About this episode

Maris O'Tierney discusses her upcoming debut solo album and the influences behind her music.

Maris O'Tierney aka Park Hills Circle is a singer songwriter residing in the Chicagoland area, and along with her twin sister Quinn, is part of duo Maeve & Quinn. Under the Park Hills Circle name, O'Tierney will be releasing her debut solo album 'All of a Sudden' on July 10th, 2026. In her conversation with Peter Kreten, O'Tierney discusses how picturesque landscapes of Alaska and western Ireland influenced her songwriting, her approach to playing the guitar finger style, and how classical composers influence her musical style. Photo Credit: Maren Celest. Used with Permission

People in this episode

Host: Peter Kreten

Guest: Maris O'Tierney

Topics covered

• singer songwriter
• music influence
• guitar playing
• classical music
• album release

Keywords

• Park Hills Circle
• Maeve & Quinn
• songwriting
• finger style guitar
• classical composers

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: All of a Sudden

Places: Chicagoland area, Alaska, western Ireland

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