October, 2010:
We've been busy little bees over the end of summer and the start of autumn. New songs and a video shoot are in the works! We're also working on a new website and will have T-shirts in the next couple months! Check out the calendar and visit our Reverb Nation page to get a free download from Vampire Happy Hour! (www.reverbnation.com/brianmarshallband) Thank you for your continued support!
September, 2010:
Wine, wine and more wine! September in the Pacific Northwest is a fantastic time for wine lovers and music lovers. Brian and David were invited to play a grape stomp festival at the Brian Carter Cellars in Woodinville, WA (September 19). The band is also rehearsing as much as possible before taking a two week hiatus for some R & R. Check back often and become a fan at www.facebook.com/brianmarshall
December, 2010:
A BIG thank you to all the folks who came to our mid-week shows in November and December! A lot of firsts for the band... including the Comet Tavern, the Rendezvous, Chop Suey, a return to the High Dive, a stop at our old favorite watering hole The Poggie Tavern and soon our year-end blowout at the Owl N Thistle for New Year's Eve!
In other news, the band is working on new material and swapping out older songs for our long nights with fun tunes we know you'll love. The first official t-shirts are now ready to order. We make them ourselves, so let us know what size you want and we'll be happy to make one for you.
We also have a newly redesigned website! Please have a look around and give us feedback on how to make it easier for you to use. The flash site was fun and all, but very difficult to keep updated. This one is much simpler and will be updated anytime we want. We're looking forward to the endless possibilities!
I know I speak for the band when I send you all our best wishes for the holidays and a much better 2011. We look forward to seeing you at a show very soon.
All the best,
Brian, Ivan, David, Liz
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February, 2011:
A BIG thank you to all the folks who came to our shows at the Mars Bar and the Poggie Tavern! We had a great time playing some of our new material for you. February is another milestone for us. It's our first show at A Terrible Beauty in Renton (Fri. Feb. 18). Don't know what to expect, but then again they don't know what to expect from us! I'm sure it will be a memorable show. Also, mark your calendar for our T-town invasion. Friday Feb. 25th we play at Harmon's Pub in Tacoma as part of the 253Heart festival. We also just booked a gig doing a private party in Wenatchee in July. We're always up for bringing the love to your next party or private event so drop us a line for details.
Don't forget: We are now taking donations for any CD in the catalog. You name the price and we'll hand them to you. Better to be enjoyed than to sit in a box at our studio :-) (only at shows). We also have t-shirts with our logo and catch phrase "We've upped our standards, so up yours!" ($10). See you at a show soon!
All the best,
Brian, Ivan, David, Liz
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The office as quoted by Ivan Titan Haas
April, 2011:
Although we took most of March off from playing live, the band has not been idle. We recorded a new single, "Dying Day" to be released very soon. We'll get you all the juicy details as soon as they're available.
This time around, I went to California to work with "Unfinished Thoughts" producer Ryan Mall. We built the track up from an acoustic guitar and a scratch vocal, then began adding wonderful keyboard, synth, percussion, electric guitars, bass and finally lead and harmony vocal tracks. Upon returning to Seattle, Ivan laid down the drums and David recorded a slew of tasty guitar tracks. It's currently being mixed at Lillian Sounds in Costa Mesa, CA.
We hit the road to do a few shows in Ivan's home town of Yakima, WA in early May. After that, we hope to return to the stage to perform for Seattle audiences as soon as possible.
Hope you are all having a great spring wherever you might be reading this.
Brian, Ivan, Dave, Liz
August, 2011:
Big news: The band is at 50% of it’s original membership. Such is life. People move on and new collaborations are born. Brian and Ivan are looking for a bass player and a guitar player/multi-instrumentalist to round out the line up. Please hit us up if you know anyone searching for a project.
The single we recorded back in April will be released as a fan thank you on our www.reverbnation.com/brianmarshallband page. Look for “Dying Day” and follow the instructions to begin download of the mp3.
In addition, Brian’s been recording a new series of acoustic demos and collaborating with long time songwriting partner Dan McKinnis of Mayfly fame. Check out “Listen To You Talk” on our Listen page.
Be sure to become a fan of the band on our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/brianmarshallband
We’ll keep you up to date on all shows and band happenings. Thanks for stopping by!
Jody “Raven” Buntzler
Manager
June 20, 2011
Friends:
The countdown is on...
If you're like me and live under a rock (or in the clouds) most of the time, you probably haven't seen any of the announcements for the show I've been invited to play with some other singer-songwriters at the Triple Door on Saturday, June 30. Though it's been a while since I've performed there, it remains one of my favorite places to play in Seattle and I'd very much like you to be there.
I know the summer season is a busy one for many of us in the Pacific Northwest, but if you don't mind putting off that weekend getaway one more weekend, I'd love it if you can share in this wonderful night of music at venue that is equally wonderful to experience. The Triple Door offers state of the art sound, great food, great wine (and other adult beverages), and admits all ages. The more the merrier!
Please make plans to join us at the Triple Door on Saturday, June 30 at 8 pm. Make your reservation today by visiting http://tickets.thetripledoor.net/eventperformances.asp?evt=326 or by calling 206-838-4333.
Thank you,
Brian