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An artist with a distinct gift for the craft of songwriting, Julianne Sutton is a captivating performer who sings from the heart. She has the ability to deliver with diverse intensity, powerful one moment and intimate the next. With a strong storytelling element to her lyrics, Julianne's acoustically based and soulful debut catches listeners immediately.
Her self-titled release has been well received by a diverse audience in venues ranging from the Bluebird café in Nashville to the Bitter End in New York. From the introspective and soul-searching "What's Wrong," to a haunting, obsessive love in "I Let You In," she tells the stories of our lives. - CD BABY
An artist with a distinct gift for the craft of songwriting, Julianne Sutton is a captivating performer who sings from the heart. She has the ability to deliver with diverse intensity, powerful one moment and intimate the next. With a strong storytelling element to her lyrics, Julianne's acoustically based and soulful debut catches listeners immediately.
Her self-titled release has been well received by a diverse audience in venues ranging from the Bluebird café in Nashville to the Bitter End in New York. From the introspective and soul-searching "What's Wrong," to a haunting, obsessive love in "I Let You In," she tells the stories of our lives. - CD BABY
An absolutely captivating singer, Julianne Sutton uses her voice like an acrobatic glider as she slides over and around the lyrics of her 12-tune debut. It's not easy to imagine a natural-born Jersey girl singing with such a country-tinged aire, but it doesn't matter. What counts is that Julianne can be either an alto or soprano, seductively smoky, sweet and easy, smooth or rough. Most of the tunes could be classified as country-folk or country rock, with lots of excellent female-male harmony (with Chris DeMaria, who also plays a mean slide guitar), simple acoustic-based melodies and just the right tempo. One thing that stands out is the seductive quality of Julianne's silky Southern-sounding voice, most evident in "Sweet Josephine," the sultry and slow "I Let You In" and "I Don't Get You." In addition, the simple, swelling, powerful chorus of "I Let You In" has all the makings of a huge commercial success on any country station. Other highlights include "To Find Me," which possibly showcases Chris DeMaria's harmony and Julianne's voice at their absolute best: assertive, powerful, elastic and beautiful. The two rockers ("Window to Your Soul" and "Train Wreck") are also good with the latter another mainstream country commercial success possibility. With lyrics like this, how could it miss? "Train wreck. Screechin' halt. It's all over and it's your fault. Train wreck, you missed the signs, rolled right over this heart of mine..." But the prettiest tune was saved for last. "The Light," has all the ingredients that make this CD so great in the first place, and the lyrics perhaps show not only love for a man, but the love she finds -- and gives -- through and with her music. - Les Reynolds
An absolutely captivating singer, Julianne Sutton uses her voice like an acrobatic glider as she slides over and around the lyrics of her 12-tune debut. It's not easy to imagine a natural-born Jersey girl singing with such a country-tinged aire, but it doesn't matter. What counts is that Julianne can be either an alto or soprano, seductively smoky, sweet and easy, smooth or rough. Most of the tunes could be classified as country-folk or country rock, with lots of excellent female-male harmony (with Chris DeMaria, who also plays a mean slide guitar), simple acoustic-based melodies and just the right tempo. One thing that stands out is the seductive quality of Julianne's silky Southern-sounding voice, most evident in "Sweet Josephine," the sultry and slow "I Let You In" and "I Don't Get You." In addition, the simple, swelling, powerful chorus of "I Let You In" has all the makings of a huge commercial success on any country station. Other highlights include "To Find Me," which possibly showcases Chris DeMaria's harmony and Julianne's voice at their absolute best: assertive, powerful, elastic and beautiful. The two rockers ("Window to Your Soul" and "Train Wreck") are also good with the latter another mainstream country commercial success possibility. With lyrics like this, how could it miss? "Train wreck. Screechin' halt. It's all over and it's your fault. Train wreck, you missed the signs, rolled right over this heart of mine..." But the prettiest tune was saved for last. "The Light," has all the ingredients that make this CD so great in the first place, and the lyrics perhaps show not only love for a man, but the love she finds -- and gives -- through and with her music. - Les Reynolds
