Mia Borders has captured the attention of local and national audiences with her energetic blend of funk, soul, and contemporary songwriting. Award-nominated and critically favored, she is one of the fastest rising artists from New Orleans. She has toured the country, performing at Mount Helena Music Fest, San Jose Jazz Fest, Taos Mountain Music Fest, Voodoo Fest, Bonnaroo (VIP pre-party with Big Sam's Funky Nation), the Kennedy Center, VOW Festival, and Gretna Fest, among other notable venues. When she opened for Corinne Bailey Rae at the House of Blues New Orleans in September 2010, "Borders drew the crowd in and had them cheering for more" (NewOrleans.com). With seven releases under her belt and more on the way, Mia Borders has secured her role as one of the fastest rising artists from New Orleans.

Mia Borders

MIA BORDERS - Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar
PABLO GONZALEZ - Bass
NICK HINGEL - Drums
KYLE SCLAFANI - Lead Guitar, Vocals

Mia is one of those rare young talents that can sing about life, love, and loss and make listeners feel it. With lyrics so personal, so mature, and so direct, she has established herself as an artist to watch. In early 2006, Mia and a few talented friends joined forces as a Funk-Rock & Soul group that was quickly hailed as "New Orleans' hottest buzz band" by the City's own, Where Y'at Magazine. The band made an instant impression on the local music scene, playing legendary New Orleans stages like Tipitina's, Howlin' Wolf, Blue Nile, Carrollton Station, and The Parish at the House of Blues, to name a few.

The group's collection of albums - 2007's "the ep," 2008's "The Nashville Cuts," and 2009's "Southern Fried Soul" - all feature original music written by rhythm guitarist Borders and arranged with her band - Pablo Gonzalez (bass), Nick Hingel (drums), and Kyle Sclafani (lead guitar). They are available wherever digital music is sold.

2010 brings the group's latest effort, "Magnolia Blue," released on April 20th.