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Athena Marie

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ATHENA MARIE BIO
Athena Marie is currently working on recording new songs with producer Dan Marfisi (POE, Lowen & Navarro, Mindi Abair), who recorded and co-produced songs for her 2006 CD "Are You Listening?”. Originally from the San Francisco Bay Area, Athena was the primary songwriter and bass player/co-vocalist for San Francisco’s female fronted pop/punk band, Barbee Killed Kenn. Her song, Unglued, won BKK a spot on the San Francisco stop of the Warped Tour and got radio play from the Bay Area’s largest rock stations, including Live 105.
In 2006, Athena was recognized for being one of the top songwriters in the Billboard World Song Contest for the song "Are You Listening". She recently signed a 15 song licensing and administration deal with Rescue Records’ music library for placements in film & tv. Rescue Records has already placed several of Athena’s songs in tv shows including "Friday Night Lights" and "Life".
Athena Marie now resides in Los Angeles collaborating with other songwriters for various artists as well as performing her own songs. Currently, Athena is working as an independent contractor writing songs for an LA based music library.
My song, "Fat Santa", was a semi-finalist in the comedy/novelty category of the 2007 International Songwriting Competition. It's a silly song. :)
Check out Athena Marie on INDIE 104 - iRADIO LA at http://www.iradiola.com
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Member Since: 9/29/2005
Band Website: cdbaby.com/cd/athenamarie
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Influences: CD REVIEW FOR "ARE YOU LISTENING?" - BLUESBUNNY.COM (Independent Music Reviews-UK)
Athena Marie delivers a storming album that has become February's album of the month.
Athena Marie has delivered a powerful and effective album of loud guitar driven songs.

This album wastes no time in getting started. Athena Marie comes straight out of the traps with the acerbic "So Long, Goodbye". It is immediately made clear that she is going to get - and keep - your attention.
Not that it all full on bad attitude. "Ugliest Girl" certainly does not miss the mark but "Miss Me" is pure sing-along stadium rock. It has to be said that there is an air of menace in some the songs but that does not make them any less appealing. "Crying" is a sharply observed commentary on the loneliness that we all feel inside sometimes whilst "Show Me the Way to Heaven" takes us on a rollicking, redneck trip to hillbilly heaven. "Keep on Rollin'" could easily have fallen out of the Bangles' back catalogue. Her best vocal performance comes on the album's closing ballad "Goodbye" when she shows a tenderness not evident from the "in your face" nature of the other songs on the album.
In fact, given the lyrics and the lack of filler tracks, we would classify this as a low sugar, low fat album and therefore good for your health. It should be consumed regularly for maximum benefit.
Athena Marie writes intelligent, hummable songs that would bless the airwaves. Ably supported by Dan Marfisi, she has actually managed to put our dysfunctional lives to music. That is quite an achievement. BluesBunny has a well known fondness for loud guitars and he was very satisfied after listening to this album. The album is available to buy from CD Baby.
Sounds Like: ATHENA MARIE CD's AVAILABLE AT CDBABY!!!CLICK HERE FOR CD!!!CLICK HERE FOR $.99 DOWNLOADS AT DIGSTATION!!!

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Collaborating / Crazy neighbor

My crazy neighbor woke everyone up at 4am screaming obscenities from her balcony and being her crazy self.  Ugh!   So here I am minding my own business, cruising myspace while she&...
Posted by Athena Marie on Fri, 14 Mar 2008 05:47:00 PST

Durango Songwriter’s Expo

I went to the Durango Songwriter's Expo over the weekend.  It was my 3rd time there and so worth it!   I met a lot of very talented songwriters and performers...plus I got to hang ...
Posted by Athena Marie on Mon, 03 Mar 2008 09:56:00 PST

My song in NBCs LIFE

You can hear my song When The Love Is Gone (AKA Time To Move On) on the DVD/Online version of NBC's "Life" episode 106-Powerless.  It plays in the background of the bar scene about 29:48 int...
Posted by Athena Marie on Wed, 27 Feb 2008 10:46:00 PST

More songs at www.broadjam.com/athenamarie

I have more songs for your listening pleasure at www.broadjam.com/athenamarie Thanks for listening!Athena Marie
Posted by Athena Marie on Mon, 25 Feb 2008 11:37:00 PST

International Songwriting Competition semi-finals

My song "Fat Santa" is in the semi-finals in the comedy/novelty category of the ISC.  The judges for this category are "Weird Al" Yankovic, Cheech Marin and David Cross.  I'll keep you poste...
Posted by Athena Marie on Wed, 30 Jan 2008 07:06:00 PST

Another song in Friday Night Lights!

My song "Show Me The Way To Heaven (aka "Save Me") which I co-wrote with my lovely friend Miss Dian Ahern was placed in Friday Night Lights Episode 213 - Humble Pie. You can view t...
Posted by Athena Marie on Tue, 29 Jan 2008 04:56:00 PST

My song in NBC’s "FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS"

My song "Cryin'" (aka "I Don't Feel Like Smiling") was placed in Friday Night Lights Episode 206 - How Did I Get Here. You can view the episode at the link below.  My song plays in the openi...
Posted by Athena Marie on Mon, 12 Nov 2007 09:24:00 PST

Athena Marie on Cinemasounds in October

You can hear my song "Communication" (aka "Are You Listening?") at various movie theatres during the month of October courtesy of Cinemasounds and Rescue Records.  "Communication" will ...
Posted by Athena Marie on Fri, 14 Sep 2007 07:02:00 PST