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Marianne Barlow
Acoustic / Folk / Folk Rock

"New album 'Magic Words' coming soon!"

Oakland,
United States

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   Marianne Barlow: General Info
Member Since2/23/2006
Band Websitemariannebarlow.com
Band MembersMarianne Barlow, acoustic guitar and vocals.
Louis Vega, bass

On Dzunakwa:
John Sullivan: toms
Tilman Wolff-Moore: drum programming & bass

On My Right Breast:
Gania Barlow: backing vocals
Marianne: drum programming on Garageband.

On Time Again & Light of the Crescent Moon:
Louis Vega: bass
Carrie Jahde: drums
Recorded & mixed by Joe Rizzo at Cosmic Circuit Studio in Berkeley, CA

On Magic Words:
Marcie Brown: cello
Also recorded & mixed by Joe Rizzo
InfluencesIndigo Girls, Rebecca Riots, Francine & Nymiah, Melissa Etheridge, Simon & Garfunkel, the Beatles, Sheryl Crow, Alanis Morissette, Sarah McLachlan, Cat Stevens, Natalie Merchant, David Gray, Nick Drake, Tracy Chapman, Gillian Welch, The Judds, Bonnie Raitt, Counting Crows, Crowded House, Goldenhorse, Catie Curtis, Kristi Martel, Dido, Suzanne Vega, Ruth Huber, Judy Fjell, Harmony Grisman, Jamie Anderson, Judith Silver, Christine Kane, Polly Paulusma, KT Tunstall, and Dar Williams.



You Are From Neptune
You are dreamy and mystical, with a natural psychic ability.
You love music, poetry, dance, and (most of all) the open sea.
Your soul is filled with possibilities, and your heart overflows with compassion.
You can be in a room full of friendly people and feel all alone.
If you don't get carried away with one idea, your spiritual nature will see you through anything.
Sounds LikeIndigo Girls, Tracy Chapman, Sarah McLachlan, Suzanne Vega, Dar Williams, Marianne Barlow.
Record LabelJump to Space Records
Type of LabelIndie







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Jan 21 2009 7:00P
Bazaar Cafe with Aoede, Nancy Cassidy, Pat Lady Guitar Wilder San Francisco, California

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   About Marianne Barlow
She was born in Van Nuys, California (Like omiGOsh, the VALLey!). She was a Girl Scout too and before you think “big nerd” the answer would be, well, kinda, if that means intelligent folk with lovely earth-based imagery. Her songwriting career began in college when she heard someone else’s attempt at a tune about babies and death – don’t ask – and thought, I could do better than that. And better she is. Ask singer-songwriter Christine Kane who says, "Marianne Barlow's music speaks of beauty and depth. She weaves haunting emotional and personal lyrics with strong melodies and rhythms to create some real gems.” She’ll remind you of established folk artists like Judy Collins, with a timeless interweaving of melody and lyrics but with a sound more suited for an MP3 age.

With music shaped by folk-rock stalwarts like the Indigo Girls and Natalie Merchant, her songs come through her from another place -- the universe, God, her right breast (more on that later), whatever you want to call it. She offers a sweet take on a relationship in “Dreamin,’” with harmonies as rich and full as the emotion. There’s a more ancient sound in “Dzunakwa,” a compelling story which ends with:

I walked along the shore and gathered up those shells and bones I saw the faces of the women carved into the stone I walked into the woods and saw the lakes and mountains high I heard the whispers of your story drifting to the sky

In “Even the Blue” she uses color as a metaphor for finding our place in the world, adeptly touching on universal themes, like a good Dar Williams song. “California February” leaves you wishing for a day like this:

Gorgeous morning, kiss the sunshine, gorgeous glowing afternoon Freedom speaks a flowing language, play with me in nature’s room

There now, doesn’t that make you feel better about OmiGOSH California? Oh and the breast thing? It’s a song about taking care of yourselves, especially for women. It’s a lighthearted look at a serious issue, partly centered around a friend who had breast cancer but there’s also this:

You know the Amazons, they didn’t need ‘em Didn’t have babies or just didn’t feed ‘em

Her dad is a jazz musician who’s shared the stage with everyone from Engelbert Humperdinck to Lindsay Buckingham. The musical genes don’t stop there, her sister is also a singer and it’s not unusual to hear all three of them doing a gig together. Marianne performs around the bay area in California (Rose Street House of Music, San Francisco Free Folk Festival, live on KWMR) but it wasn’t long ago that she made a detour to London – yep, the one in England. With a new album in the works and an eye toward promoting it, expect to see her beyond her usual circle of San Francisco and Oakland, whether it’s at a KOA campground (she’s a Kampertainer) or in a cozy café in your hometown.

When she’s not doing her singer-songwriter thing she performs with the Merry Ukuladies, a group that performs at hospitals and nursing homes. Marianne also runs a monthly showcase at the Bazaar Café in San Francisco. She’s a preschool teacher too, so many of her fans are under five, but it’s a guarantee that adults will enjoy her too. Just don’t hold the Valley thing against her, ‘k?



