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Press
Thea, the newest release by Cynthia Stacey, is one of our best selling CD's by a local artist. With Cynthia's talented songwriting skills, an impressive list of backing musicians and continuously successful performances, this CD is sure to become our best selling CD by any artist, local or otherwise. - Marcus York, Manager
When I first caught Thea performing, she impressed me immediately with her stage presence, rapport with the audience and the quality of her voice. I was even more taken, however, with the content of her music. - Dan Starr
Thea is an exciting combination of artist, activist and performer. She opens doors with the power of her music and caring. - Barbara Holley
Cynthia (Thea) gives voice to the children who dare to visualize what few of us adults have the courage to imagine -- a world in peace. - Gayle Peterson
Discography
1. "A Chance to Live: Children's Songs for Peace," released in 1985 (cassette & book) was used in the National Public School Systems "Teach Peace" program and endorsed by Dr. Helen Caldicott; founder and president of Physicians for Social Responsibility.
2. The self titled, "Thea," released in 1996 (CD). "Eagles Gift" received NPR airplay and features Steve McCarty of the Steve Miller Band, Amo Chip of the Carlos Nakai Quartet (Grammy nominated,) and Stuart Munro of Sunyata among other special guests.
3. "Planet We Ride," cassette release 1998, remastered and released on CD in 2002. Produced in 1989 by veteran California producer, Will Mullins (Grace Slick, Michael MacDonald, Guess Who, Kenny G) Features Pamala Ballingham on harmony vocals (award winning Earth Mother Lullabies series), and Chuck Willhide (Mariachi background vocals) on the CD bonus track, "Wait by the River," penned by Anne Hills.
4. "Thea & the GreenMan LIVE," CD released in 2003. Recorded live in coffee houses and in concert throughout Western North Carolina. Contains originals, eclectic covers and words of wisdom from Native American Elder, Yellow Horse Man.
5. Compilations: a. "Oasis Sampler" Volume #5 & #37. Thea's tracks on both samplers received national airplay. b. "Fiesta de las Calabazas," CD released in 2003, Catgut Yer Tongue Records (KXCI airplay, Tucson, AZ) Thea & the GreenMan were the featured out-of-town headliners.
6. "My Mother's Garden" CD release 2007. Produced by John Keane (Indigo Girls, REM, Wide Spread Panic, Nancy Griffith) Features Grammy Award winner, Mary Youngblood, and People's Choice Award winner, Jenny Bird, among other notables
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Bio
Thea & The GreenMan are singer-songwriters' Cynthia Stacey and Chuck Willhide. Their beautiful harmony vocals blend with acoustic guitars, keyboards, and world percussion. Both Thea & Chuck began playing at the age of eight and have been playing together for a decade. She may not be his first, but she will certainly be his last. Their musical partnership is a magical blend conceived in the fires of Beltaine.
Thea was raised in a traditional Seminole Indian Village on the banks of the Miami River. She spent all of her childhood summers in the Appalachian mountains of North Carolina playing guitar and singing around the campfire. She moved West to California after a traumatic divorce and then to the Southwestern Desert to work with indigenous healers from all over the world as the Executive Director of Resources for World Health. As a result of these influences, images of Native America, rivers, mountains and canyons weave their way through her songwriting. Her lyrics are socially conscious and empowering; her love songs poignant and deep. Traveling extensively she has performed to audiences across the US, Canada and in Europe.
Chuck, affectionately known as "The GreenMan," was born on May 1st which is the Festival of Beltaine, also known as GreenMan Day. He began his professional career performing in rock bands in Pennsylvania before moving to Highlands, North Carolina where he worked at The Mountain, a Unitarian Universalist Retreat & Conference Center. He has performed in venues ranging from concert halls to churches and healing retreat centers. His voice is compelling and beautiful. He began writing songs at age seventeen and has found inspiration from a varied group of contemporary songwriters. Chuck's music is heartfelt, sincere and focused on heart centered spirituality.
Thea & The GreenMan have the same folk-pop appeal as John Denver, Judy Collins, Dan Fogelberg, Joan Baez and Peter, Paul & Mary.
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