CADEM : Is California Ready for Betty?

I don't know about you, but I'm ready for Betty. Think about it. Steady, finds and fixes wasteful spending. Gets the job done. 

Look her up and let me know your thoughts. 

Thanks, 

Mari 

P.s. See you at The Saloon on Saturday. 

Party on Pi Day - It's Irrational

Hope you are doing well. We are all fighting our own battles in some way -- some on the inside, some on the outside. I find myself going between feeling depressed and angry about what is happening in the world, and being grateful for good memories, determined to make some new ones! 

You know. 

Sending love. 

Ox, 

Mari 

Got a gig Saturday. 

Same time, same place, different drummer. 

Call to Action : Start Where You Are

#CallToAction Advocacy needed for Music and Arts Education in Sebastopol. 

Go here

Please pardon typos.

 For my friends near Sebastopol - scroll down to the end of this post to read about and listen to the beautiful work that Spencer Burrows is doing with high school kids in West Sonoma County. 

If you can attend the March 4th School Board meeting on Wednesday night,  please make a public comment in person so he can continue to do so. If you cannot attend, please take a moment to make a public comment via email before 3 pm, 3/4/26.

People in public service need to hear from the public, so they know how you want your tax dollars to be spent.

AGENDA 

of the regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the West Sonoma County Union High School District

March 4, 2026
5:00 p.m. Open Session
5:05 p.m. Closed Session
6:00 p.m. Open Session 

Analy High School - Library 
6950 Analy Ave 
Sebastopol CA 95472

Hybrid Meetings
The WSCUHSD Board is committed to providing access to Board meetings virtually.  All Board meetings, where practical, will be broadcast virtually using the Zoom webinar platform, allowing attendees to view the meeting, hear the conversations, and view presented materials from their home computer, tablet, or smartphone.  

Public Comment 
Public comment can be made by attending in person.  
Virtual attendees can make public comments regarding the agenda by emailing Jessica Albavera at jalbavera@wscuhsd.org by 3:00 pm on the day of the regular board meeting.  
The subject line in the email must read PUBLIC COMMENT.  Those comments will be uploaded to the agenda before the start of the meeting.  

No public comment will be taken via the virtual format

Zoom Webinar Link
Call in: 669 900 9128

[Mari Mack Music] Bandcamp Friday March 6th, San Francisco on 3.14

Hey Everybody! 

I don't know about you, but I'm doing my best to not get depressed due to current events. I will be probably ranting about all or some of that on other social platforms and my substack sometime soon, but this space is reserved for music related things. 

Getting ready to be making some music in a public place.

And what better place to celebrate Pi Day than in San Francisco's pizza pie Central North Beach? So come on down to 1232 Grant Avenue on 3.14.26. We start playing tunes at around 4 and go until 8 or shortly thereafter. It's always a blast.

Roy Blumenfeld will be occupying the drum throne on this date. Rounding out the Kings' lineup will be Arne on bass, David Powell on guitar, Richard Wood on keys, and myself on vocals. 

As I've stated before, it's a non pretentious place, so come as yourself, as long as you are over 21 years old. We love kids, but it's the law. 

Ox, 

Mari 

Band/music related:

Https://linktr.ee/mmllk

Mari stuff: 

Https://linktr.ee/maritamburo

Btw, if you prefer to support a streaming platform that pays more money to artists, check out Bandcamp. They forego their fees this Friday, March 6th, and are skipping April, so go check out some independent music. 

Source: 

https://marimackmusic.blogspot.com/2026/03/bandcamp-friday-march-6th-san-francisco.html

[Mari Mack Music] Save the Date: March 14th, 4 to 8!

Save the Date: March 14th, 4 to 8! 

There is a lot going on in the world. Most of it is good, some of it is bad. 

The bad seems to get most of the press, but it's best to not let it stress you. I've always thought that if you have enough time to worry, you either have too much time on your hands or are procrastinating on something. 

We'll be back at The Saloon, 1232 Grant Avenue, San Francisco - March 14th, from 4 to 8 pm. 

It should be a party. 

I get to celebrate my Irish ancestry! (1/8th)

Hope to see you. 

Ox, 

Mari 

 https://marimackmusic.blogspot.com/2026/02/save-date-march-14th-4-to-8.html

Thank You

https://marimackmusic.blogspot.com/2026/02/thank-you.html

Remembering Jesse Jackson

https://www.jessejacksonlegacy.com/

Servant leader

Reclaiming Democracy

In short, the SAVE act, the way I see it, is an attempt to take away a woman's right to vote. Reject this notion, and take action by getting a passport. 

