THE MALVINAS

“These women take no prisoners.” —Dirty Linen
“You’ll find their enthusiasm and songs infectious.” —Sing Out!
“Spot-on harmonies…more folk music should be this invigorated.” —New Orleans Times-Picayune

ABOUT THE MALVINAS.
Geographically challenged since 2001, the Malvinas play feisty blend of Jazz, Cajun and Folk-pop with roots all over North America. Alternating lead vocals, tight harmonies and quirky arrangements.
Past performance highlights include: *The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival*Festival Internationale*Kerrville Folk Festival *WFMT ‘s Folkstage

THE MALVINAS ARE:
Lisa “I am not interested in what you think” Markley (banjo, guitar and vocals), Woodstock, New York. After graduating from North Texas with a degree in music, Lisa melted down her trombone to make a belly button ring. Formerly a member of the way cool band Akoustik Nerve, Lisa is inspired by the music of Joni Mitchell and the Iguanas – and- she thinks that Luciana Souza is just the coolest thing since fresh cilantro. Lisa is also an award winning songwriter with a inimitable groove oriented edge.
Gina “the hopeful romantic” Forsyth (guitar, violin, vocals), Breaux Bridge, Louisiana.Since fleeing the Bible Belt an undisclosed number of years ago, Gina has been (in no particular order): a fiddle player in several Cajun bands, a folk DJ on a college station, a college student, a civil servant, a movie extra for a day, and a drummer in a punk rock band for all of five minutes. Her favorite artists include the McGarrigle Sisters, Ralph Stanley, Belton Richard, and a host of friends she has played and recorded with over the last several years.
Beth “the irritating optimist” Cahill (mandolins, tenor guitar and vocals), Wakefield, Quebec, Canada.Beth decided to pursue music after nearly being crushed to death at a Violent Femmes concert. She never gets tired of listening to Glenn Gould’s recordings of the Goldberg Variations and trying to explain 100 Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez. Her influences include: Rickie Lee Jones, The Roches, and Richard Thompson. She is from Canada and has no sense of humour.
themalvinas.com
lisamarkley.com
ginaforsyth.com
bethcahill.ca

the mothership is a spiritual social sculpture in progress by paul mcmahon

The Malvinas and Lisa Markley

The Malvinas and Lisa Markley

The Malvinas and Lisa Markley

The Malvinas and Lisa Markley