tag:brucemarkow.com,2005:/blogs/newsblog?p=2
NewsBlog
2022-05-10T12:17:11-07:00
Bruce Markow
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2020-02-14T20:52:50-08:00
2023-03-07T13:18:45-08:00
NewsBlog Table of Contents
<p><strong>2019 </strong><br>• Please Subscribe to Bruce's new YouTube channel now. Here's why <a class="no-pjax" href="https://brucemarkow.com/blogs/newsblog/posts/please-subscribe-to-bruce-s-new-youtube-channel-here-s-why" data-link-type="url" contents="read">read</a><br>• Bruce announces his new YouTube music channel <a class="no-pjax" href="https://brucemarkow.com/blogs/newsblog/posts/bruce-announces-his-new-youtube-music-channel" data-link-type="url" contents="read">read</a><br>• Bruce's Re-debut Concert November 9, 2019 in NYC <a class="no-pjax" href="https://brucemarkow.com/blogs/newsblog/posts/bruce-s-re-debut-concert-november-9th" data-link-type="url" contents="read">read</a></p><p><strong>2014</strong><br>• Complete with Pete <a class="no-pjax" href="https://brucemarkow.com/blogs/newsblog/posts/complete-with-pete" data-link-type="url" data-imported="1">read</a></p><p><strong>2011</strong><br>• Rare Bruce in NYC w/Sally Campbell! Sat., May 7<i> </i><a class="no-pjax" href="https://brucemarkow.com/blogs/newsblog/posts/bruce-s-rare-nyc-concert-1st-set-sally-campbell" data-link-type="url" contents="read">read</a><br>• Bruce sits in w/ Adele Rolider, March 26 <a class="no-pjax" href="https://brucemarkow.com/blogs/newsblog/posts/bruce-guests-w-adele-rolider" data-link-type="url" data-imported="1">read</a><br>• Ho Ho Ho to Ha Ha Ha <a class="no-pjax" href="https://brucemarkow.com/blogs/newsblog/posts/after-ho-ho-ho-it-s-ha-ha-ha" data-link-type="url" data-imported="1">read</a></p><p><strong>2010</strong><br>• Thanksgiving 2010 & News<i><strong> </strong></i><a class="no-pjax" href="https://brucemarkow.com/blogs/newsblog/posts/happy-thanksgiving-2010" data-link-type="url" contents="read">read</a></p><p> </p><p><strong>2009</strong><br>• BAC & Bruce for "9/11 Sing"<i><strong> </strong></i><a class="no-pjax" href="https://brucemarkow.com/blogs/newsblog/posts/bac-chooses-two-songs-by-bruce-for-september-11-memorial-sing" data-link-type="url" contents="read">read</a><br>• A Yeehah! About Pete Seeger <a class="no-pjax" href="https://brucemarkow.com/blogs/newsblog/posts/a-yeehah-about-pete" data-link-type="url" data-imported="1">read</a><br>• Good Show March 13! <a class="no-pjax" href="https://brucemarkow.com/blogs/newsblog/posts/twas-a-good-show-march-13" data-link-type="url" data-imported="1">read</a><br>• March 13 Bruce Plays Concert, Hosts Songwriters <a class="no-pjax" href="https://brucemarkow.com/blogs/newsblog/posts/bruce-s-march-13-concert-round-robin-announcement-poster" data-link-type="url" data-imported="1">read</a><br>• Love Day (Today and Every Day) <a class="no-pjax" href="https://brucemarkow.com/blogs/newsblog/posts/love-day-today-and-every-day" data-link-type="url" data-imported="1">read</a><br>• Good Things Coming? <a class="no-pjax" href="https://brucemarkow.com/blogs/newsblog/posts/good-things-coming" data-link-type="url" data-imported="1">read</a></p><p><strong>2008</strong><br>• Thanks, Raves and Holiday Wishes <a class="no-pjax" href="https://brucemarkow.com/blogs/newsblog/posts/thanks-raves-and-holiday-wishes" data-link-type="url" contents="read">read</a><br>• Top 10 Reasons to Email Tom Boyd NOW <a class="no-pjax" href="https://brucemarkow.com/blogs/newsblog/posts/top-10-reasons-to-email-tom-boyd-now" data-link-type="url" contents="read">read</a><br>• Bruce & The Ukuladies! Saturday, Dec. 20 <a class="no-pjax" href="https://brucemarkow.com/blogs/newsblog/posts/bruce-the-ukuladies-december-20" data-link-type="url" data-imported="1">read</a><br>• Gratitude, a Video and a Useful Link <a class="no-pjax" href="https://brucemarkow.com/blogs/newsblog/posts/gratitude-a-video-and-a-useful-link" data-link-type="url" data-imported="1">read</a><br>• Digging for Treasure read<br>• Bruce sings for Sloan Wainwright <a class="no-pjax" href="https://brucemarkow.com/blogs/newsblog/posts/bruce-others-at-benefit-for-sloan-wainwright-george-mctavey-sunday-oct-26" data-link-type="url" data-imported="1">read</a><br>• Bruce chosen for Songwriters' Showcase <a class="no-pjax" href="https://brucemarkow.com/blogs/newsblog/posts/bruce-in-songwriters-showcase-on-oct-15" data-link-type="url" data-imported="1">read</a><br>• Gigs, songwriting, sessions & downloads <a class="no-pjax" href="https://brucemarkow.com/blogs/newsblog/posts/newsy-news" data-link-type="url" data-imported="1">read</a><br>• Bruce at Peru Human Rights Film Fest <a class="no-pjax" href="https://brucemarkow.com/blogs/newsblog/posts/bruce-sings-at-peru-human-rights-film-festival" data-link-type="url" data-imported="1">read</a><br>• Thank you <a class="no-pjax" href="http://brucemarkow.com/hostbaby2/website/news/edit/news.html#osh0308b" data-imported="1">rea</a><a class="no-pjax" href="https://brucemarkow.com/blogs/newsblog/posts/thank-you" data-link-type="url" contents="read">d</a><br>• March 9 Show and Song of Peace Project <a class="no-pjax" href="https://brucemarkow.com/blogs/newsblog/posts/news-flash-march-9-show-in-the-song-of-peace-project" data-link-type="url" data-imported="1">read</a><br>• Catch Bruce in Rare NYC Show <a class="no-pjax" href="https://brucemarkow.com/blogs/newsblog/posts/bruce-in-possible-last-nyc-show-for-a-while" data-link-type="url" data-imported="1">read</a><br>• Successful Docs Without Borders Benefit <a class="no-pjax" href="https://brucemarkow.com/blogs/newsblog/posts/doctors-without-borders-show-a-success" data-link-type="url" data-imported="1">read</a><br>• Bruce Solo and in a Stellar House Band for DWB <a class="no-pjax" href="https://brucemarkow.com/blogs/newsblog/posts/bruce-solos-and-joins-a-stellar-house-band" data-link-type="url" data-imported="1">read</a> <strong> </strong></p><p><strong>2007</strong><br>• Holidays/New Year Message<strong> </strong><a class="no-pjax" href="https://brucemarkow.com/blogs/newsblog/posts/up-comes-the-light" data-link-type="url" contents="&nbsp;read"><strong> </strong>read</a><br>• Thanks for coming! <a class="no-pjax" href="https://brucemarkow.com/blogs/newsblog/posts/thanks-for-coming-on-out" data-link-type="url" data-imported="1">read</a><br>• Good Coffeehouse, Fri., May 18 <a class="no-pjax" href="https://brucemarkow.com/blogs/newsblog/posts/bruce-at-good-coffeehouse-fri-may-18" data-link-type="url" data-imported="1">read</a><br>• Tribal Soundz <a class="no-pjax" href="https://brucemarkow.com/blogs/newsblog/posts/support-tribal-soundz" data-link-type="url" data-imported="1">read</a><br>• Goodies at the Peoples’ Voice Cafe, Sat., Feb. 17 <a class="no-pjax" href="https://brucemarkow.com/blogs/newsblog/posts/partake-in-the-goodies-at-the-peoples-voice-cafe-saturday-feb-17" data-link-type="url" data-imported="1">read</a><br>• "Soy Andina" US film debut <a class="no-pjax" href="https://brucemarkow.com/blogs/newsblog/posts/soy-andina-s-long-awaited-us-debut" data-link-type="url" data-imported="1">read</a><br>• Bruce on air <a class="no-pjax" href="https://brucemarkow.com/blogs/newsblog/posts/bruce-on-air" data-link-type="url" data-imported="1">read</a><br>• Another benefit and great lineup <a class="no-pjax" href="https://brucemarkow.com/blogs/newsblog/posts/another-rock-tavern-benefit-another-great-lineup" data-link-type="url" data-imported="1">read</a></p><p><strong>2006</strong><br><i>• </i>Bruce on the Radio<i> </i>read more<br>• Toni Blackman and Rene Collins <a class="no-pjax" href="http://brucemarkow.com/hostbaby2/website/news/edit/news.html?page=2#blackmancollins" data-imported="1">read more</a><br>• Bruce on the Tube (and Web) <a class="no-pjax" href="http://brucemarkow.com/hostbaby2/website/news/edit/news.html?page=2#songsoffreedom1" data-imported="1">read more</a><br>• Rockin’ for Rock Tavern <a class="no-pjax" href="http://brucemarkow.com/hostbaby2/website/news/edit/news.html?page=2#rocktavern1" data-imported="1">read more</a><br>• Up Up and Away! <a class="no-pjax" href="http://brucemarkow.com/hostbaby2/website/news/edit/news.html?page=2#balloon2" data-imported="1">read more</a><br>• Peace Balloon launches Sat, Oct 28 <a class="no-pjax" href="/files/939925/news.html" data-imported="1">read more</a><br>• When is news <i>not</i> News? <a class="no-pjax" href="/files/939925/news.html" data-imported="1">read more</a><br>• Eleven reasons to join the Email List <a class="no-pjax" href="/files/939925/news.html" data-imported="1">read more</a><br>• What's around the bend? <a class="no-pjax" href="/files/939925/news.html" data-imported="1">read more</a><br>• The CD & other recordings <a class="no-pjax" href="/files/939925/news.html" data-imported="1">read more</a><br>• News and Blogs and Audio! Oh, my! <a>read more</a><br>• Recommended earfuls and eyefuls <a class="no-pjax" href="http://brucemarkow.com/hostbaby2/website/news/edit/news.html?page=2#eyeear1" data-imported="1">read more</a><br>• Adventures in Studiopia <a class="no-pjax" href="http://brucemarkow.com/hostbaby2/website/news/edit/news.html?page=2#studiopia1" data-imported="1">read more</a><br>• Riding the Gigorama <a class="no-pjax" href="http://brucemarkow.com/hostbaby2/website/news/edit/news.html?page=2#Gigorama1" data-imported="1">read more</a><br>• The Store kicks butts <a class="no-pjax" href="http://brucemarkow.com/hostbaby2/website/news/edit/news.html?page=2#store2" data-imported="1">read more</a><br>• True Blue update <a class="no-pjax" href="http://brucemarkow.com/hostbaby2/website/news/edit/news.html?page=3#TrueBlueNew" data-imported="1">read more</a><br>• The Store debuts <a class="no-pjax" href="http://brucemarkow.com/hostbaby2/website/news/edit/news.html?page=3#store" data-imported="1">read more</a><br>• Bob Blue's passing <a class="no-pjax" href="http://brucemarkow.com/hostbaby2/website/news/edit/news.html?page=3#bobblue" data-imported="1">read more</a><br>• The Mango Festival report <a class="no-pjax" href="http://brucemarkow.com/hostbaby2/website/news/edit/news.html?page=3#mangoreport" data-imported="1">read more</a><br>• Audio on the Music Page <a class="no-pjax" href="http://brucemarkow.com/hostbaby2/website/news/edit/news.html?page=3#audioup" data-imported="1">read more</a><br>• The Mango Festival happens <a class="no-pjax" href="http://brucemarkow.com/hostbaby2/website/news/edit/news.html?page=3#mf3-17" data-imported="1">read more</a><br>• Benefits and the best <a class="no-pjax" href="http://brucemarkow.com/hostbaby2/website/news/edit/news.html?page=3#sansonia" data-imported="1">read more</a></p><p><strong>2005</strong><i> </i><br>• Welcome to the Web site<i> </i>read more</p>
Bruce Markow
tag:brucemarkow.com,2005:Post/6191922
2019-10-27T17:00:00-07:00
2023-03-06T22:05:03-08:00
Please Subscribe to Bruce's new YouTube channel. Here's why
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/427918/ba102a9c1165a687c293dffe16d6392ebcd6abd0/original/screen-shot-2020-02-15-at-1-41-54-am.png/!!/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><em>Hello friends and music lovers</em>. Would you help make a big difference to me at this time? It is simply to "<a contents="Subscribe" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwCiCv4nrIIaekAPYpaR_4w"><strong>Subscribe</strong></a>" to my new YouTube music channel (and “Like” my first music video of my live song there, <em>Box Before My Time</em>). Here is the very specific reason for your help reaching the goal to have 100 "Subscibe"s by Friday, November 1:</p>
<p class="p2">My upcoming November 9 concert – the first of my own music after over eight challenging years – is serving as impetus and momentum to re-engage in, and realize, a key life vision: <em>to occupy the very alive place music owns in my world… and the desire to share its fruits.</em></p>
<p class="p2">The current YouTube link is totally unmemorable gibberish: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwCiCv4nrIIaekAPYpaR_4w . Significantly, YT policy allows the channel owner to custom name their own URL (“...youtube...brucemarkowmusic”) upon reaching 100 “Subscribes” on the brucemarkowmusic channel. This, of course, enables much more connection, ease and clarity.</p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">If you like anything at all about the first video [or maybe even don’t dislike it :-) ], would you please take a moment to give it a “Like” on its page? And, importantly, Subscribe...and be notified of more to come. I promise that I will upload a second, often requested, song of a very different genre as we meet the goal of 100 “Subscribe"s by Nov 1. OK?</span></p>
<p class="p1">Again, for now that's <a contents="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwCiCv4nrIIaekAPYpaR_4w" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwCiCv4nrIIaekAPYpaR_4w" style="">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwCiCv4nrIIaekAPYpaR_4w</a></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">I welcome your comments there too, of course. Thank you!</span></p>
Bruce Markow
tag:brucemarkow.com,2005:Post/6191921
2019-10-18T17:00:00-07:00
2020-03-04T23:29:59-08:00
Bruce Announces his new YouTube music channel
<p><a data-imported="1" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwCiCv4nrIIaekAPYpaR_4w" style=""><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/427918/6a0360fa4f25f89d73844e20504647ef304cd7b9/original/screen-shot-2020-02-15-at-1-57-43-am.png/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.png" class="size_m justify_right border_" />New brucemarkowmusic Channel at YouTube!</a></p>
<p>I am thrilled to invite you to the debut of my YouTube music channel, brucemarkowmusic! Come visit, and enjoy my first ever official video, “Box Before My Time” - Live.</p>
<p>How odd these days to be a longtime performing and recording singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist with nearly no videos online. But that is now over! Witness for yourself...</p>
<p>Please enjoy. Then add the coveted likes, comments, shares and subscribing that make a video channel a living, breathing entity. Thanks in advance for this.</p>
<p>If there is an enthusiastic response, I promise to add another new video (of a different genre from “Box”) before my re-debut concert on Saturday eve, Nov 9 at Peoples’ Voice Cafe in NYC. (Y’all come!)</p>
<p>Happy watching and listening!</p>
<p><a data-imported="1" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwCiCv4nrIIaekAPYpaR_4w" title="New brucemarkowmusic Channel at YouTube!">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwCiCv4nrIIaekAPYpaR_4w</a></p>
Bruce Markow
tag:brucemarkow.com,2005:Post/6191920
2019-10-17T17:00:00-07:00
2023-03-07T14:30:02-08:00
Bruce's Re-Debut Concert November 9th
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/427918/899fdc06f5fc64f5d5d6624d25252391e9c765b8/original/brucemarkowwoldpurplefulllargest.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><i>Bruce Markow with guitar</i></p><p>Hello world! Please come to the first <i>I'm back</i> concert on Saturday, Nov 9 in NYC, featuring my original singing/songwriting/multi-instrumentalizing "Folk'n'Roll”, after a break of a few years!</p><p>Great practice session today, and I'm excited. I hope you will also be excited and joining us at the show.</p><p>This is the first all-public announcement. Pleased to meet you, Universe. Let's get to know each other.</p><p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/2360206190961719/" target="_blank" data-imported="1" title="Bruce in Concert! Facebook event page">https://www.facebook.com/events/2360206190961719/</a></p>
