tag:janeanchristinemariani.com,2005:/blogs/blossoms-bones-the-blog?p=2the Blossoms & the Bones weblog2023-05-26T11:00:00-07:00Janean Christine Marianifalsetag:janeanchristinemariani.com,2005:Post/72252782023-05-26T11:00:00-07:002023-10-16T07:53:42-07:002023.05.26 How It Started and How It's Going<p style="text-align:justify;">05.26.2023 <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/CO-8bjbHS8A/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url"><span style="color:rgb(5,5,5);">How it started</span></a><span style="color:rgb(5,5,5);"> & How it’s going: For those who may wonder if music heals, I’m here to tell ya it’s absolutely true. This is my sweet friend Don MacAngus. Ten years back, we started playing ‘round our kitchen tables. Don had recently lost his wife of 55 years; my husband and I had recently lost our second baby. Those days were among the darkest each of us had ever known. But singing songs knees-up ‘round kitchen tables eventually led to playing open mics ‘round town, which eventually led to playing small gigs at quaint venues, which eventually led to me writing the book and album I'm near completing, and producing Girls With Guitars in-the-row shows empowering Women Singer-Songwriters; all of which over time helped dear Don, and me, to heal and to find our smiles and joy, once again. Last month I saw my sweet friend for the first time since before the whole world turned upside-down. It had been nearly four years. But there we were, still knees-up ‘round a table, still smiling, still sharing stories and songs. Don will be turning 85 in November, and I’ll be turning 55…and between then and now…I think we need to dust off our Martins and re-do </span><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/CO-8bjbHS8A/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url"><span style="color:rgb(5,5,5);">“Good Old Mountain Dew”</span></a><span style="color:rgb(5,5,5);"> together. I’ll keep ya posted. In the meantime…here’s how it started & how it’s going.</span></p>Janean Christine Marianitag:janeanchristinemariani.com,2005:Post/72252732023-04-24T11:00:00-07:002023-06-12T11:27:29-07:002023.04.24 Remember Your Dreams<p style="text-align:justify;">04.24.2023 Do you remember your dreams? <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.facebook.com/JaneanChristineMarianiOfficialFBPage/videos/my-sacred-little-world/1262677578010298/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">Carve out a sacred space that belongs to only you</a>. Surround yourself with encouraging memories of milestone moments that remind you that you are capable of working hard to achieve your goals. Wrap yourself in the warmth of the people and the places and the things that inspire you to be your best self. Follow that, your own personal map, brightly illuminated and clearly marked. Moment to Moment. One day at a time. And you will get to where you are going. You will get to precisely where you are meant to Be. <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.facebook.com/JaneanChristineMarianiOfficialFBPage/videos/my-sacred-little-world/1262677578010298/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">Remember your dreams</a>. </p><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="color:rgb(5,5,5);">{p.s. The Dreams chillhop vibes compliments of SwuM}</span></p>Janean Christine Marianitag:janeanchristinemariani.com,2005:Post/71914552023-04-15T12:00:00-07:002023-04-23T14:52:47-07:002023.04.15 Everything But The Girl<p>04.15.2023 <span style="color:rgb(5,5,5);">Over. The. MOON!!! Excited for the first Everything But The Girl album in twenty-four years!!! In anticipation of this week's April 21st release date, I've had so much fun wandering down rabbit holes all day — listening to the early more-heavily folk/jazz-influenced albums {like: "Idlewild"...and "The Language Of Life"...and "Worldwide"} that captured the ears of a young college girl's heart and turned me into a lifelong fan of this incredibly talented duo — it's left me misty eyed with nostalgia, reminiscing, and feeling so very fortunate that I got to see them live at The Warfield in San Francisco, California before they retired from touring to raise a family. Do you have a favorite EBTG song or album? If so I hope you'll share it with me in the comments below and we can count down the days together to Friday when "Fuse" hits the streams and airwaves all around the world!