[learn more caption="June 2010 - Present: Mary-eL & The Cohorts"]Mary-eL & The Cohorts venture out into uncharted territory with hits and some originals from Mary-eL. There isn't a musical genre she won't try! Rock, Funk, R&B, Blues, and more! The Cohorts are: Maic Joyce (Guitar), Will Rzad (bass), and Will Argueta (Drums).[/learn_more]
June 2010- Present: Rarely A Mellow Blue
The music-child born from the mind of Maic Joyce (lead guitar/vocals) paired with the vocal stylings of Mary-eL (guitar/vocals) seasoned with the tight rhythm section consisting of Aaron Gibian (drums) and Tom Domincovich (bass). Rarely A Mellow Blue is about playing whatever fits the mood……Blues, Rock, Jazz, Soul Reverence at its finest.
December 2008-May 2010: Omega Band
Background vocalist. Writer and Lead vocalist of Omega Band, Alpha Betts, describes it as : "Indie rock, Alt-Rock, Metal, Punk, Garage, Hard Rock, Black Rock, Glam, Psychedelic…The list of subgenres is both never ending and constantly morphing..it is in our live performances that we are most able to illustrate these ideals with the unrestrained passion and sensuality that comes straight from the soul. "
Omega Band has just released their first FULL LENGTH ALBUM, "In Through The Navel" !
Omega Band is: Ms. Alpha Betts, Kirk Waldroff, James Reeves, Kristen Arant, Mary Lankford, Stacey Lomax
One of the lead vocalists in a six-piece high-energy cover band featuring two female lead vocalists, one male vocalist and a tight rhythm section. Our song selection includes those from artists: Amy Winehouse, Sade, Maxwell, No Doubt, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Chaka Khan, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Janis Joplin, Jamiroquoi, and many others. We have been in frequent rotation in Maryland at: Growlers, Green Turtle…and in Virginia at: Sully's, Nick's Corner Grill, Bungalow, and Kirkpatrick and other various venues.
December 2006-March 2007: Root Note
One of two lead vocalists in the funk and soul cover band from Indianapolis. We covered James Brown, Martha and the Vandellas, Michael Jackson, Average White Band, The Mummies, Earth, Wind, and Fire, Bill Withers, Isley Brothers and more. Mainly performed around various bars in the Indianapolis area.
June 2006- October 2006: Performing and recording Atlanta, GA
Spent summer in Georgia recording, writing, and performing with an all female R&B group. Set up concert dates, choreography, and photo sessions for group.
Oct. 2006- Jun 2007: Root Note
One of three lead singers in Root Note which can be seen around Indianapolis performing selections from over five decades of funk, soul, R&B, and more. Selections include: Taste of Honey, Aretha Franklin, Michael Jackson, Earth, Wind and Fire, Stevie Wonder, Joss Stone, En Vogue, The Shirelles.
New Year’s Eve 2005: Robert Bradley and Sweetwater Surprise
Backup singer for the artist’s live show, which was recorded and released on Kufala Records in March of 2006.
2005-2006: IU Soul Revue, Director: Nathaniel Fareed Mahluli
The Revue is a full ensemble within the African American Arts Institute, featuring male and female lines, horns, rhythm section, at times augmented by strings and dancers. Performances feature original compositions along with arrangements of works recorded by the likes of Stevie Wonder; Earth, Wind and Fire; Patti Labelle, Kelly Price, D'Angelo, Mary J. Blige, Eric Benet and more. In fall of 2006, The IU Soul Revue had the pleasure of opening for famed group, ConFunkshun
2004-2005: African American Choral Ensemble, Director: Dr. James Mumford
With 80 or more voices, the Choral Ensemble delivers a broad repertoire of spirituals, fold forms, traditional and contemporary gospel music, and formally composed works by African American artists.
2004-2005: Sojourner Small Group of African American Choral Ensemble, Director: Dr. James Mumford, Vocal Coach: Carmund White
In recognition of the significance of group vocalizing in the history of Black gospel music, three gospel groups have formed as subsidiary components of the African American Choral Ensemble: Soul – ACE, a male group; Sojourner, a female group named after abolitionist Sojourner Truth; and God's Progress, a group of young men and women. Whether singing a cappella or with instrumentalists, the groups are renowned for their stirring, inspired performances.
2004: (One Semester) Ladies First, Director: Ruthe Hartke
IU’s premier female a capella group sponsored by the IUAA (Indiana University Alumni Association). The group travels and performs as Alumni representatives all over Indiana. In the fall of 2004, the group received 2nd place in state a capella competition, and went on to compete in Regionals.