Bruce Markow
tag:brucemarkow.com,2005:Post/6191919
2014-02-20T16:00:00-08:00
2019-12-18T12:00:46-08:00
Complete with Pete
<p><strong><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/427918/cf9f554bc30afad68fda36c0ecc216ab97944c05/original/664313-10150352840724956-283509911-o.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NDAweCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="Pete Seeger with banjo" width="400" /></strong></p>
<p><strong>I don't know about you</strong>, but it hit me like a ton of bricks getting the news that <strong>Pete Seeger </strong>is no longer with us. He went out gracefully and I've since been actively celebrating 94 years of a life well lived. On the other hand, it feels strange and painful at times to talk about Pete's life in the past tense.</p>
<p><strong>But in many ways Pete is very much still with us</strong>. He has changed the face of American folk, pop and rock music. He has lived a model for conscience and consciousness for commercial and non-commercial music and the rest of our culture. He helped clean up New York's Hudson River and provided some well-borrowed models for other environmental work. He has gone into many classrooms to catalyze future generations of singers, community builders and purveyors of truth. And, happily for a man who never sought his own glory and felt that his work wasn't about him, he has sparked many of his admirable qualities in countless singers and songwriters who are active today.</p>
<p><strong>Such was the case tonight in a celebration of Pete and his late wife Toshi at Judson Church</strong>. Pete's influence was tangible – and alive – in the scores of people who sang and talked about their inspirations derived from Pete. Some had had a more direct contact than I've been happy to have had (see the entry for May 8, 2009), some only second hand. But all had been touched in positive ways that will carry over.</p>
<p><strong>In my connections with Pete, I'd had one glaring incomplete</strong>. Not long after 9/11, I'd been sharing a round robin song circle with him, in which I sang my song "Let's Be Honest" (now on my CD-EP <em>Demolicious4</em>), a musical rendition of my experience on a soap box in the post-tragedy healing space that spontaneously arose in NYC's Union Square. As a complex funk-rap-reggae piece – my one and only – it went from a version my band at the time could barely pull off to a voice and solo guitar version, implying all the band parts, that, at the time, I could just about deliver. Pete enthusiastically asked me to send him the song. I had nothing to send at the time and, being at a perfectionistic stage in my musical expansion, it took awhile to get anything completed that I found presentable. Of course, that misses the point and, to make a long story short, though it eventually became a featured part of my solo set and a full band-arranged extravaganza on my CD, I never sent it. So there's some musical history that never happened. Or, it happened like that.</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/427914/4aff80070ac48a6b2ca008fe9c97d7af4bdbce83/original/998578-583356838418948-1350990087-n-resized.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjAweDI2NyJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_right border_" alt="Farewell Pete Seeger" height="267" style="font-weight: bold; margin-right: 10px; margin-left: 10px;" width="200" /></p>
<p><strong>At the Judson event, in singing "Let's Be Honest" </strong><strong>–</strong><strong> in all its glorious imperfection</strong> this time, having not performed it for years – I felt I was finally delivering to Pete... and to all the Peteness that progresses out into the world and the future via the audience of singers, activists, music lovers and small, frolicking children. Without a doubt, a fulfilling, heart-warming and hopeful experience, and the best consolation available.</p>
Bruce Markow
tag:brucemarkow.com,2005:Post/6191916
2011-03-19T17:00:00-07:00
2020-02-28T19:26:57-08:00
Bruce's RARE NYC Concert. (1st set: Sally Campbell)
<p><strong>March 19, 2011</strong><br>Peoples' Voice Cafe <br>40 E.35th Street (between Madison & Park Aves) New York NY 10016 <br>http://www.peoplesvoicecafe.org<br>212-787-3903<br>$15/TDF/$10 PVC members • "More if you choose, less if you can't" </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/427918/f2542c06df9e49121de21a515bf8521e04923b24/original/img08121a-02.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MTgweCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_right border_" alt="" width="180" /></p>
<p><strong>Bruce makes a triumphant return to the NYC concert stage tonight</strong> at the <em>Peoples Voice Cafe!</em> Expect him in fine fettle with a full set of his original songs – old chestnuts audiences dance to in the aisle and/or sing along with at top volume in foreign languages, and other tunes more rarely performed. <strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>The second set is all-Bruce, starting around 9pm</strong>. But be sure to catch the first set's performer, Sally Campbell. <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/427914/0e4a83bd9f20ed02fdb4f11e6d8e720f3f974540/original/sallycampbell.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MTg3eDIxOSJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="" height="219" style=" margin: 15px 10px;" width="187" /></p>
<p><strong>Quaker singer-songwriter and longtime activist, Sally Campbell</strong>, sings her own songs accompanied by her autoharp. Her songs range from a lullaby for her mother, <em>Rest Here in My Arms</em>, to a friendly decluttering anthem, <em>Beloved Belongings</em>, to a rousing resistance song, <em>I Don’t Wanna!</em> She may just reprise concert favorite, <em>Hug a Friend,</em> with her friends Adele Rolider & Bruce tonight.</p>
<p>Yummy snacks and drinks are available. And, best of all, a good time for all!</p>
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Bruce Markow
tag:brucemarkow.com,2005:Post/6191917
2011-03-09T16:00:00-08:00
2021-12-21T06:21:13-08:00
Bruce guests w/Adele Rolider
<p><em><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/427918/284ffcde34f803451c0c83b26e1a0e7cf9b2f0da/original/erd8724-300x199.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_right border_none" alt="" /></em></p>
<p><strong>Peoples' Voice Cafe</strong> <br>40 E.35th Street (between Madison & Park Aves) <br>New York NY 10016 <br>http://www.peoplesvoicecafe.org <br><a href="tel:212-787-3903">212-787-3903</a> <br>$15/TDF/$10 PVC members ("More if you choose, less if you can't") </p>
<p><strong>Bruce supports Adele with guitar. voice and arrangement</strong> on Adele's stirring song, "The Garden".</p>
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Bruce Markow
tag:brucemarkow.com,2005:Post/6191915
2010-12-31T16:00:00-08:00
2020-02-28T20:28:06-08:00
After Ho, Ho, Ho... it's Ha, Ha Ha
<p>At this time of year, as my heart asks to share itself with people I feel gratitude toward and I remember how deeply I wish the best for you, my words tend to heft a spiritual focus. I'd expect no less at the end of 2010, when I personally learned plenty about the alchemical possibilities of muck transforming into beauty.</p>
<p>But heft and spirit aside, I'll just offer you something simple, something that may be among "the best medicine" during transitions and other times, something that sounds like a symphony to my ears and heart: the gift of laughter. This video is pure silliness. I will tell you another time about gigs and recordings and the wonders of musical stuff.</p>
<p>But now, on to the music of laughter! That seems like a decent way to enter a new year. Enjoy yourself.</p>
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<p>Happy New Year!</p>
<p>With Love,<br>Bruce</p>
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Bruce Markow
tag:brucemarkow.com,2005:Post/6191914
2010-11-18T16:00:00-08:00
2020-02-28T20:28:24-08:00
Happy Thanksgiving 2010
<p><strong>Time does fly whether or not you're having fun</strong> – but I hope you are having plenty of fun and whatever else fulfills you, since we were last in touch via my music e-list.</p>
<p><strong>I'm writing to wish you a Happy, Healthy Thanksgiving, with countless riches to be grateful for and the capacity to receive them with gratitude</strong>. As for my music news, the general hiatus continues, though graced with a lot of guitar and mandolin study, recording session dates, many great jams, a smattering of smaller gigs and powerful sound-healing work.</p>
<p><strong>As for the future</strong>, stay tuned for word on stepping out for at least one big NYC show this spring and a growing hunger to be recording again that may just get fed. I hope you are finding satisfying expression, yourself. Here are a couple of apropos-of-Thanksgiving links:</p>
<p>1. <strong>Celebrate the simple joys of life with Matt:</strong></p>
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<p>2. An expanded 2008 entry from my holistic bodywork practice's "Well-Being Almanac" on how and why to <strong>grow gratitude</strong>:</p>
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<p>Please stay in touch.</p>
<p><em>Best to you,<br>Bruce</em></p>
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Bruce Markow
tag:brucemarkow.com,2005:Post/6191913
2009-09-04T17:00:00-07:00
2020-02-29T15:55:54-08:00
BAC Chooses Two Songs by Bruce for "September 11 Memorial Sing"
<p><strong><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/427918/060dba6a584165a6a9f19d91cee73d0d6086c65c/original/twintowers.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_right border_none" alt="" />TIME/DATE</strong>: Friday, September 11th, 2009, 5 PM - 7:45 PM<br><strong>LOCATION: </strong>Tobacco Warehouse, Empire Fulton Ferry State Park<br><strong>IN CASE OF RAIN: </strong>Powerhouse Arena, 37 Main St., Brooklyn NY<br><strong>ADMISSION: </strong>free<br><br><a data-imported="1" href="http://www.brooklynartscouncil.org/documents/1210" target="_blank">Brooklyn Arts Council</a> chose two of Bruce's songs to be performed at a musical memorial to 9/11. Bruce will perform <em>Let's Be Honest</em> solo at around 6:30.</p>
<p>A full band version of <em>Let's Be Honest</em> appears on Bruce's CD, <em>Demolicious4</em>. <a data-imported="1" href="/files/939921/products.html" target="_blank">Buy</a> it here at Bruce's Bizarre Bazaar. Read the <a data-imported="1" href="/files/1007625/music-3.html" target="_blank">lyrics</a> (minus the rap section, which you'll need to catch live or on the CD!).</p>
<p>Around 6:40 <a data-imported="1" href="http://www.bevgrant.com" target="_blank">Bev Grant</a> will sing <em>Truth That's Real</em>, which she and Bruce co-wrote.</p>
<p><em>"BAC Folk Arts presents its annual September 11th Memorial project, which this year features performances of [about 20] original songs about the events of September 11th and its aftermath. A selection of songs submitted through our open call will be performed live for the public on the anniversary from 5 - 7:30 PM in Empire Fulton Ferry State Park in DUMBO, Brooklyn. Bring a blanket or chair(s), light fare, and spend the early evening with us in the park."</em></p>
<p><strong>DIRECTIONS: </strong>A/C to High St., F to York St., or 2/3 to Clark St. The entrance to Empire Fulton Ferry Sate Park is at the end of Main St., take a left onto the park path. The event takes place on the grassy area across from the Tobacco Warehouse, facing the water. <em>Recordings of both songs will be permanently archived by BAC.</em></p>
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Bruce Markow
tag:brucemarkow.com,2005:Post/6191911
2009-05-07T17:00:00-07:00
2020-02-28T19:29:07-08:00
A Yeehah! About Pete
<p><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/427918/e9d49361ce94e674ccc5ff580c9a01238afa94dc/original/peteseeger.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjAweCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="" width="200" />I'm still smiling about <a data-imported="1" href="http://www.peteseeger.net" target="_blank"><em>Pete Seeger</em></a>'s 90th Birthday tribute concert at Madison Square Garden and how the buzz/joy factor lingers, even expands, days later. That experience reminded me - though it doesn't take much reminding - that just our living in a world that contains Pete Seeger is a deep blessing. (And then, of course, there were Bruce Springsteen and all the other great artists on Sunday, who were beautifully present and inspiring, as well.)</p>
<p><strong>While newspapers dutifully captured</strong> the who-what-when-where, <a data-imported="1" href="http://www.democracynow.org/2009/5/4/legendary_folk_singer_activist_pete_seeger" target="_blank"><em>Democracy Now</em></a> caught some of the grit and sizzle with videos and the full text of Springsteen’s warm, articulate and insightful words from the stage.</p>
<p><strong>My friend and fellow singer-songwriter</strong>, <a data-imported="1" href="http://cdbaby.com/cd/bobbarlow" target="_blank">Bob Barlow</a>, may have described the essence best in his letter to the editor: “I was there, and I'd like to report what the AP did not – that the spirit at Madison Square Garden was truly magical – that an ineffable oneness pervaded the huge arena – and that this was one of the most life-affirming, peace-promoting and activism-inspiring experiences I've had in my 52 years on the planet.”</p>
<p><strong>Some of Pete’s experiments</strong>, such as his early popular songs, his PBS tv program, <em>Rainbow Race</em>, and the time he sang <em>"Waist Deep in the Big Muddy"</em> mid-Viet Nam war era on <em>The Smothers Brothers Show</em> – sponsors aghast – served as formative, childhood template memories for me, though I didn’t realize it at the time.</p>
<p><strong>As an adult, my own direct personal connection with Pete</strong> has been a surprising gift that keeps on giving. Recording with him for his <em>"Pete"</em> CD for many consecutive days while he tirelessly waxed on (and on) between songs with inspiring stories and lessons from his wild, creative and empowered life; performing together onstage at various times; song-swapping; and learning newly birthed songs and rounds direct from the source have been instances of "amazing grace" beyond what I could have once imagined. <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/427918/95805e919ba6248f72bfc9bf7680f83228779423/original/petelive90.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MTMweCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_right border_" alt="" width="130" /></p>
<p><strong>Please don’t let enthusiasm and appreciation</strong> about Pete and his example obscure what I believe is one of his main maxims: He insists he's just a regular guy, like you and me, and there is every reason and plenty of opportunity for each of us to unfold our own unique gifts, as unfettered as he does, to help co-create a more free, natural, harmonious and heart-filled world.</p>
<p><strong>Happy Birthday, Pete! Thanks and many more to you!</strong> <em>Well may the world go!</em> <em>Bruce</em></p>
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Bruce Markow
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2009-03-13T17:00:00-07:00
2020-02-29T16:17:31-08:00
Twas a Good Show March 13!