</span></p>Janean Christine Marianitag:janeanchristinemariani.com,2005:Post/71956172023-03-18T11:00:00-07:002023-04-23T14:51:20-07:002023.03.18 Remembering Charley Pride<p style="text-align:justify;">03.18.2023 <span>Today I'm remembering one of the greats from my childhood: the one and only Mr. Charley Pride on what would be his 89th birthday. It brings to mind </span><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=snckA02gOyo" target="_blank" data-link-type="url"><span>a special night several years back</span></a><span> when I was lucky enough to get to jump up with two of my talented kind friends, Don MacAngus on rhythm guitar and Scott Hyatt on lead guitar at The Ugly Mug coffeehouse, and we put our spin on </span><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=snckA02gOyo" target="_blank" data-link-type="url"><span>one of my favorite Charley Pride hits, “Mountain Of Love" {written by Harold Dorman}</span></a><span>. A lot of folks don't know this, but I wrote what would become my debut single — </span><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-ekHLl1-ho" target="_blank" data-link-type="url"><span>"She Said She's Leaving"</span></a><span>— inspired by a favorite Charley Pride song one morning. As the final musical notes of "Is Anybody Going To San Antone" were fading into the next track, I thought to myself...nobody seems to write or sing that term of endearment "San Antone" anymore...so I sat down with pencil and paper in hand, and that thought in mind, and I did just that: </span><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-ekHLl1-ho" target="_blank" data-link-type="url"><span>She said she's leavin' / For San Antonio / She said she's movin' / to San Antone</span></a><span>. Do you have a favorite Charley Pride or San Antone song? I hope you'll share it with me in the comments, or drop me a line on my website or socials, so we can keep in touch and I can say hello back. In the meantime, thanks so much for listening and for sharing this special occasion with me...I'm so glad you're here to help me sing, with so much love...thank you for all the music & Happy Birthday to you Mr. Pride! </span></p>Janean Christine Marianitag:janeanchristinemariani.com,2005:Post/71914522023-03-17T15:00:00-07:002023-04-16T16:39:16-07:002023.03.17 Happy Saint Patrick's Day!<p style="text-align:justify;">03.17.2023 <span style="color:rgb(5,5,5);">Believe it or not, this precious teeny tiny little bundle of feathers, with a most remarkably enormous heart, has been helping me to find the words I've been searching for. I'll share more of that along with those words, in a later post, but for now...HAPPY SAINT PATRICK'S DAY...from me and our precious teeny tiny little green Bean!</span></p>Janean Christine Marianitag:janeanchristinemariani.com,2005:Post/71914512023-03-02T10:25:00-08:002023-04-23T14:35:29-07:002023.03.02 Christmas Wishes & Dreams Coming True<p style="text-align:justify;">03.02.2023 Dear Friends, does anyone remember this? {gotta throw all the way back to December 4th 2021 for this one} Well. I can still hardly believe I’m about to say this, but…tomorrow night at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas…this Christmas Wish is about to become a Dream Come True…and I’m still quite honestly at a complete loss for words. Please forgive me, and thank you for being patient with me, as I stumble through my heart and trip over its strings to somehow someway find a way to say more than my humble two words can say. Thank You.</p><p style="text-align:justify;">p.s. Thank you for sharing this joy with me…and thank you again for being patient with me through my loss for words…I'll share more when I can.</p>Janean Christine Marianitag:janeanchristinemariani.com,2005:Post/71914502023-02-03T16:00:00-08:002023-04-23T14:33:54-07:002023.02.03 Thankfulness For Groundhog Day Song Swap With Tim Sincere<p style="text-align:justify;">02.03.2023 <span>THANK YOU to everyone who came out to the show last night, and thank you Steve Volk and The Ugly Mug for having me. </span><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.facebook.com/JaneanChristineMarianiOfficialFBPage/videos/when-your-punkrockin-pal-joins-you-for-one-of-your-songs-little-bit-of-rock-to-r/733592874779825/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url"><span>It was such an honor to share the stage with Tim Sincere</span></a><span>. What a fun night! You all could have been anywhere else, doing countless other things, but you took the time to come on out and share an evening of stories and songs with us. I just can't tell you how much that means to me. From my heart to yours, sincerely, thank you!