Highland Village, Texas
Singer-Songwriter, Band

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BIOGRAPHY

Carmen Menza and Magneeto is the acoustic pop rock band created by singer/songwriter Carmen Menza and joined by Brian Hartig, Sammy Davenport and Mark Menza. They've been playing and recording since her days in Denton, Texas while studying jazz at the University of North Texas.
Carmen fronts the band with an unwavering confidence in her ability to deliver a hook and have you singing with her, blurring the lines between pop, rock and jazz leanings.
"Magneeto's got pop, undeniably. It's in every juicy hook and lead singer-songwriter Carmen Menza's sweeter-than-sweet voice. One of the greatest statements a guy like me can make about a band is that said band has a unique sound." Anthony Mariani –Associate Editor Ft. Worth Weekly


For info on booking,
contact Carmen Menza at:
214-536-6011
carmen@carmenmenza.com

Instrumentation
Carmen Menza - vocals and guitars
Brian Hartig - drums
Sammy Davenport - bass
Mark Menza - guitars, mandolins

Discography
Magneeto - self titled CD released in 2000
Magneeto - 5 song EP released 2003
CarmenMenza and Magneeto - "Velocity"- CD released summer 2007
coming soon to itunes

LEVEL

semi-pro

GENRES

Indie Rock, Alternative Rock, Jazz

Contact

Administrative: Carmen Menza

P.R.O.

BMI

INSTRUMENTS

acoustic guitar / electric guitar / vocals

DAY JOB

www.carmenmenza.com

I AM INTERESTED IN

in pitching songs to artist
in pitching songs to tv
in getting a record deal
in getting a publishing deal

I WRITE:

It's my second job

I Also Write:
by myself
with others
for myself
for others

I Prefer To Write:
lyrics
melody
music

experience >

SONG PLACEMENTS

Indie films: e-Male, 2001, Bryan Harston, film maker - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0284676/ Killer Sexy, 2005, Shirley Thompson, film maker

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