Maura McKinney Mastro

From the intimacy of small cabarets to the glamour of casino showrooms to outdoor festival stages and church concerts, to the wide open spaces of major league ballparks, audiences have delighted in Maura's soaring vocal range and her moving interpretations of songs. Her energetic and passionate stage performances are her trademark! Maura is a Christian and her music ministry and mission are all about encouragement, hope and Praise 🙌. Maura Has a passion for songwriting and there are compelling back stories to her songs. Maura McKinney Mastro recorded her first CD for Clady Records in 2000. "Irish Roots" is a labor of love inspired and encouraged by her dad, Jack McKinney, {Boxing Hall Of Fame, Broadcasting Hall Of Fame (www.phillytalkradioonline.com/archive/jack-mckinney.html) and influenced artistically by her mom, a wonderful singer, Doris Kavanaugh whose “major voice” was discovered when she was. 17. The follow up to Irish Roots was "Inspirational Roots" a collection of originals and classics that speaks to love, to lost love and to faith. Her third release, "So Good" produced by: Doug Deforest, is her personal diary, bound in lush, Nashville sound, set down with Maura"s rich range and lilt, and punctuated with rock and Celtic vibes. Included is a beautiful song Maura co-wrote with the talented, Severin Browne titled "Memory Of A Good Thing”. Severin is Jackson Browne's brother. The song is a follow up to a song Maura penned and then sang to Jackson backstage when she was a young girl, "Golden Dream". The So Good CD closes with an emotional tribute to Maura's dad. The song is an adapted vesionf of a Phil Coulter classic as per Phil's generous permission. Originally, "The Old Man", it is retitled "The Ol' Da”. The fourth release for Maura McKinney Mastro is "Shamrocks To Stripes”. “A catchy collection of her own compositions plus old standards – Danny Boy and The Star Spangled Banner – with captivating vocal accent on familiar lyrics not heard until now... They are songs of faith and family, patriotism and passion. The CD is a montage of music that plays to the strength and charm of Maura’s lilting and far-ranging vocal talent and her intimate knowledge of what makes a heart tick... Maura's songs have earned her two Radio Mike Awards as well as 3 Indie music nominations in Nashville." - Jim Nicholson's review/Philadelphia Daily News/Author “…It’s been a whirlwind of a career for Maura. Maura also sings the National Anthem for Philadelphia teams. Last Sunday, she sang the anthem for the Phillies in the beautiful new Citizens Bank Park… The beach, the ocean, the shore’s atmosphere are inspiring for any artist. For Maura, she says, including her career, “It is all a gift from God” - Heather Holtzapfel, Free Time/NJ “This innovation is for me; catchy tracks that feature quality self-penned repertoire from the art of a rising star....Her newest song, "Nashville" just entered the European Hot Disc charts at # 36. Maura's driving and uplifting "Draw A Line In The Sand " is being well received in Europe, checking in at #2 on the NCM Euro Country chart! Reactions from DJs are strong and as follows: “Maura McKinney Mastro has captured the cheerfulness that characterizes her ministry, nice piano break” Paul Poulton, Temporary Music and Christians In Music, UK “10/10 Excellent” Jackie Blair, Journalist, Scotland” - Paul Davis, Country Music Round UP Maura has performed several times in Nashville. At The Bluebird Cafe, The Gibson Showcase Theater, local television, Opryland And The Wildhorse Saloon. The video for newest single, "Step, Slide & Fly" was filmed at The Wildhorse. Maura continues to inspire with her Christian show, “”Spreading Joy” which she debuted in churches and parks in 2010. Maura’s CDs can be purchased in The Apple Store, streamed on Spotify and more An exciting new group of songs are ready for a forthcoming Cd and an original theater show, “You're Still A Contender" will debut soon. Maura and her talented husband, Frank Mastro ( also a Christian) perform an original show of comedy, singing & celebrity impressions in showrooms across the country. Frank also enjoys performing clean comedy and is a wonderful emcee, singer and Impressionist. Together, they published and contributed content for their summer publication, “The Ocean Breeze” which featured their Inspirational columns, an eclectic array of businesses, comedy, fun trivia facts and photo laughs.