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Click for a Flyer to the show!"I'm a vulgar man, but I assure you my music is not."
~AmadeusDear Listener, Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Marcela and I'm a singer, a songwriter, and a pianist. I was born in the year of the monkey at the hour of the monkey to South American parents in the fabulous city of Hollywood, CA.I've played the piano for 25 years. 14 of those years were spent studying the classical side of music in hopes of becoming a concert pianist. I whole-heartedly abandoned that life at the age of 17 for the freedom of composition...just like everybody else.I've been singing my entire life. Seriously. Just ask the staff at my Lutheran Pre-School who shot down my talent show audition piece of "Sweet Dreams" by the Eurythmics because God just wouldn't approve. I've received no vocal training whatsoever...this makes for beautiful criticism.When I started out as a singer/songwriter, I used the stage name "The Detachable Pianist". After 11 years and on the advice of my best friend, I decided to stop hiding and detach myself from said stage name.I've been in the studio for 8 years now. In 1999 I recorded an album that some of you own. I myself just received my copy 4 years ago. It's quaint, raw, and definitely a collector's item.I'm in the process of recording a 5-song E.P. You are probably currently listening to some of the pre-production demos of that E.P. on this page. Spooky, huh?I often collaborate with talented friends. The first being Eli Ryder. He is an immensely talented songwriter and when we hit the stage, time has been known to stop. The rest you can find amongst my top friends. I ask you to support them as you support me. Life has placed me amongst talented artists and musicians who rely on you as much as they rely on themselves.I'll leave you with this:If you're a former lover...I've probably written songs about you.
If you're a current lover...I'm probably writing a song about you right now.
If you've been in my life as either a friend, an enemy, a stranger, or a customer...chances are there will be songs written about you.My songs are about my life and the contributing factors there-in. They shield me from the world that has so often left me behind. I find solace in them and I hope that you will, too.Thank you for stopping by. Come back anytime. And always remember to say "Hello".Sincerely yours,
Cela Marcela Carmona - Piece of My Heart (Live at Tangier)

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Member Since: 7/15/2007
Band Website: MarcelaCarmona.com
Band Members: Marcela - Vocals and Piano
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Influences: The Beatles, Radiohead, Ryan Adams, Nine Inch Nails, Annie Lennox, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Eels, Joe Cocker...John Steinbeck, Frida Kahlo, Charlie Chaplin, Vincent Van Gogh...and you.
Sounds Like: a little suicidal...
a little homicidal...
and always brutally honest.

Record Label: unsigned
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Children of the Moon

So...after enduring the shittiest 18 months of my life, it seems things are looking up. I'm in love, folks.With a pianist from New York.Who also happens to be a wonderful singer/songwriter/guitarist....
Posted by Marcela Carmona on Wed, 18 Jun 2008 10:50:00 PST

Steinbeck

A few months ago, I was driving down the coast from San Francisco to Los Angeles. I don't know why I hadn't realized it until about an hour into the drive, but Salinas was on the way down.John Steinb...
Posted by Marcela Carmona on Sun, 20 Apr 2008 11:04:00 PST

www.MarcelaCarmona.com

Well folks...it’s finally here:www.MarcelaCarmona.comThat’s right. Because the myspace and the facebook just aren’t enough. I finally .com’nized my name for the entire intern...
Posted by Marcela Carmona on Thu, 10 Apr 2008 08:50:00 PST

Life and Death

I debated posting this here...but, I’m all about honesty, so here we go:When I was 7 years old, I found my great-grandfather dead.I had just woken up and was letting him know breakfast was ready...
Posted by Marcela Carmona on Tue, 08 Apr 2008 08:26:00 PST

You can never go back home

I'm a fan of Zicam. I think they make awesome cold and flu medicine. Last night, I bought some because I really only have this week to get better before next Sunday's show in San Francisco. I bough...
Posted by Marcela Carmona on Sun, 02 Mar 2008 01:27:00 PST

Things you learn in the studio... (a.k.a. Hmmm)

Yesterday I tracked vocals in the studio. It was awesome. I'd been jonesing for some studio time all through the holidays...but there's so many schedule issues that need to be considered. But, yest...
Posted by Marcela Carmona on Wed, 27 Feb 2008 11:57:00 PST

Lost and Found in Downtown Los Angeles

I don't even know where to begin. I'm completely overwhelmed by what happened last night.2 hours to play my music...joined on stage by friends... and by the end of it, I had tears in my eyes.I've don...
Posted by Marcela Carmona on Wed, 20 Feb 2008 09:11:00 PST

Find yourself at Lost Souls on Monday, February 18th!

President's Day will find my black little heart playing a 2-hour set at Lost Souls Cafe in Downtown L.A.This is an awesome coffee house that will vibe you senseless. Good coffee, yummy booze, no age ...
Posted by Marcela Carmona on Thu, 14 Feb 2008 09:42:00 PST

Los Feliz is for Lovers (and for Marcela’s show on the 28th)

Hey Kids!!The lovely folks over at Tangier's in Los Feliz have graciously invited me back for a little rockin and rollin.My set starts at 8pm. It's anywhere between 30 and 40 minutes long. The cover...
Posted by Marcela Carmona on Mon, 21 Jan 2008 10:21:00 PST

Sunday Night in Canoga Park! (January 6th - 4 great acts!)

Hey Kids...I got a great night of music for ya. 4 amazing singer/songwriters all geared up to rock your fabulous socks off.The show is in Canoga Park. All ages. I'd love to see all of you there.Hap...
Posted by Marcela Carmona on Tue, 01 Jan 2008 05:52:00 PST