MOLLY O'LEARY
singer/songwriter
new bedford, ma
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Molly O'Leary (they/them) is an indie folk/rock singer-songwriter from New Bedford, Massachusetts. Whether performing with the full band, as a duo with lead guitarist John Fernandes, or solo, Molly hits the heart strings of audiences with their use of songwriting as a form of activism to raise awareness about mental health and social justice. Molly has received the following awards/nominations: 2021 International Songwriting Competition Semi-Finalist, 2022 Last Band Standing Finalist, 2022 New England Music Awards Nominee for New Act, 2023 Motif Music Awards Nominee for Favorite Singer-Songwriter, and 2023 New England Music Awards Nominee for Songwriter of the Year. Molly has opened up and shared the stage with renowned artists like Ryan Cassata, Sarah Shook & the Disarmers, Will Hoge, Geoff Rickly (from Thursday), DeVotchKa, Arum Rae, and more. They also integrate music into their job as a private practice therapist and yoga teacher. Follow @mollyolearymusic on social media to see what's up with their music and cats.
"When I first heard Molly’s music, it hooked me. They have a great voice. Really cool songs. Obviously those things matter a ton but Molly also seemed to really have the other thing that is vital to being a musician and that’s the desire and work ethic to get yourself out there and do the hard work of getting your music heard by folks. I’m a fan and I can’t wait to see where the path Molly chooses and follows takes them next." -Will Hoge
