
Discography
The One to Shine (2009)
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Passenger Seat
Wildflowers
Lift Every Stone
House Down
Wait
Crazy
California
Find a Reason
Come Back to Me
San Diego
Beneath My Skin
In These Walls (2003)
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San Diego
Wait
Dreamer
Like Rain
Find a Reason
Paperwings (2000)
Inside (The Yellow Tape) (1999)
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Bio
"Nancy is one of the most promising songwriters coming onto the scene right now. I expect to see big things from her as more people begin to see her live and listen to The One to Shine." David Wannop (Promoter, Tin Angel)
Supported by the acclaimed release of her debut record, "The One To Shine", Nancy Micciulla is busily in demand, currently touring the U.S. Eastern seaboard.
Micciulla (pronounced mi-chu-la: There's a prize if you got it right, extra points for correctly spelling it.) hails from Philadelphia and has packed renowned venues such as the Tin Angel, Club Cafe, and The Knitting Factory. At World Cafe Live, Nancy was chosen as a 'standout performer', and Ticket Magazine named her as '2010 Artist to Watch'. Her sound has been described as "acoustic pop with an emotional flair"; her melodic voice like "candy for your ears."
But the real treat is how this singer/songwriter toils for her original material. Ms. Micciulla can drop a mean, sing-along cover to get any crowd grooving, but it is her own deft lyrics that put her heart on display. Nancy's experience with songwriting has crafted a control over her words that pulls us out of a self-imposed karaoke-hell.
"My songwriting has definitely evolved over the years," Micciulla says. "When I began writing, my lyrics were vague, cryptic, and sometimes so personal that they didn't make sense to anyone, including me. The songs were always honest, but it's difficult to be prolific when I'm trying too hard to be poetic. Now, I write more simply. I'm straightforward, often blunt, and even my most poetic lines make perfect sense."
Armed with just a single guitar and trusty vocal cords, Nancy will bring a room to a standstill. Backed by her band, she unleashes a poetic, warrior spirit, finishing the house roaring with applause.
Nancy looks forward to expanding her tour soon and has been engaged writing new singles. One, entitled "No More" (streaming now on www.nancymicciulla.com), she describes as, "a cute little ditty, barely two minutes long, about moving on after heartache. People love it. A few have taken it on as their personal mantra."
If fans can believe in one thing, Nancy Micciulla has just begun to share this musical ride with us, a journey with beauty that dares us not follow.
Performed at Philadelphia Film and Music Festival - 2010
Selected to play at Dewey Beach Chickfest - 2010
Showcased at Millennium Music Conference 2010 - Harrisburg, PA
Showcased at Dewey Beach Music Conference - October 2009
Winner - General Lafayette Inn Acoustic Artist Showcase - March 2009
Philly Rising December 2008 Standout Performer - World Cafe Live - Philadelphia, PA
December 2008 Standout Performer - Tritone Open Mic - Philadelphia, PA
Best Singer Songwriter - Sussex County Local Grammys - Dewey Beach, Delaware
Performed at 1st Annual Dewey Beach Music Conference - 2002 - Dewey Beach, Delaware
Performed at Dewey Beach Music Festival - 2003-2007 - Dewey Beach, Delaware
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