Mary Ukelady: Press Kit

Mary Uke Hargreaves is a fun filled singer-songwriter from Maine's western foothills, with a rhythm and style of her own. Highly influenced by the Beatles and music of the 60's & 70's, she will carry you away to special places with unique melodies stemming from her heart.
Mary has evolved musically playing concert ukulele, eight string tenor uke, and acoustic electric guitar. Her melodic original songs reach all ages, flowing with high spirit and inspiration. With two CDs released on her own label, Mary Uke sings and performs calypso folk, Americana, country, blues, ballads, and children's folk songs.
She has shared stages with Anni Clark, Kate Schrock, Jim Gallant, Keith Dover, Heather Pierson and more. She has performed publically for eight years in many Maine communities and has been an avid promoter of original local music. Mary is now hosting a music program called "Mainely Acoustic" presented by NPCTV in Norway, viewable on channel 11 and online at www.video.google.com.
"Her warm stage presence is relaxing and fun and her songs uplift and inspire." North Star Cafe, Portland.
FMI visit www.maryukelady.com

"Mary Ukelady ... will make you smile, sing along and truly appreciate how lively the ukulele is ... A charming performer."
March, 2008

"Easy listening, something for all of us, release that child within." Nov, 2007

"Mary Ukelady plays sweet, melodic original songs ... Her warm stage presence is relaxing and fun and her songs uplift and inspire."
June, 2007

"The Ultimate Free Spirit!
A rarity in pop music ...
Rife with upbeat, simply performed songs and joyous hopeful imagery...filled with joy, love, and happiness ... suitable for kids, seniors, or those into roots and folk music." Good Times Magazine
October 2006

"Mary Ukelady certainly ranks among the area's most unique musicians. Hailing from the Oxford Hills area, she's often seen at Portland coffee houses, on community TV, and performing at festivals."
November 2006

"Mary Ukelady ... a delightful musician, playing lyrical, melodious tunes on her ukulele that will have you smiling & tapping your feet, and in a great mood, after just a few moments of her performance..."
May, 2005

"A very nice sense of confidence... and inner strength balanced with a realistic (if not lighthearted) approach to the world of songwriting and 'making it big'. I particularly like the 'de-stressing' element... and appreciate the multi-faceted benefits of music that's good for listening, relaxing, dancing, whatever."
October 2003

"We had the pleasure three times, of hearing the songs and poetry of Mary (Ukelady). She let the audience freely see her easy going outlook on life, expressed in pieces like 'On My Bike'."
April 2002