Marieann Meringolo gets compared to the likes of Barbra Streisand and k.d. lang and yet has her own vocal styling and is an original artist in her own right. She is an accomplished, Award-Winning singer with over 15 years of professional experience. Marieann and her "Fabulous Trio" promise to make your special day even more special by adding an extra touch of warmth, class, fun and sophistication to the musical element of your Wedding, Birthday Party, Holiday Party, Fund Raiser or Special Event. She is available for your Ceremony, Cocktail Hour, and Dinner Portion of your Wedding/Event including Gay Weddings!

Marieann's styling include Jazz, Cabaret, Broadway & Pop and if you have a special song request, she'll be happy to accommodate you. Marieann is eager to make your event special and can create a custom package just for you and she looks forward to working with you!

*Marieann can be hired to perform one of her Critically Acclaimed One Woman Shows or as a background entertainer to enhance your special occasion.*

BIOGRAPHY

Marieann Meringolo is a native New Yorker who has been called "One of the circuit's most powerful singers" by Time Out New York. She is a MAC Award-Winning vocalist as well as a Back Stage Bistro Award-Winning vocalist who has the natural ability to find new and inspiring ways to transform standards and make them truly her own, and at the same time master an original song as though it were a classic. This beautiful blend of vocals, intense passion and sensitive soul, makes Marieann Meringolo a true find.

Marieann thrills her audiences wherever she performs…Including these New York City venues: Feinstein's at Loews Regency, Joe's pub…at The Public Theater, Iridium Jazz Club, Metropolitan Room, The Friars Club, The Laurie Beechman Theatre, The Rainbow Room, The Hammerstein Ballroom and Tavern On The Green. She can also be found performing on Concert Stages around the country, or internationally as the Headliner on the prestigious Oceania Cruise Line as well as Regent Seven Seas Cruise Line. Marieann is an entertainer who always leaves her audience cheering for more!

New York Newsday critic John Anderson says…"The voice of Marieann Meringolo will woo you, win you and whisper in your ear." So many others agree…in fact, she has had the honor of being the recipient of the King Features EVVY Award for "Best National Cabaret Act," a Back Stage Bistro Award for "Outstanding Vocalist," the New York Native Award for "Best Solo Performance," a nomination for the GLAMA Award for "Debut Artist" most recently a Back Stage Bistro and MAC Award for "Outstanding CD" & Recording of the Year!"

Marieann can be heard on several recordings: Hold Me Close her critically acclaimed debut album; her "Award-Winning" second solo CD: IMAGINE…IF WE ONLY HAVE LOVE (Back Stage Bistro Award & MAC Award for "Outstanding CD" & "Recording of the Year!") She released her Live CD/DVD Here's To The Ladies! A Salute to Great Ladies in Song...noted to be a "Four-Star Dazzler" by Jeff Rosen of Cabaret Scenes, and most recently produced her long awaited and critically acclaimed Holiday CD In The Spirit. Which are all available on itunes, Amazon & cdbaby.

Her beautiful voice continues to be heard on Radio stations and the internet around the world. Her voice has also been found playing on selected United Airlines flights as well as the Vice Presidents airplane…Air Force II and has performed live at the United Nations.

Marieann believes we are all here for a divine purpose -
To share our gifts with the world…She feels very blessed to have the opportunity to do so.


PAST AND CURRENT VENUES: Marriott Marquis Hotel Times Square, NYC; Renaissance Hotel Times Square, NYC; World Yacht Cruises, NYC; Feinstein's at Loews Regency Hotel, NYC; Iridium Jazz Club, NYC; Metropolitan Room, NYC; Oceania Cruise Line; Regent Seven Seas Cruise Line; Florida Concert Circuit; Private Parties, Weddings, Night Clubs, Cabaret Clubs & Country Clubs.

PRESS & TESTIMONIALS...

