Sound chemist and truth-seeker

New York bred and San Francisco inspired, Natalia recently moved from Boston to Brooklyn - where she lives, paints and makes music. Like her paintings, her sounds are compositions in layers of inspired visions and the interplay between bold and muted colors. Smokey vocals, vulnerable lyrics and traditionally honed guitar playing over edgy, contemporary beats. The result is music that when performed in concert is sophisticated, intimate, warm, introspective, musing and irreverent all at once. Natalia has been touring in support of her new album "Brand New Frame," produced by Willy Porter, and released on his label Weasel Records.

"bluesy folk-rock tunes, burnished croon, and serious guitar chops [that] demand your attention" - Time Out NY

Management: Michelle Conceison, Market Monkeys
Booking: Susie Giang, Fleming Artists
Press: Kellie Lin Knott, Market Monkeys
Radio: Darrell Anderson, Market Monkeys

Showcase Schedule @ Folk Alliance:

FRIDAY
11:45pm Market Monkeys [Room 1817]

SATURDAY
3:00pm Musical Chairs [Room 1714] in the round with Ian Whitty, Meg Hutchinson
9:00pm Performance Alley [Jackson]
1:45am Market Monkeys [Room 1817] in the round with Meg Hutchinson, Rose Polenzani

Young poet and metaphor weaver

Red House Records artist Meg Hutchinson has garnered critical praise for her unique alto vocals and resonating lyrics. She has been touring heavily in support of her new album "Come Up Full" and was honored recently to be included in Red House's new box set. She has won numerous songwriting awards in the United States, Ireland and the UK, including renowned competitions at Merlefest, NewSong, Kerrville, Falcon Ridge and Rocky Mountain Folks Fests. Originally from rural western-most Massachusetts, Hutchinson is now based in Boston.

"A master of introspective ballads filled with understated yearning and an exquisite sense of metaphor." - Performing Songwriter
“elegant and free-floating melodies that feel both modern and rooted” - The Boston Globe

Management: Michelle Conceison, Market Monkeys
Booking: Lori Peters, Mad Mission Agency
Press & Radio: Ellen Stanley, Red House Records

Showcase Schedule @ Folk Alliance:

SATURDAY ONLY!
3:00pm Musical Chairs [Room 1714] in the round with Ian Whitty, Natalia Zukerman
7:00pm Performance Alley [Heritage 1]
11:45pm Market Monkeys [Room 1817]
1:45am Market Monkeys [Room 1817] in the round with Rose Polenzani, Natalia Zukerman

Heartbroken heartbreaker

Anne Heaton has amassed awards, praise from critics and fellow artists, and special enthusiasm recently from diverse industry supporters for her new release "Blazing Red." Heaton's loyal cult fan following continues to grow nationwide, with particular vitality in major urban centers New York, Boston and Chicago. Coursing across the divide between accessible Pop and sincere Folk, Heaton has won supporters in both worlds. She recently played at the Sundance Film Festival (video avail at marketmonkeys.com/sundance).

"tender, barbed and spiritual" - Washington Post
"absolutely gorgeous" - The New York Times
"lush and textured feel" - The Village Voice
"beguiling" - The Boston Globe

Booking: self-booked, heavily tours - open to agent relationship
Marketing: Michelle Conceison, Market Monkeys
Press: Matt Hanks, Shore Fire Media
Radio: David Avery, Powderfinger Promotion

Showcase Schedule @ Folk Alliance:

THURSDAY
6:00pm Club Passim [Heritage 3]
7:00pm Performance Alley [Memphis]

FRIDAY
2:30am Market Monkeys [Room 1817] in the round with Annabelle Chvostek, Emmet Scanlan

SATURDAY
10:30pm MPress Records [Room 1911]
1:15am Market Monkeys [Room 1817]
2:30am Market Monkeys [Room 1817] Tribute Round

Contemporary Irish songwriter

A native of Galway, Noelie's debut self-titled album, released in Feb 2006 has been gaining attention all over the world. With his powerful vocals and passionate lyrics, Noelie McDonnell has the ability to take the listener to a magical place. His rapport with audiences is one that is immediately inviting and always memorable. This month, Noelie's US travels will take him to the midwest opening for Greg Brown, Vance Gilbert, Anne Heaton and Rose Cousins - and to the east coast opening for Alice Peacock and Patty Larkin.

Management: Sheena Keane, Blue Grace Music (will be at FA)
US Wheel Greaser: Michelle Conceison, Market Monkeys

Showcase Schedule @ Folk Alliance:

THURSDAY
2pm Cynthias [Room 1827]
11pm CD Baby [Room 1905]
1:45am Market Monkeys [Room 1817]

FRIDAY
6:30pm Performance Alley ASCAP Presents [Memphis]
11pm Musical Chairs [Room 1714] in the round with Cliff Eberhardt, Abbie Gardner
2am Beaver Suite [Room 1821]

SATURDAY
2pm Musical Chairs [Room 1714] in the round with Jess Klein, Devon Sproule
3pm Wine & Nut [Room 1930]
1am International [Room 1710]

(includes officials of artists above in case ya wanna print and keep handy)

THURSDAY
6-7pm Club Passim 50th Anniversary Celebration [Heritage 3]
7:00pm Anne Heaton [Memphis]

FRIDAY
6:30pm Noelie McDonnell [Memphis]
6:45pm Girlyman [Nashville]
7:00pm Rose Polenzani [Jackson]
8:30pm Ellis [Memphis]
9:45pm Treasa Levasseur [Natchez]
10:00pm The Bittersweets [St. Louis]

SATURDAY
6:30pm Tanya Davis [Natchez]
7:00pm Meg Hutchinson [Heritage 1]
7:15pm porterdavis [Nashville]
8:45pm Emmet Scanlan & What The Good Thought [Nashville]
9:00pm Natalia Zukerman [Jackson]
9:30pm The Duhks [Heritage 3]

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Contact:
Michelle Conceison
michelle @ marketmonkeys.com 617.233.1893

Looking for Susan Werner's new project "Classics" ?
We have Susan's new album "Classics" available here at Folk Alliance. Just let us know if you've not got it and we'll hook you up! Also find sound samples, press materials, and background information at: www.susanwerner.com/classics