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Marian Call
Indie / Folk / Acoustic

Alaskan folk funk for the coffee counter culture



ANCHORAGE, Alaska
United States

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Last Login:  7/2/2009
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   Marian Call: General Info
Member Since5/30/2007
Band Websitehttp://www.mariancall.com
Band Members

Hi! My name is Marian, and I'm a lexiholic. I like singing in my car. And out of my car. And in other people's cars. I am a Nerd -- not the techie engineer-y kind of Nerd, not the fantasy sci-fi gamer type of NNerd, but the loquacious luddite NPR-loving unemployable liberal arts type of NNNerd who will save up for a second typewriter and a theremin. I like dessert, except for tapioca. I carry a kazoo and an A440 tuning fork on my person at all times, just in case. I like solving problems and writing songs. I like shooting awesome photos with Brian Adams -- www.baphotos.com -- and collaborating with other artists and musicians across all disciplines. Generally speaking, I aim to misbehave.



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If you love the music, tell someone!





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[[[Note to MySpace Bands: I only accept friend requests from bands if they are 1) Alaskan or 2) if they come with a personal note. If I've turned you down in the past, just send me a note and I'll be happy to have you join the fun.]]]


My band members are the many, many voices in my head.

I also play with a very fine crew of musicians in and out of Anchorage: Nathan Levine on upright bass, Jordan "Six Cookies" Shindle and Kyle Harrington on guitar, Adam Stewart on fiddle, Rama Ishaya on piano, Colter Lemons on drums and percussion, and others who hop in and out. When I'm not recording in my basement, I work with engineer Ryan Brownell at The Garden Recording Studio in Anchorage.







Here's what I'm doing right now:



Influences

I don't know that I influence anyone as of yet, but I'm sure someday I'll manage to get a song stuck in someone's head for so long that they call me an influence. Or a mild form of torture. In either case, I'm happy to help.

I had one idea about my childhood musical influences, but my parents had another. With their help I've drawn up a more truthful list than I would have published on my own:

Joni Mitchell
They Might Be Giants
Beethoven
Paul Simon
Ella Fitzgerald
Weird Al Yankovic
James Taylor
Gilbert & Sullivan operas
Stevie Wonder
The soundtrack of Les Misérables
Ogden Nash
Dr. Seuss

Sounds LikeThe play-by-play commentary for lower division psychological/spiritual wrestling matches. Usually between Me, my Self, and I. Primarily narrated by an overeducated, underexperienced, extremely enthusiastic vocal contortionist.

If you're looking for artist comparisons, Marian Call sounds a little like this:

The love child of Joni Mitchell and Jason Mraz gets a little tipsy at a party hosted by Pink Martini and winds up staying out all night carousing with Ani DiFranco, Erin McKeown, Fiona Apple, & the Ditty Bops, only to be arrested for double inflections, odd instrumentation, and irregular phrase lengths by Sufjan Stevens and Regina Spektor.

(All of the above comparisons provided by fans. I hope to someday be as cool as any of those guys -- but sound less and less like them, and more and more like myself.)

Record LabelI'm allergic to labels. And ladles. And tables.
Type of LabelUnsigned


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jun 7 2009 7:00P
The Dusty Bookshelf - Concert in Manhattan with Samantha Manhattan, Kansas
Jun 10 2009 7:00P
Michelangelo’s Wine Bar - Marian Call at Michelangelo’s Denver, Colorado
Jun 13 2009 8:00P
Pike’s Perk (on Academy) - Marian Call at Pike’s Perk Colorado Springs, Colorado
Jun 14 2009 7:00P
Backyard Amphitheater at Private Home - Backyard Bash in Salt Lake City Salt Lake City, Utah
Jun 19 2009 7:00P
Wayward Coffeehouse - Marian Call in Seattle, WA w/ Secondhand Sunday Seattle, Washington
Jul 3 2009 8:00P
Tap Root Cafe - Homecoming Concert - Marian Call Anchorage, Alaska

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   About Marian Call
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CD's/MP3's at iTunes and CDBaby.com

Marian's first CD, Vanilla, and new new album, Got to Fly, are available to purchase at CD Baby, iTunes, and most of your other favorite online retailers.


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Stream whole tracks for free at mariancall.com, or at imeem.com.

The Song of the Month project is completed, and all twelve tracks are now available as a digital album. Thanks to all who helped to make it a success! Popular tracks from the Song of the Month project include:
I Wish I Were a Real Alaskan Girl
So Far Away (written by Carole King)
We're Out for Blood (a.k.a. the Zombie Cheerleader song)
Whistle While You Wait
Princess Cupcake
100 Easy Ways to Lose a Man...and more!

