CommonUnion59 is the songwriting duo of Steve McKenzie and Laura Malasig. Once they got together, magic happened. A burst of creative energy flowed and songs began to emerge that reflect a broad emotional tapestry. Songs of love, hope, happiness, dreams, and heartache, inspired by their own lives and the world around them.
Rooted in emotion and experience, their music is a story telling journey of life and love, that transcends all through eloquent simplicity.

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Our Debut release entitled "Magnolia Waltz" will soon available.

CommonUnion59

Once they got together, magic happened. A burst of creative energy flowed and songs began to emerge reflecting a broad emotional tapestry. Songs of love, hope, dreams, happiness, and heartache, inspired by their own lives and the world around them. CommonUnion59 is the singer-songwriter duo of Steve McKenzie and Laura Malasig. They write and perform original music that is both personal and universal, expressing the emotions and experiences of life in an intimate lyrical and melodic style.
Steve has written, recorded, and performed with numerous bands and Laura has been playing, singing, and performing for a number of years as well. Her growing interest in songwriting eventually led her to take a chance on writing with Steve.
The first results of their musical union was indeed magic and can be heard on their debut release, Magnolia Waltz, which is available for purchase on iTunes, Amazon.com, CDbaby.com, Reverb Nation.com and other retailers. It can also be heard anytime on Spotify, Radio Airplay, and a growing number of other media outlets.
2013 has been an exciting year for CommonUnion59. They are getting ready to record their second collection of songs, playing live, and continuing to expand their fan base through social media where they are gaining hundreds of fans.
Please visit CommonUnion59 at their website, www.cu59.com for more information and email them anytime at cu59@cu59.com.

REVIEWS:

A Lilting and beautiful slice of folk-rock. - From Review by Devon Jackson

CommonUnion59 draw on influences that range from 10,000 Maniacs to Lucinda Williams. Folk-rock enthusiasts and triple a (adult album alternative) radio stations would do well to check out this memorable debut from CommonUnion59. - From review by: Alex Henderson

With CommonUnion59, singer-songwriters Steve McKenzie and Laura Malasig create an organic and sincere brand of folk music with a timeless quality...with compelling lyrics that are relatable and melodies that are instantly memorable to create their excellent debut album. - From review by Justin Kreitzer

Singer-songwriter and folk rock enthusiasts are strongly encouraged to listen to this great album, but they're not the only ones. There's a wonderfully universal appeal to what CommonUnion59 has created with this record and you'd be remiss not to experience it. - From review by Heath Andrews

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GEORGE SLADEK
over 30 days ago to CommonUnion59

LOVE "FOR THE PRETTY LADY UPSTAIRS"...
WHEN WAS THIS SONG USED?



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Marty Jubb
over 30 days ago to CommonUnion59

Hello Stephen,
For the Pretty Lady Upstairs has such a nice sounding guitar. What is that guitar if you don't mind my asking? Your playing was pretty okay too!
Marty

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CommonUnion59
over 30 days ago

Hi Martin, Thanks for writing, my guitar is made by Tom Ribbecke. It's close to 30 years old at this point. He doesn't make acoustics anymore as far as I know, he's more into archtops these days. He's pretty easy to find on the web. Take care and good luck with your music.



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Nick Fuse
over 30 days ago to CommonUnion59

Stephan, lad. Please Don't Walk Away is heartfelt and as soft as the last tender kiss. Your beautiful music must be heard, my friend. In order to build you plays, you must gather as many Friends around you as possible. I am extending the hand of friendship hoping that you will not walk away. - Nick

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CommonUnion59
over 30 days ago

Hi Nick, Much appreciated and thanks for writing. That particular song was pretty much written by one of my co-writers, Peter Innis. He did the playing and singing on it. I agree, it is beautiful and very heartfelt. I'll pass your kind words on to him. Good to hear from you and good luck with your music too.



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