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ELECTRONIC PRESS KIT
PERFORMANCE STYLE
Cocoa Marie prepares each performance with the audience, occasion and overall experience in mind. She sets the stage for every setting & adapts the music and energy to meet the moment.
With nearly 200 performance-ready songs spanning genres and generations, she intentionally builds each setlist around music the people in the room can genuinely connect with.
She takes the audience on a journey, creating an interactive experience that moves the room.
genres
R&B · SOUL · NEO-SOUL · MOTOWN · POP ·
COUNTRY · JAZZ · FUNK · ROCK
eras
70s · 80s · 90s · 2000s · Current
"Smooth, Classy, engaging, Sassy & Authentic."
PERFORMANCE ARRANGEMENTS
arrangements
Solo · Backtracks · Piano ·
Acoustic & Electric Guitar · Duo · Trio ·
Full Band · Backup Singers
additional instrumentation
Bass · Percussion · Sax · Horns ·
Strings · Backup Vocals
core musicians
Derek Greenwood - Guitar
Larry Thomas - Guitar
Laith Daniels - Drums + Background Vocals
Andy Bielby - Guitar
Eric O'Neal - Keys
stage and show
Performance:
2–3 hours
Sets:
45 minutes
Sound:
PA system provided by Cocoa
Load-in + setup:
Approximately 1 hour
Preferred arrival:
Approximately 1 hour
Venue requirement:
Clear instructions & Access to power
events
Weddings
Receptions
Cocktail Hours
Corporate Events
Private Parties
Birthdays
Restaurants • Fine Dining
Lounges · Bars
Festivals
Galas
Fundraisers
Ticketed Shows
Outdoor Events
EXPERIENCE
select venues
artists and
ensembles
india arie
A portion of Cocoa's performance of
“I Am Light” was seen & shared by India Arie.
the grand hall
Following a wedding performance with Twice on Sunday, approximately 100 guests waited outside to cheer for the band as they left.