</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><span>{photo credit: my dear sweet amazing husband snapped this picture of Tim Sincere and me after the show}</span><o:p></o:p></p>Janean Christine Marianitag:janeanchristinemariani.com,2005:Post/71914492023-02-02T12:00:00-08:002023-04-16T16:27:25-07:002023.02.02 Groundhog Day Song Swap With Tim Sincere<p style="text-align:justify;">02.02.2023 <span style="color:rgb(5,5,5);">TONIGHT is the night! If you like catchy covers of Elton John and The Kinks, Miranda Lambert and MCC, and a whole heaping helping of heartache, pain and drinking originals...then The Ugly Mug is where you need to be tonight — come say hey, and hang out with us — hope to see you there!</span></p>Janean Christine Marianitag:janeanchristinemariani.com,2005:Post/71914482023-01-20T16:00:00-08:002023-04-23T14:28:54-07:002023.01.20 Thankfulness For Thirsty Thursday Song Swap With Clyde Leland<p style="text-align:justify;">01.20.2023 <span style="color:rgb(5,5,5);">When we booked these Song Swap gigs a few months back, none of us could have known: our sleepy little beach town would be devastated by a series of atmospheric rivers, forcing us to reschedule our first song swap of the year with Tim Sincere; and that the President Of The United States and the Governor Of California would visit our neighborhood on the date of our song swap with Clyde Leland. Though the night was nothing like we'd planned for, the evening unfolded exactly as it was meant to be, and I couldn't be more grateful. Thank you Steve Volk and The Ugly Mug for allowing Clyde Leland and me to share a stage and an enchanted evening with you in your treasured space...The Mug is such a precious gem in this community...I know you all could have been anywhere else, on such an unexpected shift in the universe, yet you poured your whole hearts into our song swap just as if it was filled to the rafters. From my heart to each of yours, thank you Steve Volk, and Malcom and the other kind barista (I'm so sorry I didn't catch her name), my amazingly talented kind friend Tim Sincere for hanging out with us, my amazingly talented kind friend Clyde Leland for sharing the stage with me, and to everyone out there in Facebookland (thank you Steve for going the extra mile to host a live stream) thank you for the gift and the privilege to sing our hearts out for you...it's a blessing I do not take for granted.</span></p>Janean Christine Marianitag:janeanchristinemariani.com,2005:Post/71914452023-01-19T12:00:00-08:002023-04-16T16:21:07-07:002023.01.19 Thirsty Thursday Song Swap With Clyde Leland<p style="text-align:justify;">01.19.2023 T<span style="color:rgb(5,5,5);">his afternoon President Biden visited our sleepy little beach town! And this evening I get to swap songs with my friend Clyde Leland! I feel so lucky to have so many super cool things to be thankful for on this Thankfulness Thursday! Come on down to The Ugly Mug and hang out with us...we'll sing our hearts out for you! {Me and Clyde, that is...not me and Mr. President} </span></p>Janean Christine Marianitag:janeanchristinemariani.com,2005:Post/71914442023-01-12T13:00:00-08:002023-04-23T14:14:59-07:002023.01.12 Milestones<p style="text-align:justify;">01.12.2033 <span>It's January. The arrival of another new year. With it comes another "award season" and the </span><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0547081/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url"><span>SAG Awards</span></a><span> nominations were just announced this week. I recall years ago reading that Tom Hanks proudly wore his </span><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0547081/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url"><span>Screen Actors Guild membership pin</span></a><span> everywhere he went when he first became a member. I can relate to that feeling of joy upon working so hard and at long last achieving a milestone dream. I remember geeking out with my pin on my collar everywhere I went, too, for about a month or so when I first became a member. That was over twenty years ago. And though I no longer regularly sport my pin on my lapel, I feel just as honored to be a member today as I did the day I first paid my union dues and was issued my first </span><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0547081/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url"><span>SAG card [now SAG-AFTRA] and guild membership pin</span></a><span>. What dreams and goals are you striving to accomplish and/or feel excited to have achieved? If there's something that means a lot to you, I hope you'll share it with me, below, so I can cheer you on. Keep working hard, keep believing in yourself, one day at a time. I hope your New Year is off to a great start and that 2023 is filled with