Suspension of Judgement

I don't know who else needs to see this, but am sharing here. 

It's what we need to do more often. 

I hope you have the best possible day. 

Ox, 

Mari 

love > hate

Oops, Shouldn't Have Done That!

This guy FAFO'd. Veterans put up an ice sculpture, some guy knocked it down. He got arrested and called out. 

Why do some people think it's cool (no pun intended) to destroy things? It's so disrespectful and unkind. Blech. 

Can we stop calling some of these folks "influencers" and start calling them what they are - "misguiders" or something to that effect? 

https://www.fox9.com/news/far-right-influencer-jake-lang-arrested-damaging-prosecute-ice-sculpture-feb-5

So many questions. Thank goodness for music! 

I'm looking forward to our next gig at The Saloon - 2.14.26, 4 - 8 pm.  We are going to party like it's Mardi Gras and share the love, because it's Valentine's Day, and because that is how we rock and roll. "Kindness is King" in our world. 

Ox, 

Mari 

P.s. Happy Bandcamp Friday! If you can't afford to buy my music, feel free to stream for free! 

And if you find something you like, please share it with some friends on your social media channels! Thanks so much! 

Https://marimack.bandcamp.com 

Bandcamp Friday : February 6th

Hey Everybody! 

Bandcamp Friday returns February 6th! 

So, if you haven't done so already, please visit my bandcamp page, and consider "digging deeply,  not cheaply" and buying some of my musical endeavors! 

You may just find an anthem to march to, or a song to tale your mind off current events! 

Or, if you are feeling generous, consider the following...

 

Your action might: 

-  Give me some incentive to make more music for someone other than myself! 

 - Help place me back on that path to philanthropy I so want to travel upon! 

In the meantime, I will keep looking for additional forms of income, because bills must be paid. 

Here is the link: 

Https://marimack.bandcamp.com

Thank you so much for reading, listening and for your consideration. 

Hang in there! We'll get to where we are meant to be, eventually. 

Ox, 

Mari 

For more info about Bandcamp Friday, visit this link: 

https://daily.bandcamp.com/features/bandcamp-fridays

Monday Morning Musings 2.2.26

Hey Everybody! 

Hope this note finds you well. 

Watched some of the pre show and the Grammys. 

I'll make this short, because I just leaned the wrong way and unintentionally erased most of what I had already written. I kid you not. 

Standouts for me Bad Bunny's first speech, which basically echoed MLK jr., and is so relevant for these times. 

The groundhog saw his shadow, so hunker down for a bit longer. Spring will be here soon, and the sun rises every day. 

Ox, 

Mari 

Source : https://marimackmusic.blogspot.com/2026/02/monday-morning-musings-1226.html

Hard to Find The Words

I have watched the videos and can't seem to find the right words for this moment, other than to express my hope that the people who have so strongly supported the Second Amendment for so many years will gather their networks and use their powers to demand an investigation into the murder of Alex Pretti. 

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jan/24/alex-pretti-killing-witness-testimony

I love my country. It feels as she has been kidnapped. 

Please call your elected representatives and urge them to go across the aisle and aak the Republicans to help defend our Constitution. No one is perfect. We all make mistakes. 

Ox, 

Mari 

originally published on 1.25.26 

updated 2.4.26

Back in the Bay

Hello Again! 

I'm back in the Bay Area, and that nasty bug is back, trying to get me and bunch of my friends. 

By all accounts, there were beautiful celebrations of Bob Weir's life while I was away. And what a life and a legacy. 

Feeling grateful for music, and doing my best to bring truth and good to light when I find it.  If you are feeling down, I encourage you to do the same. 

Truth is, some people have seized power, claiming to uphold the law, but they are not enforcing the law, they are breaking it. 

More of us need to stand with true law enforcement and what is good in these United States. The majority of us are united, when we understand the truth.

Speaking of which, have you seen the clip from Philly? 

Give it a look, and feel free to share. 

https://youtu.be/SMiRLgU7hmA?si=e8T1N47I8tmp75bL

That's all I have time to share for now. 

Ox, 

Mari 

Memphis!

I'm in Memphis this week, working on getting back to the basics of my being. 

A reminder that in the midst of all the turmoil, there is music, and all the kindness and grace that humans are capable of. 

There is more good than bad in this world. It's just that the bad guys get most of the press. 

Keep standing up for the good. 

Ox, 

Mari 

[ Artsboretum] New Year, Fresh Starts and the SOS

 https://artsboretum.blogspot.com/2026/01/new-year-fresh-starts-and-sos.html

Direct Link to Alan's Go Fund Me