With a voice that has been likened to, among others, Joni Mitchell, Rickie Lee Jones, the late Eva Cassidy, and Shawn Colvin, Marji Zintz is a solo vocalist/arranger/acoustic guitarist who is known for her sweet voice; heart-felt, soulful interpretations; spot-on intonation; extensive, genre-busting repertoire; and masterful guitar playing. Marji performs material that takes the listener on a personal journey of growth and loss and love as well as material that asks the bigger and harder questions. She uses the guitar to its fullest potential as a melodic, harmonic, and percussive instrument.
Marji's passion for music was ignited by her dad, who was always singing; he had a beautiful, smokey voice and excellent taste in music. Marji recalls many nights washing and drying dishes, and many long road trips, singing song after song after song with her dad and her sister ~ usually in 3-part harmony.
Aside from a couple of sessions with the "Mayor of Greenwich Village," Dave Van Ronk, Marji is entirely self-taught on guitar. Marji also enjoyed the benefit of a few sessions with jazz vocalists Janet Lawson and Jay Clayton, and has been influenced by Joni Mitchell, Sheila Jordan, Billie Holiday, Tony Bennett, the Beatles, Betty Carter, Eddie Jefferson, Chet Baker, and Lambert, Hendricks & Ross, to name a few.
Marji brings a long and diverse performance resume, working in myriad settings since the 1970s as a vocalist and guitarist. She has performed in voice/double bass duets with such notable players as Mike Richmond, Jay Anderson, Josef Pelletier, and Vin Warner. She also worked in a progressive jazz-based ensemble that included Erik Lawrence on reeds and Jim Kunkel on guitar, often using her voice as one of the horns. She has worked in collaboration with improvisational vocalists Victoria Christgau and Shula Ruth Weinstein in a mostly a capella recording and performance project called Sister Sound, and has arranged, recorded, and performed with many other innovative musical projects over the years as well as performing as a soloist. And, she is currently one third of the innovative trio Becoming Human, performing original songs of observation, realization & transformation.
Marji also teaches guitar and coaches voice and harmony in the Hudson Valley.
In addition to performing the original compositions of her friends who are internationally acclaimed, very gifted songwriters, including Michael Fracasso and Eric Wood, and more regionally known artists such as Jim Lord, Jim Kunkel, and EC Lorick, Marji interprets and covers a wide range of material crossing into several genres, from folk to rock to jazz, including Tom Waits, Jobim, Cole Porter, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Her songbook is as extensive as it is diverse, allowing her to perform easily for five hours without repeating herself.
Marji has shared the bill with such diverse acts as Koko Taylor, Vance Gilbert, Tracy Grammer, David Amram, Pete Seeger, sonia and disappear fear, Spook Handy, Tom Paxton, Jonathan Edwards, the Kennedys, and Robbie Robertson and has performed and/or recorded with Jim Kunkel, Josef Pelletier, Jay Anderson, Mike Richmond, Vin Warner, Ron Wilson, Robert Weinstein, EC Lorick, Dawn Casteel-Lorick, John Marshall, Victoria Christgau, and Shula Ruth Weinstein.
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Contact Info
Location: Ulster County, NY
Website: www.marjizintz.us
Email
Phone: (845) 657-3111
Videos
Sumatran Fire (composer: E.C. Lorick) (recorded at AIR Studio, Kingston, NY)
Big Sister (composer: Michael Fracasso) (recorded at the Minstrel, Morristown, NJ)
| Calendar for Marji Zintz |
  Sunday 11:30 am to 2:30 pm | Salon Stage Show with Marji Zintz Acoustic, Contemporary, and Singer-Songwriter | The Towne Crier 379 Main Street Beacon, NY See Map |
 Simply scrumptious spread with scintillating songs from the salon stage! No cover charge! Yummy menu! Be there or be 🔲!
Complimentary with brunch! See you @ the Crier! Reservations are strongly recommended: 845-855-1300 Photo credit: Maureen Black Visit Towne Crier's Website to learn more | ||
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Sunday 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm | Fundraiser for Family of Woodstock! with Marji Zintz, Bruce Milner on vocals & keyboard Acoustic. all the stuff you love! | Colony Café 22 Rock City Road Woodstock, NY See Map |
 Join Bruce and me for Family’s Big $$$ Raffle drawing at Colony Woodstock.
The event goes from 1 to 6 pm, and we're playing at 3:30 pm but there will be live music the whole time! Raffle drawing at 6pm. To order tickets, call them at 845-331-7080. Family of Woodstock | ||
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Wednesday 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm | Local Food ~ Local Music with Marji Zintz Acoustic, Jazz, and Folk/Traditional. pop, contemporary, whatnot, etc. | West Milford Farmer's Market 1452 Union Valley Road West Milford, NJ See Map |
 Music at a farmers market!! What fun! Buy some fresh, local produce; hear some music, maybe pick up a CD! Not bad for a Wednesday afternoon in the late summertime!