blessings and milestone dreams coming true for you! </span></p>Janean Christine Marianitag:janeanchristinemariani.com,2005:Post/71335712023-01-05T10:00:00-08:002023-04-16T16:09:51-07:002023.01.05 NEWSFLASH: Tonight's Song Swap with Tim Sincere Has Been Rescheduled<p style="text-align:justify;">01.05.2023 NEWSFLASH! due to the severe storm damage, road closures, evacuations and coastal flooding, tonight's show has been cancelled and has been rescheduled for Groundhog Day, Thursday, February 2nd 2023 at 6:00pm at The Ugly Mug. </p><p style="text-align:justify;">Tim Sincere and I both feel disappointed we won't be able to see you all and share a night of music and fun and a bunch of sad songs about heartache, pain and drinking but we're greatly relieved that this will help to keep all our music friends and family safe and sound. </p><p style="text-align:justify;">We're trying our best to reach all of our friends and followers and family through all the emails we've sent, though if you could help us spread the word of the new rescheduled date, we'd appreciate your time and help so very much. We had a lot of folks coming out to the show tonight and we're trying to catch everyone in time so that no one travels to the cafe only to find it closed this evening due to the storm and newly rescheduled date </p><p style="text-align:justify;">My heartfelt love and thanks to all — and for all the kind texts and email messages and phone calls to make sure my family and I are okay (we are all safe and sound) and to offer a place to stay if we're evacuated (we are not, we're high enough above the water, we will not be evacuated...we merely have lots of candles for candlelight whenever the power flickers or goes out) I just can't tell you how much you've touched my heart — I so appreciate your love and kindness and caring and support, and the time you've given to reach out. </p><p style="text-align:justify;">Keep being kind to yourself and to one another — keep loving yourself and one another through this — like all storms, the sun will shine again, and I'll see you safely on the other side.</p>Janean Christine Marianitag:janeanchristinemariani.com,2005:Post/71914412023-01-01T01:00:00-08:002023-04-23T14:01:36-07:002023.01.01 Happy New Year 2023!<p style="text-align:justify;">01.01.2023 <span>Wishing you and all you love a very peaceful and joyful, healthy and happy 2023 overflowing with blessings. I hope you'll always feel welcome to stop by and say hey at </span><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.JaneanChristineMariani.com" target="_blank" data-link-type="url"><span>JaneanChristineMariani.com</span></a><span> and share songs and videos with me at my channel </span><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.YouTube.com/c/JaneanChristineMariani" target="_blank" data-link-type="url"><span>YouTube.com/c/JaneanChristineMariani</span></a><span> ~ I look forward to hanging out and keeping in touch with you there ~ and of course we can always catch up over music and movies and books and poems and photographs and coffee and tea, in real life. Remember to be kind to yourself and kind to one another ~ remember to love yourself and love one another ~ and I'll see you out there in the real world. With love and gratitude. Always. ~jcm</span><o:p></o:p></p>Janean Christine Marianitag:janeanchristinemariani.com,2005:Post/71271002022-12-22T12:30:00-08:002022-12-22T14:22:01-08:002022.12.22 Christmas Makes Me Cry<p style="text-align: justify;">12.22.2022 The Holidays are such a special time of year. Yet for as much joy and light as the season can bring, it can also be <a contents="wrapped in waves of tears" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4-TZt2dEPY" target="_blank">wrapped in waves of tears</a> and the weight of sadness. One of my favorite songwriters is Brandy Clark, and she — together with Shane McAnally and Kacey Musgraves — penned a song that perfectly captures the paradox of the season. And it's perfectly titled “<a contents="Christmas Makes Me Cry" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4-TZt2dEPY" target="_blank">Christmas Makes Me Cry</a>”. No matter where this special season finds You dear friend, from my heart to yours, Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah and Warmest Holiday Wishes to you and all you love. Remember to be kind to yourself, and kind to one another — remember to love yourself, and love one another — reach out to those around you, know that you are not alone...and I'll catch you on the flipside in the bright new year 2023 awaiting us!