You Are Kermit
Hi, ho! Lovable and friendly, you get along well with everyone you know.
You're a big thinker, and sometimes you over think life's problems.
Don't worry - everyone knows it's not easy being green.
Just remember, time's fun when you're having flies!



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Marianne Barlow's Friends Comments
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Kim Cladas





Dec 19 2008 2:07 AM

HI Marianne, thanks for adding me as a friend. Good luck with your new album.
Steve-O





Oct 24 2008 4:54 PM

Hey, cuz. Just thought I'd let you know I'm doin' my part here in Fresno. I cannot confirm or deny that I had anything to do with this, but I can tell you that there are no longer 83 "Yes on 8" signs on a heavily-traveled stretch of Herndon Ave, one of the busiest streets in Fresno... They made me mad. Damn signs... I'm happier now.
Ronnie Cato presents the Red Vic Sessions





Sep 16 2008 4:58 AM

See you Friday - Steve Angel 7:00, Marianne Barlow 7:40, Brian Byrnes 8:30,Inflight Nymphs 9:10, Brent Calderwood 10
cristina





May 5 2008 4:05 PM

Hi Marianne and thanks so much for the add.
I like your music and am happy to get the chance to know you on the cyberspace.
Keep on rocking, girl :-)
ciao from italy
Kaitlin McGaw





Apr 22 2008 1:26 AM

Great to hear from you Marianne! Have a great show this week - and keep in touch! If you ever want Alphabet Rockers to perform at your school, just give me a shout :)
Tracy





Apr 12 2008 4:13 AM

Hey!! How are you?? How are things going?? Whatcha up too???????
Audacious





Dec 14 2007 12:08 AM

And now I just listedned to "Dzunakwa." Love that one too. Great beat. I like the lyrics on that one too.
Audacious





Dec 14 2007 12:04 AM

Ok, I just listedened to "Even the Blue" and "Dreamin." I love those songs. The guitar on "Dreamin" is great. The Harmonies & melodies are beautiful. Seriously. Love em'!
Future Music





Nov 26 2007 5:00 AM

Wonderful songs Marianne
You make delicious music!

Honored by your friendship and thanks for adding us.

Keep doin’ it!
Regards, respects & PEACE,
Rob
Tracy





Nov 14 2007 3:56 PM

Hey!!!! So we may or may not be having another girl! The baby didn't seem to want to show us but the ultra sound tech said that in the absence of a visible penis(can I use that word in a comment?) She is 80% sure it's a girl...Rebecca is holding onto the 20% boy possibility...she informed the tech that little sister's are annoying. Anyway...I hope everything is well with you!! Love you!!!
The Heated





Oct 25 2007 3:01 PM

Hey Marianne. Awesome job the other night. I only wish I'd been able to see more of it.
"audrey"





Sep 3 2007 3:43 PM

That's not Marianne's nose, it's a false one!
Mrs. Washington





Aug 28 2007 5:05 AM



It's music to my ears! Camp Hidden Falls Camp....
Dave Lionelli





Aug 21 2007 4:06 PM

Sorry I didn't really get a chance to talk after the gig on Friday... I had to meet a buddy across the street at the bar. I enjoyed your tunes. Hope to see you around.

Peace
Rachel Margaret





Aug 19 2007 7:59 AM

Hey Marianne,

Thanks so much for your comment! It was nice to hear you and share a stage with you. Pulpit is right - I ended up singing some of my more serious songs.

I didn't get a chance to say anything to you after the concert, but I really like d your songs and think you are a very talented songwriter and singer. I hope to see you around soon!

Best wishes!

Rachel
Theresa Perez





Aug 14 2007 4:25 PM

hey lady! great tracks!!!
Ninja please!





Aug 10 2007 3:27 PM

i sing songs about my left breast too, but they sound different and no one else seems to sing along .... strange.
Debbi





Aug 6 2007 8:49 PM

Hi Marianne,

It was so great to see you. Your show was awesome. You have a great voice and you're amazing on the guitar! That's so funny that you still use "the code." I remember reading it just like it was in english! Take care :)
Without the Blonde





Aug 5 2007 7:52 PM

Awsome show last night! I especially adored 'my right breast' and the variety of extras that popped in and out of the set! AND the kazoo solo... yr whole show was a delight from beginning to end! Hope you make it back to the Los Angeles area soon!
russell





Jun 21 2007 3:39 AM

thanks for sharing your music with us. :)
Ronnie Cato presents the Red Vic Sessions





Sep 30 2006 7:26 AM

go to see her play, you may win a CD!
[f.C] britteny





Sep 1 2006 6:26 PM

hey ya coyote! How have you been? Its been wierd being out of the mountains, and back to "real" life. It was a blast, and I can't wait to do it again next summer. hope everything is great with you!
scoobs
Boomchix





Apr 1 2006 2:26 AM

Nice songs Marianne. Thanks for finding us. Sometimes on Wednesdays I go shopping and have buttered scones for tea too. Cheers!

Janice from Boomchix
Alden Schell





Mar 23 2006 6:00 PM

your voice is simply beautiful Marianne! Thank you so much for sharing ~
-alden
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