2022 Singer/Songwriter Award Winner
WICN Folk Revival Radio and The Portsmouth Maritime Folk Festival
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Women Folk
Mary Pierce
Mary Pierce, Singer/Songwriter of Celtic/Folk music shares her original music through her albums, Miles Away (2011), Dublin Bay (2012), Hideaway (2020) and Memory Road. Her songs have reached across the globe – from Ireland to Israel, Japan to Australia, South America, US, Canada and Mexico. Born in White Plains, New York and raised in Old Greenwich, Connecticut, her music is “inspired by the beauty of nature and the human spirit that shines in all of us and is what connects us all. She leaves each song with an openness that allows love to enter the heart and be transformed.“ Her soothing, clear voice with Celtic-type qualities, has been compared to Sarah McLachlan, Natalie Merchant, Enya, Joni Mitchell and the Irish Band The Coors. Mary’s passion for writing can be heard throughout her music, which brings a journey of hope, renewed love, and gratitude.
Mary has collaborated for a decade with David Shenton, an internationally recognized pianist, violinist, arranger and the producer of and musician on the albums and who has worked with renowned artists such as Renee Fleming, Vanessa Williams, and Tony Bennett. Mary collaborated with her sister, Margaret Gianquinto (piano, guitar, and harmony vocals) on her first album (Miles Away) who brought her authentic sound and beautiful vocal blend to the songs. Rudolph-Vernas-Colas’s (guitar) versatility and effortless solo lines can be heard throughout the albums and, Gabriel Donohue, guitarist for The Chieftains, brings his distinctive creations on guitar, bodhran drum, and Irish whistle on the new Album, Hideaway. Mary is so grateful for all the amazing talent on the albums and invites you to share in this journey of renewal and love.
LATEST ALBUMS
New Album ‘Hideaway’ out now!
- Hideaway (2020)
- Dublin Bay (2012)
- Miles Away (2011)
- Dublin Bay
“If all us Celts got together we would fill the earth with such song and spirit. Beautiful voice– keep going always”
- "Mesmerizing, Awesome!!"
“Mesmerizing, awesome!!”
- "Gaelic voice and so angelic!"
“Gaelic voice and so angelic!”
UPCOMING PERFORMANCES
January 25, 7pm
Pettaquamscutt Lake Shore Clubhouse (PLSC) Live Music Series hosted by Women Folk.
Paul Colombino, Ron Carlson, Mary Pierce, Margi Gianquinto
February 29, 2024 7pm
Pettaquamscutt Lake Shore Clubhouse (PLSC) Live Music Series hosted by Women Folk. Allison Rose, Erish Ash, Mary Pierce, Margi Gianquinto
March 15th, 2024
Experience the Magic of Ireland: Mary Pierce Women Folk with Kate Knudsvig-CELTIC THUNDER Mary Pierce, Margi Gianquinto, Paul Colombino, Kate Knudsvig
March 28th, 2024 7pm
MARCH 28TH AT THE RIVER Singer Songwriters’ Live Music Series, RI -Monthly
Pettaquamscutt Lake Shore Clubhouse (PLSC) Live Music Series hosted by Women Folk.
Michelle Saylors, Mike Ward, Mary Pierce, Margi Gianquinto
April 25th, 2024 7pm
April 25TH AT THE RIVER Singer Songwriters’ Live Music Series, RI -Monthly
Pettaquamscutt Lake Shore Clubhouse (PLSC) Live Music Series hosted by Women Folk.
Rupert Wates, Pete Maricle, Maddie Cardoza, Mary Pierce, Margi Gianquinto
May 11th, 2024 7pm
Mary Pierce Women Folk in Concert-Newport Library Music Newport, RI
Mary Pierce (lead vocals and guitar), Margi Gianquinto (piano and harmony), Elias Cardoso (fiddle, whistle).
May 30th, 2024 7pm
AT THE RIVER Singer Songwriters’ Live Music Series, RI -Monthly
Pettaquamscutt Lake Shore Clubhouse (PLSC) Live Music Series hosted by Women Folk.
Deborah Aufiero, J. Michael Graham, Mary Pierce, Margi Gianquinto
June 20th, 2024 7pm
Mary Pierce Women Folk Concert
Travis Mills Foundation for Veterans-Rome, Maine
Mary Pierce (vocals, guitar) and Ed Howe (fiddle)
June 27th, 2024 7pm
AT THE RIVER Singer Songwriters’ Live Music Series, RI -Monthly
Pettaquamscutt Lake Shore Clubhouse (PLSC) Live Music Series hosted by Women Folk.
John Fuzek, Steve Allain, Mary Pierce, Margi Gianquinto
June 29th, 2024 11am-1pm
MARY PIERCE WOMEN FOLK CONCERT
JavaMadness-134 Salt Pond Road, South Kingstown, RI
Mary Pierce (main vocals, guitar), Paul Colombino (guitar), Cheryl Anastasia (fiddle)
July 11th, 2024 7pm
MARY PIERCE WOMEN FOLK CONCERT & MIke Ward
Pettaquamscutt Lake Shore Clubhouse (PLSC) Live Music Series hosted by Women Folk.
Mary Pierce, Margi Gianquinto, Elias Cardoso Opener: Mike Ward
July 25th, 2024 7pm
JULY 25TH 7pm AT THE RIVER Singer/Songwriters’ Live Music Series
Pettaquamscutt Lake Shore Clubhouse (PLSC) 50 Woodsia Rd, Saunderstown, RI
Steve Allain, Under Cover Cameo, Mary Pierce, Margi Gianquinto-Women Folk
August 8th, 2024 7pm
AUG 8TH 7pm ERIN ASH AND MARY PIERCE WOMEN FOLK CONCERT
Pettaquamscutt Lake Shore Clubhouse (PLSC) 50 Woodsia, Saunderstown, RI
Erin Ash and Mary Pierce Women Folk: Mary, Margi Gianquinto, Elias Cardoso
August 29th, 2024 7pm
AUG 29TH 7pm AT THE RIVER Singer Songwriters’ Live Music Series-Anniversary Show
Pettaquamscutt Lake Shore Clubhouse (PLSC) 50 Woodsia, Saunderstown, RI
Paul Colombino, Dot Reiser, Deborah Aufiero, Ron Carlson, Barbara and Wyatt Lema, Mary Pierce, Margi Gianquinto -Women Folk
September, 1st, 2025 7pm
Mary Pierce Women Folk Concert
Greenvale Vineyards- Porttsmouth, RI
Mary Pierce (vocals, guitar), Margi Gianquinto (harmony, piano), Elias Cardoso (fiddle, guitar, whistle)
September, 15tth, 2025 9am-12pm
Casey Farm, Saunderstown, RI Women Folk Band – Mary Pierce (vocals, guitar), Margi Gianquinto (harmony, piano), Cheryl Anastasia (fiddle)
September, 27tth, 2025 7pm
The Kennedy Center, Terrace Theatre, Washington, D.C., Women Folk Band – Mary Pierce (vocals, guitar), Margi Gianquinto (harmony, piano), Pat Mangan (fiddle), Elias Cardoso (guitar)
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