Live Performance

Tiny Desk!

| moniquedonnelly
Scheila and Hawykeye

Looking ahead on the Bigger and Weirder 2026 tour schedule, I found an interesting entry: “Tiny Desk”. Wait. Is this right? Like, THEE “Tiny Desk”? As in NPR Music’s “Tiny Desk”? Sure enough, it was indeed confirmed; we were scheduled to perform a tiny concert at THEE “Tiny DESK”!!! What a day! It had a very different feel, in that none of us used in-ear monitors. While sonically, it was a very different experience from the concert setting, it was satisfying to hear everyone in the room organically.

Here’s the entire show…

FINAL FANTASY CONCERT

| moniquedonnelly

Thoroughly enjoyed another Distant World concert singing the music from Final Fantasy with full orchestra. For each concert, they tend to mix up the featured songs and soloists. I couldn’t be more pleased to have enjoyed the beautiful voice of Amanda Achen! Wow! What a talent! Her high notes were effortless and flawless! Bravo to everyone! It was such beautiful and satisfying music to sing!

distant worlds concert

| moniquedonnelly

Always a great time singing with a live orchestra! It was good to see the conductor, Eric Roth, as he was one of the conductors I toured with while on the Weird Al “Strings Attached” tour. The soloists were flawless and I continue to be in awe of my music community when all our efforts are put together!

Soloist Live in Concert- Hershey, PA

| moniquedonnelly

Singing live with Hollywood icon Donny Most was a blast. What a class act! Many years removed from playing practical joker Ralph Malph on the hugely famous TV show “Happy Days,” Most is a talented crooner whose prowess was recently highlighted on the American Cartoon “The Family Guy.”

There is no greater joy than being able to work with wonderful people. Our concert in Hershey, PA, was no exception. From rehearsals to the big night, everyone left it all on stage. I couldn’t ask for more.

Continue reading →

Final Fantasy Live at the Dolby Theater

| moniquedonnelly

When we sing on a video game score, we rarely get to perform that music live. Recently we took to the stage at the Dolby Theater to perform the soundtrack to Final Fantasy. I had the pleasure of working with Arnie Roth again– he conducted the orchestras on the Weird Al Strings Attached tour– and guest artist “Yosh” who sings the song “hallow” on the score.

The Voice 2021

| moniquedonnelly

There’s nothing more rewarding and enjoyable than singing, working and playing with your friends. Big thanks to my dear friend Kara Britz for allowing me to be a part of this incredible choir backing up award-winning artist, Lauren Daigle! Such talent. I LOVE her heart. I’ve been a BIG fan for many years so it was such a treat to meet her!

Continue reading →