</p>Janean Christine Marianitag:janeanchristinemariani.com,2005:Post/70872382022-10-23T17:00:00-07:002022-12-21T16:34:18-08:002022.10.23 Happy Halloween! Best Ghost Song / Murder Ballad Ever Written!<p style="text-align: justify;">10.23.2022 They say every songwriter should have a train song and a ghost/murder ballad in their quiver of works penned. I’ve got neither. But I did make a <a contents="super-cool old-timey-movie haunted-vibe-video" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lamkPsbVfp4" target="_blank">super-cool old-timey-movie haunted-vibe-video</a> for your Halloween trick-or-treat season delights, complete with unplanned and unexpected spooky noises and howling gusts of wind! Flashing back to this moment putting my spin on <a contents="“Long Black Veil”" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lamkPsbVfp4" target="_blank">“Long Black Veil”</a> written by Danny Dill & Marijohn Wilkin and first released in 1959 by Lefty Frizzell. But the version I fell in love with is the one Rosanne Cash and her husband John Leventhal bring to life on her 2009 album The List — the real list actually exists as a handwritten note of 100 of the greatest songs ever written, jotted down and given to Rosanne Cash by her father, Johnny Cash, when Rosanne was a teenager; the album list is a stunningly beautiful selection and arrangement, by Rosanne Cash & John Leventhal, of about a dozen of those timeless classics — but whether you favor Lefty’s original, The Man In Black’s version, Rosanne Cash’s or even Dave Matthews Band’s spin, there’s no doubt that <a contents="“Long Black Veil” remains one of the greatest murder ballads ever written" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lamkPsbVfp4" target="_blank">“Long Black Veil” remains one of the greatest ghost/murder ballads ever written</a>. </p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">What’s your favorite train song or ghosty murder ballad or scary movie? {confession: I don’t like feeling scared…so I don’t do scary movies} I look forward to hearing all about your favorite tunes and flicks. And in the meantime, wherever this moment finds you, however you celebrate this festive season of autumn, I hope you and your loved ones have a safe and happy remainder of October and Happy All Hallows Eve! </p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">{p.s. note to self…write a train song and a ghosty murder ballad before the earth makes another revolution around the sun} </p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">#LongBlackVeil #Cover #RosanneCash #JohnLeventhal #JohnnyCash #GhostSong #MurderBallad</p>Janean Christine Marianitag:janeanchristinemariani.com,2005:Post/70758882022-10-06T09:25:00-07:002023-04-07T09:01:49-07:002022.10.06 That's The Way Love Goes<p style="text-align:justify;">10.06.2022 My dad's all-time favorite always has been and always will be the late great Merle Haggard. I learned this <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vr5G0fNkxeg" target="_blank" data-link-type="url" contents="classic Hag song "That's The Way Love Goes"">classic Hag song "</a><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vr5G0fNkxeg" target="_blank" data-link-type="url" contents="That's The Way Love Goes">That's The Way Love Goes</a><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vr5G0fNkxeg" target="_blank" data-link-type="url" contents="classic Hag song "That's The Way Love Goes"">"</a> <span>{written by Lefty Frizzell and Sanger D. Shafer} </span>to surprise my dad for his 75th birthday when he was here in California and came out to one of my gigs — I was crying, my dad was crying, practically everyone in the audience was crying...but somehow someway I made it through the song — hard to believe a few more years have passed and my dad just celebrated his 80th birthday last week! Thought it'd be fun to throw back to this special song in honor of his new milestone. {<a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vr5G0fNkxeg" target="_blank" data-link-type="url" contents="i threw some reverb into the mix to make it sound extra nostalgic 😎 and sounds extra cool with headphones">i threw some reverb into the mix to make it sound extra nostalgic 😎 and sounds extra cool with headphones</a>} Give it a spin when you have a chance and drop a line in the comments to say hey and share your favorite Merle Haggard song with me!</p><p style="text-align:justify;">p.s. good grief. pay no nevermind to the stacks of boxes and adorable stuffed animals (and wet shampoo head) 🙄 i’d found a nice quiet spare room to sneak away to practice my dad’s song but at the time never even considered it's not exactly the most lovely ab fab aesthetic setting 😂</p>Janean Christine Marianitag:janeanchristinemariani.com,2005:Post/70631342022-09-18T16:00:00-07:002022-09-18T16:37:45-07:002022.09.18 Is It Raining At Your House?