03/27/10 • Maura O'Connell w/ PJ Pacifico • 08:00 PM
From her first recorded appearance as a lead vocalist with the celebrated traditional Celtic group DeDanaan in 1981, to her latest Sugar Hill release – Naked with Friends - Maura O'Connell has married an unmistakable deep, rich, flexible voice and her signature talent for finding what's most potent in a song.
Her latest is a collection of a cappella songs sung with guest vocalists including Alison Krauss, Dolly Parton, Paul Brady, Mary Black, Tim O'Brien and Darrell Scott. Featuring five traditional tunes in both English and Irish alongside songs by such writers as Darrell Scott, Janis Ian, Joan Armatrading, Elvis Costello, and Holly Near, Naked With Friends reflects O'Connell's longstanding commitment to seeking out powerful songwriting, regardless of genre.
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PJ Pacifico's sound has been described as "a jam session between James Taylor, Matthew Sweet and Jason Mraz," with some classic rock influences thrown in for good measure. His songs feel immediately familiar and comfortable; straight from the heart and sure to get stuck in your head.
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