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/427918/c2ab5aa197e19cd292f8a9b6fc60435f2bfae517/original/image-asset.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_right border_" />Big turnout, big music, big love, big success! Thanks to everyone involved at my Good Coffeehouse Music Parlor show and the songwriters' round robin yesterday.</p>
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Bruce Markow
tag:brucemarkow.com,2005:Post/6191910
2009-02-20T16:00:00-08:00
2020-02-28T20:32:07-08:00
Bruce's March 13 Concert/Round-Robin Announcement & Poster
<p>Bruce takes another rare step out of his ongoing performance sabbatical with a big, inspiring show on March 13... plus he'll host three top singer-songwriters (Spook Handy, Emily Pickrell, Glen Roethel) afterward in a lively round robin. Come on down. Invite your friends.</p>
<p>And GET YER FREE POSTER HEEEERE! GET 'EM WHILE THEY'RE HOT! Click below for a printable poster. (8-1/2 x 11, 200dpi)</p>
<p>More details (including web addresses of the other artists) at the <a data-imported="1" href="/files/939922/calendar.html" target="_blank">Calendar</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Doors open at 7:30. Stay tuned here for a possible announcement of a 7 pm <em>"Meet the Artist"</em> event.</strong> <em>We hope to see you there.</em></p>
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Bruce Markow
tag:brucemarkow.com,2005:Post/6191909
2009-02-13T16:00:00-08:00
2023-10-16T07:57:15-07:00
Love day (today and every day)
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/427915/7cfb7ac33d57425ab4e0f0248dc724910ca44349/original/guitarpearlove1.jpg" class="size_orig justify_right border_" alt="" width="180" /> Dear Ones,</p><p>Couldn't resist this opportunity to wish you a Body, Mind and Spirit filled to overflowing with <i>delicious, nutritious, succulent Love.</i> Thanks for being there for me to love.</p><p>Love is, in essence, what my music is about – maybe not the gooey type, but always juicy.</p><p>Wishing you all the best, whatever form it takes, today and every day.</p><p><i>Hugs,</i><br><i>Bruce</i><br>-</p><p><strong>Isn’t It Strange? (Isn’t It Love?)</strong><br><i>©Words and Music by Bruce Markow</i><br><br>I live in old Saint Louie<br>and my name is Louie, too.<br>I learned my lessons in my ‘68 Ford.<br>It’s a real humdinger and goes where I want to.<br><br>Each day I get to heaven,<br>though sometimes I feel so blue.<br>When I’m draggin’ I sit right down<br>and say to my maker as I say now to you:<br><br>Isn’t it strange? No doubt!<br>Isn’t it love that life’s about?<br><br>My best friend’s name is Lucy<br>and she lives so close to my heart.<br>All I’m given I give to her.<br>The love that’s arisen just goes where it wants to.<br><br>Autumns we go drivin’<br>all across Missouri.<br>In the cover of darkness we sneak in each yard,<br>plant some tulips and giggle ‘til they pop through.<br><br>Isn’t it strange? No doubt!<br>Isn’t it love that life’s about?<br><br>Ev’rybody’s hustlin’ to make a little scene.<br>Ev’rybody’s musclin’<br>to get well in.<br>What does it take to open your heart and give it away?...<br><br>So when you’re in Saint Louie,<br>Lucy and I want to see you.<br>The door’s always open; you’re welcome here.<br>We’ll go for a spin and sing you a song of love.<br><br>Isn’t it strange? No doubt!<br>Isn’t it love that life’s about?</p><hr><p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://brucemarkow.com/blogs/newsblog/posts/news" data-link-type="url" data-imported="1">back to headlines</a></p>
Bruce Markow
tag:brucemarkow.com,2005:Post/6191908
2009-01-13T16:00:00-08:00
2023-03-07T10:15:26-08:00
Good Things Coming?
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/427917/fc8891e9e8cceb86c9d05e411ac476a69996af36/original/folknroll1.gif/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MTk1eCJd.gif" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="" width="195" />Yes, we can!</p><p><strong>Hope...</strong><br><strong>'n'Folk'n'Roll</strong><br><br> </p><p> </p><p><i>I love you,</i><br><i>Bruce</i></p><hr><p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://brucemarkow.com/blogs/newsblog/posts/news" data-link-type="url" data-imported="1">back to headlines</a></p>
Bruce Markow
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2008-12-20T16:00:00-08:00
2020-02-28T19:34:21-08:00
Thanks, Raves and Holiday Wishes
<p><strong>Big thank you</strong> to Tom Boyd and Oralee Wachter for hosting the <strong>Music Over Manhattan</strong> show artfully and generously on Saturday. Thanks to <strong>The <a data-imported="1" href="http://www.myspace.com/theukuladies" target="_blank">Ukuladies</a></strong> for their set of great schtick and great music. Thanks to the audience of old and brand new friends for filling the joint to overflowing with enthusiasm, singalong power and good vibes.</p>
<p><strong>I LOVE performing!!!</strong> Sabbatical has been like a racehorse tied to a post. All I can say is, New Yorkers and NYC commuters, <strong>please save the eve of Friday, March 13 in your calendar!</strong></p>
<p>I enjoyed these early reviews (rave-views?) soon after the show:</p>
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<em>• </em><em>"I had to contain myself from jumping off my stool to dance it up to your music and beautiful voice – next time I won't!!! </em>
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<em>• </em><em>"I kept singing Shine a Little Light – that song helped me heal my spirit and body and soul, to feel the good in the world coming through your music." </em>
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<em>• </em><em>"Thank you for illuminating our existence." </em>
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<em>"</em><em>• </em><em>BEST SHOW YET? Great show last night. You looked/sounded great... I like you best solo. Also, playing solo highlights your excellent musical skills more." </em>
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<!--<font face="verdana"><i>"Hi Papo!! You rocked, and then some!!" "I had to contain myself from jumping off my stool to dance it up to your music and beautiful voice - next time I won't!!! "You're my Magic Mango Man!!!" "I kept singing Shine a Little Light – that song helped me heal my spirit and body and soul, to feel the good in the world coming through your music." "Thank you for illuminating our existence." "BEST SHOW YET? Great show last night. You looked/sounded great... I like you best solo. Also, playing solo highlights your excellent musical skills more." "Outstanding" "Wow!! KaBoom!"</i></font> -->
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<div align="left"><p>TO ALL WHO CAN TOUCH AND BE TOUCHED even via our virtual link (however much our physical paths cross)... <em>Thank you for continuing to be an inspiration and a motivation to be my best and as awake as possible.</em></p></div>
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<div align="left">p.s. Whatever your spiritual/religious beliefs, all or most of this video link may remind you of who you are when you forget. Enjoy: <a data-imported="1" href="http://www.youarethelightmovie.com" target="_blank">You Are The Light</a>
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Bruce Markow
tag:brucemarkow.com,2005:Post/6191906
2008-12-09T16:00:00-08:00
2020-02-28T19:34:44-08:00
Top 10 Reasons to Email Tom Boyd NOW
<p><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/427918/cb74c279f0ab51606f1933cef7eada707e711dca/original/number10.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NzB4Il0%3D.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="" width="70" /><strong>THE TOP 10 REASONS TO RSVP TOM BOYD *NOW* to see Bruce Markow & The Ukuladies on SATURDAY EVE, DEC. 20:</strong><br>tomora0303@earthlink.net</p>
<p>10 • Tom's terrific house concert shows often <strong>sell out</strong>.<br>9 • Other than a few 2-song sets, Bruce is coming out of his performance <strong>sabbatical</strong> exclusively for this one.<br>8 • Bruce's golden <strong>nuggets</strong>: Mango, Treasures, Prayer for Peace, Box Before My Time and more<br>7 • Bruce's <strong>newborn songs</strong>, like My Swing Guitar Fantasy, Row Row Row Your Boat '08, Peace at the Piano (yes, Bruce will tickle some ivories tonight!) and a sizzling bluegrass send-up specifically composed for this show.<br>6 • A warmly cosy, relaxed and <strong>intimate</strong> listening space/living room with an incomparable, <strong>breathtaking</strong> view<br>5 • It's <strong>THE UKULADIES</strong>, people!!!<br>4 • The Ukuladies will not only serenade you with fine, unique music, but also bring beauty, bravado, balloons and bacon to the stage (as well as champagne and tap dancing). <strong>Big fun!</strong><br>3 • Humans need the <strong>Real Stuff</strong> to balance December's mumbo jumbo prepackaged holiday cheer-like doo doo.<br>2 • You won't catch Tom Boyd messin' around with anything that ain't <strong>quality</strong>, see!?</p>
<p><strong>AND THE #1 REASON TO RSVP TOM BOYD *NOW* to see Bruce Markow & The Ukuladies on SATURDAY EVE, DEC. 20: </strong>tomora0303@earthlink.net</p>
<p>1 • <strong>We are standing by to dazzle and delight you and touch your heart with music, mirth, refreshments, good company </strong>[I've seen the list of respondents.]<strong>, humanity, high art and fun. You belong there!</strong><br>---</p>
<p><strong>MUSIC OVER MANHATTAN House Concerts Bruce Markow and The Ukuladies Saturday, Dec. 20 -- 8 pm to 10:30-ish. </strong> 251 West 19th St., #7C (between 7 & 8 Aves.) New York City NY 10011 $15 @ door. RSVP ASAP! Seating limited</p>
<p>For more information: http://brucemarkow.com/calendar.html http://www.myspace.com/theukuladies</p>
<p>Oh, and did I remind you to email your RSVP to Tom Boyd NOW? tomora0303@earthlink.net</p>
<p>Stay succulent,</p>
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Bruce Markow
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2008-11-30T16:00:00-08:00
2020-02-28T19:35:10-08:00
Bruce & The Ukuladies! December 20
<p>SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20 • Music starts at 8:00pm<br>MUSIC OVER MANHATTAN House Concerts<br>251 West 19th St., #7C (between 7 & 8 Aves.)<br>New York City NY 10011<br><strong>Seating is limited. RSVP ASAP: tomora0303@earthlink.net </strong><br>$15 covers music, refreshments & fun!</p>
<p><strong>Email Tom Boyd now at tomora0303@earthlink.net to reserve your place</strong> for a celebratory, intimate evening tongue-in-cheekily called <em>"Holidays With Strings"</em> in the best possible setting in Manhattan: a comfortable living room with an amazing view! <strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>The current plan: </strong><em>Bruce leads off with a 30-ish minute first set and finishes with a 20-ish minute final set; two sets in between by the fabulous <a data-imported="1" href="http://www.myspace.com/theukuladies" target="_blank">Ukuladies</a> (and maybe some combined mischief afterwards).</em><strong> Bruce has new songs to share with you, including one composed for this event!</strong></p>
<p>Tom Boyd, Web radio host – and this evening's host, says [lightly edited]:</p>
<p><em><strong>Music Over Manhattan Proudly Presents... </strong></em><strong>"Holidays With Strings: Bruce Markow & The Ukuladies"</strong> <!--Saturday, December 20 Music starts at 8:00pm 251 West 19th Street • 7C New York City $15 at the door--><strong>Music • Refreshments • Schmaltz • Big Fun</strong> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/427918/f09b26aa3ca91b8c7d020088610065b21894c026/original/riberlola136d.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MTM1eCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_right border_" alt="" width="135" /></p>
<p><strong>BRUCE MARKOW writes memorable melodies</strong>, graces them with powerful personal lyrics, and delivers music that is <em>"hot... amazingly tasty"</em> (Vance Gilbert)... <em>"carefully crafted true-life songs performed with heart and soul"</em> (James Reams, Good Coffeehouse, Brooklyn)... <em>"literate, thought-provoking, witty and wise"</em> (Chris Lang). Bruce plays almost everything that has strings or keys, and incorporates contemporary and traditional folk, 60's and 70's rock and pop, r&b, bluegrass, jazz, Afro-Brazilia, gypsy swing, J.S. Bach and more! <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/427918/8dc44684eced195cfe436242f5fb7df8a1fdee9b/original/ukuladies1.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjEweCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="" width="210" /></p>
<p><strong>You will not see or hear another act quite like THE UKULADIES</strong>. Twin sisters, an aunt and a cousin from Winnipeg, the Ladies' shows include (but are never limited to) cheap champagne, bacon, three kinds of uke, fiddle, saw, flute, glockenspiel, kazoo, balloon animals, tight harmonies, tap dancing, Hawaiian hits, Ruth Wallace medleys, George Formby tunes and originals. Old-timey and sharply contemporary. Zany and poignant. Audiences say, <em>"You guys were freakin' hilarious... That was some of the most fun I've had at a concert."</em> <!--<br>Get happy for Hanukkah. Cultivate cheer for Christmas. Kick back for kwanzaa.--> <!--<b>"Holidays With Strings: Bruce Markow and The Ukuladies"</b> is what you need.--></p>
<p><strong><em>Seating is limited. </em> For RSVP and directions, email: tomora0303@earthlink.net</strong></p>
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Bruce Markow
tag:brucemarkow.com,2005:Post/6191905
2008-11-19T16:00:00-08:00
2020-02-29T16:27:29-08:00
Gratitude, a Video and a Useful Link
<p><em>[Excerpted from a pre-Thanksgiving email to the e-list, in three sections]</em></p>
<p>Dear ones,</p><!--I haven't written much to my music e-list in the nine months I've essentially been on a performance sabbatical. (Actually, I'll briefly return with one full length house concert in NYC, double billed with the Ukuladies on Sat. eve, Dec 20 please go to my <a target="_blank" href="http://www.brucemarkow.com/calendar.html"href="http://www.brucemarkow.com/calendar.html"href="http://www.brucemarkow.com/calendar.html"><font size="-1" ><! calendar</font></a> listing and email your RSVP soon to attend the show.) But I'm writing now because -->
