About Marce’
“What do you think about plastic surgery?” the record executive asked her. “We love your music, we love your sound, But the market wants petite and blond.” With a smile, Marce politely picked up her guitar and walked out. She hasn’t looked back since.

Marce'

“A Folksinger On a Mission”, Marce has successfully toured the Eastern United States, packing venues ranging from intimate coffee houses to trendy nightclubs. When she sings solo, her words and music make you feel like you are getting a private concert in your living room. With her band, she takes an inspirational message and moves your body and feet to the rhythm of her songs. In February, May and September of 2006 , Marce was named the Folk Category Winner for “Song of the Year”, sponsoring VH-1 “Save The Music” Foundation. A reviewer for the contest said that Marce “takes the listener into a state of sensuality. Both melody and voice have the power that will make you remember the song and the performance.” Show after show confirms the fact that Marce’s music and her honesty touch a chord deep within her audience

Raised between the United States and Colombia, she’s seen enough war to develop a healthy sarcastic edge and enough love to make her a romantic! Her motto is “Start a Revolution Where You Are!”and she continues to live up to it by staying true to herself with every word she sings.

Marce learned the piano at age 8, composed her first song at age 9, picked up the guitar at 15, and has been performing and writing ever since. Her professional music career began after much prompting from friends and family, actively seeking to “get her songs out there!” She was asked to write a song for a production of the Vagina Monologues in Miami. The single, “D is for Denial” became an instant hit with locals! In response to the demand, she self-produced her debut album in 2002 and sold out within two weeks! Her fan base continued to grow at her home college: Florida International University, and rehearsal/jam sessions in the student Union became standing-room only events. Soon enough, she was playing regular gigs around town accompanied by congas and bass.

In 2002, she graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor’s Degree in Women’s Studies and a minor in History. Many of her songs reflect her focus on the untold stories of everyday women. Her artwork, available at www.marceonline.com, also shares this theme.

To stay in touch with Marce, join her mailing list through her websites at www.marceonline.com or www.myspace.com/marceonline !

Awards
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* 2006 Singer/Songwriter Awards – Honorable Mention
* 2006 Independent Music Awards – Finalist
* Overall Song of the Year, 2006 – Winner (Folk)
* Song of the Year, September 2006 – Winner (Folk)
* Song of the Year, May 2006 – Winner (Folk)
* Song of the Year, February 2006 – Winner (Folk)

Festivals/Showcases
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* Folk Alliance, 2008
* Folk Alliance, 2007
* NYC Chick Singer Night, 2007
* LadyFest South, 2007
* Dewey Beach Music Conference, 2006
* First Coast Pride Festival, 2006
* Miami Chick Singer Night, 2006

Instrumentation
Marce – Lead Vocals, Guitar, Piano
Denise Burnsed – Bass, Backup Vocals
Nadav Mer – Guitar
John Sites – Drums/Percussion

Discography
Debut album, “Marce”, available on iTunes, MSN Music, CDBaby.com, and more!

“Marce” – 2002
“Hear My Voice” – 2007
“I Told You So” – Expected release, Fall 2008

Songs are available for preview on the marceonline.com website or on myspace.com/marceonline!

Links
http://www.marceonline.com
Visit Marce on MySpace

By: Cheryl
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