Musical Highlights

Marika’s new project was really exciting! She was asked to write for Christian, Country Artist, Cheryl Dunn. Cheryl’s new Christmas album, Emmanuel White Christmas has two of Marika’s songs on it! She’s The Lucky One, which Cheryl is releasing as her single, and A Gift On Christmas Night. She's the Lucky One, hit #1 on the European charts!

In 2006, Marika joined the Songbridge writing team, which links writers with artists.

In August 2006, Marika signed with Starbiz.  Ian McCallum, owner of Starbiz and later teamed up with Barry Haugen (formally from BMG Canada) who develops the careers of Canadian artists.  Marika's new single, Catch Me If You Can is the new release!

Marika’s new project was really exciting!  She was asked to write for Christian, Country Artist, Cheryl Dunn.  Cheryl’s new Christmas album, Emmanuel White Christmas has two of Marika’s songs on it!  She’s The Lucky One, which Cheryl is releasing as her single, and A Gift On Christmas Night.

Her single, Endlessly has been picked up by Starbiz Entertainment and continues to receive radio play throughout Europe. Endlessly hit the WORLDWIDE MAINSTREAM MOST PLAYED ARTISTS CHART IN 2001. Out of 30,000 songs aired, Endlessly charted in the top 337 most played songs. It's continuing to do well over in Europe and is now available on the CBC radio stations across Canada.

Comstock Records based in the U.S.A. picked up Marika’s CD Dream.  Memory Lane hit the top 40# U.S.A. Indie Charts in December 2003!  The songs are continuing to do well over in Europe.  Carry You In My Wings was featured in The Country Music Round Up Magazine in England.

Her most recent single called Catch Me if You Can! (2006), is a country, pop tune ready to hit the airwaves!

Special thanks to all of the radio stations that support Marika: CJVR, CJGX, R.P.E.M F.M., RADIO A.T.L, CENTRAL FM, RADIOGOLD, 92.8 FM FRANCE, BIRCH RADIO ROCHDALE (UK), RADIO V.R.W., RADIO T.Q.V 87.7 FM (BELGIUM), and all of the other amazing radio stations!! Thanks for digging her tunes!!

In September of 1999 and 2001, Marika went to Canadian Country Music Week and met up with Cal Gratton, Gary Fitz (Program Director of CJVR), and his beautiful wife. They had an absolutely wonderful time... lots of laughing!

She is very honoured to be added to their station. You can hear Marika on the Country Gospel hour! Cool! THANKS CJVR!

Marika had a wonderful time in July 2004 playing for the WELS youth in Toronto. Great crowd! A Standing ovation!

Marika continues to do private gigs around town and is working in the studio with producer, Peter Gilroy on new music.

Marika had an amazing time performing at the Navan Fair in August of 2002, 2003. The Entertainment Directors: Lisa Drury and Geir Lyster were fabulous to work with!

She had the opportunity of meeting the New Country band, Doc Walker and country artist, Julian Austin, whom she’s kept in touch with since the Navan Fair!

In 2003, Marika and band thoroughly enjoyed playing in Colorado, U.S.A.  It was a fantastic experience!

In May 2001, Marika performed at Abiding Word Lutheran Church in Orleans, Ontario for the teens. They had a lot of fun, and Marika was very touched by the standing ovation they received after the show! It was great for her to perform some of her new tunes! She looks forward to doing more teen shows. Thanks for your support everyone!

In early July, Marika had the wonderful opportunity to perform at the WELS International Youth Rally held in Ottawa, Ontario. There were 2,500 youth from around the world!

Marika was the first Canadian artist hired with a mainstream, country sound!

Marika, and her band, played in Ottawa for three days at the Aberdeen Pavilion at Lansdowne Park. The band looked great! They all wore Marika t-shirts, in black of course. The fans purchased white T-shirts with the black Marika logo. In fact, you can even buy one!

She performed many of the songs off her first album "Surrender."

Marika met so many terrific people. She’s looking forward to doing future gigs.

In closing, Marika would like to leave you with a little excerpt from some of her fans...

"Dear Marika,

I think music really affects how our society is; I think it's great that you're a Christian artist. You may not know it but it really does make a difference. Most of the song titles these days talk about suicide and how their life sucks. I think the world does need more good people in it. I mean one of my friends taught me that you can still be cool and believe in God and be an outstanding Christian. My sisters remember seeing you at the rally and they said u rock"

“Hey Marika,

I was at the 2003 International WELS Youth Rally, and I enjoyed your music immensely. (I'm the gal with dark brown hair, of medium height and weight, and who was dancing throughout your entire show...) Your music is absolutely wonderful and very inspirational. I have listened to your CD numerous times already, and I can't wait for your next CD to come out!! Thank you for donating your time and resources to the 2003 International Youth Rally. Your performances made the rally an unforgettable experience, which I will cherish for many years to come. Thank you, and may God continue to bless you!!”

Stay tuned for more musical highlights...

Peace and Music,

Marika