Who what when where why...the condensed version
Cea Marie (also known as Christina Abbott) began making music at the age of 14, picking up her dad’s unused acoustic guitar and a cheap chord book, and has never looked back. Her school of music was slugging it out in local coffeehouses, bookstores and bars for years. As a result, she built a loyal local following in Connecticut and began opening for acts such as Mary Gauthier, Erin McKeown, Debbie Gibson, Dan Hicks and the Hot Licks, and Josh Kelley. In 2006, Cea began to work on a side project, Hot B*tch Arsenal with former roommate Kim Galibert. They were a trip-hop, acid-jazz, sultry electronic-duo who put on interactive live shows, pushed boundaries, and opened for Kaki King during their heyday from 2006-2009. During this time, Cea continued to hone her craft, writing songs until a new body of work was formed. She enlisted the expertise and musical abilities of Jez Thomas (of The Sunray Estate) and Paul Benham (of if:then:goto) to help paint the sonic landscape that would become their debut, full length album “The Swan and The Sparrow” and make the Cea Marie circus complete. Together they have created a unique sound, with lyrical and musical depth coupled with whimsy and whip-smart pop sensibilities. Due to geographic limitations, Cea Marie plays out live solo at this time, but her live shows are not to be missed! Check the calendar for upcoming dates!