"Soulful Vocalist" - {Express Magazine - 1000th Edition 2006}

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MAERA PAKI CD LAUNCH

(MEDIA RELEASE)

October 10, 2008

DEBUT LAUNCH FOR SEASONED ORIGINAL ARTIST

Maera Paki debuts “Someday Now” at the Railway Hotel in Fremantle on the 29th November 2008. Doors open at 4.30pm, tickets are available through Heat Seeker.

The songs showcased on “Someday Now” are a diverse collection of blues, soul, roots, reggae and indie with no genre clearly defined, as this artist crosses all musical boundaries. Maera Paki’s seasoned powerful voice will captivate any audience whether you’re within her company or simply walking past.

The songs showcased will take you on a journey of her life through experiences of love, loss and happy times. You will build a friendship with her music that will leave you wanting to know more…

Recorded and mastered in Perth WA, “Someday Now” showcases some of Australia and New Zealand’s finest musicians. If you are a fan of original music you will not be disappointed and “Someday Now” is a must in your music collection.

The launch evening will begin with a cultural performance from “Te Uru Potoi O Te Arawa” (Maori culture group) who will display a range of cultural dances including poi, song and the fierce Haka. The lovely Rose Parker (Velvet Janes) will delight your ear’s with her gospel influenced, folk/indie tunes, as support.

Maera and her band line up of electric and acoustic guitar, bass, drums, percussion, saxophone and backing vocals will take you through the rest of the night with two forty-five minute sets, of guaranteed soulful original tunes.

Also Available: Maera Paki Support Crew T-Shirts through www.odteez.com.au
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Maera has the talent to show and portray so many styles of music in a single session. You are guaranteed to experience Soul, Soft Rock, R&B, Reggae, Country and Blues and more from this artist.

Maera's strong vocal abilities range from the low to high registers, and feedback from listeners, have likened her voice from Aretha Franklin to Tracy Chapman.

"I cannot be defined by a single style because I am inspired by so many."

I am continually asked "what genre do you fall in to?" I do not have a genre and argue the point that not every emotion or feeling is the same, nor does it always fit into a category, so how could one song possibly sound like another? When each song represents a different feeling or emotion?

Not everyone or everything has to be the same, I am not here to compete with or fight for my place in the music world, music speaks louder than any given thing, it's whether you let it in, understand it or feel it that makes the difference..." Read More about Maera