The truth is that this event is happening every Wednesday afternoon during the growing season, and there are other very fine musicians scheduled at each one of these. Visit their website for more information. Marji's Website | ||
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Saturday 12:30 pm | Polhill Park Concert Series with Marji Zintz, Vickie Raabin (guitar & voice), Mike LaRocco (percussion) Americana, Acoustic. all the stuff you love! | Beacon Welcome Center Polhill Park Beacon, NY See Map |
 Join us in Polhill Park (Beacon Welcome Center) for some music and fun! I'll be joined by Vickie Raabin and Mike LaRocco (or, they'll be joined by me...whatever!)!
Following our set, stick around to hear SPACE OUT, OUTSIDE, a very interesting-sounding group with Al Margolis, Craig Chin, and Lucas Brode. They'll play from 3 to 5 pm. Marji on the Interweb | ||
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Saturday 6:00 pm | Private Event! with Marji Zintz Acoustic. all the stuff you love! | Private Home Hancock, NY See Map |
 I get to play a private event! One of my favorite things to do!!! If you would like to set up a private event, learn all about it by visiting www.marjizintz.com/house-concerts to download a copy of the House Concerts Hosts' Guide. Learn about hosting your own event! | ||
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Sunday 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm | Music in the Woods with Marji Zintz Acoustic, Contemporary. music you've heard, music you haven't | The Rail Trail Café 310 River Road Ext. New Paltz, NY See Map |
 I will be playing a leisurely set of music at the fabulous Rail Trail Café!!!! Seriously, this is one of THE coolest and most unique spots! (They call it “The Rail Trail Café” because it's located on a rail trail!)
And, you can get there by car, on foot, and/or by bike! (You could probably get there by cross-country skis, but not this time of year--thank heavens!) It's a café in the woods, and there are tables and chairs and trees and people and *really* excellent food! If you're driving, here's the address: Stone Mountain Farm 310 River Rd Ext., New Paltz, NY. To speak with a knowledgeable person, call (845) 399-5450. (Photo credit thanks to Laura Zimzores!!) | ||
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Sunday 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Music in the Beer Garden with Marji Zintz Acoustic, Contemporary. music you've heard, music you haven't | Colony Woodstock Beer Garden 22 Rock City Road Woodstock, NY See Map |
 You read that right!! TCBG is BACK! And different! It's quieter so as not to disturb anyone who would rather not be hearing music. So, come to the beautiful Beer Garden and enjoy beer and a garden and MUSIC (I mean music)! Colony Woodstock Beer Garden | ||
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Friday 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Makin Music!!! with Marji Zintz Acoustic, Contemporary. all the stuff you love! | AutoCamp Catskills Saugerties, NY See Map |
 Making some joyful sounds for the good folks who stay at this cool new spot!
(Photo credit: Ross Pilot ©) Marji on the Interweb | ||
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Saturday 11:00 am to 2:00 pm | Local Food ~ Local Music with Marji Zintz, Jeff Entin Acoustic, Contemporary, and Folk/Traditional. Standards, originals, etc. | Saugerties Farmers' Market 115 Main Street Saugerties, NY See Map |
 Jeff 'n Marji -- they go together like ... like ... Ketchup & Mustard? No! Even better than that! Come and tell us what spices you think of when you hear us! Then, go to the appropriate booth and get those condiments right at the Market!
These folks really know how to put on a farmers' market! Plenty of tables and chairs and umbrellas and yummy things to eat and lots of sunshine and music. It's going to be a gorgeous weekend. Why not come out to the farmers' market, support farmers, local music, and community? It'll be great to see you! The market is located at 115 Main Street in Saugerties, New York. Marji's Website | ||
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Friday 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Makin Music!!! with Marji Zintz Acoustic, Contemporary. all the stuff you love! | AutoCamp Catskills Saugerties, NY See Map |
 Making some joyful sounds for the good folks who stay at this cool new spot!
(Photo credit: Ross Pilot ©) Marji on the Interweb | ||
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Saturday 7:30 pm | Featured Performer with Marji Zintz Acoustic, Contemporary. Originals, contemporary, Whatnot, etc. | KIngston Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild 320 Sawkill Road Kingston, NY See Map |
 Marji Zintz will be the featured performer at the Kingston Chapter's coffeehouse, which consists of an open mic and a featured performer (that's Marji this month). It starts at 7:30 p.m. and ends at 10:15 p.m.
Doors open at 6:30, open mic sign-up at 7 p.m. Admission is $6 ($5 for Folk Guild members and senior citizens). Folk Guild membership is $10 per year and members are also entitled to discounts at Folk Guild events in Kingston, Poughkeepsie, and Rock Tavern. For more information about the Kingston Chapter of the Hudson Valley Folk Guild or the coffeehouse, please email HVFGKingston@hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org. Marji on the Interweb | ||
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Sunday 3:30 pm | Private Event! with Marji Zintz Acoustic. all the stuff you love! | Private Home Shady, NY See Map |
 I get to play ANOTHER private event! One of my favorite things to do!!!
