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Meredith Blis
Meredith Blis - this innovative singer, songwriter, pianist has been building a following in the downtown NYC music scene. The venues she has played include The Cutting Room, The Red Lion, Caffe Vivaldi, Cbgb's Galllery, Satalla and The Taos Inn.
After graduating from Sarah Lawrence College, Meredith continued her study of music at The Juilliard School in Manhattan where she focused on classical composition and music theory.
Looking to share her music in a new place Meredith spent some time in Taos, New Mexico where she recorded an album. She returned to New York and released this
debut CD entitled łA Purple Kind of Blue˛ in February of 2005 under her own label, Purple Sky Records.
This two-time winner on the internet song competition, Rock Solid Pressure was proudly featured in the CMJ music festival in the fall of 2004 and Howl-fest 2005, a celebration of arts and culture in downtown New York City. Meredith will also be participating in the Emergenza Festival 2006.
Currently, she teaches voice, piano, and music/movement to young children and their families through a program called, "Music Together." She is also the booking agent and sound engineer for two popular music venues in New York City as well as a
volunteer for the organization Musicians-On-Call. In addition to her original music, Meredith also leads a blues band called Meredith Blis and the Sugar Daddies.
As a songwriter, her style exhibits an intense originality. Her lyrics paint vivid pictures and the music reflects diverse influences from classical, blues and current trends. The music can be described as piano-driven, melodic, alternative pop with a song for every emotion. Imagine Tori Amos and Paula Cole sharing the same piano …
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