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Medea

Rank #31 Philadelphia, PA Folk / Folk Rock / Jazz

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Members: Irene Lambrou (vocals), Pat Robinson (keys, guitars), Pat Domanico (drums), Tony Winkler (guitars), Rich Curtis (bass)

Sounds Like: Over the Rhine, Cowboy Junkies, Jonatha Brooke, Sarah McLachlan, Shawn Colvin

Bio: Torchy & sinister female-fronted folk-rock, sexy doom & gloom from Philadelphia PA USA.....Grammy winner Pat Robinson is a producer, pianist, guitarist, and songwriter who composes unusual & intense music. Irene Lambrou is a jazzy rock singer who gets to add words and voice to it. Their unique, s... See Full Bio

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“The quintet Medea plays dreamy elegant pop highlighted by the burnished alto of lead singer Irene Lambrou.”

— Michael Harrington, The Philadelphia Inquirer

“Fronted by the throaty, dramatic thrush Irene Lambrou, Medea will put a spell on you with their dreamy music I’d dub ‘goth-elegant.’… Lush keyboard flourishes, buzzy Jorma Kaukonen-style guitar and a slick rhythm section add to a production sheen so finessed a major label could put out this set with pride. Fans of classically-influenced popsters such as October Project, (early) King Crimson and Renaissance will like ‘em. So, too, will devotees of Heart, Indigo Girls and Sade. Grade: A.”

— Jonathan Takiff, Philadelphia Daily News

“Lambrou's rich colorful singing voice works powerfully with Robinson's carefully constructed chord progressions and the rest of the band's polished musicianship.”

— Claudia Ginanni, The Legal Intelligencer

“...dreamy, reflective and sultry, its jazzy, progressive-tinged pop best played in a dark room late at night. The Miracle Line is the extremely accessible follow-up to Dreams & Revelations, which received glowing Philadelphia-area reviews and radio airplay on WXPN 88.5 FM....”

— Andy Vineberg, Bucks County Courier Times

“Irene is a captivating vocalist. Her sultry vocals heat the music to a passionate degree. The musicians ride her waves creating an album rich in dynamics...”

— Songwriters Monthly

“The Miracle Line has a clean, folky, XPN vibe, full of ethereal lyrical ruminations and layered harmonies. Like the Nields on Zoloft...”

— Pat Rapa, Philadelphia CityPaper

“The nicest ballad-band in town? That could be Medea... dreamy but sinister electro-jazzy folk..”

— a.d. amorosi, Philadelphia CityPaper

“[T]heir songs evoke a more ethereal feel with a progressive edge . . Lambrou's silky vocals glide over each peak and cascade into the forest floor like a misty spiritual visit from the dreamworld . . Robinson brings flight to the music as a hawk riding the thermals, high coasting rides with wings outstretched into twisting dives for prey . . .Marrazzo weaves cello-like fretless waterflow over riverstones which at times allows a little whitewater to appear . . .Ghantt calls out from the darkness of the woods with mysterious cries and wails . . .[Their] music does possess a refreshing uniqueness . . .Longing, frustration, discovery and pontification alike live here.”

— phillymusic.com

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New Medea Website! http://www.medeamusic.net/

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June 8: Medea @ Northern Li...
May 19, 2013
8 Bands, All Ages, Free Admission. Support Liberty Lands, Northern Liberties com... [more]

Medea w/Animus @ Tin Angel ...
Oct 9, 2012
Tin Angel is located at 20 S. 2nd Street, Philadelphia PA 19103. Show starts at ... [more]

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"Better Look" by Medea, Philadelphia, Sept. 2012

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Jun 8

Liberty Lands @ 3rd & W…
Philadelphia, PA, US | 4:30pm
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Philadelphia, PA, US
Sat Jun 08 4:30pm
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Northern Liberties Music Festival 13.1! 8 Bands! All Ages! Vendors! Food! Free! 4:30-5:00 Mike Simons 5:15-5:45 The Parsnip Revolt 6:00-6:30 Medea 6:45-7:15 56 Men 7:30-8:00 ERX 8:15-8:45 The Really Cooks 9:00-9:30 Chalk and the Beige Americans 9:45- Astronaut Your Planet
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Aug 24

Tin Angel
Philadelphia, PA, US | 8:00pm
Tin Angel
Philadelphia, PA, US
Sat Aug 24 8:00pm
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Sep 29

Private Event
Philadelphia, PA, US | 7:00pm
Private Event
Philadelphia, PA, US
Sun Sep 29 7:00pm
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Oct 19

PSALM Salon
Philadelphia, PA, US | 8:00pm
PSALM Salon
Philadelphia, PA, US
Sat Oct 19 8:00pm
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