The Washington Post 2004
If this was 1970 instead of 2000 and Mary Shaver's debut CD "No Time Like Now" hit the streets, Shaver would be a star. A powerful mix of blues, soul and rock, the CD reminds me of an Al Kooper recording session or something Janis Joplin might have done... MORE
The Washington Post 2003
Audience members who hear Mary Shaver's blues music will often compare her to Bonnie Raitt or Janis Joplin. Although Shaver is flattered that she reminds people of her musical idols, those associations have made her work harder to leave her own mark musically. MORE
Chesapeake Music Guide 2001
Who are your biggest influences musically?
My biggest influences musically come from all different genres of music. As far as blues music goes, my influences include Little Walter, Slim Harpo, Muddy Waters, Magic Sam, Elmore James and Etta James, to name a few. On the rock side, Little Feat, Bonnie Raitt, Janis Joplin, Heart, and Fleetwood Mac were bands that I grew up listening to. MORE
The Washington Post 2000
Shaver is at her best when she's capitalizing on her vocal power and grit. Both qualities are evident throughout her new album, "No Time Like Now." MORE
National Geographic
On October 1, she will release her debut CD titled "No Time Like Now," singing famous R&B, Blues and Rock songs first composed by well-known artists such as Smokey Robinson, Little Walter and Tony Joe White, as well as an original song by Mary herself. MORE