Julianne Sutton's twelve song, self-titled album is a powerful blend of female passion and bluesy harmony. Her voice is strong and resonates clearly in the listener's ear. Her voice rises and falls firmly, without trailing off or stumbling while she deftly changes notes and mood. But the vocals are not the only driving force on the album, the songwriting is exceptional. It reflects both the confusion and determination of a young woman trying to be happy in a world of lost loves and rainy days. The lyrics match Julianne's vocals perfectly and the listener can tell that she is writing and singing about real experiences she has lived through and feelings that have been a large part of her life. The production on the CD is well done. Everything sounds crisp and organized around her soaring vocals. Also, the production on the CD package itself is very professional. The photography is beautiful in black and white, and the jacket itself contains the complete lyrics, always a bonus to any fan interested in the songwriting process. If you are a fan of Sheryl Crow, or Beth Hart you will find Julianne Sutton an exciting and passionate listening experience. - Ryan Houle
Julianne Sutton's twelve song, self-titled album is a powerful blend of female passion and bluesy harmony. Her voice is strong and resonates clearly in the listener's ear. Her voice rises and falls firmly, without trailing off or stumbling while she deftly changes notes and mood. But the vocals are not the only driving force on the album, the songwriting is exceptional. It reflects both the confusion and determination of a young woman trying to be happy in a world of lost loves and rainy days. The lyrics match Julianne's vocals perfectly and the listener can tell that she is writing and singing about real experiences she has lived through and feelings that have been a large part of her life. The production on the CD is well done. Everything sounds crisp and organized around her soaring vocals. Also, the production on the CD package itself is very professional. The photography is beautiful in black and white, and the jacket itself contains the complete lyrics, always a bonus to any fan interested in the songwriting process. If you are a fan of Sheryl Crow, or Beth Hart you will find Julianne Sutton an exciting and passionate listening experience. - Ryan Houle
Discography
"Julianne Sutton" self-titled debut, released 2005. singles include Sweet Josephine, I Let You In;
"Julianne Sutton - The Early Years" Released 2005
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“Expect to remember their melodies because they will infect your soul. I simply don’t know nicer, more talented artists than Julianne and Chris and I am 110% confidant people all over the world will be singing their songs one day very soon!”
– 2006 Susan Witzel of Positively Susan Publishing
An artist with a distinct gift for the craft of songwriting, Julianne Sutton is a captivating performer who sings from the heart. She has the ability to deliver with diverse intensity, powerful one moment and intimate the next. Julianne has spent years honing her songwriting and vocal skills, and studied under premiere vocal coach Don Lawrence.
Julianne plays out as an acoustic duo with brother-in-law Christopher DeMaria, a musical visionary who goes in new directions that seem to please all who hear how much he does on one acoustic guitar. The duo is best described as acoustically based and soulful, with a strong storytelling element to the lyrics. The music, a mixture of pop, folk, rock, blues and country, truly has its own sound. Their sound is often compared to the Indigo Girls, Jewel and Shawn Colvin. The duo has had their music picked up in 8 Movies this year and was recently seletced to score the whole soundtrack to the upcoming thriller "PreMeditated."
The act has written over 200 songs together and has performed at notable venues such as The PNC Arts Center, The Bitter End, The Saint, The Crossroads, The Bluebird Café, and The Broken Spoke. Julianne and Chris have been featured artists on WBAI in New York and WRSU in New Jersey. Additionally, this duo has received numerous songwriting awards from organizations such as Billboard Music, Unisong International, and the Canadian Country Music Association, including the prestigious selection as New Folk Showcase artist in the New Jersey Folk Festival.
They were also selected as one of the top 20 songwriters in the Tri-State area to study the craft with Barbara Cloyd and receive feedback from top Nashville Publishers. Additionally, Broadland International artists Girls Nite Out recently recorded Julianne's song "One Fine Day." She has also written and produced music for the off-Broadway production of Amarelo.
Julianne and Chris are currently gearing up to tour with their upcoming 3rd CD, after taking some time off to write more and each add a son to their respective families.
Jonesville Publishing
juliannebuccino@hotmail.com
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