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Rhianna LaRocque

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Hometown	Severna Park, MD
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Band Members	Rhianna LaRocque-guitar and vocals
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Upcoming Shows	None

Contact Information:	Artist / Band Member Rhianna LaRocque rhiannalarocquemusic@gmail.com 4438520401
# Years Experience Performing Live:	4
# Live Perfomances Past Six-months:	20
Market Draw:	Home Market: 31-50; Boston, MA: 31-50; Baltimore/Annapolis: 76-100
Venue History:	The 8x10 - Baltimore, MD The Brass Monkey - Baltimore, MD Blackhole Rock Club - Dundalk, MD Manhattan Beach Club - Severna Park, MD 49 West - Annapolis, MD Griffins - Annapolis, MD penguins - arbutus, MD Pour House Cafe - Westminster, MD Night Cat - Easton, MD The Vineyard - Millersville, MD Woods Coffeehouse - Severna Park, MD Recher Theatre - Towson, MD The Whiskey 1803 - Annapolis, MD Teavolve - Baltimore, MD Jammin Java - Vienna, VA Coffihouse - Merrifield, VA The Eagles Nest - Snowbird, UT Ebenezer's Coffeehouse - Washington, DC Artmosphere Digital Cafe - Washington, DC Roots Cafe - Brooklyn, NY The BItter End - New York, NY ROCKWOOD MUSIC HALL - NEW YORK, NY Burlap and Bean - Newtown Square, PA All Asia Cafe - Cambridge, MA Club Passim - Cambridge, MA B. Good - Boston, MA Arts at the Armory - Somerville , MA Afterhours - Boston, MA Lesely University - Cambridge, MA Cafe Luna - Boston, MA Plough & Stars - Cambridge, MA Middle East corner - Cambridge, MA
Opener Experience:	Freedy Johnston; Cliff Eberhardt; Trace Bundy; Tom Paxton
Similar Artists:	Norah Jones; Tristan Prettyman; Jason Mraz
Performing Rights Society:	BMI
Discography:	Only Thing I Can Do EP—2009

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About the Artist

An 20-year-old singer/songwriter from Maryland.

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Achievements

Top 10 in Shout It Out with HANSON: Raleigh, NC, June 2010

Top 10 in John Mayer "Side Stage Warfare" Competition for Boston, MA, June 2010

July 2009 Singer-Songwriter (female)

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LaRocque Celebrates Release Of New Single by
On June 4, The Whiskey in Annapolis exhibited an impeccable display of young musical talent, providing a performance that all in attendance could enjoy. At the forefront of the performers, and headlining the show, was local resident Rhianna LaRocque, who made a large impression, showing her audience just how far she has come since her graduation from Severna Park High in 2009. The performance at The Whiskey was to celebrate the release of her new single entitled ‘Ever Know,’ which was made available free to those who signed up for her mailing list. Even though she has played in Annapolis many times; this show marked something special for LaRocque. On top of her homecoming performance, she brought some friends from Boston with her; an indie-folk band named Friendly People that LaRocque is in close collaboration with. The crowd was certainly pleased by the group’s tunes, which featured LaRocque on backup vocals on a few songs. Following Friendly People was LaRocque’s set, which featured her soulful, passionate, yet peaceful vocals over the groovy rhythms of her back-up band, which featured three members of Friendly People. She played her original songs, including a duet with the lead vocalist of Friendly People Pat McCusker, before which she jokingly commented on the cheesy gaze the two performers typically share in duets. She closed her set with a cover by Fiona Apple and was awarded a large applause from the audience. Many members of the local community remember LaRocque from the beginning stages of her performing career at community venues including the Manhattan Beach Clubhouse and Rock n’ Roll Revival at Severna Park High School. “Manhattan Beach was a great place to start, because it was so welcoming to all types of music,” commented LaRocque. “I realized I loved performing when I sang and played guitar in an audition for [Rock n’ Roll Revival],” she added. LaRocque has steadily been making a name for herself both in the Annapolis area and Boston, where she attends Northeastern University. “In Boston I’ve been surrounded by a support group of friends and musicians that has definitely influenced me in a positive way.” LaRocque is well on her way to developing into a strong musician and has already accomplished many great things. “I was recently awarded the Washington Area Music Association’s P.A.S.S. (Personal Artist Support System) contest’s grand prize, which allowed me the opportunity to record a new EP.” LaRocque has a lot to look forward to in the immediate future. Her new single debuted on 103.1 WRNR the day before her release show. “I’m extremely excited to have my single played on WRNR. It’s cool to hear a song I wrote on a station I’ve been listening to since I was in middle school.” Also, on July 1 LaRocque will debut her new album entitled “Hotel Songs,” which will be available on iTunes. The same day, she is playing at Ram’s Head Live in Baltimore, which is not an easy feat for any young musician to accomplish.

Rhianna LaRocque-Rising Star by
Meet Rhianna LaRocque: former Severna Park native, current Northeastern University student, and a promising talent. Her laid back acoustic melodies and stunning voice have already garnered the attention of such seasoned veterans as Rob Levitt. Q: How did you get into music? Was there a lot of music in your house? A: I always loved music, but was always too shy to sing in front of people. It was really when my aunt's boyfriend came to our house for a visit and taught me couple chords on the guitar. For about six months, I sat in my room for hours at a time and practiced. An opportunity arose to perform when I decided I wanted to audition for a school production, and for that audition I sang in front of people for the first time. After that, I realized playing music was what I wanted to do. My grandmother was a singer, but nobody in my immediate family plays any instruments. My mom claims my musical abilities came from her playing The Beatles, Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young, and James Taylor when I was a baby. Q: Who were some of your influences? A: There is a ridiculously long list of artists that influence me, but to name a few, Joni Mitchell, Andrew Bird, Wilco, Feist, and Radiohead. I'm also lucky enough to be surrounded by a ridiculously talented group of friends, and I get a lot of ideas, support, and input from them. Q: When did you start writing songs? A: My first few songs were written in tenth grade about a failed relationship. They're really quite silly to me now, but it's cool to look back at how I've changed in the last few years. Q: What inspires your music? A: Honestly, I wish this wasn't the case, but for the most part...boys. Q: What was it like recording your EP, Only Thing I Can Do? Are you currently recording a follow-up? A: Recording my EP was slightly stressful because it's an extremely different from what I was used to performing, but my producer, Marco Delmar, was amazing and I ended up learning a lot. I'm definitely going to be recording a follow up, but right now I'm dedicating most of my time to arranging and rearranging songs, and getting a band together. Q: What do you hope audiences will take from your music? A: For me, what I love when I hear music is when a certain band or a certain song really connects with me, and if my music could affect even one person like that, I would be happy. For more information, check out her website at www.myspace.com/rhiannamusic.

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