Say Her Name...

I got really upset (again) the other day, when someone in the Travesty of Justice department stated that the officer convicted in the raid that ended Breonna Taylor's life should serve "one day" in prison. I can't fully explain the depth of my anger, disappointment and rage on this and so many other things going on at this moment in time. I guess that is why we have music. 

Anyway, I was SO angry, I wanted to break something. I raged on Facebook, then remembered the public art piece down the street. So I went and placed some flowers there. I felt a little sense of relief. And gratitude for all the people in my community who made that happen, starting with the person who wrote Breonna's name in chalk on the concrete. 

I wish you love and peace in your heart and life. And art. And music. And whatever brings you joy, as long as it doesn't hurt anyone else. 

Ox, 

Mari 

Related: 

Officer convicted in Breonna Taylor raid gets 33-month sentence - BBC News 

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpvjwrm29wpo

[Mari Mack Music] Art. Music, Joy, Sorrow

As you may know, I occasionally share posts from my other blogs, so here goes: 

https://marimackmusic.blogspot.com/2024/10/art-music-joy-sorrow.html

Clearing Out My Studio

Arne has finished mixing the tracks for our live album. I imagine that there will be a bonus track on it.

That said, you never know...

In the meantime, as I am gathering credits and designing artwork, I'll be busy clearing out my art studio at 1515 3rd street in San Rafael. It is time to place my energy and ideas elsewhere, plus, rainy season is coming, and the suggestion to "make sure your things on the floor are in plastic tubs" is just not working for me any more.

 I'm currently searching for another space to play, so if you know of anything available in southern to central marin, or, for that matter, a live/work space in the Bay Area, please give me a call at 415-789-MARI

Thanks! 

I wish you love, peace, freedom to be you, and a soft place to land.

Ox, 

Mari 

Art & Music On My Radar

As you may already know, my main art is music - and I'll be singing as/with Mari Mack & Livin' Like Kings on Friday, August 16th at Lucca's in Benicia! 

If you choose to stay in Marin and if you enjoy visual art: 

Marin Society of Artists presents an artist reception and show opening for "Summer Vibes" from 5 - 8 pm on Friday August 16th... 1515 3rd street, San Rafael, CA.

More music...

on August 24th, Mari Mack & Livin' Like Kings will be at Studio on Fourth - 4th and H street in San Rafael.

That's all for now! 

Enjoy!

Ox, 

Mari