"GREAT SHOW!! YOU ARE A STAR! REALLY AMAZING! - John Iachetti, Booking Manager Feinstein's at Loews Regency

"If kd langs DNA were to get whipped together with Barbra Streisand's in a genetics lab specializing in divas, the result might well be Marieann Meringolo."
- Time Out New York

"A poised STRIKINGLY EFFECTIVE singer!"
- Chip Deffaa, New York Post

"Meringolo is an EXTRAORDINARY singing talent…Why isn't she a HOUSEHOLD NAME?"
- John Hoglund, Back Stage

"This PASSIONATE SINGER can belt out like Streisand, or bring her sweet voice down to a mere whisper to deliver a heart-wrenching ballad."
-H. Scott Jolley, Time Out New York

"A PHENOMENAL TALENT!"
-Jonathan Frank, Talkin Broadway

"Marieann is RIVETING, one of the FINEST PERFORMERS of the season!"
-Peter Haas, Cabaret Scenes

"Marieann Meringolo is one of the GREAT SINGERS on stage today!"
-Marle Becker, WBAI 99.5 FM

RAVE REVIEWS FOR MARIEANN'S CD FROM AMAZON.COM:

5.0 out of 5 stars Stumbled across a superb artist, December 31, 2004
C. Taylor (Long Island, NY)
This review is from: Imagine If We Only Have Love (Audio CD)
I was at dinner with friends, and there was a cabaret afterward. While I was looking forward to the show, my friends were not. Once Marieann came out and sang the first number, everyone had a change of heart. She is a true artist. Her phrasing and shaping, tone and musicality come through not only live, but in her recordings as well. I am looking forward to her next album!!

5.0 out of 5 stars A Voice that doesn't quit, November 4, 2003
Ellen Levine (New York, USA)
This review is from: Imagine If We Only Have Love (Audio CD)
Marieann packs a powerhouse of sound into this album. Her voice is rich and velvety and luscious. Her arrangements are of the highest caliber and enhance the voice beautifully. She's right on target with creative interpretations of some favorites, and knows her voice well enough to have chosen great material for it. Her command of phrasing is especially intelligent. She sings with confidence and mastery.

5.0 out of 5 stars Think of the Great Classic Girl Singers, September 5, 2003
Bobbie Horowitz (New York, NY United States)
This review is from: Imagine If We Only Have Love (Audio CD)
If this were the 50's Marieann would be as famous as Margaret Whiting, Jo Stafford, Doris Day or Dinah Shore. She has a voice that won't quit and an understanding of what each song is saying. Her style is simple, simply good. She doesn't need to roll around a note or resort to pyrotechnics to command attention. The truth of the song flows through her. She chooses great songs, simply sings the songs and captivates her audience. This CD is a definite must for anyone who appreciates the American Songbook or simply wants to be captivated..

5.0 out of 5 stars Wow, wow, WOW!!, February 16, 2010
Carole Eastman (Los Angeles, CA)
This review is from: Imagine...If We Only Have Love (MP3 Download)
I want to add my voice to the raves which have already been expressed on behalf of this remarkable artist. My initial reaction to her singing was wow, wow, WOW! She really knocked my socks off! I stumbled upon Marieann while looking for a nice rendition of a song that I love called "Something New In My Life." It's one of my favorite songs and I originally heard it sung by Julie Andrews and Placido Domingo in duet. Stephen Bishop recorded a version of the song in the 80's. Julie and Placido sing the song in a wonderful Christmas special I have on DVD called "The Sound of Christmas," but the soundtrack for the special was never released in CD format. I never thought anyone could ever come close to that rendition by Julie and Placido, but Marieann does! I am absolutely stunned by her performance! She actually surpasses that version and the Stephen Bishop version too! I seriously never thought that would be possible.

Marieann's voice is a voice that cannot be ignored. It's that good. She belts out a song with the power of any one of the great female singers. If I had to compare her voice to anyone else, I would say that it most resembles Leann Rimes, with a touch of Linda Eder and just a dash of Bette Midler. That is high praise indeed. Having said that, though, I want to stress that this woman is an original. Her renditions of these songs are unique and incomparable, truly. Her version of the theme from "Valley of the Dolls," for example, is heart-wrenching, and it far surpasses the original version sung by Dionne Warwick! Imagine that! Marieann's singing will give you goosebumps for sure, and that I can guarantee!

Please don't hesitate to buy this song collection! You won't be disappointed! Marieann's vocal performances equal even exceed those of the greatest female voices of song, and it doesn't get any better than that!