Juliana MacDowell

Juliana MacDowell is a singer-songwriter, living between Loudoun County, Virginia and Key West, Florida, whose earthy vocals and moving originals unite her with listeners in unforced and memorable ways.  Her interest in music began at age three when her grandfather hoisted her up on the bench of his Steinway - the piano she plays to this day.  More than just a woman singing into a microphone...she is an entertainer who connects with fans, reaches out to them and draws them in to the power of the music.  (Kim Simpson - MUSE-ic Monthly). Juliana's third album takes her to Nashville to record in 2018/19 with legendary engineer/producer, Bil VornDick (Bela Fleck; Sam Bush; Alison Krauss). 

Key West Theater 2018 (From left: Ericson Holt; Matt Backer; Michelle Dravis; David Woodie; Randy Morrow and Claire Finley

Key West Theater 2018 (From left: Ericson Holt; Matt Backer; Michelle Dravis; David Woodie; Randy Morrow and Claire Finley

"Having heard Juliana perform several times, I looked forward to hearing this CD. It confirms my initial impression that she is a fantastic singer and skillful songwriter. She reminds me a lot of the late Eva Cassidy in that, like Eva, she seems incapable of singing an ill advised note or taking a song in the wrong direction. Unlike too many performers for whom it’s all about them, Juliana respects the song and her role of communicator. And she has a great instrument with which to communicate. She can belt it out or be soft and intimate, pitch perfect with a depth of resonance regardless of dynamic. There is a finish when she releases a note; it stays with you... She is surrounded by a great cast of musicians with ample opportunity to blow and to be creative in their support.  Juliana is an artist worthy of greater recognition. This CD should be in your collection!"  - sj 
 

"Leaving Home" is a soulful Americana record that takes the listener on a journey from the highs of falling in love, to the lows of betrayal, the hope of redemption and the salvation of finding strength from within. - Ian Shaw

"Leaving Home" is a soulful Americana record that takes the listener on a journey from the highs of falling in love, to the lows of betrayal, the hope of redemption and the salvation of finding strength from within. - Ian Shaw

Photo by Rob O'Neill, Key West

Photo by Rob O'Neill, Key West

Juliana's debut album, Take Me Away  (2015) runs from spunky toe-tapper to heartfelt ballad.  Produced by multi-WAMA award-winner, Marco Delmar, Take Me Away  features legendary bass player, Freebo; British guitarist, Matt Backer; String Cheese Incident drummer, Jason Hann; mandolin player, Matt Cartsonis and accomplished Washington D.C. area artists.  Available on iTunes & CD Baby: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/take-me-away/id1024233501  http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/julianamacdowell