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Monique Maffei

moniquemaffei

About Me

I'm a singer/song-writer, born and raised in So Cal and signed to an independent label. I can write and sing in many styles, but focus on Country Rock as a career choice. I grew up singing and writing and figured at an early age that music was a great way to reach people, to make a difference in their lives, to be an encouragement or inspire change.And wow..., each day I learn something new, either about this insane business, or about myself. (It's so easy to get side-tracked. It makes for great material though.) And actually, people still surprise me. So, for now, I'm just getting the pieces in place to get my project rolling, and learning to have a tremendous amount of patience for the process and an appreciation for those fortunate few that have "made it".COOL Quote I like: "The majority of us lead quiet, unheralded lives as we pass through this world. There will most likely be no ticker-tape parades for us, no monuments created in our honor. But that does not lessen our possible impact, for there are scores of people waiting for someone just like us to come along; people who will appreciate our compassion, our unique talents. Someone who will live a happier life merely because we took the time to share what we had to give. Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have a potential to turn a life around. It's overwhelming to consider the continuous opportunities there are to make our love felt." -Leo Buscaglia

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Member Since: 1/28/2007
Band Website: moniquemaffei.com
Influences: My Heavenly Father who’s love and mercy are new everyday. My love Danny - his drive, determination and support of my dreams are a constant in my life. My closest friend, my mom Mia who taught me how to love and show love. My dad and his AMAZING work ethic and his ability to get along in any situation. My niece Gianna who practices daily because she wants to be better. Her sister Gabriella, who’s not afraid of anything. Their mommy, my sister Michelle - one of the hardest working mommies I know. My little bro Mike who has the courage to think outside the box and go after things in his own way. Country Music in general...the stories in the songs keep me going. Jo Dee Messina and Carrie Underwood-great songs, great performances, always. Reba McIntire--go on girl! music career AND a hit show! Sarah Vaughan for her ease in execution. The QUEEN of control - Barbra Streisand. Peggy Lee for making sultry so simple and pure. Sara Groves-her lyrics say it how I feel it. Sting. Nickelback. Martina McBride. Dixie Chicks. Incubus.
Record Label: The Machine Records
Type of Label: Indie