<p style="text-align: justify;">09.18.2022 For many years, going on about seven now, I've been playing <a contents="this song" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8saruMDvU8" target="_blank">this song</a> out live in either celebration of the first real rain of the season or praying for the first to come. Today it just so happens I'm honoring both, the prayer for and the celebration of much needed rain falling along the coast of California. Though I'm not playing out live tonight, I thought I'd share an old flashback of a song from home cover of "<a contents="Is It Raining At Your House" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8saruMDvU8" target="_blank">Is It Raining At Your House</a>" penned by the late great songwriters Vern Gosdin and Hank Cochran, to keep what has become a beloved tradition I've come to cherish. I even threw a bit of reverb into the mix, just to make it a little extra hauntingly beautiful! {<a contents="Sounds super cool with headphones!" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8saruMDvU8" target="_blank">Sounds super cool with headphones!</a>} I hope you'll give it a listen and drop me a line in the comments below to share your favorite rainy day songs with me!</p>Janean Christine Marianitag:janeanchristinemariani.com,2005:Post/70512502022-09-01T10:00:00-07:002022-09-01T16:53:36-07:002022.09.01 Lift Every Voice<p>09.01.2022 out there in the world <br>there is still wisdom and goodness <br>there is still kindness and grace <br>there is still room <br>plenty of room <br>a place for you and for me <br>a place for your dreams and for my dreams <br>there <br>in that place <br>that is where you will find me <br>~jcm </p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">if ever there was a stage that captures the message of my heart, and what every Girls With Guitars show stands for...this is it. </p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">wherever the present moment finds you - maybe you want to be a teacher, or a firefighter, or a plumber, or a doctor, or an astronaut, or a sculptor, or a person who writes songs and sings them - as you work hard each day toward fulfilling your dreams...celebrate the joys and successes of others, just as you celebrate your own; be happy for the blessings that come to each and everyone, just as you count your very own...be that someone who Lifts Every Voice along your way. </p>
<p>#GoldenGatePark #MusicConcourse #LiftEveryVoice</p>Janean Christine Marianitag:janeanchristinemariani.com,2005:Post/70428652022-08-21T12:00:00-07:002022-08-21T12:45:47-07:002022.08.21 Sunday Vibes <p>08.21.2022 Sunday vibes. SongWriting. San Francisco, California. August 21st 2022.</p>Janean Christine Marianitag:janeanchristinemariani.com,2005:Post/70428642022-08-08T08:00:00-07:002022-08-21T12:34:49-07:002022.08.08 Nestor the Elephant<p style="text-align: justify;">08.08.2022 I don't mean to brag, but...I feel like I pretty much have the cutest mousepad ever! Ladies and Gentlemen...meet Nestor...the most adorable mousepad on the planet {possibly the universe} </p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">I know I haven't shared a lot, personally, but it's been a pretty crazy busy past six months for me, so I'll just leave this cute little guy here to bring you all some smiles, cheerfulness, and warm happy wishes for a wonderful weekend! </p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">I need to catch up on some much needed rest...but I'll try to put together some clips to share a bit of the first half of 2022 with you...and I'll catch you all on the flipside soon.</p>Janean Christine Marianitag:janeanchristinemariani.com,2005:Post/70428612022-07-30T15:00:00-07:002022-08-21T12:24:19-07:002022.07.30 Happy 50th Opry Anniversary to Barbara Mandrell!