Nellie McKay | Nellie McKay Singer-Songwriter |

Cover of Get Away from Me

Nellie McKay is an English-born American singer-songwriter, actress, and former stand-up comedienne, noted for her critically acclaimed debut album Get Away from Me and for her Broadway debut in The Threepenny Opera (2006), for which she won a Theatre World Award.

Her music has showcased different genres, from jazz to rap and disco to funk. Her eclectic style and sharp lyrics distinguish her as an original voice. Her songs sometimes have a political tinge; she is a vocal feminist, and wrote a satirical song relating to feminist issues called “Mother of Pearl”. McKay also “is a proud member of PETA” album notes, wrote a song “Columbia Is Bleeding” dealing with the issue of Columbia University’s cruelty to animals, and “John John” about her feelings in favor of political candidate Ralph Nader as well as performing concerts as benefits for WBAI.

Get Away from Me was McKay’s first album. It was produced by The Beatles sound engineer Geoff Emerick and released by Columbia/Sony Records in February 2004.

On October 13, 2009, she released her fourth studio album, Normal as Blueberry Pie - A Tribute to Doris Day on Verve Records. The album contains twelve covers of songs made famous by Day, as well as one original tune. Barnes and Noble booksellers feature an exclusive edition, packaged with the bonus track “I Want To Be Happy.” iTunes also features an exclusive edition with a different bonus track, “I’ll Never Smile Again.”

Nellie on Etown is broadcast on 97.3 KCBO in Boulder, CO from 9th December  to 15th December 2009.

For more information visit her website:http://www.nelliemckay.com/default.aspx