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THE SCOOP ON MARLENE:
  • Aug 2005 - Featured at the Classic Country Music Reunion, Trenton.
  • Oct 2004 - Showcased at Ottawa Valley Country Music Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony.
  • Sep 2004 - Appeared at The Empire Theatre, Belleville, on the Quinte Country Jamboree.
  • Aug 23 2004 - Performs live on TV in Ottawa, on The New RO's Breakfast show.
  • July 2004 - Debut CD is sent to radio stations in Belgium, France and Australia.
  • June 2004 - Performed at the Empire Theatre in Belleville in the second Quinte Country Jamboree. As a result of her performance, Marlene has attracted attention from area radio stations who regularly play cuts from her Debut CD, "You Belong to Me".
  • 2003 - Debut CD 'YOU BELONG TO ME' released; first radio airplay with 'Blanket On The Ground'; xmas CD 'MARLENE CELEBRATES CHRISTMAS' released in November; featured artist with Quite-area's 'THE SOUNDS OF TYME'; began recording her third CD, containing first original material
  • 1988 thru 1998 - Featured artist with Ottawa super-group 'Blue Highway' (members Jon Park-Wheeler, Al Bragg and Sam Henry); Tim Taylor and Anita Perras; Dennis Whitty; Ambush
  • 1987-1988 - New members Gabe, Don Kenny and Roy Wallingford replace the previous lineup and change their name to 'Crosstown'.
  • 1986-1987 - Fronted her own shows with backup band 'Hotline', including members Allen King, John D'Aoust and Bobby Bell.
  • November 1985 - Formed High Wheeler; members included future Juno winner Lynn Miles.
  • August 1985 - Marlene performs at CKBY Talent Finals held at Wayne Rostad's Gatineau Clog to more than 10,00 people. Placed 6th in the top 10.
  • July 1985 - Marlene wins 1st place at the CKBY FM Talent Semi-Finals held at the Golden Rail club in Ottawa, which also saw Thomas Wade, Michelle Wright and Carrol Baker perform.















  • The Shield, Aug 2005

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    Q.C.J. newspaper clipping, 2004

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