Nancy Micciulla

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“Nancy is one of the most promising songwriters coming onto the scene right now. I expect to see big things from her as more people begin to see her live and listen to The One to Shine.” David Wannop (Promoter, Tin Angel) Supported by the acclaimed release of her debut record, "The One To Shine", Nancy Micciulla is busily in demand, currently touring the U.S. Eastern seaboard. Micciulla (pronounced mi-chu-la: There’s a prize if you got it right, extra points for correctly spelling it.) hails from Philadelphia and has packed renowned venues such as the Tin Angel, Club Café and The Knitting Factory. At World Café Live, Nancy was chosen as a ‘standout performer,’ and Ticket Magazine named her as ‘2010 Artist to Watch’. Her sound has been described as “acoustic pop with an emotional flair”; her melodic voice like “candy for your ears”. But the real treat is how this singer/songwriter toils for her original material. Ms. Micciulla can drop a mean, sing-along cover to get any crowd grooving, but it is her own deft lyrics that put her heart on display. Nancy’s experience with songwriting has crafted a control over her words that pulls us out of a self-imposed karaoke-hell. “My songwriting has definitely evolved over the years,” Micciulla says. “When I began writing, my lyrics were vague, cryptic, and sometimes so personal that they didn't make sense to anyone, including me. The songs were always honest, but it's difficult to be prolific when I'm trying too hard to be poetic. Now, I write more simply. I'm straightforward, often blunt, and even my most poetic lines make perfect sense.” Armed with just a single guitar and trusty vocal cords, Nancy will bring a room to a standstill. Backed by her band, she unleashes a poetic, warrior spirit, finishing the house roaring with applause. Nancy looks forward to expanding her tour soon and has been engaged writing new singles. One, entitled “No More” (streaming now on www.nancymicciulla.com), she describes as, “a cute little ditty, barely two minutes long, about moving on after heartache. People love it. A few have taken it on as their personal mantra.” If fans can believe in one thing, Nancy Micciulla has just begun to share this musical ride with us, a journey with beauty that dares us not follow. back to top
Click Here for Philanthem Blog on Nancy Micciulla, written by Kevin Brosky Blog #2 by Kevin Brosky Doylestown Intelligencer/Burlington County Times Article by Naila Francis "The minimal arrangements and gentle touches of piano, drums and layered vocal harmonies smoothly accent the moods of Micciulla’s compositions, and the production is clean and uncluttered. The One to Shine offers the sound of an artist revealing and defining her musical world; and positions Nancy Micciulla as one to shine as listeners enter and discover that world." - PAMusician.net (read the full review here) ". . .The One To Shine is a captivating collection of songs that come together in a way that most debut efforts don't. The strength of her voice magically delicately carries the listener through the emotional ups and downs and doesn't let them down." - Jason Sendaula, Origivation Magazine ". . .lush, nuanced arrangements that frame her romantic musings. . . a sound that fuses elements of pop, indie-rock, country and soul . . . the disc showcases Micciulla's graceful lyrics and arresting vocals, which can veer from a husky intimacy to a soaring urgency in any given song." - Naila Francis, The Intelligencer "The control and range of this beautiful voice is remarkable . . .Poetic lyrics fronting the rhythm of the acoustic guitar is what Micciulla seems to do best." - The Penn "Her talent was unmistakable. . .with the emotion filled lyrics and passion in her performance" - Mike Gower, The Penn "[Micciulla's] melodic voice is like candy for your ears. . . " - Allison Czapp, The Penn ". . . a soaring, melodic timbre that at times is soft, but at others soars above the music." - James Ferris, The Penn ". . . an altogether superb performance with an excellent portrayal of great songwriting." - The Penn back to top
Performed at Philadelphia Film and Music Festival - 2010 Performed at Dewey Beach Chickfest - 2010 Finished 5th (of 230) for Lilith Fair's Local Talent Search, 2010 - Philadelphia, PA Showcased at Millenium Music Conference, 2010 - Harrisburg PA Winner - General Lafayette Inn Acoustic Artist Showcase - March 2009 Philly Rising December 2008 Standout Performer - World Cafe Live - Philadelphia, PA December 2008 Standout Performer - Tritone Open Mic - Philadelphia, PA Best Singer Songwriter - Sussex County Local Grammys - Dewey Beach, Delaware Performed at Annual Dewey Beach Music Conference - 2002, 2009 - Dewey Beach, Delaware Performed at Dewey Beach Music Festival - 2003-2007 - Dewey Beach, Delaware back to top