Linda (Blaze) Picceri and Michelle Tanguay, performing as No Spring Chickens, always get your attention with their powerful vocals and proficient guitar work. From heartfelt originals to high energy covers, these two women have entertained audiences throughout New England for longer than they care to remember. Now that they've relocated to midcoast Maine, Linda and Michelle look forward to connecting with new audiences.
How the duo was hatched:
Back in 1996 Linda recorded a solo album of original music entitled Next Move which was nominated for Album of the Year by the Massachusetts Country Music Association. The album release performance at Johnny D's in Somerville, MA brought Linda, Michelle, and bass player/vocalist Stephen Gilligan together for the first time. Shortly thereafter, the trio began performing as an acoustic act called City of Roses, winning over fans in club and concert venues in the greater Boston area including Club Passim, the Muse (now Tupelo Music Hall) and the Boston Folk Festival, where they were awarded a standing ovation. While together, City of Roses recorded two albums: Do Whatcha Do and Take A Second Look. Both recordings were hits with fans and received airplay on radio stations in the greater Boston area.
Linda (Blaze) Picceri
Linda has been captivating audiences throughout New England with her dynamic performances for many years. As a vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter she has contributed her talents to numerous bands and musical projects including City of Roses and the Allen Estes Band (winner of the Independent Music World Series New England, and voted Best Independent Act of New England). She has opened for Tom Rush, Livingston Taylor, and Jonathan Edwards among others. Now that she's settled in midcoast Maine, she enjoys sharing her music with new and old friends.
Michelle Tanguay
Michelle has been performing since high school where, as the story goes, you could hear a pin drop while she sang. She is adept at interpreting a lyric and, as a result, connects with her audience with every word she sings. As a soloist she has opened for Boston-area folk artists Bob Franke, Kenji Ogata, Dean Stevens, and Eric Kilburn. Though her vocal style is lyrical and light, she can belt out the blues with the best of them. As a member of City of Roses, Michelle contributed her songwriting and instrumental talents to the trio's repertoire and recordings. As one half of No Spring Chickens, she enjoys making new music and connecting with audiences throughout the midcoast region.