Artist Studios Available in San Rafael

Are you a creative person looking for a centrally located, quiet studio space in Marin County? A rare opportunity is available in Mark Drive Studios in San Rafael. 

More details at this link.

Unfortunately, no space for music, unless you work with headphones. 

Just When We Thought It Was Safe...

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Just when we thought it was safe to enter the You Tube...

They pull a fast one. In short, adding an AI filter, without telling anyone. 

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Sunday: Soulful Blues Brunch at The Sweetwater in Mill Valley

What are you doing this weekend? 

I'll be singing with my band, Mari Mack & Livin' Like Kings at The Sweetwater in Mill Valley, CA. If you are near, please join us. 

Kings' Lineup: 

Arne Frager on bass

Dave Powell on guitar

Martin Cunningham on drums

Parris Bertolucci on keys

We know that times are tight for many of us, so we arranged for a brunch show with no cover to remove that barrier to entry. 

That said, if possible, please support the venue by ordering food and drink and/or make a donation to help me pay the band. You can support the music through Bandcamp or my Venmo. 

We will be packing the set with some familiar favorites, and slipping in some original tunes. Feel free to make a suggestion, and we'll make our best effort to play it for you. If not this time, perhaps next time. Hopefully, there will be one. 

Links to listen and support can be found here, in my linktree: https://linktr.ee/mmllk

As always, sending love and gratitude. Be kind to yourself and others. 

Ox, 

Mari 

Art Exhibit : Wall of Shame Asks US Not to Forget

 In case you missed it, there is an art exhibit in Brooklyn, called "Wall of Shame." It highlights the crimes perpetrated by the January 6th rioters.  Artist Phil Buehler is using this exhibit as a fundraiser for Radio Free Brooklyn, an independent free form radio station. 

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jul/07/wall-of-shame-january-6-pardons

Sound Art at USC

Sharing some inspiration from 2014. 

Music Fundraiser for Elena Keating at Sweetwater, April 17th

TICKET LINK

Audio Production College Scholarships

Scholarships for women and non-binary students. Apply before April 27th, 2025

More info at this link.

Explore.org Fundraiser Starts January 13th a 5 to 1 Match

 https://www.youtube.com/live/KpR8gTNZfng

The fundraiser starts on January 13th and will continue to $50,000 for each organization, up to a match of $250,000 for each.