<p>Thanksgiving has generated feelings, wishes and resources for me that may, in turn, touch you. Last night, as I put down the guitar after completing one of two songs I've been working on for a week (one uncharacteristically funny-with-no-redeeming-social-value and another about the secret to life), <strong>I felt infused with music and heart-busting grateful</strong>...</p>
<p>• <strong>for the inexplicable passion and capacity to create a song</strong> – something out of nothing – that can bring inspiration and enjoyment to me and people I share it with. (In fact, the challenges I'm experiencing these days seem to be an aphrodisiac to the Muses, who are handing me songs in droves, even via dreams.)</p>
<p>• <strong>for a body (and mind and emotional/spiritual makeup) that can sing and play guitar</strong>, and derive deep pleasure and occasional compelling sounds from it. (Somehow my guitar skills have doubled over the last month, without feeling like I particularly "earned" them.)</p>
<p>• <strong>for the community that music connects me, and all of us, to. For your own amazing journey and uniqueness.</strong> Your kindness, support and friendship mean so much to me. <em> </em></p>
<p><em>Thank you! </em><br>–– <strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>This video from playing for change wonderfully conveys the beauty of music and how it interconnects us:</strong></p>
<p><strong><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://playingforchange.com/videos/stand-by-me-song-around-the-world/" style=""><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/427918/0f98269220d529af9ed48fa01ddf9525426ed24b/original/screen-shot-2020-02-29-at-7-18-54-pm.png/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.png" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></a><br>Anticipating Thanksgiving this year got me especially focused on practicing gratitude</strong>, to the point of writing an article with tips on how and why to <strong><em>"Grow an Attitude of Gratitude"</em></strong> (and, while wearing my other hat as a holistic helper/healer, leading a workshop on it last week). Studies say gratitude can literally be a lifesaver. <em>Enjoy the article:</em> <a data-imported="1" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://brucemarkow.massagetherapy.com/grow-gratitude" style="" target="_blank">www.123feelgood.com</a><br>––</p>
<p><em>Wishing you happiness, health, wholeness, fulfillment... and thanks.</em></p>
<p>With love,<br>Bruce</p>
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Bruce Markow
tag:brucemarkow.com,2005:Post/6191903
2008-10-22T17:00:00-07:00
2020-02-28T19:35:59-08:00
Digging for Treasure
<p>I just realized, and appreciate, how relevant my old song <em>"Treasures"</em> seems these days. It will be on the CD when it arrives, but you can read the <a data-imported="1" href="/files/1007623/music-1.html" target="_blank">lyrics</a> now (and hear it live this Sunday).</p>
<p>Check out verse 2 for its Nostrodamus-like uncanniness for prediction. <em>(Oooooh!)</em> Then please see what inner support you derive from the rest of the words during our outwardly tight times.</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/427918/fe808eab2c38f5d427f54a856adf1c3ea1a2bde9/original/treasurechest1.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MTIweCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="" width="120" />I wrote <em>"Treasures"</em> long ago, during my early days as a <a data-imported="1" href="http://www.brucemarkow.massagetherapy.com" target="_blank">holistic bodyworker</a>, massage therapist and teacher (Yes, I still practice in NYC.) at Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health in Lenox, MA. The song emerged in response to a client who felt he didn't have resources to meet his challenges. The Muses actually started me composing, spontaneously and inwardly, <em>during</em> his session, while coaching him on what became the main themes of both his session and the song. (My inner helper/healer and songwriter are both <em>very</em> dedicated... and apparently adept at multi-tasking!)</p>
<p>I can usually relate today, in 2008, in the midst of the economy melting and my own personal challenges. But, back then, I would sometimes moan and groan about my troubles (which we all need to do here and there) to my old friend, Satya, who would compassionately and patiently listen to me kvetch for a while. Finally, invariably, she'd say, <em>"Bruce, go home and read your own lyrics. You'll know exactly what you need to do. It's all in there."</em> Bingo. Now as then. <em>(Thanks again, Satya.)</em></p>
<p>Not to minimize our tests in the least, but we all have surprising resources to tap, within and together. For its timeliness, I plan to dust off <em>"Treasures"</em> this Sunday, <a data-imported="1" href="/files/939922/calendar.html" target="_blank">October 26</a> at a <a data-imported="1" href="http://www.sloanandgeorge.org" target="_blank">benefit</a> for <a data-imported="1" href="http://www.sloanwainwright.com/" target="_blank">Sloan Wainwright</a> and George McTavey (performing alongside the treasure-filled <em>Fred Arcoleo, Jane Babits, Cadence Carroll, Toby Fagenson, Kelly Flint, Julie Gold, Chris Kunstadter, Glen Roethel and Watershed</em>). Come and celebrate your own treasures – both the internal ones and the external ones flourishing on this miraculous earth and in community!</p>
<p>Meanwhile... Q: • <strong>What and where are your treasures? • How do you access them and take solace from them? • How do you use your treasures for yourself ...and to support others?</strong> A: <em>Please share your wealth via your comments, below. (A secret: Participation may be the greatest and easiest treasure of them all.)</em><br><a data-imported="1" href="javascript:HaloScan('treasures102308');" target="_self"><script type="text/javascript">// <![CDATA[
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Bruce Markow
tag:brucemarkow.com,2005:Post/6191901
2008-10-01T17:00:00-07:00
2020-02-29T16:37:56-08:00
Bruce & Others at Benefit for Sloan Wainwright & George McTavey – Sunday, Oct.26
<p><strong><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/427918/36907adda588722ed5879545d5a0eb3685d90c6f/original/qus33jat-medium.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_right border_" />Reformed Church of Bronxville, NY<br><em>Sing a Song for Sloan and George:<br>Music • Refreshments • Whole Lotta Love </em><br>3:00pm - 6:30pm</strong></p>
<p><br><strong>80 Pondfield Road<br>Bronxville NY 10708<br>914.337.6776<br>Donation at the door: $20 minimum</strong></p>
<p>Friend, mentor and inspiration, <a data-imported="1" href="http://www.sloanwainwright.com/" style="" target="_blank">Sloan Wainwright</a> (of the <strong>Loudon, Rufus and Martha</strong> clan), and her husband, <strong>George McTavey</strong>, have been working hard to help George come through his bone marrow transplant with complete success. Complications and side effects have made it a very difficult time. This means that George, a master builder, and Sloan, a master musician, haven't been able to practice their arts. Income has suffered.</p>
<p><em>"Sing a Song for Sloan and George"</em> is our way of raising some money to help. Also to raise the roof with expressions of love and support.</p>
<p>MUSIC BY <strong>Fred Arcoleo, Jane Babits, Cadence Carroll, Toby Fagenson, Kelly Flint, Julie Gold, Chris Kunstadter, <em>Bruce Markow,</em> Glen Roethel, Watershed, Ina May Wool,</strong> Special surprise guests. MC'ed by <strong>Tom Boyd</strong></p>
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Bruce Markow
tag:brucemarkow.com,2005:Post/6191900
2008-09-30T17:00:00-07:00
2020-02-29T16:44:05-08:00
Bruce in Songwriters' Showcase on Oct.15
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/427918/beb47c51780dd549edc49b7d412d0d18716e06de/original/screen-shot-2020-02-29-at-7-42-31-pm.png/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.png" class="size_m justify_right border_" />The Actor's Institute (TAI)<br><strong>Manhattan Songwriters Circle Showcase</strong> - 7 p.m.<br>150 West 30th Street, 14th floor<br>New York NY 10001<br>212 924 8888<br>$10 suggested donation</p>
<p>Bruce is among several members of the Manhattan Songwriters Circle chosen to showcase three original songs each. The compositions were all written and/or developed at the Circle in recent months. In addition to Bruce Markow, the tentative line up includes: Pat Wictor, Marc Raphael, Toby Fagenson, Jane Babits, Josh Sanders, Matthew Broady & possibly another one or two outstanding songwriters.</p>
<p>There will be wine and cheese + light refreshments.</p>
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Bruce Markow
tag:brucemarkow.com,2005:Post/6191902
2008-09-29T17:00:00-07:00
2023-03-07T10:21:56-08:00
Newsy News
<p>Dear Friends,</p><p>Announcing: <i>A little performance sabbatical taken off from my non-performance sabbatical! Two dates, part of group efforts.</i></p><p><strong>•</strong> <strong>WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2008 – 7 p.m.</strong><br><strong>• New York City Songwriters' Showcase</strong></p><p><strong>• SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2008 – 3:00-6:30 p.m.</strong><br><strong>• Bronxville, NY </strong><br><strong>• Benefit for Sloan Wainwright & George McTavey</strong></p><p>Click through to my Web calendar to find out about the very different intentions of each of the shows, the list of fantastic, first class musicians sharing the stages and all the other details.</p><p>http://www.brucemarkow.com/calendar.html</p><p>It would be a joy to see you there!<br>--</p><p><strong>MORE NEWS:</strong></p><p>• My notice in an early March '08 email that I might <strong>take a break from live shows for a while</strong> turned out to be true. I love performing live so much that it sometimes breaks my heart, but I've needed to direct energy elsewhere for the time being. <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/427914/8eeb4108256b8c4d956fc947f74a770a9d8ca6e9/original/img0828absharper.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_right border_" alt="" width="115" /></p><p>• <strong>Great musical successes continue to happen</strong> meanwhile – e.g., I've been very <strong>prolific on the songwriting front</strong> (Fully edited songs are even arriving in dreams!), have gotten a few wonderful <strong>radio placements </strong>and have done <strong>session work on mandolin and guitar</strong> for a fine folk CD project in the works. I'll share some of this kind of news in the future so we don't have to be completely out of touch while I'm offstage.</p><p>• Finally, please keep your eyes peeled for an upcoming announcement about <strong>digitally downloading my song "Estamos Muy Contentos" (in both Spanish and English versions)</strong>, the theme from the award winning documentary film "Soy Andina", which is successfully touring North and South America and will soon be released on DVD.</p><p>I can't wait to start revving it up again, big time – hopefully sooner than later! For now, please join me at one or both of these shows.</p><p><i>Sending love,</i><br><i>Bruce</i></p><hr><p> </p><p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://brucemarkow.com/blogs/newsblog/posts/news" data-link-type="url" data-imported="1"><i>back to headlines</i></a></p><p> </p>
Bruce Markow
tag:brucemarkow.com,2005:Post/6191899
2008-07-12T17:00:00-07:00
2020-02-28T19:37:53-08:00
Bruce sings at Peru Human Rights Film Festival
<p><br>JULY 17, 2008 Doors open 6:30 p.m. - Film at 6:45 PCCC Auditorium - Corner of Ellison Street & Memorial Drive Paterson NJ 07505 646-761-3479 Price: $10<br>Bruce sings, dancers dance and the wonderful film "<a data-imported="1" href="/files/939925/news.html">Soy Andina</a>", about discovering personal and community identity, and offering an insider's view of dazzling Peruvian cultural arts, plays on the big screen. <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/427918/e99d4f0f22f10805f45185e337c089ff0f7d5664/original/soyandinapic1.png/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjYweCJd.png" class="size_orig justify_right border_" width="260" />Come see a showing of the award winning documentary film <i>Soy Andina</i> (for which Bruce took on the role of associate producer and many other functions) amongst the Peruvian community of Paterson, NJ, nearby where Bruce (as well as the film's director, Mitch Tepitsky) grew up. Afterwards there will be dance performances by the movie's two protagonists as well as a short set -- including the "theme" song of the film, <i>"Estamos Muy Contentos"</i> -- by Bruce. After that, a Q&A. The evening ends early at 9 p.m. The film is in English and Spanish, with a little Quechua! This showing's version has subtitles in Spanish. <b>NEWS FLASH</b>: <i>Bruce's fully realized rendition of "Estamos Muy Contentos", as heard in the film, will be available by digital download soon. Expect an as-yet-undebuted English language version soon, too. Stay tuned to this web site!</i> Get <a data-imported="1" href="http://www.pccc.cc.nj.us/locations/paterson/direction-to-paterson-campus2" target="_blank"><font size="-1">directions</font></a> to Passaic County Community College. There are also buses from Port Authority and frequent mini vans across the street on West 40th. This screening/performance is part of a powerful series, the first <i>Peru Human Rights Film Festival,</i> which is just one of the programs created by the <a data-imported="1" href="http://thetiksigroup.wordpress.com/" target="_blank"><font size="-1">TIKSI Group</font></a>.<br><a data-imported="1" href="javascript:HaloScan('perufilms1');" target="_self"><script type="text/javascript">postCount('perufilms1');</script></a><!-- | <a href="javascript:HaloScanTB('perufilms1');" target="_self"><script type="text/javascript">postCountTB('operufilms1'); </script></a>--></p>
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Bruce Markow
tag:brucemarkow.com,2005:Post/6191898
2008-03-09T17:00:00-07:00
2023-03-07T10:31:18-08:00
Thank you!