Great Reviews: I am the anti-Britney.


"Marian Call gave one of the best house concert performances we've ever had here at Whole Wheat Radio. Not only did she fully engage her audience with graceful ease and humor, but she truly stunned them with her vocal quality and control. I seldom receive phone calls the day after a performance - but Marian was so well-received that several people called to thank us for having her. We've had over 35 nationally touring performers in the last 3 years at Whole Wheat Radio ... no one made a more lasting impression on an audience than Marian Call."
- Jim Kloss, Whole Wheat Radio. (To hear the concert he's referring to, click here and scroll down to the links to the house concert by Marian Call. Free to stream or download.)

"...If I were a betting man, I would put my money on Marian Call. Vanilla is a Certified Desert Island Disc, and any other awards or monikers you can think to throw its way. It's the best thing I've heard thus far in 2008, and is one of the three best debut albums I've ever heard. Remember the day and time when you first heard about Marian Call, and get on the bandwagon soon. This star is going to burn bright." - Wildy Haskell, music reviewer & pop culture blogger (Wildy later named Vanilla his 1 release of 2008, out of over 600 new indie releases that he reviewed -- for that article, click here.

For concert and tour information, check back here or subscribe to the e-mail newsletter by hitting send (comes with a no-spam guarantee).

If you want to be really cool and host a concert in your home or business, I am still indie enough that we could make that happen! Your friends will think you're cool if you host a house concert or set up a radio interview for an artist like me. Write to me with any crazy concert or publicity ideas you might have. I've played at pool parties, bonfires, and barbecues, with rock bands, jazz bands, and early music ensembles -- and I'm waiting for a chance to add a bat mitzvah to the list.

Vanilla is looking for good homes with friendly people: cafés, record stores, galleries, bookstores, tapas bars, radio stations, any little retail venue that has good vibes. Do you have a favorite place you go when you're down and lonely? Would Vanilla like it there, too? Write to me about it. Good music and good people deserve to find each other.

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The specially-for-Browncoats album Got to Fly is now available! You can only get the CD from Quantum Mechanix, the company that commissioned the album, and there are only 1000 signed CD's available. As of this writing, very few are left! Click here to order the CD now. Even if the CD sells out the songs will always be available digitally at CDBaby.com, iTunes, Mariancall.com, and other online vendors.

I've gotten into the habit of playing Shindigs, Conventions, and Firefly meetups while I'm on tour. If you're having a meetup, or you want to, just write me anytime. I'll be playing a Browncoat meetup in LA on April 11th, in San Diego later in April, and at CSTS screenings in Austin and Dallas in May. Also, if any Anchorage or Alaskan Browncoats want to get organized, I'm happy to help provide a reason and resources!

Saffron Song: The original award-winning ode to Yo-Saff-Bridge, that fabulous nympho thievin' wench from Firefly, is available through Nimbit (on MarianCall.com) for your downloading pleasure. "Vera Flew the Coop," "Dark Dark Eyes," "In the Black," "The Volvo Song," "Early is as Early Does," "Sugar Sugar Sugar," "Written on a Rainy Night," and "It's Good to Have Jayne on Your Side" are also Firefly songs -- some are on the new album, Got to Fly, though many of the best tunes can only be heard live in concert. So get out to one soon!


   


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Marian Call's Friends Comments
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Dawn Frazier





Jul 6 2009 12:25 AM

great show, sorry we had to leave so early but somebody has to open the IHOP. people need their pancake!
Debbie





Jul 4 2009 3:15 AM


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Jul 3 2009 6:46 AM

I love your new songs. I can't wait to see you July 3rd Marian!
eamon





Jul 3 2009 12:45 AM

Good Day Marian Thank you for the friendship,beautifull voice.eamon
Tom





Jun 29 2009 11:25 PM

I want to thank you for your wonderful songs. You have a wonderful voice. Thanks for talking about Kris Delmhorst on youtube, another wonderful singer.

I'm back in the Black,

Tom
Bob





Jun 23 2009 4:04 AM

It's the freekie incarnation of Joni Mithcell...


pretty cool stuff. :)

You need to come back to Jerome!

-Bob
Ralph





Jun 20 2009 5:30 AM

Nice to see you perform your songs as you blow through Seattle on you way to the north country.
Paul the music lover





Jun 20 2009 2:22 AM

It was my pleasure to play "The Volvo Song" on my weekly, 30-minute podcast featuring mainstream, independent music. The direct link to the show is: http://indiemusicsampler.com/2009/06/19/ims-138/

In a few days, the song will also be added to Indie Music Sampler radio which plays out some of the best in independent music commercial-free 24x7.

