Mari Tamburo | Music, Truth
Sunday, April 19, 2026
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Creative Conversations in San Rafael. 4/16/26, 4 - 7 pm
In conjunction with the statewide "April is Arts Advocacy Month" initiative, a few of us currently working out of Mark Drive Studios are presenting "Creative Conversations" -
4 - 7 pm
- which leaves plenty of time to go see some live music!
Mark Drive Studios is located at 7 - 11 Mark Drive
(Formerly known as Smith Ranch Studios)
Shannon Meadows will discuss social activism and art
Bill Russell will discuss narrative visual storytelling
Mari Tamburo will speak about music's past present and future trends, AI vs. + Human, streaming and DIY, social media tips
From the website:
Mark Drive Studios is a collective of visionary artists dedicated to pushing the boundaries of creativity. Founded on a passion for art and community, they strive to create a space where artists can thrive..."
“In these chaotic times, creating joy through artistic expression is an act of power.” - Mari Tamburo
Thanks to Marin Cultural Association for the incentive and opportunity to participate in this statewide initiative.
Learn more about the studio at https://markdrivestudios.com
If you do facebook, here is the event link:
Hers and His "Talks from the Essex Hotel"
This week, I was honored to be invited for a conversation on the podcast, "Talks from the Essex Hotel" baaed in San Anselmo:
The previous week, Arne was a guest, while I went to pick up an autoharp tuning wrench at Amazing Grace and then spent about an hour petting kittens at the Pet Cottage. Arne's episode can be found here:
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Recent Writes
Music, Art, Democracy
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Thursday, April 2, 2026
When...
Every day we make choices: What clothes to wear, what foods to eat, what activities in which to engage or not to engage, what news programs to watch, what to believe or not believe, whether to become cynical and give up on just about everything we ever dreamed about doing or creating... or to remain hopeful and keep trying.
But then, there are times when we allow ourselves to adjust those goals and simply "be" -- to accept the choices we have already made and keep doing what needs to be done in order to maintain that to which we have already committed.
That said, sometimes, outside forces get in the way of allowing us to simply live the life we are doing our best to live -- and the "simple life" becomes not so simple after all.
People say one thing and do another, or may try to force us into accepting or doing things that to many, seem unjust and unecessary, force us into doing things we simply do not want to do, or we feel compelled by curiosity find out more about something before forming an opinion about it.
In 2011 I found myself in such a position, and it led me on a personal journey where in March of 2012, I still believed that "when given all the correct information, people will do the right thing."
Therein lies the rub...getting all the correct information. Especially these days, when we are bombarded with so much BS and everyone has an agenda, and is in a big rush, that we are barely given enough time to think - and that is the point of sales: to create urgency.
And let's edit that to state "most people..." or maybe even just "some people."
Because most people are so busy maintaining "the status quo" - that they barely have time to look up, look around, or look inward.
Take the time. It is all we've got, and not much of it.
Thanks for reading. I wish you love in your heart and peace in your soul.
Ox,
Mari
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