<p><br>Big thanks to all who made the Old Stone House concert on March 9 a well attended and uplifting success.<br><script type="text/javascript">postCount('osh0308b');</script></p><p> </p><hr><p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://brucemarkow.com/blogs/newsblog/posts/news" data-link-type="url" data-imported="1">back to headlines</a></p><p> </p>
Bruce Markow
tag:brucemarkow.com,2005:Post/6191897
2008-02-29T16:00:00-08:00
2023-03-07T10:32:01-08:00
NEWS FLASH - March 9 Show in the Song of Peace Project
<p><br>I’m happy to announce that my set on March 9 at the Old Stone House is now part of the <a class="no-pjax" href="http://www.songofpeace.org" target="_blank" data-imported="1"><font size="-1">Song of Peace</font></a> project. I will be be singing <i>“Prayer for Peace”</i> and <i>“Let’s Be Honest”</i> from my CD <i><strong>Demolicious4</strong></i> (available at the show and this <a class="no-pjax" href="/files/939921/products.html" target="_blank" data-imported="1"><font size="-1">web site</font></a>) and a new and lively one about finding inner/outer solace through music, called <i>“Peace at the Piano",</i> inspired in part by the "cellist of Sarajevo." I hope you’ll be singing along.<br><script type="text/javascript">postCount('osh0308a');</script></p><p> </p><hr><p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://brucemarkow.com/blogs/newsblog/posts/news" data-link-type="url" data-imported="1">back to headlines</a></p><p> </p>
Bruce Markow
tag:brucemarkow.com,2005:Post/6191894
2008-02-25T16:00:00-08:00
2023-03-07T14:22:03-08:00
Bruce in Possible Last NYC Show for a While
<p><br><a class="no-pjax" href="https://d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/427918/addb6ceb14105561974ee8f92c54cf51a671da96/original/hugebmosh030908card1.png/!!/meta%3AeyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ%3D%3D.png" data-link-type="url"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/427918/f497e7bb98b1b857279d247e648cdb80ed2cb997/original/bmosh030908card1.png/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjEweCJd.png" class="size_m justify_left border_" width="210" /></a>← Here's a flier to click for Bruce's show at the Old Stone House.<br><br>Dear friends, <br><br><i>I invite you to what may be my last big (or any) show in the New York City area for quite a while,</i> and it should be a doosie! <br><br>New songs are rolling out of the chute lately and I’m hot to bring you a sampling of them as well the time-tested repertoire, some of which is getting nice notice, in this hour long set. We’ll be in a beautiful, intimate and historic stone building on the site of a Revolutionary War battle. (The colonists got routed, but held off the British long enough to help tens of thousands of their comrades escape to New Jersey.) </p><p>Also performing their own set, for the same entry, is the lively old-timey Appalachian music group, the <strong>Chelsea String Band</strong>. <i>I’m probably on first, but not definitely, so come early and plan to stay for the whole, great show. </i></p><p><i>Please remember that Daylight Savings Time begins 2 a.m. that morning.</i> We can spring forward together. </p><p>If you had any doubts... please know I would be thrilled to see you! </p><p><i>Love and succulence, </i><br><i>Bruce </i><br>- </p><p><strong>Sunday, March 9, 2008 4 p.m. (spring forward)</strong> <br>BRUCE MARKOW & The Chelsea String Band <br><strong>OLD STONE HOUSE in J.J.Byrne Park </strong><br><strong>5th Avenue between 3rd and 4th Streets </strong><br><strong>Park Slope, Brooklyn, NY</strong> </p><p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://theoldstonehouse.org/" data-link-type="url"><u>https://theoldstonehouse.org/</u></a> <br>718-768-3195 <br>$10 for both acts<br><br><i>Easily reached by car, bus or subway R train to Union St. or to 9th St. at 4th Ave.</i> </p><p>This show is the first of the roughly monthly Zeemeuwsic III series curated by cellist, <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.marthasmusicstudio.com/" data-link-type="url"><u>Martha Siegel</u></a> </p><hr><p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://brucemarkow.com/blogs/newsblog/posts/news" data-link-type="url" data-imported="1">back to headlines</a></p><p> </p>
Bruce Markow
tag:brucemarkow.com,2005:Post/6191896
2008-02-24T16:00:00-08:00
2023-03-07T10:44:11-08:00
Doctors Without Borders Show a Success
<p><br>The house was packed, thousands of dollars were raised for a terrific cause (see the Feb.1, 2008 entry) and fantastic music flowed like wine for four hours. The house band, plus friends/singers Glen Roethel, Stuart Markus and Hilary Foxsong of Gathering Time, backed me on my set, which included the rarely performed band arrangement (found on my CD <a class="no-pjax" href="/files/939921/products.html" target="_blank" data-imported="1"><font size="-1"><i><strong>Demolicious4</strong></i></font></a>) of <i>"Shine a Little Light,"</i> plus <i>"Prayer for Peace"</i> and <i>"Mango."</i> And I played guitar in the very tuneful and generous house band. All in all, a great time for a great cause.<br><script type="text/javascript">postCount('dwb2');</script></p><p> </p><hr><p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://brucemarkow.com/blogs/newsblog/posts/news" data-link-type="url" data-imported="1">back to headlines</a></p><p> </p>
Bruce Markow
tag:brucemarkow.com,2005:Post/6191895
2008-01-31T16:00:00-08:00
2023-03-07T10:48:30-08:00
Bruce Solos and Joins a Stellar House Band
<p><br>Bruce played a three song set of his own, and guitars in the stellar house band at this venue in another benefit produced by Michael Sansonia last year, a rousing success for all. This year Bruce reprises a mini-set and rejoins an all star house band on guitar duties. Here is a light edit of Michael's invitation:</p><p><br><i>Have you ever had the thought, on a wintry Sunday afternoon, "Gee, I wish I could go someplace and hear a legendary folk performer, an award-winning cabaret singer, a couple of Grammy winners, some members of Bruce Springsteen's band, a long-running comedy troupe, a father/son poetry/rap duo, a world-class swing band, several other performers of various styles, AND support a great cause while I'm doing it?" Then, boy, do we have a show for you!</i></p><p><br><i>On Sunday, February 24, UUCCN will host a benefit concert in cabaret style for </i><a class="no-pjax" href="http://www.doctorswithoutborders.org" target="_blank" data-imported="1"><font size="-1"><i>Doctors Without Borders</i></font></a><i>, the world's leading medical relief organization, often operating in countries where there is no existing medical infrastructure.</i><br><i>Performers include Bill Vanaver, three time MAC Award winner Marcus Simeone, Bruce Markow, Henry Chapin, Marty Cutler, Chicago City Limits, Li'l Mo, Gathering Time, Phil Minissale, and many, many others. Backed by a band to include Larry Eagle and Art Baron (of Bruce Springsteen's Seeger Sessions Band), Frank London (of The Klezmatics), Jim Witherspoon, Kenny Kosek, Jim Whitney, Skip Krevins, Bruce Markow, Michael Sansonia, John Licitra, Martha Hyde, Tigger Benford and more.</i></p><p><br><i>Light supper and snacks will be available. 100% of the proceeds will go to DWB.</i> </p><p><strong>Sunday February 24, 2008 4 - 8 p.m.</strong></p><p><strong>BRUCE MAROW in a solo set</strong> (with house band back-up - which he also joins) and Many Others in a <br><strong>BENEFIT FOR DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS </strong></p><p><strong>Universalist Unitarian Congregation Central Nassau </strong><br><strong>Garden City, Long Island, NY 11530</strong> <br><a class="no-pjax" href="http://www.uuccn.org" target="_blank" data-imported="1"><font size="-1">www.uuccn.org</font></a><script type="text/javascript">postCount('dwb1');</script></p><p> </p><hr><p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://brucemarkow.com/blogs/newsblog/posts/news" data-link-type="url" data-imported="1">back to headlines</a></p><p> </p>
Bruce Markow
tag:brucemarkow.com,2005:Post/6191893
2007-12-22T16:00:00-08:00
2023-03-07T10:50:10-08:00
Up comes the light
<p>Dear Ones,</p><p>As we emerge out of the darkest day of the year and go about our activities, I wish for you everything you'd wish yourself in your heart of hearts -- or even better! And may your holidays and new year, and those of your friends and loved ones, -- in fact, of everyone everywhere -- be blissed and blessed, replete with health and happiness, with wonder and fulfillment, with Peace and Harmony for all.</p><p>Thank you for being such an important part of my world and for supporting my music and who I am and for being the amazing person you are. Here are a couple of links you may find inspiring:</p><p><a class="no-pjax" href="http://urbanlegends.about.com/library/bl_humpback_whale.htm" target="_blank" data-imported="1"><font size="-1">http://urbanlegends.about.com/library/bl_humpback_whale.htm</font></a></p><p><a class="no-pjax" href="http://www.makeeverydayaholiday.com/wp-content/uploads/medah.html" target="_blank" data-imported="1"><font size="-1">http://www.makeeverydayaholiday.com/wp-content/uploads/medah.html</font></a></p><p><i>With love and gratitude,</i><br><i>Bruce</i><br><script type="text/javascript">postCount('holidays2007');</script></p><hr><p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://brucemarkow.com/blogs/newsblog/posts/news" data-link-type="url" data-imported="1">back to headlines</a></p><p> </p>
Bruce Markow
tag:brucemarkow.com,2005:Post/6191892
2007-05-18T17:00:00-07:00
2019-12-18T12:00:42-08:00
Thanks for coming on out!
<br>
<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/427918/f57263469f98112371ed7fe1807624647a16dd34/original/img4359a.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjM1eCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" width="235" />Thanks to everyone who arrived at the Good Coffeehouse in Brooklyn last night for my solo "Yes-No Show", wherever your trip originated. I know some of you trekked in from remote corners.
<br> I enjoyed the evening, most especially the unabashedly enthusiastic level of singing on the choruses by attendees. For those of you who are not performing singer/songwriters or have not yet been graced with such a gracious audience as mine last night: Can you imagine how good it feels to pause in the singing of a chorus (or to be free to harmonize or improvise on the melody) when your audience carries it, full voice, like an ocean of sound? And to have the energy you give reflected back by a roomful of people fully enjoying themselves? <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/427918/ed7e526118be2df8c36c20b4a4a3ec83906a678c/original/img4374e.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MTcweCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_right border_" width="170" />Ahhh... Stage Heaven. (Insert the sound of my heart melting here.) [Note to self: Must make an mp3 of that.]
Thanks also to Bev Grant and Ben Silver for sitting in on <i>Let's Be Honest, Prayer for Peace</i> and <i>Mango</i>; to Justin Stallard for doing a bonanza on the boards; to (friend and my occasional percussionist) Robin Burdulis for MC'ing so generously; to the volunteer staffs of the Good Coffeehouse and Park Slope Food Coop; and to Jean Rohe and her excellent band for an inspiring second set.
I'd love to see y'all at the next one.
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Bruce Markow
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2007-05-12T17:00:00-07:00
2019-12-18T12:00:42-08:00
Bruce at Good Coffeehouse Fri, May 18
<br><a target="_blank" href="/files/1007620/hugebmgch051807fliercard9gch.jpg" data-imported="1"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/427918/7c9772337e91f6d541eac7413c6317509d4db8d5/original/bmgch051807fliercard9gchonly.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjEweCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_thin" width="210" /></a>Here's a flier to click for Bruce's show at The Good Coffeehouse Music Parlor.
<b>Bruce performs one full length set</b> of his originals at this warm and cozy venue in a double bill with <a target="_blank" href="http://www.myspace.com/jeansararohe" data-imported="1"><font size="-1">Jean Rohe</font></a>'s ensemble playing folk, jazz & traditional latino songs. Expect a few surprises from Bruce. He'll likely do parts of <i>"The Yes-No Show."</i>
<b>Easy access</b> by car, train or bus. Near Grand Army Plaza & 2, 3, B, Q, F trains.
Come on out for this great chance to get a full <i>"dose of charisma and positive energy!”</i> (so exclaims Kathy Moran, CT & NY concert promoter) and see for yourself what inspired renowned singer-songwriter <a target="_blank" href="http://www.vancegilbert.com" data-imported="1"><font size="-1">Vance Gilbert</font></a> to rave of Bruce’s music <i>“Hot! Amazingly tasty!”</i>
<b>Some details</b>: at BSEC, <b>53 Prospect Park West</b> (between 1st & 2nd Sts)
<b>(Park Slope) Brooklyn</b> NY 11215. Info: (718) 768-2972. Price: $10/$6 kids.
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Bruce Markow
tag:brucemarkow.com,2005:Post/6191890
2007-04-18T17:00:00-07:00
2019-12-18T12:00:41-08:00
Support Tribal Soundz
<br>I don’t know how it is for those of you in other parts of the country. (We New Yorkers can get surprisingly provincial when it comes to being aware of other places.) But here in the City over the last year or two we’ve lost too many terrific venues that featured a great array of internationally known -- and unknown -- talented performers, most especially tuned-in singer-songwriters and traditional musicians of both American and other roots.
Thank you and we’ll miss you, Bottom Line, CBGB’s/CBGB’s Gallery, Satalla, C-Note, Cafe 111 (and more I’m sure I’ve omitted). I’ve listened at each of these settings and performed at most of them, with gratitude. Fortunately, I’m noticing that new and unusual venues do keep cropping up her and there. (For example, right in my corner of Brooklyn, check out theater/lounge/community center/music school/instrument shop, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.jalopy.biz/performance.php" data-imported="1"><font size="-1">Jalopy</font></a>, and two succesful singer-songwriter series at <a target="_blank" href="http://www.rebeccapronsky.com/songwriters-exchange.html" data-imported="1"><font size="-1">Lyceum</font></a> and Catharsis at the <a target="_blank" href="http://www.theperchcafe.com/" data-imported="1"><font size="-1">Perch Cafe</font></a>.)<br>
<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/427918/18951e77111f421ba150a3e6fe1e8696cfaa6268/original/tribalsoundz2.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MTgweCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_right border_" width="180" />There’s a wonderful little store called <a target="_blank" href="http://www.tribalsoundz.com" data-imported="1"><font size="-1">Tribal Soundz</font></a> in Manhattan’s East Village that I’ve enjoyed for years, since they first set up shop, where you can browse and buy odd and not-so-odd musical instruments, recordings, and knickknacks from around the world. It has a funky, friendly vibe and time passes quickly shooting the breeze with musician/owner <a target="_blank" href="http://www.myspace.com/timbila" data-imported="1"><font size="-1">Nora Balaban</font></a> and others in the constellation of frequenters. With an abiding interest in traditional world music, I’ve taken group lessons right there in the middle of the store, in unusual guitar and vocal styles, even sitar and kora, and have settled onto the rickety, wicker, African seats for some of the best and most intimate concerts I’ve experienced in New York.
Rents keep rising all over the City and Tribal Soundz is straining to keep its doors open. If you are local please help them stay afloat by attending their stellar benefit concert series, already underway, filled with outstanding musicians associated with the place. Out-of-towners, please tell your New York friends. I’ve suggested to Nora that she open up their Web site for PayPal donations. Please keep checking. There are just some gems in life we can hardly afford to lose. Thanks.
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Lightly edited from their e-list mailing:
T R I B A L S O U N D Z
Bringing you the world’s music... and everything you need to play it
B E N E F I T S C H E D U L E
Pleez support TRIBAL SOUNDZ and music in the neighborhood.
We really want to stick around.
Thanx to all the unbelievable musicians
performing at our benefit.... Its going to be great!
BENEFIT CONCERTS IN-STORE - 340 E. 6 Street
$10 minimum donation
Pleez give more if you can, we need six months rent!
