Maria Rose

“This Kind of Certainty…” the title track on this new album, was inspired by the movie, “The Bridges of Madison County”. The cover photo was actually taken at the Roseman Bridge, where many of the movie scenes were filmed, (Winterset, Iowa). The song came to me after the photo, it was the last one recorded for this CD. Thanks to Danny, my partner, my friend and the love of my life, and also to ‘Robert & Francesca’, … many parallels, but the ending was different. We dedicate this song to our friends, Dot & Larry, who were the first to hear it on their 20th anniversary.

Maria and Danny have released their 2nd Gospel CD. The CD features Gospel songs from some of their other CD's, plus several newly recorded songs and their touching rendition of "Battle Hymn of the Republic".
The cover of the CD shows the Katrina Memorial at Shell Beach near Chalmette, LA. The cross was designed and fabricated by welder Vincent LaBruzzo, who lost everything in the hurricane and wanted to do something special with a memorial.
As with all of their recordings, Danny played each instrument on every song, and both Maria and Danny recorded the backup harmonies.

Hi and Happy New Year to all of you!!
We would've written sooner, but after performing on New Years Eve at the Alvin Opry in Texas, (great evening of a listening theater audience, no alcohol, smoke, etc.), we spent a night at Lake Fausse Pointe in Louisiana. They do not have internet, TV, radio, but what a beautiful location with a cabin right on the bayou!

So, since we didn't get to wish you all the New Year's greeting until now, we hope this year will be a good one for you! We're looking forward to many more travels again this year at some nice events, so we'll keep you updated.

We're also starting a new CD project this week when we return to Maryland, and hope to have it completed in a few months.

Happy New Year, and God Bless all of you.

12-26-2007 CHRISTMAS IN NEW ORLEANS:

Hi Everyone: We are here in New Orleans and having just a GREAT time!!! We did some singing at the Bridge House, a homeless and rehabilition center in the middle of town, and the one thing that stands out in my mind was a homeless man named 'Ron' ... he told me that we really made his day with our music, and that meant everything to us.

After that, we went to the 'Rock 'n' Bowl' to do some bowling and see our favorite New Orleans band, 'Benny Grunch and the Bunch'. It's a fun place and a great place to celebrate Christmas!

We were lucky to stay in the French Quarter, and were within walking distance to all the shops. The hotel was really nice, and we plan to come back and stay here again in a few months.

There is no place like New Orleans, it really has become 'home' to us. We also took a trip to the Lower 9th Ward, the place where Brad Pitt organized "Make It Right NOLA.org", and saw the pink 'houses' that will soon be home to some folks who lost everything. Very moving, very emotional and an eye-opener that we, who do have a roof over our heads, should really be grateful to God for it.

Hope your holidays are just the best!

**Watch for us on the “Midwest Country” TV Show on RFD-TV**
(Weekly: Sat. 9pm, Mon. 3pm, Tue. 1 & 7am on Dish Network (Ch.231) & Direct TV, (Ch.379)
(We are featured every few weeks)
Call "Midwest Country" - 320-245-2429

2009

JULY
4 (Sat) Grey’s Point Campground, Wine-Tasting and 4th of July evening concert, 6-9pm
8 (Wed) Glen Burnie Moose Lodge, 1911 Crain Hwy, Glen Burnie, MD 21061 (410) 761-1298, (7-10pm)
11 (Sat) The Sewing Factory, 2326 Whiteford Rd., Whiteford, Maryland, 7:30 - 10:30pm
*** $20 - tickets sold in advance only, call Lee at (717) 993-2097 or email: jaz@NFDC.net
12 (Sun) Mount Airy, MD, “Concert in the Park”, 6:15 - 8:00pm - FREE (location: Gazebo at Wildwood Park)
25 (Sat) ”Wheeling Jamboree”, Victoria Theatre, 1224 Market St., Wheeling, WV, Doors open 6pm, show: 6:30pm (Gen. Admission: $15 - call the theatre Toll Free) 800-505-7464

AUGUST
2 (Sat) 100TH Anniversary of Essex, MD, Cox’s Point, 10am-6pm, Our show: 11am (Main Stage)
14 (Fri) FMCA Nat’l Rally, York, PA Fairgrounds, 6pm, (Family Motor Coach Members only)
15 (Sat) FMCA Northeast Rally, Champlain Valley Expo Ctr, Essex Junction, VT, 8pm (Family Motor Coach Members only)
20 (Thur) TriState Fair, Pownal, Vermont, (Green Moutain Racetrack), our show time: 7pm
21 (Fri) Cornish Fair, Cornish, NH, our show: 6:45pm
29 (Sat) ”MIDWEST COUNTRY”, Sandstone, MN - Our 5th filming for national TV Show for RFD-TV
31 (Mon) Maria & Danny will be inducted into the “Midwest Country Music Hall of Fame”, Carlisle, IOWA

(Schedule subject to change – call ahead to verify.)

