7 questions with Marcee | Mitch Schneider Organization

7 QUESTIONS WITH MARCEE

You’ve heard of the seven wonders of the world, the seven deadly sins, seven minutes in heaven, there are seven days in a week and seven seas…well, here are seven questions with Marcee:

What’s your typical day?

Is there a typical day? The one thing I’m certain of is that a day can change with one phone call or email. Generally, I start everyday with email–it’s the first thing I do when I wake up. Once I’m in the office I read multiple newspapers (Los Angeles, New York and hometown papers of my clients) and various columns, websites. The majority of the day–when I’m in the office–is spent on the phone, sending and responding to emails or IMs and spreading the word about my clients.

What’s in your handbag?

Well, the answer must begin with which handbag I’m using today, since I’m known to change them almost daily. Essential items: cell phone; blackberry (with additional back-up cell phone); lanyard with at least one band laminate and flashlight; earplugs; black and/or silver sharpie (someone may need to sign an autograph); passport–if I’m on the road (because you just never know); gum, candy, mints; way too many lip glosses; and last, but not least, my bag of good luck charms.

What was your first job in the industry?

While I was in college I worked at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles’ Griffith Park. This was really just my way of seeing live music all summer long. It truly was a remarkable experience and I believe that in the three years I worked there my life career choice was made. I saw so many great performances and met many amazing artists–everyone from REM and INXS to Neil Diamond and Placido Domingo. That was it, the music business was in my blood and the rest, as they say, is history.

What would your friends be most surprised to learn about you?

I think some people would be surprised by my affinity for football. I sometimes wake up on Sunday mornings and watch football for a few hours before doing all the things I’m supposed to be doing. I think this goes back to high school and the fact that the first writing I really did was covering football for the school paper and I had to learn all about it.

Who’s your career role model?

In my career I’ve been fortunate to work with some of the most talented people in this business, and not only the artists–but so many people behind the scenes. I feel like each and every person I’ve come in contact with has somehow influenced me and all have contributed to making me the publicist I am today. Yes, I’ve had some difficult experiences, but the truth is, the hardest situations have somehow made me stronger and taught me more than I would have ever guessed.

What’s the best thing about your job?

There really are so many aspects of my job that I love. Early exposure to new music is obviously at the top of the list. But then there are the wonderful opportunities that I’m given that change people’s lives, certainly being on hand for a few of the post 9-11 shows, working with the Musicians Assistance Program, and going to New Orleans two months after the storm are some of the most memorable experiences I’ve had through my work.

Best song ever written?

It’s really impossible for me to pick one song. I love, love, love old REM–the southern melancholy the band captured early on is reminiscent of good literature, especially on songs like “South Central Rain” and “Don’t Go Back To Rockville.” But then there’s a great song like Ani DiFranco’s “32 Flavors” that hits me every time I hear it. Add Pearl Jam’s “Better Man” and “Elderly Woman…” to the list. But wait, what about “Moon River” and “Wonderful World”? This is too hard, I could go on and on…