Author: larissamckay

Aussie Singer/Songwriter
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Recap of Nick and Kate’s Wedding at Racine in Orange, NSW

Congrats Kate and Nick on your beautiful wedding. We loved playing music for your special day at Racine Restaurant in Orange, NSW. I played solo for the ceremony in the gardens amongst the vineyard and then Jake joined me as a duo throughout canapés and lunch.
SONG CHOICES
Entry Latch by Sam Smith
Signing By Your Side by Sade
Exit Baby I Love Your Way
First dance At Last by Etta James
Mother & son dance Somewhere Over the Rainbow by Israel Kamakawiwoole
Bride and groom exit Follow the Sun by Xavier Rudd
TESTIMONIAL from Kate and Nick
Everyone has travelled home and things have gone back to normal around here 🙂 and I just wanted to send a quick note to say thank you to both you and Jake for such a fabulous day on Saturday!! Everyone was absolutely raving about you all weekend, and couldnt stop talking about the fabulous entertainment we enjoyed!
Thank you so very much for bringing our vision for our wedding to life and for being just generally amazing people! One of our guests took the attached pic that I thought was just beautiful and that you might like to have!
Please do not ever hesitate to pass on my contact details to any couple that might need convincing that you guys are the perfect match for their wedding entertainment dreams!!
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Mind Body Spirit Festival

I am VERY excited to announce that I am playing at the Mind Body Spirit Festival in Sydney this May. I have two performances over the weekend so come along and experience some magic. Tickets are free, so head over to the website and book it in.

CITADEL

Saturday May 27th at Mind Body Spirit Festival Darling Harbour NSW
5pm on the performance stage

Sunday May 28th at Mind Body Spirit Festival Darling Harbour NSW
12:30pm on the performance stage

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Recap of Zoe & Serg’s Wedding in Palm Beach, NSW

Congrats to Zoe and Serg! I had the pleasure of being part of their beautiful celebration at Palm Beach, NSW. I played acoustic music solo as guests arrived at their beach wedding ceremony, for their special moments (entry, signing and exit) and then as guests gathered and had drinks and canapés. The sun was shining, everyone was smiling and it was a beautiful day by the sea.

CEREMONY SONGS
Entry: Thinking Out Loud by Ed Sheeran
Signing: At Last by Etta James
Exit: Kiss Me by Sixpence None the Richer

A quote from the bride:
“Thank you so much for yesterday! So many people commented on how beautiful your voice is! Thank you! ”

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Here’s a recording of me singing and playing  At Last by Etta James. One of my favourite wedding ceremony songs.

Larissa x

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Yep! I’m a Wedding Singer..

I played at a gorgeous wedding for Emma and Dale at Gunners Barracks in Mosman, Sydney. I created the mood as guests arrived and everyone eagerly awaited the arrival of the bride surrounded by sandstone walls and fairy lights. I also played a hand-picked song by the bride as she walked down the aisle, another when they sealed the deal and then for an hour while guests were having canapes and the bridal party were having photos taken. The sun was setting over the harbour and it was just so much fun.

Here is a little comment from the bride.
I’d just like to thank you for playing at our wedding!!!!! Your beautiful voice was perfect and I had lots of guests telling me how lovely you sounded. You looked gorgeous, sang beautifully and were very professional. Thanks again, I will definitely be recommending you in the future.

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Serendipity – Latest single out now

Hi everyone,

My new single, Serendipity, off the EP In The Clouds is out now. Please hop onto Triple J Unearthed and review, download and rate the track! I’d love to have it played on Triple J. It is also out on most digital music sites like iTunes, Spotify and Soundcloud.

To rate on Triple J Unearthed click here

Then:
1. Click the play button under the song Serendipity
2. On the right hand side of the green section you can choose to download, rate and review and share.

Triple J Unearthed Jukebox
Triple J Unearthed Jukebox

 

Thanks heaps for your support!

Larissa x

 

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Storyboarding

The ‘In The Clouds EP’ is being pressed as we speak. I’m flippin’ excited! All the beautiful people who donated to my Indiegogo campaign will receive their copy first and everyone will have to wait til it is released in October. In the meantime Boat, the first single is available to download at iTunes and Cdbaby. Boat has reached number one on the Pop Chart on Triplejunearthed so thank you everyone who rated and commented.

Pre-production for a music video for Boat has begun!! I’ve been busy scouting locations, moved a lovely but heavy  pianola (I didn’t move it. Matt, Lakey & Jakey did) and have a great cinematographer and director on board. Film days are set for the beginning September and fingers crossed it warms up. I’ve been developing the storyboard with my beautiful friend Gianna, and it’s so much fun. Takes me back to London and making the other videos with Greg.

I’m getting heavily into yoga. It seems like the perfect exercise for me and I’m definitely reaping the physical and mental benefits. After a few weeks of terrible headaches, I had another scan and it appears I still have severe sinusitis – WHY DID I HAVE THE SURGERY??? – Breaks my balls off. My doc told me I could be allergic to the cold. That seems about right. So with this depressing news I leave you with a few lovely quotes. “Just because you’re in pain, doesn’t mean you have to be a pain.” And below..

1 photo (25) photo (26) photo (27) photo (28) Just want to say a few big thanks to some radio stations that have played my music in the past few weeks.

– Macca at Joy FM in Melbourne – Download the app or you listen online here – http://joy.org.au/

– Rosie at Triple J Unearthed Digital Radio – Download the app or listen online here – http://www.triplejunearthed.com.au/

– Hauaki Radio in New Zealand – http://www.hauraki.co.nz/

– Larry at Fbi 94.5fm – http://fbiradio.com/

My next gig is at The Acoustic Picnic on Friday August 9th. It’s a new night in Brookvale on Sydney’s Northern Beaches and I will be doing a duet or two, so it should be a great night. Here’s the Facebook event for more details and if you would like to book a table click here. Oh and did I mention I’m off to Splendour now.. roooooaaaaaddtttrrrriiippp! Larissa x

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Single ‘Boat’ Out Now – Free Download

I’m am very happy to announce the release of the first single off my forthcoming EP.

Boat, is available for FREE DOWNLOAD. Please click here!! If you have a few minutes, I would love for you to rate or comment on the song on the website where you download from.
The more fuss we make, the bigger chance we can get it played on Triple J. There is an app for Triple J Unearthed if you’re interested just search in the app store. It has debuted at number 4 on the Pop Chart and 48 overall so I am sooo happy! Thanks everyone who has rated already.

You can also call up Linda on Good Nights on Triple J week nights from 6pm to request Boat.

  • call: 1300 0555 36
  • txt: 0439 75 7555

I hope you enjoy the song and I can’t wait to release the rest of the EP in a few weeks time.

Triple J Unearthed
Triple J Unearthed
Boat Artwork
Boat Artwork

 

Pre-production for a music video has begun and it’s going to be pretty awesome! Stay tuned for more news on that front.

Next gigs are in Sydney, Aus:

Sunday June 30th 7pm – Coogee Bay Hotel.

Sunday July 14th 4-7pm – Stowaway Bar, Freshwater.

Larissa x