Fridays and Saturdays
April 13 & 14 8pm
April 20 & 21 8pm
April 27 & 28 8pm
Special Gyil show Sun April 22 11am
with VALERIE NARANJO & BARRY OLSEN (West African xylophone music)
Some of the other musicians who are appearing:<br>
Abdoulaye Alhassane & Banning Eyre (guitar duo), Will Calhoun (drummer for Living Colour), Dennis Driscoll (NYC stories), Felice Rosser (bass and soul), Anthony Coleman, Louisa Bradshaw, Anders Nilsson & Bill Buchen (guitar, tabla), Chris Berry (solo mbira), Gina Leishman (voice), Marco Capelli /Hayang Kim /Lukas Ligeti (guitar, cello, percussion), John Zorn, Cyro Baptista, Jim Pugliese, Christine Bard, Nora Balaban, Mark Stewart, Concious Reggae Duo, Laraaji (electric zither), Seaman & Queerfunkel, Consider the Source, Steve Gorn (bansuri flute), Timbila (afrodelic trance groove), Marco Cappelli/Jennifer Choi/Vong Pak (violin, guitar, Korean percussion) <!--ABDOULAYE ALHASSANE & BANNING EYRE (guitar duo), WILL CALHOUN (drummer for Living Colour), DENNIS DRISCOLL (NYC stories), FELICE ROSSER (bass and soul), ANTHONY COLEMAN, LOUISA BRADSHAW, ANDERS NILSSON & BILL BUCHEN (guitar, tabla), CHRIS BERRY (solo mbira), GINA LEISHMAN (voice), MARCO CAPELLI /HAYANG KIM /LUKAS LIGETI (guitar, cello, percussion), JOHN ZORN, CYRO BAPTISTA, JIM PUGLIESE, CHRISTINE BARD, NORA BALABAN, MARK STEWART, CONCIOUS REGGAE DUO, LARAAJI (electric zither), SEAMAN & QUEERFUNKEL, CONSIDER THE SOURCE, STEVE GORN (Bansuri flute), TIMBILA (afrodelic trance groove), MARCO CAPPELLI/JENNIFER CHOI/VONG PAK (violin, guitar, Korean percussion) -->
Full detailed schedule posted at<br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.tribalsoundz.com/events" data-imported="1"><font size="-1">http://www.tribalsoundz.com/events</font></a>
340 East 6th Street
212.673.5992
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tribalinfo@tribalsoundz.com
open daily 3ish until late
Sat 2 - midnite
Sun 2pm - 10 or so
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Bruce Markow
tag:brucemarkow.com,2005:Post/6191889
2007-01-31T16:00:00-08:00
2019-12-18T12:00:41-08:00
Partake in the goodies at the Peoples’ Voice Café, Saturday, Feb. 17
<br>
<a target="_blank" href="/files/1007619/hugebmpvc021807card10b.png" data-imported="1"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/427918/d346ae14284406d5728e09add2d6d727fd0ab28a/original/bmpvc021807card10b.png/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjEweCJd.png" class="size_orig justify_left border_thin" width="210" /></a>I’m thrilled to play a full length, solo show at one of my homes-away-from-home, the Peoples' Voice Cafe. <br>
Opposite/after my set, singers Helene Williams & Gregory Mercer and pianist Leonard Lehrman perform <a target="_blank" href="http://ljlehrman.artists-in-residence.com" data-imported="1"><font size="-1"><i>Songs of Love & War</i></font></a>. <br>
<a target="_blank" href="http://www.peoplesvoicecafe.org" data-imported="1"><font size="-1">PVC</font></a> is in the Workmen’s Circle building at 45 East 33rd Street (between Park & Madison) in NYC, a mere 30 second walk from the #6 train (E. 33rd St. station) and near other subway lines.<br>
I may call upon a guest or two -- we’ll see. I’m hoping to have time to prep an almost finished, brand new song called <i>”I’m Rich (Hole in my Pocket)”</i> and a dusty, unperformed old one or two. <br>
Please come (at 8 p.m. sharp) and say hello after the music!<br>
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Bruce Markow
tag:brucemarkow.com,2005:Post/6191888
2007-01-31T16:00:00-08:00
2023-03-07T11:07:41-08:00
Soy Andina’s long awaited US debut
<p><br>The video documentary <i>"Soy Andina”</i> makes it’s US debut in New York City on Friday, February 16 (the day before my big concert a few blocks away at <i>Peoples’ Voice Cafe</i>).</p><p><br>For more info go to a previous <a class="no-pjax" href="/files/939925/news.html" data-imported="1">newsblog entry</a> and the first <a class="no-pjax" href="/files/939926/guestbook.html" target="_blank" data-imported="1"><font size="-1">guest book</font></a> entry for March 16, ‘06. I may be a bit biased, but it <i><strong>is</strong></i> a great film nonetheless and I recommend you go on the 16th. You can think of it as a practice run for getting to my concert on the 17th -- or make it part of a dazzling New York City full entertainment weekend!</p><p><br>Go to the film Web site (linked in the other entries I mentioned) to buy tix in advance. -- looks like it could sell out. It’s at CUNY Grad Center’s Proshansky Auditorium at 365 5th Ave (between 34th & 35th Streets) at 7 p.m.</p><p><br>I’m currently putting the finishing retouches on my song <i>”Estamos Muy Contentos”</i> for the new US version of the film. There’s a rumor I may sing live at the debut. I will neither confirm nor dispel that at this time!</p><p><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/427917/c12819e143af704000c59efb1a7951340e291b78/original/llamellin72dpi011.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjM1eCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_right border_" width="135" /><i><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/427918/176a5e4f8cf462ad0f570646febf88d0b1f358af/original/llamellin72dpi011.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_m justify_left border_" />In the photo, cinematographer Raul Gallegos, producer-director Mitch Teplitsky, sound man and song lyric co-writer [with Bev Grant and me] Mario Vildésola and I [sporting my old, fuzzy, platinum mustache & a hat] take a break from a full day's shooting of the film's earliest scenes in Llamellin, Péru, December 2000.</i> <br><script type="text/javascript">postCount('sadebut1');</script> <br> </p><hr><p><a class="no-pjax" href="/files/939925/news.html" data-imported="1">back to headlines</a></p>
Bruce Markow
tag:brucemarkow.com,2005:Post/6191887
2007-01-28T16:00:00-08:00
2023-03-07T11:14:56-08:00
Bruce on air
<p><br>My featured TV concert/interview on <i>Songs of Freedom</i> runs tomorrow at 8 p.m. Check <a class="no-pjax" href="http://www.singfreedom.org/coming%20up.htm" target="_blank" data-imported="1"><font size="-1">here</font></a> for locations. <br>Joel Landy says, “Bruce Markow is a friend, fellow pilgrim and musical spirit. He is also a talented songwriter and performer. I taped two shows with Bruce recently where we swapped songs and I got to find out what he's been up to. This was the first one. Bruce's latest musical adventures have included hot air balloons and mangoes. Whatever can we mean? Tune in tonight and find out!<br><br>Sorry I wasn't able to give you more notice. <br><script type="text/javascript">postCount('songsoffreedom2');</script> <br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/427918/075b435569593bdfa752c12ab5b177df4cb2e082/original/bruce1104022bcoloredit.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></p><hr><p><a class="no-pjax" href="/files/939925/news.html" data-imported="1">back to headlines</a></p>
Bruce Markow
tag:brucemarkow.com,2005:Post/6191886
2007-01-22T16:00:00-08:00
2023-03-07T11:45:15-08:00
Another Rock Tavern benefit, another great lineup
<p><br>I played my <a class="no-pjax" href="/files/939925/news.html" data-imported="1">second</a> event, this time in Garden City, Long Island, to benefit the rebuilding of the UU Rock Tavern/Sanctuary Coffeehouse, which was destroyed in a recent fire. Kudos to organizers Joanne Melosh and <a class="no-pjax" href="http://www.sansoniamusic.com/index.html" target="_blank" data-imported="1"><font size="-1">Michael Sansonia</font></a> for producing a quality show with a cast that included talented and tuneful friends <a class="no-pjax" href="http://www.megbraun.com" target="_blank" data-imported="1"><font size="-1">Meg Braun</font></a> and <a class="no-pjax" href="http://www.sharongoldmanmusic.com/home" target="_blank" data-imported="1"><font size="-1">Sharon Goldman</font></a>, vocalist Marcus Simeone, rapper Adam Sales, baroque dancer Rachel List, reggae artist Lyn Strong, the Irish Band 7s and 3s, poet Will Sales, singer-songwriter Lara Herscovitch (and possibly others to whom I apologize for leaving out their names). There were also good sound and good vibes from C1.<br><br>Not only did I do my own set, but I had the extreme pleasure of being in the house band, on electric and acoustic guitars, with ace players and friends Michael Sansonia on piano and the wonderfully comical and theatrical <a class="no-pjax" href="http://www.ritthenn.com" target="_blank" data-imported="1"><font size="-1">Ritt Henn</font></a> on double bass, as well as solid-as-a-rock drummer, who I met for the first time, <a class="no-pjax" href="http://www.fourteenfeet.com" target="_blank" data-imported="1"><font size="-1">Len Weinstein</font></a>.<br>We raised a lot of dough and smiles. <br><script type="text/javascript">postCount('rocktavern2');</script> <br> </p><hr><p><a class="no-pjax" href="/files/939925/news.html" data-imported="1">back to headlines</a></p>
Bruce Markow
tag:brucemarkow.com,2005:Post/6191885
2007-01-01T16:00:00-08:00
2023-03-07T11:33:02-08:00
Bruce on the Radio
<p><br>Happy New Year! May your 2007 be healthy, peaceful, fulfilling and everything you truly want it to be in your heart of hearts.<br><br>I took an end of year vacation in my old haunts in the Western Massachusetts Berkshire Mountains, where I was based in the mid-80’s. I visited friends and some of my favorite old places like <a class="no-pjax" href="http://www.kripalu.org" target="_blank" data-imported="1"><font size="-1">Kripalu Center</font></a> and Dudley Levenson’s <a class="no-pjax" href="http://www.inspiredplanet.com" target="_blank" data-imported="1"><font size="-1"><i>Inspired Planet</i></font></a>, both in Lenox.<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/427918/04cb334def490f5b6473a591e0369ca035fcfa89/original/bmradio1x8600bmatmic.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MTQweCJd.jpg" class="size_m justify_right border_" width="140" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/427918/eb49fc3267b75b741f62c4a03393424cfdd6d4a6/original/hugebmradio1x3694deans.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_m justify_left border_" />A highlight – a “working vacation” – was a live-in-studio concert/interview at Gt Barrington’s <a class="no-pjax" href="http://www.berkshireradio.org/index.php/programs" target="_blank" data-imported="1"><font size="-1">WBCR-LP (97.7 FM) </font></a>for <i>Common Sense Songs,</i> masterfully hosted by Barbara & Graham Dean. The <a class="no-pjax" href="http://www.commonsensesongs.com/" data-link-type="url"><u>Deans</u></a> are wonderful musicians themselves and facilitated a great hour-long show, plus a separate hour with <a class="no-pjax" href="http://www.bevgrant.com/" data-link-type="url"><u>Bev Grant</u></a>, who exchanged back-up with me.<br><br>Stay tuned: I’m hoping to stream part of the show right here on this Web site. <br><script type="text/javascript">postCount('bmradio1');</script> <br> </p><hr><p><a class="no-pjax" href="/files/939925/news.html" data-imported="1">back to headlines</a></p>
Bruce Markow
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2006-12-15T16:00:00-08:00
2023-03-07T11:38:06-08:00
Toni Blackman and Rene Collins Show
<p><br>Yesterday I backed up both hip hop ambassador <a class="no-pjax" href="http://www.toniblackman.com" target="_blank" data-imported="1"><font size="-1">Toni Blackman</font></a> and folk-rockin’ old friend <a class="no-pjax" href="http://www.renecollins.com" target="_blank" data-imported="1"><font size="-1">Rene Collins</font></a> on my previously under-romanced electric guitar. The eve brought out the <i>Good</i> in Brooklyn, NY’s <i>The Good Coffeehouse</i> and I had a ball playing with some fine musicians as well as stretching out on my Stratocaster for the first time in awhile. Both bandleaders gave the concert a decidedly <i>positive vibration.</i> <br><script type="text/javascript">postCount('blackmancollins');</script> <br> </p><hr><p><a class="no-pjax" href="/files/939925/news.html" data-imported="1">back to headlines</a></p>
Bruce Markow
tag:brucemarkow.com,2005:Post/6191883
2006-12-13T16:00:00-08:00
2019-12-18T12:00:41-08:00
Bruce on the Tube (and LCD)
<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/427918/984d3eed18126b732f0efab3c5194ef06287e097/original/songsoffreedom1x3480x1d.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MTc3eCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" width="177" />I forgot how freezing-cold studio TV production houses are usually kept until this past Tuesday! It had been a few years since my last experience. The first cold snap has just hit New York and I’m <i>feeling</i> it. Veteran “<a target="_blank" href="http://www.singfreedom.org" data-imported="1"><font size="-1"><i>Songs of Freedom</i></font></a>” host, Joel Landy, all decked out in a Hawaiian shirt, was used to the frigid studio temperature; whereas all my muscles -- and vocal cords -- were contracting despite my heavy-duty layered look in contrast to Joel’s.<br>
Still, he is a fine host and we had a good time shooting a couple of spirited half hour segments with interviews and several of my songs.
<br> I’ll do my best to keep you informed of air dates.
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Bruce Markow
tag:brucemarkow.com,2005:Post/6191882
2006-11-12T16:00:00-08:00
2023-03-07T13:09:33-08:00
Rockin’ for Rock Tavern
<p><br>I played at a benefit concert for New York Hudson Valley’s <a class="no-pjax" href="http://www.uucrt.org" target="_blank" data-imported="1"><font size="-1">Rock Tavern Unitarian Universalist Congregation</font></a>, the home of The Sanctuary Coffeehouse, among other things. It burned to a crisp recently.<br><br>The show, organized by <a class="no-pjax" href="http://www.rocknroots.org" target="_blank" data-imported="1"><font size="-1">Tom Boyd</font></a> and Kathy Moran, featured too many friends to mention from one of my favorite songwriting communities, <a class="no-pjax" href="http://www.summersongs.org" target="_blank" data-imported="1"><font size="-1">SummerSongs</font></a>, and was a nonstop parade of talent and good will. We raised a lot of money for the church and raised a lot of spirits, too.<br><br>One big highlight was driving home boogying to the brand new CD from friends <a class="no-pjax" href="http://cdbaby.com/cd/mhmt" target="_blank" data-imported="1"><font size="-1">Holland, Thompson & Tooch</font></a>, beautifully produced by another friend, <a class="no-pjax" href="http://www.iamvito.com" target="_blank" data-imported="1"><font size="-1">Vito Pettrocitto</font></a>. You guys are total rock stars. Highly recommended.<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/427918/5348749f47c7540772dda55f5af26ccd932c8c6a/original/rocktavern1x3328vitolaugh.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MTQweCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_right border_" width="140" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/427918/de7893c5edb384289526c39d0873888d74ad9f40/original/rocktavern1x3261tomryan.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6ODB4Il0%3D.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" width="80" /><i>Check out Tom Ryan, left, a dashing looking guy under normal circumstances (See proof </i><a class="no-pjax" href="/files/939925/news.html" target="_blank" data-imported="1"><font size="-1"><i>here</i></font></a><i>, Oct 6, '06), visually interpreting a Jane March song onstage and Vito cracking himself up during his set. Think we had a slightly good time?</i> <br><script type="text/javascript">postCount('rocktavern1');</script> <br> </p><p> </p><p><a class="no-pjax" href="/files/939925/news.html" data-imported="1">back to headlines</a></p>
Bruce Markow
tag:brucemarkow.com,2005:Post/6191881
2006-10-31T08:00:00-08:00
2023-03-07T11:57:41-08:00
Up Up and Away!
<p><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/427918/8b221b4244fb7c2d636806ea4ced6a91e6d88278/original/balloon2x2844papersound.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MTAweCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_right border_" width="100" />The <a data-imported="1" href="/files/939925/news.html">Prayer for Peace Balloon</a> launch was a hoot. After a surprisingly fascinating dinner-presentation from the folks at <i>Hand Papermaking</i> magazine -- including one inspired speaker who hushed the room by exploring the variations of sounds made by different fibered papers rustled in front of her microphone (She’s a woman after my own heart and in the tradition of the <i>Healing Power of Sound</i> workshops I run.) -- it was time for the evening’s featured activity: The Launch.<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/427918/271c416d7b73a187d50ed4cbf850d39f63288c8f/original/balloon2xalmostfull.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MTI1eCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" width="125" />Well, the gods spared us the predicted rain, but gave us a pretty cold, blustery wind. We had to make last minute adjustments to stretch power lines for the music’s sound reinforcement, the video camera and <a data-imported="1" href="http://www.enlightenedpapers.com" target="_blank"><font size="-1">Helen Hiebert</font></a>’s rig for her balloon. We also had to find an alternate location where the balloon could be seen by the crowd, but wouldn’t blow over! Pretty hysterical, but we pulled it off. All in all it was a great, effective experience.<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/427917/3614b08c688cd18bdcb96582da7895c7a9b4844d/original/balloon2xmakingit.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MTYweCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_right border_" width="160" /><br>Helen’s balloon was beautiful, I enjoyed singing a long impromptu <i>extension</i> to <i>”</i>Prayer for Peace” and Tom Bannister of the <a data-imported="1" href="http://www.handpapermaking.org" target="_blank"><font size="-1">magazine</font></a> & his wife Lourene Miovski were fine hosts (later placing an order for a stack of my new CD-EPs, <a data-imported="1" href="/files/939925/news.html"><i>Demolicious 4</i></a> [available at gigs and right here at the <a data-imported="1" href="/files/939921/products.html"><font size="-1">Bazaar</font></a>]).<br>The afterstory: Helen’s balloon is now exhibited at the Aerospace Museum at the College Park, MD airport, accompanied by references to the song. The video evidently didn’t come out and I’ve yet to see a less-than-fuzzy picture of the event. <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/427918/121d32ad8f4fb584c7d4bff03eb86fcaba6ad601/original/balloon2x2982mallwater.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MTYweCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" width="160" /><i>I’ve included pics of the paper sounding experience (which reminds me: The backdrop during my pre-dinner concert was a giant paper chicken!!!), <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/427918/be4b7264b139149fd7118faba4f02ac22cd546d8/original/balloon2x3021dabebm.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MTQweCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_right border_" width="140" />Helen making the balloon and a fuzzy shot of the lit balloon almost full. I’ll share more if it manifests.</i><br>I enjoyed strolling around Washington the next day. <i>Here’s my "beauty shot" of the reflecting pool at the Mall and a self portrait while hangin’ with Abe L.</i><br>Meanwhile, please keep envisioning, working for and praying for peace.<br><a data-imported="1" href="javascript:HaloScan('balloon2');" target="_self"><script type="text/javascript">postCount('balloon2');</script></a></p>
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Bruce Markow
tag:brucemarkow.com,2005:Post/6191880
2006-10-23T17:00:00-07:00
2023-03-07T12:00:40-08:00
The Peace Balloon launch this weekend
<p><br>I'm so excited I can hardly contain it: The "Prayer for Peace (1 Love)" hot air balloon launch is happening on Saturday. (See also the <a class="no-pjax" href="/files/939925/news.html" data-imported="1">October 11</a> blog entry.) Let's put in a good word for dry weather, as long as we're in "prayer" mode! (OK, so it's not as much of a priority as peace!) I've just confirmed that the general public can come by and catch the (post-benefit dinner) event. If you're in the area, stop in at 9 p.m. Look for details in the <a class="no-pjax" href="/files/939922/calendar.html" data-imported="1">Calendar</a>.<br><script type="text/javascript">postCount('balloon1');</script> <br> </p><hr><p><a class="no-pjax" href="/files/939925/news.html" data-imported="1">back to headlines</a></p>
Bruce Markow
tag:brucemarkow.com,2005:Post/6191879
2006-10-12T17:00:00-07:00
2023-03-07T12:07:16-08:00
When is news not News?