<p style="text-align: justify;">07.30.2022 When I was about 11 or 12 years old, I met Ms Barbara Mandrell for the first time and she gave to me these precious gifts that I use and cherish to this very day . There's not enough time or space, here, to share with you all right now just what she has meant to me throughout my life. But I can say, apart from my dearest most precious amazing Mom, Ms Mandrell has been the greatest and most precious inspiration and influence, both, personally and professionally. I'll forever be immeasurably grateful for the example she has set for me and so many women in every walk of life. If I did not have my own show, this evening, without question or hesitation...I would be in Nashville, Tennessee tonight...where, in a short while from now, the lights will go up on the Grand Ole Opry stage and they will be honoring Ms Barbara Mandrell for her 50th Anniversary as a Member of the Opry. My heart has never felt so torn, professionally, wanting to be two places at once. And so the very best I can do in this present moment {and I'm totally going to have puffy eyes on stage tonight, because I've been crying all day and I'm in tears as I type this} is say: With the fullness of my heart Ms Mandrell, Thank You...thank you for all the music and every precious gift you've given to me, and countless others...I treasure each and every moment, and all that I've ever learned from you, to this very day. And for the most precious gift of all, I thank you for the gracious and generous gifts of time you were always so kind to give to a little girl with big dreams and so many scary things going on at home. You may never truly know how much you mean to me and so many folks all around the world, yet I pray that tonight as we all honor and celebrate you, on the Opry stage and on a little stage in California and in our hearts all around the world, I pray you may have and feel some notion in your heart of just how much I, and we all, love you and appreciate you so very much beyond measure. Tonight's Girls With Guitars show I dedicate to you, and one more time before I have to get going to load-in and sound-check for tonight, Thank You. For every precious gift, from my heart to yours, I love you and Thank You and Happy 50th Opry Anniversary to you Ms Mandrell!</p>Janean Christine Marianitag:janeanchristinemariani.com,2005:Post/70428602022-07-29T12:00:00-07:002022-08-21T12:18:32-07:002022.07.29 Tomorrow Night! GWG Returns to MOM!<p>07.29.2022 T-minus-one! Tomorrow night, July 30th 2022, Girls With Guitars returns to Michael's On Main!</p>Janean Christine Marianitag:janeanchristinemariani.com,2005:Post/70428572022-07-28T10:00:00-07:002022-08-21T12:10:13-07:002022.07.28 KSCO Radio LIVE Performance and Interview<p style="text-align: justify;">07.28.2022 What an absolutely precious blessing to begin this day with these dear sweet souls! My heartfelt thanks to you Rosie Chalmers and Bill Wolverton and Hula and the entire KSCO team for allowing me to play some Girls With Guitars songs and visit with you all this morning. Thanks so much for having me and I can't wait to visit you all again soon!</p>Janean Christine Marianitag:janeanchristinemariani.com,2005:Post/70428562022-07-26T15:00:00-07:002022-08-21T12:05:24-07:002022.07.26 KSQD Radio LIVE Performance and Interview<p style="text-align: justify;">07.26.2022 Hey thanks so much to Andy Fuhrman and the whole KSQD crew for letting me hang out with you all in the studios today! SO much fun spinning and playing some songs LIVE with you! And a very special thank you to Scott Sokol for calling in to win some free tickets to the show this Saturday, July 30th at 8:00pm Michael's On Main! Girls With Guitars {Laura Benitez, Brenda Carsey, our top secret surprise guest sliding in on steel guitar, and Yours Truly} are looking forward to saying hello and playing our songs for you and all the folks coming out to the show!</p>Janean Christine Marianitag:janeanchristinemariani.com,2005:Post/70428552022-07-24T13:00:00-07:002022-08-21T12:02:26-07:002022.07.24 KPIG Radio LIVE Performance and Interview<p style="text-align: justify;">07.24.2022 On behalf of Girls With Guitars, from our hearts to yours, thank you Mr. Sandidge, for allowing Laura Benitez, {Brenda Carsey via CD}, and Yours Truly to join you live in the KPIG studio this morning. We so appreciate all you do! And thank you to everyone who tuned in, we truly appreciate the time you gave to share your morning with us, and we hope to see as many of you as possible at the show Saturday, July 30th at Michael's On Main </p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">p.s. and my sincere apologies to Ashley McBryde for making a slightly minor train wreck out of the second verse of "Bible And A .44" </p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">{photo credit - Mira Goto: thank you Mira! i have no tech game and i'm terrible at selfies -- i really appreciate you taking the time to hang out with us for a moment and take our picture for us!</p>Janean Christine Marianitag:janeanchristinemariani.com,2005:Post/70427772022-07-21T08:00:00-07:002022-08-21T09:46:09-07:002022.07.21 Hot Off The Press! Santa Cruz Sentinel features Girls With Guitars!