If you would like to set up a private event, learn all about it by visiting www.marjizintz.com/house-concerts to download a copy of the House Concerts Hosts' Guide. Learn about hosting your own event! | ||
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Saturday 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Makin Music!!! with Marji Zintz Acoustic, Contemporary. all the stuff you love! | AutoCamp Catskills Saugerties, NY See Map |
 Making some joyful sounds for the good folks who stay at this cool new spot!
(Photo credit: Ross Pilot ©) Marji on the Interweb | ||
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Sunday 11:30 am to 2:30 pm | Salon Stage Show with Marji Zintz Acoustic, Contemporary, and Singer-Songwriter | The Towne Crier 379 Main Street Beacon, NY See Map |
 Simply scrumptious spread with scintillating songs from the salon stage! No cover charge! Yummy menu! Be there or be 🔲!
Complimentary with brunch! See you @ the Crier! Reservations are strongly recommended: 845-855-1300 Photo credit: Maureen Black Visit Towne Crier's Website to learn more | ||
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Sunday 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm | Music in the Woods with Marji Zintz Acoustic, Contemporary. music you've heard, music you haven't | The Rail Trail Café 310 River Road Ext. New Paltz, NY See Map |
 I will be playing a leisurely set of music at the fabulous Rail Trail Café!!!! Seriously, this is one of THE coolest and most unique spots! (They call it “The Rail Trail Café” because it's located on a rail trail!)
And, you can get there by car, on foot, and/or by bike! (You could probably get there by cross-country skis, but not this time of year--thank heavens!) It's a café in the woods, and there are tables and chairs and trees and people and *really* excellent food! If you're driving, here's the address: Stone Mountain Farm 310 River Rd Ext., New Paltz, NY. To speak with a knowledgeable person, call (845) 399-5450. (Photo credit thanks to Laura Zimzores!!) | ||
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Friday 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Makin Music!!! with Marji Zintz Acoustic, Contemporary. all the stuff you love! | AutoCamp Catskills Saugerties, NY See Map |
 Making some joyful sounds for the good folks who stay at this cool new spot!
(Photo credit: Ross Pilot ©) Marji on the Interweb | ||
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Sunday 11:30 am to 2:30 pm | Salon Stage Show with Marji Zintz Acoustic, Contemporary, and Singer-Songwriter | The Towne Crier 379 Main Street Beacon, NY See Map |
 Simply scrumptious spread with scintillating songs from the salon stage! No cover charge! Yummy menu! Be there or be 🔲!
Complimentary with brunch! See you @ the Crier! Reservations are strongly recommended: 845-855-1300 Photo credit: Maureen Black Visit Towne Crier's Website to learn more | ||
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Sunday 11:30 am to 2:30 pm | Salon Stage Show with Marji Zintz Acoustic, Contemporary, and Singer-Songwriter | The Towne Crier 379 Main Street Beacon, NY See Map |
 Simply scrumptious spread with scintillating songs from the salon stage! No cover charge! Yummy menu! Be there or be 🔲!
Complimentary with brunch! See you @ the Crier! Reservations are strongly recommended: 845-855-1300 Photo credit: Maureen Black Visit Towne Crier's Website to learn more | ||
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Sunday 10:00 am to 12:00 pm | Morning Music with Marji Zintz, Bruce Milner on voice & keyboard Acoustic, Americana, and Covers | Dottie's Coffee Lounge 444 North Street Pittsfield, MA See Map |
 Join us at this sweet venue in the beautiful Berkshires! This'll be our third performance in this cool spot!
Call 'em at (413) 443 1792 for additional information! Dottie's Coffee Lounge | ||
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Sunday 11:30 am to 2:30 pm | Salon Stage Show with Marji Zintz Acoustic, Contemporary, and Singer-Songwriter | The Towne Crier 379 Main Street Beacon, NY See Map |
 Simply scrumptious spread with scintillating songs from the salon stage! No cover charge! Yummy menu! Be there or be 🔲!
Complimentary with brunch! See you @ the Crier! Reservations are strongly recommended: 845-855-1300 Photo credit: Maureen Black Visit Towne Crier's Website to learn more | ||
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Saturday 7:30 pm | Music for Humanity Showcase/Fundraiser with Marji Zintz, Two Other Performers TBA, Hosted by Barry Adelman & Jim Elwell Acoustic, Folk/Traditional, and Jazz. etc. | Noble Coffee Roasters 3020 Route 207 Campbell Hall, NY See Map |
 Once a month, on the third Saturday MFH invites three performers to share their music. Three performers do their short sets to delight you!! And...
The proceeds raised during these monthly events go towards music scholarships. It's a worthy cause, an intimate setting, and great music. Why don't you come! Get there early to get a good seat. Marji's Website | ||
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