The full tilt Andrea Marr Band & The McNaMarr Project play Martha Salt Music 15th February 2025.
Drenched in Old School Soul, two powerhouse voices come together with a mutual love of Gospel, Soul & Blues.
Multi-award-winning blues artists John McNamara and Andrea Marr are highly regarded in the international soul/blues scene, and Andrea has just returned from an invitation only Memphis ‘Women in Blues’ showcase in Jan ’25.
The cream of STAX records in Memphis worked with the McNaMarr Project to create their debut album ‘Holla & Moan’ which entered the Australian charts at #2, with rave reviews in the US and Europe. Their latest ‘Quasar Sessions’ hit #1 and is simply outstanding.
Joining Andrea & John will be Andrea’s full tilt blues band! Come hear what everyone is talking about! What a gig!
John McNamara and Andrea Marr have both carved a niche for themselves on the international blues scene with many accolades to their names. Although they grew up worlds apart the moment they first sang together there was an instant musical connection that has now being called “A Musical Match made in Heaven.” Their shared love of the soul greats such as Mavis Staples, Sam Cooke, Otis Redding & Tina Turner created an uncanny ability for Andrea and John to blend their voices, complimenting each other and pushing one another to new musical heights.
Winners of the 2019 Vic/Tas Blues Album Of The Year & Song Of The Year, Reaching #3 on the US Soul/Blues airplay charts and #1 on The Roots Music Report Australian Album airplay charts. Being hailed as the real Deal,’this is some of the coolest duet work to come along since Stax shut.’
“Respect! Nothing But Respect” Rootsville Belgium
“I can’t remember the last time I heard a female/male vocal act as exciting as this” Billy Pinnell, Stack Magazine
“Individually they are standout performers but this project takes them both to the next level. 4 Stars “ Rory McCartney, BMA Magazine
”A set of 10 original tunes that absolutely nail the soul and spirit of Memphis Soul..it is truly timeless” Bill Wilson, Chicken Wilson Blog US
The Bowlo kitchen will have delicious finger foods and delights available, and you may also bring you own food/snacks to the venue. Bowlo bar open with great prices. CARD ONLY.
Doors from 7:30pm | Show 8:15pm
General Admission $35 + BF
@ door (if still available)