With the dust of the Australian continent firmly in her veins, travelling the nation with her family as a child, and the world since, has given her a bagful of life experience that would be at home in a Kerouac novel. Marisa Yeaman’s strength as a writer lies in the ability to connect the contradictions of the lives we lead and polarise them into songs which stay with the listener long after the notes fade.

If songs are a journal of the times we live in, then Marisa has been writing her own truth for most of her life. Her sound is her own, worn off the edges of country twang, the soulfulness of the blues and the literal sensibility of modern day folk. Add a voice drenched in real experience, rich from a roar to a whisper, and aching with passion and you begin to understand why Yeaman never quite fits squarely into any musical box.

After many years or writing and work as a live musician in the pubs and clubs of Australia, Marisa’s self released debut album ‘Pure Motive’ in 2005 was a long time coming. Accidentally discovered by European Radio, she became a surprise entry into the critic based Euro Americana Charts, reaching number 19. Three years later in 2008 her follow up album ‘ Roadmap Heart’ proved she was here to stay, it drew much attention to this quiet Australian, reaching number 12 and remaining in the charts for over 2 months.

Now after many more miles and many more shows, her highly anticipated third full length album ‘Voices from the Underground’ was recently released in 2011. The Euro Americana Chart this time around, found this self released artist, at a very respectable number Four, alongside names such as Lucinda Williams, Gurf Morlix and Buddy Miller. The album continues to receive strong reviews, airplay and accolades as people across the world discover her work, largely by word of mouth.

'Voices from the Underground', is a mature offering, brimming with stories of everyday people across several countries, characters who exist on the outside of the mainstream, the outsiders, misfits, and visionaries. Marisa says, “In a world so often driven by consumption and acquisition, it sometimes feels everything is measured by it’s commercial value, or by potential advertising mileage. ‘Voices’ looks beyond the veneer of society to tell some of the stories of people who are motivated by the ‘pure love or passion’ of what they do.”

Yeaman is a touring artist who has played in Europe, UK, USA and Australia, building a loyal audience for her work. She has shared the stage with some of the most respected songwriters of our times including Tom Russell, Chris Smither and Ron Sexsmith. Her music has had radio airplay in over 19 countries, and accolades from across the world.

Marisa Yeaman is a truly independent artist, quietly producing and releasing her own records and carving her own following through her captivating live performances. An authentic and intimate performer, she writes with the eye of a journalist, and the heart of a traveller. This female troubadour continues to traverse the world touching audiences large and small.