Professor and MaryannLead Us Not Into Penn Station
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Ken Rockwood and Danielle Brancaccio stripped things down when they paired up as Professor and Maryann. They were discovered by the Bar None executives at the legendary CBGB's in Manhattan. Bar None executives were there to see the act that followed Professor and Maryann but "signed them on the spot because of their good songs, good singing, and overall performance. Ken's a great writer and Danielle brings a lot of imagination and feeling to the songs." The band had barely been together when they recorded their debut album, "Fairy Tale," but they had two years of gigs behind them when they cut their second album, "Lead Us Not Into Penn Station." The album features the duo alternately singing lead while Ken backs them up on his tried and true 1949 Gretsch Synchromatic guitar. The duo added some background music to "Lead Us Not Into Penn Station" featuring producer Tony Ellis Aiello playing the occasional and complimentary flute, sax, keyboards and accordion; Graham Maby on bass, and percussion by Gary Burke, (All three are alumni of Joe Jackson's band). The inside cover of "Lead Us Not Into Penn Station" is filled with interesting touches. The songs are arrayed by the liner notes as a series of vignettes as seen upon approach of New York City's Pennsylvania Station. Ken's words paired with Danielle's eight vibrant paintings, earned the album cover praise of its own. |
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For more information about Professor and Maryann, please check their official website at http://www.professorandmaryann.com You can email the band at professorandmaryann@hotmail.com |
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