Mary Lamont

Called “the Queen of Long Island Country” by Newsday, Mary Lamont has been named Band of the Year by the New York Metro Country Music Association, and was the first American country act to tour Mainland China (and will be returning to China this year!). She is featured in ASCAP.COM’s Audio Portraits (permanently on ASCAP.COM), which profiles promising and established ASCAP members and their musical achievements. Thousands have seen Mary and band performing multiple shows over several years at the Jones Beach Boardwalk Bandshell (and will be returning for multiple shows in the 2008 season). Other local venues have included Westbury Music Fair (opening for Delbert McClinton & Marshall Tucker Band), headlining at the prestigious IMAC (Inter-Media Art Center – Huntington, hosted by WFUV’s John Platt) and Brookhaven National Lab’s Berkner Hall, Oysterfest, Riverhead Country Fair, Chelsea Piers, Huntington Fall Festival, Westport’s Levitt Pavilion, Danbury City Center and many others. Mary was voted Singer/Songwriter of the Year twice by the New Jersey Country Music Association, and nominated Best Country Act by the Long Island Music Awards. For photos, schedule, stories about the China tour, and music samples from her two award-winning CDs, visit Mary’s website at : http://www.marylamont.com Quotes: "The Queen of Long Island country" - Newsday Can New Yorkers play country music? Yes, especially if you're talking about Canadian-born singer-songwriter Mary Lamont and her musical partner Jim Marchese. On the self-produced "How Lucky," Mary Lamont presents a mix of songs inspired by the struggles and joys of her life. There's plenty of twang, teardrops, hope and heart to satisfy discriminating country fans. - ASCAP Audio Portraits / Behind the Beat One of the very finest female vocalists in country music today accompanied by one of the most polished bands working in any genre. Always upbeat and gall danged fun these folks are! Listen to "Just Come On In" (from the CD titled You Don't Have to Knock) or "Get Twanged" a track sure to bring a smile to your face and a piece Duane Eddy himself would have been proud to have authored - AudioCandy.com Mary Lamont will knock you off your barstool. - Newsday Standing room only, very energetic. Patrons were dancing in the aisles. - Brentwood Library The Mary Lamont Band really added to the excitement of our annual special event, Fleece Festival. They helped create a lively atmosphere worthy of a large venue, while developing a rapport with our community based audience in our intimate zoo setting. A real asset for organizations looking for a group that is professional, reliable, and willing to adapt to anything. - Prospect Park Zoo International alt-country star Mary Lamont and her crack band return in support of their latest CD. - Long Island Press Sophisticated, stylish and spirited. It's easy to see why Mary Lamont has created such a buzz from her live performances - Inside Connection Very, very great. Wonderful voice - Radio VejleFjord, Denmark

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