Linq is an edgy, emotional, often political singer/songwriter. A serendipitous series of events propelled her out of a career as a pharmacist and pharmacy owner onto an exciting musical path. Her songs are a unique blend of folk and rock, with an occasional touch of blues, funk, and even techno. Using life's tough experiences, Linq is not afraid to tackle controversial issues, and brings a strong, reasoned voice to whatever topic she addresses, including war, racism, homophobia, health care, and the environment.
At an age when many look forward to retirement, Linq is kicking it up, cranking it out, and defying stereotypes. This singer-songwriter's music is fresh, uncompromising, decidedly un-stodgy, and lush with life experience. She's passionate about touching lives and making a positive difference in the world. One of the most striking things about her music is the amount of joy and enthusiasm she exudes in spite of her edgy tunes and topics. Linq came of age in the 60's. Her music harkens to roots in the popular music of that time with its political folk, psychedelic rock, and social conscience. Harkens but doesn't duplicate. This is a woman who has found her groove: strongly vulnerable, irresistibly passionate, and dynamically humanistic.
Linq's music has also captured attention and won her several awards. Her first health care song, Tired, (FAST MOVING DREAM 2006) was awarded an Honorable Mention in the 2006 International Narrative Song Competition (INSC), and Change the Picture (CHANGE THE PICTURE, GEORGE! 2007, LIFE GOES ON 2009) was a nominee in the 2009 Political Song Category in the Just Plain Folks Music Awards, largest in the world.
Tale about a man who gets injured, is given prescription painkillers and finds himself addicted. It destroys his family and his life, he ends up in court, and he wishes that he could get clean but doesn’t have the strength to do so. Female Vocal, Folk Music, Contemporary Folk
No one is born a racist or a bully, we learn those things from others, and we can unlearn them too. By examining the sources of hatred we gain the tools to make positive change. This track was a finalist in the Political Song category in the 2009 Just Plain Folks Music Awards. Female Vocal, Folk Music, Folk Rock
“Diversity Dance” is a celebration of all that we are. With a thundering retro-disco bass and funky guitar, you’ll want to shake your booty to
You can dance if you’re straight / You can dance if you’re gay /Transsexual too / And bisexuality is cool / It doubles the dating pool, Female Vocal, Rock Music, Pop Rock
The story about the night an armed robber attempted to hold up this former pharmacist for drugs... but she said no! Female Vocal, Rock Music, Classic Rock
Haunting Irish ballad, female vocal, penny whistle, guitar. Moving music perfect for TV or Film soundtrack, movie trailer or film credits. Romantic, coming of age story, female courage, living a passionate life. Purposeful, uplifting, vibrant, cinematic, atmospheric, filled with hope. Female Vocal, European Music, Irish Music
Song about living in the moment because the only thing constant is change -with beautiful harmonies and a hypnotic round at the end of the track. Romance, passion, broken hearts. Female Vocal, Pop Music, Soft Pop
A cautionary tale about a man who grew up during the Great Depression. His quest for money becomes his top priority in life at the expense of everything else. He still makes money after he dies but can’t take it with him. Female Vocal, Folk Music, Contemporary Folk
A bluesy song of unrequited love with a waltz tempo. The narrator has met someone who sparks an instant desire, but the object of that desire is only visiting the area and after the one chance meeting is gone, showing the difficulty single people have meeting the right person. Filled with longing. Female Vocal, Rock Music, Blues Rock
The next time you call a company and get an automated system, listen to “No Person on the Line” a few times and vent with Linq. This former pharmacist spent plenty of time wandering through the voice mail systems of the health insurance industry, often to no avail! Female Vocal, Folk Music, Folk Rock
Song about exploring, traveling, playing music, and following a new path into the future, Female Vocal, Rock Music, Psychedelic Rock
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OPEN HEARTS AND OPEN MINDS
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Composed: 2005
Song about prejudice and hypocrites that came into being after an anonymous letter published in a local newspaper suggested that the community not support a new business in town due to the sexual orientation of the owner, Female Vocal, Folk Music, Contemporary Folk
Linq, a former pharmacist, takes on the pharmaceutical industry’s aggressive marketing machine as only an insider can. This upbeat 60’s rock tune comes complete with doo wop vocals: “It’s the American Way / We can all feel better, take some drugs today.”, Female Vocal, Rock Music, 1960s Rock
The light-hearted Route 32 Blues sounds like it belongs on an old AM radio, with its rootsy rock feel. It’s a cautionary but humorous tale about why you should drive slowly on Route 32. Female Vocal, Rock Music, Blues Rock
Prescription medications sometimes result in more misery than the condition that's being treated. This tongue-in-cheek song written by a former pharmacist will resonate with many who have been on the receiving end of those side effects. Female Vocal, Rock Music, Classic Rock
Former pharmacist Linq based "Simple Woman" on two couples that had similar experiences: the husband lost the wife to cancer and struggled to pay the uncovered medical bills after her death. Female Vocal, Folk Music, Contemporary Folk
Small Business Blues: one listen and you’ll know this is a true story. It’s a jamming blues-rock number punctuated with distorted blues licks and driving drums. With a line like “One thing is clear, the buck stops here,” how can you go wrong? Female Vocal, Rock Music, Blues Rock
Song about growing old, being poor, and falling through the cracks of the healthcare system, as seen through the eyes of a former pharmacist, Female Vocal, Folk Music, Contemporary Folk
Anti-war rock style song that focuses on the innocent victims of war, the "collateral damage" Female Vocal, Rock Music, 1960s Rock
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WHAT HAPPENED TO THE CARE
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Composed: 2008
Former pharmacist Linq experienced the shift in focus first-hand from a patient-oriented to a money-driven health insurance industry. Female Vocal, Folk Music, Contemporary Folk
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WHERE WILL THE WILD ONES GO
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Composed: 2007
Explores the damage done to wildlife habitat by the encroachment of urban sprawl. Inspired by the killing of a bear by police that had wandered into the artist's hometown. Female Vocal, Folk Music, Contemporary Folk
Artist Keywords: Irish, folk, guitar, electric cello, pennywhistle, harp, rock, psychedelic, political, positive change, health care, racism, homophobia, war, environment, peace, human, edgy, healthcare
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