<p><br>When it's a <i><strong>Blog.</strong></i> And it's up, as of today! So, yes, it is still "News" -- <i>and it's now <strong>interactive</strong></i>. "Welcome to the Blog. May you use it with ease and in good health." <i>(Sacred Geeklander Blessing)</i><br><script type="text/javascript">postCount('notnews');</script></p><p> </p><hr><p><a class="no-pjax" href="/files/939925/news.html" data-imported="1">back to headlines</a></p><p> </p>
Bruce Markow
tag:brucemarkow.com,2005:Post/6191878
2006-10-12T17:00:00-07:00
2023-03-07T14:57:48-08:00
Eleven reasons to join the Email List
<p><strong>1-6 </strong>• Early notice of, for example, these last six News items in your inbox. <i>(OK, so maybe that’s pushing it for six reasons –- after all, they all went out in one “occasional” newsletter.)</i></p><p><strong>7 </strong>• Exclusive merchandise offers and prices</p><p><strong>8 </strong>• A good, dumb joke embedded into each newsletter</p><p><strong>9 </strong>• Reminders <i>(sparingly, tactfully & respectfully submitted)</i> for concert appearances</p><p><strong>10 </strong>• Bruce’s essential recommendations and oh, let’s say, <i>unique perspective.</i></p><p><strong>11 </strong>• Membership in an exclusive group of humanoids with refined, funky taste, partaking in peace, truth, love, mango-like juiciness, good music and good times – or whatever your optional participation brings to it.</p><p><i><strong>Bonus Reason </strong></i>12 • Your email address will <i>never</i> be shared, sold or abused. That’s an absolute guarantee.</p><p><i><strong>Bonus Reason </strong></i>13 • It’s <i>easy</i>. Just sign up on the top right corner of this page <i>now</i>.</p><hr><p><a class="no-pjax" href="/files/939925/news.html" data-imported="1">back to headlines</a></p><p> </p>
Bruce Markow
tag:brucemarkow.com,2005:Post/6191873
2006-10-10T17:00:00-07:00
2019-12-18T12:00:40-08:00
What's around the bend?
<br>The next month features several more peace directed shows, from backing the <a target="_blank" href="http://www.brooklynwomenschorus.com" data-imported="1"><font size="-1">Brooklyn Women's Chorus</font></a> in support of Kenya's Umoja Village to kickin' out the jams at the first Dissident Folk Festival to playing at Brooklyn's renowned Peace Fair (with the backing of <a target="_blank" href="http://www.glenroethel.com" data-imported="1"><font size="-1">Glen Roethel</font></a> and <a target="_blank" href="http://www.bevgrant.com" data-imported="1"><font size="-1">Bev Grant</font></a>) to fundraising to rebuild the scorched Rock Tavern UU Church, which hosted the Sanctuary Coffeehouse.
<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/427918/0a1f8379e9b5d94eeadadd51533f38634a891c14/original/hiebertpaper1.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MTEweCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_right border_" width="110" />No doubt the most unusual and exciting event is my collaboration with master paper artisan, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.enlightenedpapers.com" data-imported="1"><font size="-1">Helen Hiebert</font></a> of Portland, OR, with whom I will launch, under spotlights, into the twilight sky, a fibrous, paper, hot air Peace Balloon, inspired by my song “Prayer for Peace” (see <a target="_blank" href="/files/1007616/music-9.html" data-imported="1"><font size="-1">lyrics and audio clip</font></a>), in Washington, DC. For more of that story go to the <a target="_blank" href="/files/939922/calendar.html" data-imported="1"><font size="-1">calendar</font></a> and scroll to the description for Sat, October 28.
<i>(I'm intending to arrange a venue or house concert in the Washington-Baltimore area Sunday, the next day. -- If you have any good leads for that, please contact me ASAP. Thanks.)</i>
That same "Calendar" Web page is the place to go for specifics on newly added dates, as well as for the ones I've mentioned. I hope to see you at one or more of them.
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Bruce Markow
tag:brucemarkow.com,2005:Post/6191875
2006-10-09T17:00:00-07:00
2019-12-18T12:00:40-08:00
The CD & other cool recording projects
<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/427918/e40a879d982f0b32c5e51b1187e5b1f1bdef6930/original/markowdemolicious4.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MTQweCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_right border_" width="140" />A few days ago I completed and began distributing a demo CD-EP, called <i><b>Demolicious 4</b></i>, of interim mixes of “Enough”, Let’s Be Honest”, “Prayer for Peace” and “Shine a Little Light”. Email at info(at)brucemarkow(dot)com to purchase for $8 plus $2 postage. There's a special offer at a special price combined with the CD single “Mango” (which has been a fundraiser for the full length CD project to promote peace, truth and love) <i>exclusively</i> for members of my email list (hint to join! -- and ask what offer I made.). Check out the <a target="_blank" href="/files/939921/products.html" data-imported="1"><font size="-1">Bizarre Bazaar</font></a> for other products -- and the CD-EP may appear there in the future. <i>[Yes! It is available there now! -- ed.]</i>
Meanwhile, the full CD is shaping up with gusto.
Still, I need to raise more funds to complete it and, oh, how I’d rather be a musician than a banker! Could you, would you, please help ease the quest? I need to meet the costs of a hefty, new Mac computer ASAP to handle the home recording load, plus miscellaneous pieces of music equipment and software, outside studio recording, mixing and mastering, musicians’ fees and physical production. Care to carry some of the weight? Would it entice you more if I displayed the project's needs on something like a gift registry? Please email me and let me know. And thank you for whatever you offer.
<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/427918/e99d4f0f22f10805f45185e337c089ff0f7d5664/original/soyandinapic1.png/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjMweCJd.png" class="size_orig justify_left border_" width="230" />One more joyous completion: Since I last wrote, the first version of the enthralling video documentary celebration of Peru, dance and identity, “<a target="_blank" href="http://www.soyandina.com" data-imported="1"><font size="-1">Soy Andina</font></a>”, went in the can and it already made the <a target="_blank" href="http://www.soyandina.com/weblog/2006/08/index.html" data-imported="1"><font size="-1">rounds</font></a> of festivals and venues throughout Peru to great acclaim. My recording of my song-collaboration “<a target="_blank" href="http://www.soyandina.com/weblog/2005/12/song_for_llamel.html" data-imported="1"><font size="-1">Estamos Muy Contentos</font></a>" pulses jauntily over the final credits, ushering home the doc’s good feeling.
I love the film in its current incarnation. It has evolved into a beautiful story, beautifully told under the care of Mitch Teplitsky, with whom I initially founded the video project. After co-directing/producing the original trailers I scaled back to associate producer and consultant, while Mitch worked ceaselessly to see it through. Congrats, Mitchito! Look for it in US distribution soon.
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Bruce Markow
tag:brucemarkow.com,2005:Post/6191876
2006-10-08T17:00:00-07:00
2023-03-07T12:14:11-08:00
News and Blogs and Audio! Oh, my!
<p><br>My, Auntie Em, how the Web site has transformed and grown! For example, as you can see, LOTS of new news has just gone up and I’m in the process of converting the News Page into a Weblog, as you read this sentence. Please check out and use the new Blog and the rest of the site towards your heart’s content. To top it all, there’s a <a class="no-pjax" href="/files/1007617/music-11.html" target="_blank" data-imported="1"><font size="-1">New Song</font></a> up on the Music Page. Enjoy! Please email your comments about the Web site (and about the Newsletter, too, when you're signed on). <br><script type="text/javascript">postCount('websitenew1');</script> <br> </p><hr><p><a class="no-pjax" href="/files/939925/news.html" data-imported="1">back to headlines</a></p>
Bruce Markow
tag:brucemarkow.com,2005:Post/6191877
2006-10-07T17:00:00-07:00
2019-12-18T12:00:40-08:00
Bruce recommends these earfuls & eyefuls
<br>This is a new feature from my occasional email newsletter, which goes out to people who have joined my email list. Normally I would not repeat it here, but 1) you get to know more of what you're missing if you haven't yet signed up for the list (which you can remedy right now on the top right corner of this page) and 2) I'd especially like to spread the word on these great artists.
With such busyness lately it’s a wonder I’ve had time to kick back.
<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/427918/eecaa77f52fe8653cdd7563400af99bc63497235/original/begintohope.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6ODB4Il0%3D.jpg" class="size_orig justify_right border_" width="80" />Yet I’ve been enjoying two of <a target="_blank" href="http://www.reginaspektor.com" data-imported="1"><font size="-1">Regina Spektor</font></a>’s CDs, <i>Begin to Hope</i> and <i>Songs</i>, featuring her freshly expressed, minimalist “anti-folk”ish creations that convey strength, vulnerability, wildly free and creative spirit, classical training, early upbringing in Russia meets Bronx hip hop girl, a poet’s heart and some inspiring, beautifully crafted songs and piano/vocal performances. I recently enjoyed her NYC live show, too.
<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/427917/1aa837689dbc5c38e488ad25e36db13be9fa559a/original/brookesgtrbook1.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NjV4Il0%3D.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" width="65" />For guitar enthusiasts and lovers of American culture, I recommend Tim Brookes’ <a target="_blank" href="http://www.amazon.com/Guitar-American-Life-Tim-Brookes/dp/0802117961" data-imported="1"><font size="-1"><i>Guitar: An American Life</i></font></a>, which the author describes as “part history and part love song.” He weaves a lushly detailed legacy of American guitar culture with a slightly sketchier, but informative and entertaining story of the construction of his own new instrument to make a great read. You can hear Brookes <a target="_blank" href="http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4671163" data-imported="1"><font size="-1">talk</font></a> about it with enthusiasm on NPR.
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Bruce Markow
tag:brucemarkow.com,2005:Post/6191874
2006-10-06T17:00:00-07:00
2019-12-18T12:00:40-08:00
Adventures in Studiopia
<br>I’ve strewn sounds across three far flung recording studios over the past few weeks.
Stop one: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.raykorona.com" data-imported="1"><font size="-1">Ray Korona</font></a>’s small but well appointed Jersey City studio to record mandolin on two songs for a CD by singer-guitarist <a target="_blank" href="http://cdbaby.com/cd/stevesuffet" data-imported="1"><font size="-1">Steve Suffet</font></a>, who refers to himself as an “old fashioned folk singer.”
<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/427918/cfda488ffb5718fcd482fb919ae0e32fa8595d9d/original/lolosoli1.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MTAweCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" width="100" />Stop two: Jeff Van Nostrand’s Brooklyn studio, where I played slide guitar -- something I’m getting very comfy with lately -- for a shakin’ new <a target="_blank" href="http://www.bevgrant.com" data-imported="1"><font size="-1">Bev Grant</font></a> song, “Where Women Rule,” celebrating the story of Rebecca Lolosoli, founder of Umoja Village, a haven for abused women in her native Kenya. Rebecca is touring the US and will visit New York on Oct. 11, when all musicians on the recording will perform the song for her. The disk will be available as a fundraiser through <a target="_blank" href="http://www.madre.org/programs/pe/speakers_fall06.html" data-imported="1"><font size="-1">MADRE</font></a>, her sponsoring organization.
Stop three (through infinity): Every available moment at Mango Man studios (aka “home”) laboring-of-love on my own CD tracks, demos and soundtrack material and making lots of progress. Want to hear some of the results? See (fanfare!...) something new on the Bruce Markow <a target="_blank" href="/files/1007617/music-11.html" data-imported="1"><font size="-1">Music Page</font></a>.