Blessings,
Paul the music lover
Indie Music Sampler
Amber





Jun 10 2009 8:34 PM

AH Congratulation I saw the music videos on YouTube that is so awesome. You must be so excited. I am so happy for you. You go Girl!!! Your such a creative women Bless you and your journey.
Samantha.





Jun 8 2009 4:11 PM

it was so amazing to play with you last night.
thanks for all the advice.
hopefully we can do that again sometime.

though if you don't come back to manhattan.
i wouldn't blame you.
lol.

keep in touch.
samantha.
no mitt for these pitches





Jun 7 2009 3:44 AM

oooooh......... i cant decide whether to see you in the springs or denver... i am equidistant from both.. i just don't know????
Tsuz (like tsunami w/o the 'nami)





Jun 4 2009 1:12 AM

What a bright spot in my day to find a comment from you!!  And I can only imagine how busy you've been - don't know how/where you find the time to blog/e-mail/comment, etc., so I'm tickled pink that you took time for me!!

And I think YOU'RE one of the nicest folks out on the Web (seriously)!  PLUS incredibly talented (double seriously)!

Here's to your getting back home for awhile and getting done what you'd like to get done.  I just think it's awesome that you've accomplished so much in such a short time - and you've only just begun!

Big hugs to you, kiddo, and take care!

Luff ya,
Tsuz
xo

P.S.  Yup - I'm still at the same job.  Amazing.  But true.  ;)
Stephen





Jun 3 2009 8:33 PM

Hey Emily! This is actually Danielle on Stephen's myspace. I just wanted to tell you that you were on my heart and that I prayed for you today.
Kelly Lee Williams - NOT Your Baby's Daddy





Jun 3 2009 2:25 AM

I went to school there! Break a leg!
Vicki





Jun 2 2009 2:44 AM

Hey Marian!! Dunno if they're going in order of any kind, but I just got my "Got to Fly" CD from QMX & it's 404/1000. (Pretty sig, btw!)
Official Site of Vic The Equal Opportunity Bigot 2





Jun 1 2009 8:45 PM

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Thanx Marian, I simply could not have a new page and NOT  send you a friend request.  After all you were one of my very first friends on myspace that I finally had the courage to talk to.......way back then a whole nearly three years ago.  Have a nice day and enjoy the santa sausage lol:-))
Michael Whit





May 28 2009 9:50 PM

Really enjoyed your show at poor davids pub

Michael Whit
MrDave2176





May 27 2009 9:07 PM

Glad you are pursuing an East Coast venue. Might even make it worth heading down the Dragon*Con to see you if you are coming that near.
The Bad Astronomer





May 27 2009 9:01 PM

Apropos of nothing, Marian should be accepted as a musician at Dragon*Con. She exemplifies the very core of scifi fandom, writes great songs, sings them with a lilt that makes my heart flutter, and manages to say "gorram" as well. She'll charm everyone there, become big and famous, and then leave us all behind and crush us in a moment of unadulterated divadom.

What more can you want?
Cristiana Cole





May 8 2009 4:10 AM

You were amazing at Mama Java's! So glad I met you! I'll post pics and vid. soon. Love and light!
Ling





May 3 2009 12:56 AM

you missed First Friday by a night. It's when Phoenix has a big art/music thing all around town. I had an exhibit last night, so I have to get caught up on homework. I'm sorry I can't make it, but next time your out here tell me. You should come out on another first friday. Its every first friday of the month. :D
David





May 3 2009 12:15 AM

Hey Marian! It is wonderful you are helping the Horses (I wonder how they'll like the typewritter?)
Clara Bellino





May 1 2009 2:35 PM

Hello Marian and thanks for saying yes!

Enjoyed listening to your songs while making breakfast, best wishes to you,
Peace and music,

Clara B. from SF
San Diego GoGirls Music Chapter





May 1 2009 1:42 AM

Great show last night Marian! Thanks for kicking off one of our best showcases so far. Let us know the next time you'll be back in the San Diego / SoCal area :)
Ling





May 1 2009 1:32 AM

yeah!! I don't knoif you remember me, but i'm the girl you met on the plane while you were going to South-by Southwest out in Austin TX last year, anyways, I just saw that you were coming out here to AZ. I might take a few friends to see you then, as long as it's after finals. :]
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