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Marianne Barlow
Acoustic / Folk / Folk Rock

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Oakland
United States

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   Marianne Barlow: General Info
Member Since2/23/2006
Band Websitewww.mariannebarlow.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, Dar Williams, 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 Brandi Carlile.
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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   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?




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Vince Falzone

Vince Falzone



Dec 20 2009 4:09 PM

Rock On.. Marianne Barlow,

My latest Album "Strip of Leather" has been released ... Rock On.. VF

Strip of Leather



Vinces music CDs are available for purchase directly to his fans through MusicByVince.com website and digitally on:.. iTunes, MSN Music, Rhapsody, Amazon, emusic and many more digital download sites.
Ronnie Cato presents the Red Vic Sessions

Ronnie Cato presents the Red Vic Sessions



Sep 13 2009 2:08 AM

thanks for playing and take care!
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Audacious

Audra Jones



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

Audra Jones



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

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
Rachel Margaret

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

Theresa Perez



Aug 14 2007 4:25 PM

hey lady! great tracks!!!
Debbi

Debbi Soares



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

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

russell david



Jun 21 2007 3:39 AM

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

Ronnie Cato presents the Red Vic Sessions



Sep 30 2006 7:26 AM

go to see her play, you may win a CD!
Boomchix

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

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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