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Bruce Markow
tag:brucemarkow.com,2005:Post/6191872
2006-10-05T17:00:00-07:00
2020-02-12T17:24:03-08:00
Riding the Gigorama
<p><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/427918/86d019f9b5d83bffea0eb829c3caa175ebafbe5c/original/bmpumpkin1.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NzB4Il0%3D.jpg" class="size_orig justify_right border_" width="100" />Happy autumn!</p>
<p>The night breeze grows cooler (except for on those balmy Indian summer days), the earth more still... and I've been a fast movin', busy performin' singer-songwriter over the past few weeks, with multiple gigasms and oodles of studio work. So much for nature's natural flow slowing down this time of year. The pace has kept me doing things instead of writing about them.</p>
<p>Thus, this belated flurry of news items. I'm happy to say all recent gig highlights were plugs for peace, something, as John Lennon once said, we're needing to give a chance, right?</p>
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<p>Got up at the crack of dawn on Sept. 11, the sixth anniversary of, well, “The” Sept. 11, to sing, for the third year running, for <a data-imported="1" href="http://www.rocny.org" target="_blank"><font size="-1">ROC-NY</font></a> (Restaurant Opportunities Center of New York), whose core members are surviving employees of Windows of the World, once atop the WTC. Performing with <a data-imported="1" href="http://www.bevgrant.com" target="_blank"><font size="-1">Bev Grant</font></a> at ROC's successful, new cooperative worker-owned restaurant, Colors (417 Lafayette St, btwn Astor Pl & 4th St, NYC), as opposed to past gatherings outdoors at a downtown pier, I was touched to partake in a poignant ceremony to both honor their beloved 73 missing as well as take a festive, inspiring look to the future.</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/427918/71c184b401a271691a919b637d3155d5e532d782/original/bm1septcon06.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MTAweCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_right border_" width="100" /></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/427918/05ad991374c6c61858dc28d94c29edd83e2e9559/original/septcon06sscrowd1.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MTMweCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" width="120" />Afterward, guitar in tow, I bee-lined to Chelsea Market to join a bunch of my songwriting buddies singing all day as part of “<a data-imported="1" href="http://www.septemberconcert.org" target="_blank"><font size="-1">September Concert</font></a>”, a citywide, and now international, series of free events reaffirming a hope for peace. Pat Wictor, Tom Ryan, Glen Roethel, Teri Scheinzeit, John Redgate, Ina May Wool, Ritt Henn, Denise Jordan Finley, Tom Boyd, Fred Arcoleo, Matt Broady and I successfully slowed some of the shoppers whizzing by (Is this W's visionary plan to “shop for peace” in action?) -- and we singers made a boisterous, fully engaged audience for each other.</p>
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<p>No-stone-unturned investigative reporter <a data-imported="1" href="http://www.gregpalast.com" target="_blank"><font size="-1">Greg Palast</font></a> and his new expose, <i>Armed Madhouse</i>, prompted <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/427918/f4351c6fbfea1af8c1f851b5e16b29d2f044acd0/original/bmpalast1.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MTEweCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_right border_" width="100" />my return to Brooklyn, NY's <a data-imported="1" href="http://www.voxpopnet.net" target="_blank"><font size="-1">Vox Pop</font></a> on Sat, September 30 to headline the music at a special book party. Greg can no longer write for mainstream media since he digs uncomfortably deep for truth. He's an entertaining, mischievous, thought-provoking guy and kept the audience agog. One opinionated listener said she preferred my own approach to tellin' it like it is that night. Whatever. Greg asked to be my drummer.<br><a data-imported="1" href="javascript:HaloScan('Gigorama1');" target="_self"><script type="text/javascript">postCount('Gigorama1');</script></a></p>
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Bruce Markow
tag:brucemarkow.com,2005:Post/6191871
2006-05-25T17:00:00-07:00
2023-03-07T12:23:51-08:00
The Store is now WAAAY open
<p><br><font size="-1"><strong>PayPal</strong> is so cool, easy and secure... and it's now fully set up at the "Bazaar". Check it out at </font><a class="no-pjax" href="/files/939921/products.html" data-imported="1"><font size="-1">http://www.brucemarkow.com/products.html</font></a><font size="-1"> </font><br><script type="text/javascript">postCount('store2');</script><font size="-1"> </font><br> </p><hr><p><a class="no-pjax" href="/files/939925/news.html" data-imported="1"><font size="-1">back to headlines</font></a></p>
Bruce Markow
tag:brucemarkow.com,2005:Post/6191870
2006-05-15T17:00:00-07:00
2023-03-07T12:34:22-08:00
Bruce records new track for True Blue CD
<p><br>Following up on the last paragraph of the <a class="no-pjax" href="/files/939925/news.html" data-imported="1">March 19</a> news turned out to be an adventure. <br><br>A week before Bob Blue died he had asked me personally to replace, with something else, my recording of his re-written version of "I Want to Hold Your Hand" since it had just failed to get publisher's licensing. <br><br>Bob had a list of songs he hoped to include on his tribute CD and a few of those were still unaccounted for on the project. Now without Bob on the scene the problem was digging them up. After an extensive search the producer found lyrics - but no indication of the music, and time was running out before mastering deadlines. So I wrote new music and some extra lyrics for choruses to two of the songs. I believe they gave Bob’s words a lot of impact. <br><br>Still, we made one last attempt to honor Bob’s original concept and I finally located Anne White, who hurriedly faxed the gorgeous canon setting for “Napkin Poem” that she had written for Bob. It arrived in time for me to create a recording on the last day before final production -- and on the day of a memorial ceremony for Bob. It was an intimate consolation to missing that gathering. Stay tuned for the CD's release. <br><br>I’m hoping to make further tribute down the road by sharing my “new” songs that Bob is still co-writing! </p><hr><p><a class="no-pjax" href="/files/939925/news.html" data-imported="1">back to headlines</a></p>
Bruce Markow
tag:brucemarkow.com,2005:Post/6191867
2006-03-25T16:00:00-08:00
2023-03-07T12:25:16-08:00
The Store is now OPEN
<p><br>Zip on over to <a class="no-pjax" href="/files/939921/products.html" data-imported="1">http://www.brucemarkow.com/products.html</a> for life's under-recognized necessities.<br>Check out the official <strong>Bruce Markow Bizarre Bazaar</strong>, including the <strong>Miracle Mango Mini Mart</strong> (Just say, "<i>Mmmm...</i>") <strong>Online Outlet</strong>. ("<i>Oo!...</i>")<br><br><i>Wo wo!</i><br> </p><hr><p><a class="no-pjax" href="/files/939925/news.html" data-imported="1">back to headlines</a></p>
Bruce Markow
tag:brucemarkow.com,2005:Post/6191868
2006-03-18T16:00:00-08:00
2020-02-12T17:30:01-08:00
Bob Blue, songwriter, teacher & friend
<p><br>I just received sad news that dear friend <b>Bob Blue</b> died peacefully in his sleep two mornings ago. Despite increasingly debilitating effects of MS over more than two decades, Bob was rarely too tired to give to family, friends, school children, his assistants and strangers. He persisted writing songs, stories, essays and plays until nearly his last breath, inspiring so many with his wisdom, grace, humor and generosity. He was a good friend of mine and, I'm grateful to say, a mutual admirer. (See his kudo near the bottom of my "quotes" page.) <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/427918/e0489a2a89b7bc64ecbcf73f956f197f1ef16d14/original/bmbobblue3.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MTI1eCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" width="125" /></p>
<p>Six years ago Bob wrote, "<i>This is a thank you note. Unless I change dramatically, I’m dying a sort of atheist. But you’ve [all] made my stay on earth feel a lot like what theists probably hope Heaven will be like.</i>"</p>
<p>I've been working on a forthcoming Bob Blue tribute CD, featuring interpretations by some of America's great singer-songwriters. Last fall I recorded two songs for the project. (One of them, Bob's words set to the tune of the Beatles' "I Want to Hold Your Hand," remains unlicensable despite repeated efforts with the publisher. I may or may not record a replacement.) Look for more info on Bob and the <i>True Blue</i> CD here and at <a data-imported="1" href="http://www.bobblue.org" style="" target="_blank"><font size="-1">www.bobblue.org</font></a><br><a data-imported="1" href="javascript:HaloScan('bobblue');" target="_self"><script type="text/javascript">postCount('bobblue');</script></a></p>
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Bruce Markow
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2006-03-17T16:00:00-08:00
2020-02-12T17:38:58-08:00
The Mango Festival report back
<p><br><font color="navy" face="impact,helvetica" size="+0"><marquee>The Mango Festival a Success!<br>Want to Bring it Home?</marquee></font><br><br>Once again, I had more fun than a pig in slop doing <a data-imported="1" href="/img/hugebmgch031706dflier.jpg" target="_blank">The Mango Festival</a> yesterday.(See also <a data-imported="1" href="/files/939925/news.html">Feb 1, '06</a> report.) And if their whoops, hollers, hearty singalongs on choruses (plus, as some of you know, <face><strong><em>that</em></strong> section in the song "Mango"), standing ovation and enthusiastc comments were any signs, so did the audience of locals and pilgrims from faraway places. <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/427918/90f8445f301f4069c3d212bf62723fa831afae35/original/mangopic2.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MTI1eCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_right border_" width="125" /> It's clear things are clicking when the crowd takes over my vocal line on the very first song of the night, "Treasures," during the acapella part. What a gift to just stand back and receive your pleasure. Thank you, guys! I love my audiences. <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/427918/6271294b58f8fb4a67752162d7cf1a50d806c6a3/original/mangofest1008051.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MTcweCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" width="170" /></face></p>
<p><face>Yes, and big thanks to my terrific band (Barry, Ben, Bev & Robin), the <i>Good Coffeehouse</i> staff, Justin Stallard, who nimbly handled the board and all of you who attended or got involved one way or another. </face></p>
<p><face>Wanna take The Mango Festival home with you? Here are two ways to begin: 1) Help arrange for a show at a venue near you.(Just <a data-imported="1" href="/files/939920/contact.html">email</a> me.) 2) Go directly to the fledgling <a data-imported="1" href="/files/939921/products.html">store</a> (up any moment now) [now open for biz - ed.], where some of the five-senses Festival merchandise is available to you directly, starting with the cool and coveted Festival t-shirts and the CD single "Mango". </face></p>
<p><face>Meanwhile, hoping all is harmonious in your world. Stay juicy and succulent...<br><font face="lucida handwriting" size="-1">Bruce</font></face><br> </p>
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Bruce Markow
tag:brucemarkow.com,2005:Post/6191866
2006-03-13T16:00:00-08:00
2023-03-07T12:40:08-08:00
Audio is now UP on the Music Page.
<p><br><font size="-1">Check it out. More to come. Yee hah!</font><br><br><font size="-1">Listen to "Prayer for Peace (1 Love)" [and read lyrics and check out Bruce's discography] at </font><a class="no-pjax" href="/files/939923/music.html" data-imported="1"><font size="-1">http://www.brucemarkow.com/music.htm</font></a><br><br><font size="-1">Comments welcome in the </font><a class="no-pjax" href="/files/939926/guestbook.html" data-imported="1"><font size="-1">guestbook</font></a><font size="-1"> or </font><a class="no-pjax" href="/files/939920/contact.html" data-imported="1"><font size="-1">email</font></a><font size="-1"> Bruce.</font><br><br> </p><hr><p><a class="no-pjax" href="/files/939925/news.html" data-imported="1"><font size="-1">back to headlines</font></a></p>
Bruce Markow
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2006-02-01T10:40:00-08:00
2023-03-06T22:41:54-08:00
The Mango Festival happens March 17 in NYC!
<p><br>GOOD NEWS! Bruce performs, for the second time ever, another full out rendition of THE MANGO FESTIVAL. The good times roll on Friday, March 17, 2006 at a favorite venue, <i>The Good Coffeehouse Music Parlor</i> in Park Slope, Brooklyn, NYC (details below). <i>Not to be missed!</i> </p><p>The Mango Festival features songs, stories and five-senses experiences in praise of "the fruit of the gods" and every juicy thing they represent, along with Bruce's other repertoire that uniquely supports the theme. Backed by his great band - Robin Burdulis (percussion), Bev Grant (voice, guitar), Barry Kornhauser (bass, ‘cello) & Ben Silver (voice, keyboard, percussion) - the action kicks in at 8 p.m. Everyone from audience to venue staff to Bruce's band had a great time at the last one at the Peoples' Voice Cafe in Manhattan this past October 8th, reveling in the music and the abundance of pleasure, exuberance and uplift. It would be a treat to see you this time. <br><a class="no-pjax" href="https://d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/427918/896a977f3977f6c2b77b031da8c7d84c5f3c0aa9/original/hugebmgch031706dflier.jpg/!!/meta%3AeyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ%3D%3D.jpg" target="_blank" data-link-type="url" data-imported="1"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/427916/798e9954aae307637dd6d6cae4e392a923c5353e/original/bmgch031706dflier.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjAweCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" width="200" /></a></p><p>Stay for a second set of danceable "red hot & sweet" klezmer music with Madam <a class="no-pjax" href="http://www.madamlewicki.com" target="_blank" data-link-type="url" data-imported="1">Lewicki</a><font> & her Yiddishe Syncopaters, no extra charge. Yes, the Miracle Mango Mini Mart will be open (That's why people who eat mangoes say, "<i>Mmmm...</i>"), with unique Festival </font><a class="no-pjax" href="/files/939921/products.html" data-imported="1" target="-blank"><font>t-shirts</font></a><font> begging to be worn, Bruce's </font><a class="no-pjax" href="/files/939921/products.html" data-imported="1" target="-blank"><font>CDs</font></a><font>, mango body butter lotion, mango soap, mango edibles and more. </font></p><p><font>See you there? Click on this March 17 Festival </font><a class="no-pjax" href="/files/939933/hugebmgch031706dflier.jpg" target="_blank" data-imported="1"><font>flier</font></a><font> for a larger version.</font></p><hr><p><a class="no-pjax" href="/files/939925/news.html" data-imported="1"><font>back to headlines</font></a></p>
Bruce Markow
tag:brucemarkow.com,2005:Post/6191869
2006-01-30T16:00:00-08:00
2023-03-07T12:59:02-08:00
Benefits often bring out the best in people
<p><br>Today is web site catching up day. Time for some overdue kudos to <a class="no-pjax" href="http://www.sansoniamusic.com/index.html" target="_blank" data-link-type="url" data-imported="1">Michael Sansonia</a>, who produced a fantastic event on Sunday, January 15 at the vibrant <a class="no-pjax" href="http://www.sixthstreetcenter.org/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url" data-imported="1">Sixth Street Community Center</a> in New York City's "Alphabet City". It was a benefit for Hurricane Katrina's survivors involved in a creative home building project, and it brought out some of the best of the area's performers, sharing music (Marcus Simeone, Bill Vanaver, Evans Thompson, Andy Heermans and Mason Sansonia [Michael's talented son]) and spoken word (Will Sales, Adam Sales, Sarah Dupuy, Pete Dolack and Mitchel Cohen), as well as a thoroughly engaging magic act (Frank Brents).</p><p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/427918/7751f69d4d897ac2646958cb57672bca19662751/original/download-1.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_s justify_left border_" />Michael is a consummate musician/singer, a great producer, an insightful arranger and a helluva bandleader (not to mention a fun, inspiring guy who's a pleasure to be around).</p><p>The house band was an awesome who's who of in-demand session and touring backup players - Stanley Banks, Larry Eagle, Martha Hyde, Joe Bell, Sean Mahoney, Michael (and one or two more I may be forgetting, with apologies) - full out with three horns.</p><p>The thrill I got playing in the house band alongside them (despite the orneriness of the jack connection on Michael's telecaster that I used on a few tunes) was at least as big as the one from being backed by them. The whole event was top shelf, yet managed to exude a community feel and a deep aura of generosity.</p><p>Thanks, Michael!</p><hr><p><a class="no-pjax" href="/files/939925/news.html" data-imported="1">back to headlines</a></p>
Bruce Markow
tag:brucemarkow.com,2005:Post/6191863
2005-11-09T16:00:00-08:00
2023-03-07T12:56:22-08:00
Welcome to the new Web site!
<p><br>Thanks for stopping by. I'm very happy to get this Web site off the ground. There will be a lot of exciting things to share with you over the coming months (and beyond) so please come back often. <br><a class="no-pjax" href="/files/939925/news.html" data-imported="1">back to headlines</a> </p><p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/427918/9a96623026ffe85eae995a99200542466e55b13f/original/images-3.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_m justify_center border_" /><br><br><a class="no-pjax" href="http://www.haloscan.com/" target="_blank" data-imported="1"><img src="http://www.haloscan.com/halolink.gif" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="Weblog Commenting and Trackback by HaloScan.com" height="31" width="88" /></a></p>
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