Saturday at The Saloon!

I get to sing today! Mari Mack & Livin' Like Kings Saturday afternoon adventure at The Saloon begins at 4 pm, and we go to 8:00, followed by the Delta Wires at 9:30 pm! Fun will be had! 

Kitten pics to catch your attention and help spread the good word that these babies are almost ready for their "furever" homes. Momma might be available as well. If you are local and you want more info, feel free to ask. (Current events are such that I had to stop at a local shop for some kitten cuddles and purrs a few days ago while Arne was doing a podcast. )  

That's all for now. 

Sending hugs and wishes for you to be surrounded by kindness and love - and don't be anyone's doormat. 

Ox, 

Mari 

April 11th in San Francisco

We are at it again - 4 - 8 pm, Saturday, April 11th at 1232 Grant Avenue, San Francisco 

Kings' lineup: 

Mari Tanburo vocals

Arne Frager on bass

Dave Powell on guitar

Richard Wood on Keys

Martin Cunningham on drums 

Richard  

Music, Art, Democracy

I sing everyday, even if it is only to myself, in my mind. Saves the vocal chords for the gigs!

Gearing up for our monthly Second Saturday afternoon at The Saloon. 

April 11th, 4 - 8 pm

1232 Grant Avenue 

San Francisco

21 and over only

Hard and soft drinks available. 

No cover. 

Tips accepted. 

It's the best music deal in the universe. 

Stay hopeful. Be kind. 

Ox, 

Mari 

I don't know who made this meme, but I feel the need to share. 

Easter and Spring Fever

The older we get, if we are paying attention, we can become wiser. This can be determined by our choices, and whether we decide to open or close our hearts and minds. 

Imagine it as a bud in spring. 

I still can't figure out why the photos are displaying sideways. Seems to fit current times. 

Ox, 

Mari 

Happy Easter to those who celebrate. Check out "pagan origins of Easter" when you get a chance. 

Gratitude and Condolences

https://www.pbssocal.org/shows/artbound/in-the-pocket-with-james-gadson-an-essential-mixtape

I feel the need to pay some public acknowledgement to James Gadson, who left this earthly realm on April 2nd. He supplied the grooves for so many of my favorite songs. 

Read the article linked above for an interview he did with PBS SoCal in 2012. 

And if you are curious, check out his discography. Condolences to all feeling his loss. 

Ox, 

Mari 

Mondays March On

We joined our former neighbors and watched a Little League game this weekend, then I helped a dear friend divert some things from the landfill on Sunday. It was a full weekend, filled with family and friends. 

And still, the nagging knowledge of the suffering that exists in this world, and the battles that exist within our hearts and minds to feel valued and loved. 

I wish you peace and truth. Sometimes, the two seem at odds. 

Ox, 

Mari 

No Kings

Nokings.org

We Are Indivisible

Hey Everybody, 

Turns out I did not end up having jury duty after all. I was released the morning I was sure to show up. 

Had an interesting weekend. Arne and I celebrated Jake's album release. He is such a talented young man and so humble. 

The jasmine is in full bloom and it smells wonderful. 

Below is that song I wrote a while back. 

Wrote this in early 2017. It's basically a demo track. I aspire to record it with the full band and choir someday. 

In the meantime, feel free to learn it and sing it to yourself or with friends, whenever you need a reminder that there are more of us good people, people who "get it" and understand that we can do better together, than those who don't. 

https://marimack.bandcamp.com/track/indivisible

See you on the 28th! 

Ox, 

Mari 

P.s. Art by Mia Tavonatti