![]() As fate would have it, one of Moriah’s biggest influences and supporters, Lzzy Hale of Halestorm, saw the ad and reposted it on her platforms. Moriah’s management company, Surface Management, placed an ad on social media. So, a lead guitar player was all that was needed. Moriah shared, “We had a little jam session together-me, Brooke and Ashley, at Brooke’s house, and it just felt right. They added a friend of Brooke’s, Ashley Suppa-who has been dubbed the “female version of Cliff Burton”-as their bass player. I had met Brooke, our drummer, through Instagram and found out that she only lived like forty minutes away from me, and I was like, ‘Well if that isn’t fate, I don’t know what is.’ The two of us had jammed a little bit and were ready to find some other players.” And boom, the idea of an all-female band came up,” says Moriah. I wanted to be a part of a cohesive band where we all work together. “I’ve always, always wanted to be a part of a band, not just Moriah Formica or the Moriah Formica band. That left Moriah with the desire to create an all-female rock band. That performance garnered 7M views across both of their social media platforms. One of those covers was “Barracuda” by Heart, performed on social media by Moriah and drummer Brooke Colucci. Several of them have received millions of views. Moriah is remembered as the girl who got all four judges to turn their chairs with her stunning cover of Heart’s “Crazy On You.” The judges of the competition, Miley Cyrus and Adam Levine, openly expressed their fascination and expectations with Moriah joining Team Miley.ĭuring the pandemic, Moriah has been busy on social media taking cover requests from fans and releasing those covers on her platforms. ![]() The band’s frontwoman, Moriah Formica, was a contestant at NBC’s hit reality show, The Voice, during Season 13 when she was sixteen. Plush consists of Moriah Formica on vocals and guitar, Brooke Colucci on drums, Ashley Suppa on bass, and lead guitarist, Bella Perron. Don’t let their ages fool you-they are a group on a mission to take an all-female rock band to the forefront of the genre. Plush is a new all-female rock band from New York, with members all below the age of twenty-one. As seen in Guitar Girl Magazine Issue 15 – Spring 2021 – Electrified! New Yorkers are encouraged to send suggestions via email to. Guests are invited to see photos from the Fair on Flickr and ideas are always welcome. A udiences are encouraged to learn more about the Great New York State Fair online, and follow the fun on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. The New York State Fairgrounds is a 375-acre exhibit and entertainment complex that operates all year. September 5, Chevy Park stageįounded in 1841, the Great New York State Fair showcases the best of New York agriculture, provides top-quality entertainment and is a key piece of the state’s CNY Rising strategy of growing the Central New York economy through tourism. The 2022 Fair begins Wednesday, August 24, and continues through Monday, September 5. ![]() Resurrection – A Journey Tribute Band, 1 p.m., Chevy Park stage.Midnight Star (Headlining Annual FunkFest), 8:30 p.m.Herman’s Hermits Starring Peter Noone, 1 p.m.The Art of Rap featuring Ice-T, 8 p.m.To date, Chevrolet Music Festival concerts announced include: Concerts at the Fair are sponsored by Chevrolet. We’re proud to open the Chevy Park concert season with this show and these ladies.”Īll concerts in the Chevrolet Music Series are free with Fair admission. We’ve featured trailblazers such as Joan Jett and Lizzy Hale of Halestorm and it’s great to see another generation of women in rock music. State Fair interim Director Sean Hennessey said, “PLUSH’s message of empowerment for women really speaks to us. ![]() The band, headed by Albany-area native Moriah Formica, is a quartet of women ages 18 – 21 who launched their self-titled debut album in February. show on opening day, Wednesday, August 24 on the Chevy Park stage in the New York Experience festival grounds. Hard-hitting all-female rock band PLUSH makes its Great New York State Fair debut with a 2 p.m.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |