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Silent Violet
Pop / Ambient / Indie

"Sounds of a Dirty City Available Now!"

Detroit, Michigan
United States

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Last Login:  10/9/2008
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   Silent Violet: General Info
Member Since7/21/2005
Band Websitesilentviolet.com
Band MembersMariam McCarthy - Keyboard, Vocals, All songs written & arranged

Michael McCarthy - Album Producer

*Live Performance Members*

  • Laura Nielsen- backup vocals
  • Meghann Houser- cello
  • Dan Fuchs- dobro
  • Ann Yambor- flute
  • Sonya Mastick percussion
Influences
and more... Suisse Modular, Frou Frou, Imogen Heap, The Postal Service, Mates of State, Wilco, Sigur Ros, Allison Krauss and Union Street Station, The Mamas and Papas, The Beatles, Sarah McLachlan, Belle and Sebastian and many many more.
Sounds Like PURCHASE THE ALBUM on ITUNES!

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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Oct 25 2008 9:30P
Jacoby’s Biergarten Detroit, Michigan

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   About Silent Violet
SHOW DATES
9/8/08 *The Village Idiot
8/8/08 *The Magic Mag
7/11/08 *The Crofoot- PhonoFest
06/26/08 *The Whitney- 89X Garden Party
5/23/08 *The Belmont w/ Tone & Niche
4/25/08 *House of Music w/Audra Kubat
3/14/08 *Rochester Brewing Co.-ChickFest
2/21/ 2008 *The Hard Rock Cafe’
1/18/2007 *The Magic Bag
12/7/2007 *Jacoby's Biergarten
11/16/2007 *Genesis- Live in Detroit
11/08/2007 *Center for Creative Studies
9/8/2007 *Dally in the Alley
8/19/2007 *The Magic Stick
8/16/2007 *89 X Garden Party at the Whitney
8/08/2007 *Royal Oak Music Theatre
7/14/2007 *NOW Conference
7/05/2007 *Comerica City Fest
6/09/2007 *Uncommon Ground Cafe & Gallery
5/27/2007 *Cliff Bells
4/14/2007 *Jacobys Biergarten
4/10/2007 *University of Detroit- Earth Day Expo

Silent Violet is a collaborative effort between two siblings - Mariam and Michael. They both come together with a passionate desire to create music that is not only original but also aesthetically pleasing and satisfying to the human ear and soul. Based out of Detroit, this independent duo is getting things kicked off with their upcoming debut album entitled "Sounds of a Dirty City." The elegant sounds of Silent Violet range from relaxed trip-hop/downtempo to upbeat electronic indie-pop. From Michael's complex beat arrangements and meandering effects to the vintage keys and Mariam's breathe-taking and enlightening vocals. Silent Violet is a promising artist that will continue to work hard in creating well-designed and graceful artistry for any listener seeking an authentic and captivating musical experience...

Special thanks from SV: Sarah Dorsey for her art work and designing SV promo materials and for being a true encourager and inspiration. Coree and Aaron of Wiseguy records for previous beat arrangements and mixing and getting SV launched in the recording process. Meghann Houser, for her support and encouragement throughout the years and for introducing me to many excellent musicians and contacts. Andrew Dielman for Photography of the album, Allen Kuderick and Jeff Whitters -photography live shows... Greater Alexander for introducing me to new venues. Andrew, my love. Others, Jason Croff, Clinton Kennet, Tone and Niche, Stirling & Sue Static of JAC 313, Jean Mason, Jon Lamb, Greater Alexander and many more.

Silent Violet's debut album, "Sounds of a Dirty City" is available at CD Baby & Itunes. CLICK THE ALBUM ICON TO PURCHASE!



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JDW





Oct 4 2008 9:57 PM

Babylon Crashing !!! Very sweet !!! nice to meet you - James
Horny Goat Weed/ 舔阴





Oct 3 2008 9:07 PM

Thanks for the add! We love your sound!
(the) fundamentalists





Oct 4 2008 5:15 PM

(the) fundamentalists Thank you for the add!
Blackenedruby Jewelry





Oct 1 2008 5:07 PM

Nice talking with you Saturday. Enjoy your earrings!
Summer





Sep 29 2008 12:46 PM

Muaaah!


