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NUÑEZ began its most recent incarnation in late 2002, hailing from the southern state of Florida. Linda Nuñez, already a well-respected solo artist, returned home to Orlando after a stint in Nashville and joined forces with radio personality Melissa Foxx. Foxx recognized the talent and potential that Nuñez possessed and began utilizing her strong presence within the local music scene to assist in the promotion, marketing and booking of the band.
Meanwhile, Nuñez continued looking for the ideal players to round out her project. After several personnel changes things really began to gel for NUÑEZ. In particular, lead guitarist Chuck Dorris has proven himself to be not only a fine musician, but also a solid composer, collaborating with Nuñez on the title track for the newest album, CRY MERCY.
Bassist Chris Martin and his brother, rhythm guitarist Dave Martin, along with drummer Odin ‘Sunshine' Benitez, all hail from the now defunct band, No Man's Land. Nuñez and Foxx had worked with NML on several occasions, and agreed that all three would be perfect additions to the project. As luck would have it NML parted ways, and the invitation to join NUÑEZ was eagerly accepted by ‘the Brothers Martin and Sunshine'!
This strong line-up combined with a ton of community support and plenty of high-profile performances have helped NUÑEZ develop into a solid determining force within the unsigned music arena.
A Spring Tour of the Southeastern Region in support of the new CD, CRY MERCY is in the planning stages, as well as an appearance at the 2006 L.A. Pride Celebration! Also on the agenda for NUÑEZ - return performances for the National Mental Health Association of Central Florida, Calliope Fest – a Celebration of Women in Music, Gay Days-Orlando and Pride Festivals throughout Florida, Georgia and South Carolina.
To purchase the new NUÑEZ CD, CRY MERCY, go to Amazon.com, CDBaby.com or wherever you purchase your favorite music! |
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NUÑEZ, Cry Mercy
From the opening chords, Cry Mercy leaves you in no doubt as to the genre involved. It is a tribute to the energy and enthusiasm of the performers and true wake-up call for latent and outright rockers.
The band opens with the title track, "Cry Mercy," and if you have a musical bone in your body, you will feel the pulse race and the blood pound in rhythm to the music.
Linda Nuñez is not only a great performer, but a glance at her credits reveal a writer of prolific output and enduring quality. Like all good songs, they come from the fount of experience, whether good or bad. The songs speak to the hearts of listeners because of their source in real life.
A favorite of mine is "That's Where I Went Wrong." "Red Headed Woman" follows closely.
A common trend in current recordings is the different versions of a song. On this album we hear two sides on NUÑEZ with "Yea." Initially we get the full-rock version but later we hear it anew as an acoustic track. "Havana" also gets two outings on the album. In some ways this may seem like a bit of a shortchange by getting only eight actual songs, but the re-working of "Yea" in particular makes it a new song.
Much is made in publicity of the campaigning of NUÑEZ. Forget that as you listen to the album. It's the music, the lyrics and the performance that counts when we buy a CD.
Nicky Rossiter
Rambles.NET
4 March 2006 http://www.rambles.net/nunez_crymercy05.html
Indie Round-Up for Feb 9 2006: Indiegrrl-apalooza
February 09, 2006
Jon Sobel
Nuñez, Cry Mercy
Linda Nuñez and her band make unabashed power-rock. Inspired as much by 70's icons Pat Benatar and Heart as by 90's alternative bands like Live and Soundgarden, NUÑEZ sings in an unstoppable belt that's very refreshing in this age of little-girl voices. And it's not just her singing style and ballsy harmonies that evoke 70's arena rock, it's also her dramatic, sometimes deliciously over-the-top songwriting. A touch of Latin flavor (as in ‘Havana'), a soft underbelly (‘Either Way') and a proud but not heavy-handed gay identification give this artist plenty of crossover juice, too.
The best songs are up front: ‘Cry Mercy' is a monster jam and it's hard to get the chorus of ‘Love In Pieces' out of your head once you've heard it. ‘Yea' is a head-banger's delight that Beavis and Butthead would surely have labeled cool, and ‘That's Where I Went Wrong' is a solid power-pop anthem. The songs on the second half of the CD have less hit potential, but the power never lets up, and if you like one NUÑEZ song, you'll probably like the whole album. It has depth, and it rocks: two for two in my book.
Jon Sobel
http://blogcritics.org/archives/2006/02/09/161916.php |
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| Date |
Venue/Club |
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| June 10, 2006 |
LA Pride |
Los Angeles CA, USA |
| April 08, 2006 |
Tallahassee Pride |
Tallahassee FL, USA |
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Location:
Orlando FL, USA
NUNEZ Nunez Website
melissafoxx@clearchannel.com
Regular Tour Area:
Southeastern USA |
