Mari O. is a Singer Song Writer, Entertainer and Producer.
A Senior Idol Finalist in 2016, and Award Winning Composer with 35+ years of experience in the Music Industry.
He studied Music and Music Education at Florida International University. Earned a Bachelor's Degree from Regents College in New York.
Mari O.'s Eclectic approach to Music shapes the Band's Musical Sound. His unique mix of genres include: Dance, Instrumental, Latin, Rock, Sing-Along, Blues, R&B, Doo Wop, Ballad and Caribbean Music. His Music can be described as Fun with a Message of Hope.
MUSIC
Mari O. has Released Two Albums and One Single.
Three Songs from his latest Album "Knee Mails" are "In Rotation" at Surf 97.3 FM WQFB Radio in Palm Coast, Florida (DJ Surfin' Vern)
These Songs are featured in the next three Videos.
"Knee Mails" Dance Instrumental (Performance Montage)
Highlights from Mari O.'s "Relax No Worries" Live Show - Inverness, Florida
"Relax" Music Video
COVER SONGS
The Last Waltz
Hot! Hot! Hot!
Dancin' Fool (Latin)
Smooth JAZZ The Shadow of your Smile
Classical
When Mari O. is not performing as a Solo Artist, he is accompanied by his Band - Mari O. and the "Q" Band - which may consist of a Duo, Trio or Quartet. At times you may also find him at a Corporate Event playing with a Seven Piece Orchestra.
One thing is for certain-whether Mari O. plays on an Intimate Stage like the Italian American Social Club in Palm Coast, Florida - The Sophisticated Fontainebleau Hotel in Miami Beach, Fl. Or a World Class Venue as Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater, Florida... You will be Entertained!
Musical Theater
The Phantom of the Opera Tribute: Mari O. as "The Phantom"
One thing is for certain-whether Mari O. plays on an Intimate Stage like the Italian American Social Club in Palm Coast, Florida - The Sophisticated Fontainebleau Hotel in Miami Beach, Fl. Or a World Class Venue as Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater, Florida... You will be Entertained!
Musical Theater
The Phantom of the Opera Tribute: Mari O. as "The Phantom"
Grease Tribute: Mari O. as "Danny"
West Side Story Tribute: Mari O. as "Tony"
Amahl and the Night Visitors (Full Production) Mari O. played a Shepherd
Miami Dade South "Caravan Singers": Mari O. Sang Tenor and played Acoustic Guitar
Pit Orchestra Experience
Oklahoma: Mari O. on Guitar
How to Succeed in Business without Trying: Mari O. on Guitar
Professional Award
New York State Catskill Regional Teacher Center Award Winner for His Musical Program Composition "Las Panteras de Edmeston"
West Side Story Tribute: Mari O. as "Tony"
Amahl and the Night Visitors (Full Production) Mari O. played a Shepherd
Miami Dade South "Caravan Singers": Mari O. Sang Tenor and played Acoustic Guitar
Pit Orchestra Experience
Oklahoma: Mari O. on Guitar
How to Succeed in Business without Trying: Mari O. on Guitar
Professional Award
New York State Catskill Regional Teacher Center Award Winner for His Musical Program Composition "Las Panteras de Edmeston"
Equipment
Guitars= Samick (A Greg Bennett Design) Active Pickup - Les Paul (Custom) Seymour Duncan Pickups
Amps= Euro Power PMP518M by Behringer - Studio Chorus 210 by Peavey
FX Pedals= Zoom G3X
Guitar Wireless System= by BOSS
* Mari O. and the "Q" Band's Song List or any other Documentation available upon request.
Discography Available
Latest Album Review
Mari O. was one of the Featured Artists on "Live Trigger Magazine" 2019 September issue.
Article by Andrea Abbondanza (Australia)
https://www.livetrigger.com/magazine/tag/rock/
Article by Andrea Abbondanza (Australia)
https://www.livetrigger.com/magazine/tag/rock/
-"Songs with an Island feel"
"Follow Him"
"Prodigal Son (Ramon)"
"Mambo Pa' Jesu"
"Pain" - "Very different from the Christian pop out there and is a standout among other songs..."
"Oleo y Palma (Palm Branch and Sacred Oil)" - "I think the Latin Christian music community needs more songs like this"
- Dr. Jacqueleen Reyes Hull
Interim Chief Access Officer and Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, University of South Florida Health
"Follow Him"
"Prodigal Son (Ramon)"
"Mambo Pa' Jesu"
"Pain" - "Very different from the Christian pop out there and is a standout among other songs..."
"Oleo y Palma (Palm Branch and Sacred Oil)" - "I think the Latin Christian music community needs more songs like this"
- Dr. Jacqueleen Reyes Hull
Interim Chief Access Officer and Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, University of South Florida Health
Mari O. is currently busy working in the Studio recording his New EP - to be released soon. "Do It!" (Santana cover tune) Arrangement and New Lyrics by Mari O., is one of his four new songs. Preview below. Enjoy!