Private performances are not listed.

For our complete schedule go here and an automatic e-mail will be sent.

Updates From The Road Hi and Happy New Year to all of you!! We would've written sooner, but after performing on New Years Eve at the Alvin Opry in Texas, (great evening of a listening theater audience, no alcohol, smoke, etc.), we spent a night at Lake Fausse Pointe in Louisiana. They do not have internet, TV, radio, but what a beautiful location with a cabin right on the bayou! So, since we didn't get to wish you all the New Year's greeting until now, we hope this year will be a good one for you! We're looking forward to many more travels again this year at some nice events, so we'll keep you updated. We're also starting a new CD project this week when we return to Maryland, and hope to have it completed in a few months. Happy New Year, and God Bless all of you. 12-26-2007 CHRISTMAS IN NEW ORLEANS: Hi Everyone: We are here in New Orleans and having just a GREAT time!!! We did some singing at the Bridge House, a homeless and rehabilition center in the middle of town, and the one thing that stands out in my mind was a homeless man named 'Ron' ... he told me that we really made his day with our music, and that meant everything to us. After that, we went to the 'Rock 'n' Bowl' to do some bowling and see our favorite New Orleans band, 'Benny Grunch and the Bunch'. It's a fun place and a great place to celebrate Christmas! We were lucky to stay in the French Quarter, and were within walking distance to all the shops. The hotel was really nice, and we plan to come back and stay here again in a few months. There is no place like New Orleans, it really has become 'home' to us. We also took a trip to the Lower 9th Ward, the place where Brad Pitt organized "Make It Right NOLA.org", and saw the pink 'houses' that will soon be home to some folks who lost everything. Very moving, very emotional and an eye-opener that we, who do have a roof over our heads, should really be grateful to God for it. Hope your holidays are just the best!	Performance Schedule Watch for us on the “Midwest Country” TV Show on RFD-TV (Weekly: Sat. 9pm, Mon. 3pm, Tue. 1 & 7am on Dish Network (Ch.231) & Direct TV, (Ch.379) (We are featured every few weeks) Call "Midwest Country" - 320-245-2429 2009 JULY 4 (Sat) Grey’s Point Campground, Wine-Tasting and 4th of July evening concert, 6-9pm 8 (Wed) Glen Burnie Moose Lodge, 1911 Crain Hwy, Glen Burnie, MD 21061 (410) 761-1298, (7-10pm) 11 (Sat) The Sewing Factory, 2326 Whiteford Rd., Whiteford, Maryland, 7:30 - 10:30pm * $20 - tickets sold in advance only, call Lee at (717) 993-2097 or email: jaz@NFDC.net 12 (Sun) Mount Airy, MD, “Concert in the Park”, 6:15 - 8:00pm - FREE (location: Gazebo at Wildwood Park) 25 (Sat) ”Wheeling Jamboree”, Victoria Theatre, 1224 Market St., Wheeling, WV, Doors open 6pm, show: 6:30pm (Gen. Admission: $15 - call the theatre Toll Free) 800-505-7464 AUGUST 2 (Sat) 100TH Anniversary of Essex, MD, Cox’s Point, 10am-6pm, Our show: 11am (Main Stage) 14 (Fri) FMCA Nat’l Rally, York, PA Fairgrounds, 6pm, (Family Motor Coach Members only) 15 (Sat) FMCA Northeast Rally, Champlain Valley Expo Ctr, Essex Junction, VT, 8pm (Family Motor Coach Members only) 20 (Thur) TriState Fair, Pownal, Vermont, (Green Moutain Racetrack), our show time: 7pm 21 (Fri) Cornish Fair, Cornish, NH, our show: 6:45pm 29 (Sat) ”MIDWEST COUNTRY”, Sandstone, MN - Our 5th filming for national TV Show for RFD-TV 31 (Mon) Maria & Danny will be inducted into the “Midwest Country Music Hall of Fame”, Carlisle, IOWA (Schedule subject to change – call ahead to verify.) Private performances are not listed. For our complete schedule go here and an automatic e-mail will be sent.**	Maria Rose and Danny Elswick perform as a duo at festivals, conventions, corporate events and more. Be sure to check out their extensive song list. While Danny and Maria both sing and play guitars live, Danny personally records all of their music tracks and harmonies. (DuoDemo)
		Maria Rose is also president of PerformAbilities, a non-profit, 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization which provides musical entertainment to those with disabilities. Maria's song, "You Are The Flame", featuring 12 Special Olympics athletes from the Maryland and D.C. area is available on CD and single cassette.