Album Notes

Called the “Queen of Long Island Country” by Newsday and Christian Science Monitor, MARY LAMONT was twice voted Female Singer/Songwriter of the Year by the New Jersey Country Music Association, and was nominated Best Country Act by the Long Island Music Awards.

Born and raised in rural Ontario, Mary has just been honored as an ASCAP Audio Portrait on ASCAP.COM. She has appeared several times in ASCAP’s prestigious Playback Magazine. Mary and her husband Jim are recipients five years running for ASCAP Plus Awards, for performance of their original songs.

Mary and her band completed a groundbreaking tour of mainland China, headlining in Shenyang, Dalian, Guiyang, Xiamen, Beijing and Nanjing. For photos including the China performance tour, please visit WWW.MARYLAMONT.COM.

Mary and the band performed multiple weekly concerts at the Jones Beach Boardwalk Bandshell throughout their 2001 through 2004 summer seasons and returned for 2005. Mary was featured in Newsday’s special section celebrating Jones Beach’s 75th Anniversary.

Selections from her debut CD “You Don’t Have to Knock” and her second CD “How Lucky” (Lammar Records) have been played on many overseas stations, including Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Holland, Scotland and Ireland. Domestically, selections have been played on WFUV 90.7 (NYC), WUSB 90.1 (Long Island), WFDU 89.1 (New Jersey) and others.

Famed Nashville writer/historian Robert K. Oermann, who was one of the judges on USA Network's first "Nashville Star" competition, gave Mary an Honorable Mention for her song "Sweepin' the Floor" (from Mary’s debut CD “You Don’t Have To Knock”) in his review column in Music Row Magazine, Nashville's premiere music business publication. Of “Ontario” (from Mary’s second CD “How Lucky”) Oermann said “the track has a cool, almost Celtic feel that combines marshall drumming, gentle acoustic guitars, steel and minor key electric touches...she sounds quite enjoyable.”

Mary’s second CD, “How Lucky” features the single “Ontario”, which was released to 800 European radio stations. “Ontario” was voted a favorite by many independent European radio DJs â€" and remained on their charts for 8 weeks.

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 to take over the Jones Beach Bandshell this summer." - 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