xoxoxoxoxoxox

love ya!
ghosts of eveningside





Sep 28 2008 7:22 AM

sounds of a dirty city...yeah. i listened to it the whole way home. itunes is telling me its 'easy listening,' easy like rain maybe but much deeper. some illuminating stuff. thanks for sharing it =)
Melodee Farmz Co. (COMPOSER)





Sep 26 2008 8:21 PM

Whos the man on the street??? in your song?? Free!
Babylon Crashing: benefit for the Armenian Caritas





Sep 24 2008 6:34 PM

Thank you for being part of this! Every little bit counts in making the lives of Gyumri's orphans better! Cheers and blessings!
Darker Vera





Sep 21 2008 9:00 PM

Thx SV!
iMeg





Sep 11 2008 3:01 AM

Mar-pls send me those rad detroit series pics!!!!! I WANT them!
Dan





Sep 14 2008 12:45 AM

Hey girl, just stopped by to show you off to a friend.

Have a good weekend, and I'll write you a book sometime soon.

D
The Paper Sound





Sep 14 2008 11:43 AM

Mariam. Can you teach me to sing? Seriously. At least give me a few pointers.

请帮我唱歌。
Sonya Mastick





Sep 14 2008 5:00 PM

hi, hello, miss u :) hope the new place is great......
~The Future Mrs. Sheri Pie ~





Sep 15 2008 2:18 AM

hey Mariam...just saying hello. We should catch up sometime!
Darker Vera





Sep 15 2008 2:47 PM

hey there...we will be putting the album up soon so that you can take a listen! see ya
I GOT PURPLE PHEVER!!!!





Sep 5 2008 10:36 PM

Can't wait for a new album! Keep up the great work! Still listen to SV almost every day! :) Take care!
Shelli





Sep 5 2008 1:21 PM

hi.. I think your cute in a smiley wonka kinda way
Mike Kavanaugh


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Aug 25 2008 9:39 PM

Thanks for the add and nice to meet you!
Jason





Aug 22 2008 3:37 AM

;-) ;-) ;-) ;-) ;-)
{adriana}





Aug 16 2008 12:11 AM

Hi, how are you!? Totally had to leave after your set! Didn't even get a chance to say hi!
JeffyG





Aug 15 2008 7:45 PM

Thanks for the add! Great music!

JeffyG
juztin





Aug 13 2008 3:06 AM

miriam!!
i've got morning free tomorrow so i'm gonna sit down and try to get most of the stuff we've scheduled out of the way.
btw, very cool post-modern music you're making! would be intense if you worked with guy sigsworth!
Shelli





Aug 12 2008 1:24 PM

I would carry your shit anywhere you little treat feet!
xoxoxo!
ghosts of eveningside





Aug 12 2008 6:43 AM

thank you so much for coming to my show and playing. it was quite awesome =)
Jobe





Aug 11 2008 12:37 PM

Wow. It is so hard to believe that beauty like this is overrun with this generations trash.
S. Helene ™


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Aug 5 2008 10:22 PM

I'm coming to see you Friday! ;) So excited.
~Sonya
.M.





Aug 4 2008 5:48 PM

I am so excited for your and elise's show at the magic bag...

erm. yeah. ..so pumped.
<3
cybo





Jul 22 2008 11:14 AM

amazing sound "babylon crashing" is grrrreat!
HeAtHeR~nEsS





Jul 21 2008 8:41 PM

I loved the show!!!! It was so awesome to meet you and everything. My friend Dayna liked your music too, she'd never heard til that night. Awesome-awesome!!!!
*maggie*





Jul 20 2008 1:59 PM

that s a really great avatar!
Ben Cyllus





Jul 25 2008 5:58 PM

Looking forward to playing the show with you at the Magic Bag.... see ya soon.
BC
Melodee Farmz Co. (COMPOSER)





Jul 25 2008 7:20 PM

HERE YA GO!!! YOUR PAGE NEEDS A LIL CHOCOLATE!!
Kira





Jul 7 2008 8:30 PM

the ART is what it does HUMAN
Lukasz ?





Jul 6 2008 9:49 PM

when you coming to grand rapids to play? :]
Spectre





Jul 6 2008 2:35 AM

Amazing work...
Spectre
Spectre





Jul 3 2008 5:35 PM

Join the revolution... I dare ya.
Spectre
Deborah Christine





Jul 1 2008 3:00 PM

I miss you Mar!! Muah~
Bahbiss Cobb


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Jun 27 2008 12:41 PM

Howdy, Babylon Crashing is a wonderful song. Good work!
Shelli