<p style="text-align: justify;">07.21.2022 Extra, extra, read all about it! Hot off the press! Well hey there! Brenda Carsey and Laura Benitez and I want to thank each of you who has already grabbed your tickets in advance...we're so grateful for each and every one of you...and we hope to see as many of you as possible at Michael's On Main on July 30th. </p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">And from our hearts, a very special heartfelt thank you to Shmuel Thaler and The Santa Cruz Sentinel for all the love and kindness and support for Girls With Guitars! You're always so kind to us and we appreciate you and all you do for independent artists and musicians throughout the bay area.</p>Janean Christine Marianitag:janeanchristinemariani.com,2005:Post/70427742022-06-29T09:00:00-07:002022-08-21T12:34:49-07:002022.06.29 From My Little World to Yours<p style="text-align: justify;">06.29.2022 From my little world to wherever this moment finds You ~ I am wishing you a most beautiful creative productive day & infinite blessings to you and all you love.</p>Janean Christine Marianitag:janeanchristinemariani.com,2005:Post/70427692022-06-27T10:00:00-07:002022-08-21T12:33:46-07:002022.06.27 Answered Prayers In Unexpected Places<p style="text-align: justify;">06.27.2022 We all have moments when we fail. Moments when we fall down. Some falls hurt more than others. Some knock the hope from your chest and the wind from your sails. Those are the hardest falls to get back up from. But get back up. Even when it feels as though you may drop straight to your knees again. Please, always get back up. </p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">I know what it feels like to be knocked down. I know what it feels like to have nothing left in your sails or your chest. And what it feels like to try to stand up, only to get knocked right back down to your knees again. But that's okay. Knees are a good place to be. Sometimes, answered prayers and words of encouragement arrive in the most unexpected moments in the most unexpected places. </p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Are you feeling knocked down today? If so, please know you're not alone. I've been feeling knocked down lately, too...here, let me reach out to you...take hold of my hand, and let me help you to your feet. We'll stand up...together. And I'll share my cookie with you too :)</p>Janean Christine Marianitag:janeanchristinemariani.com,2005:Post/70427682022-06-19T09:00:00-07:002022-08-21T09:20:25-07:002022.06.19 Happy Father's Day to My Amazing Dad!<p>06.19.2022 I love you so very much Dad...Happy Father's Day!</p>Janean Christine Marianitag:janeanchristinemariani.com,2005:Post/69664182022-05-08T13:43:07-07:002022-08-21T09:17:15-07:002022.05.08 Happy Mother's Day to My Amazing Mom!<p style="text-align: justify;">05.08.2022 Happy Mother's Day to my dear amazing Mom.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">This is one of my favorite pictures with my sweet mom. It was taken a few years back, in Hot Springs, Arkansas, when we were blessed to enjoy a couple weeks of mom-daughter travelling adventures together; and we were blessed to see her dad/my grandpa for the last time. </p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">I thank the heavens each and every day for allowing me to be born to this wise and wonderful, intelligent and strong, patient and kind, most remarkable Woman and Mom. And I'm looking forward, from a heart overflowing with gratitude, to countless more blessings of precious mom-daughter time and travels and adventures to come.</p>Janean Christine Marianitag:janeanchristinemariani.com,2005:Post/69609582022-05-01T00:00:00-07:002022-05-01T00:00:01-07:002022.05.01 Behind The Scenes - Red Number 5 (West Coast Bridge Mix)<p style="text-align: justify;">05.01.2022 Ever wonder what it's like <a contents="behind the scenes" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t28zUuUGYXU" target="_blank">behind the scenes</a> to bring a song to life? </p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">May 1st marks six months since the world premiere of the Red Number 5 Official Lyric Video and oh my goodness gracious, thanks to YOU, as I write the song’s been heard/the video's been seen all around the world and we’re fast approaching 40,000 YouTube streams and counting! </p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">To celebrate I want to share with you <a contents="a very special behind the scenes glimpse" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t28zUuUGYXU" target="_blank">a very special behind the scenes glimpse</a> into all the hard work (and tons of fun) that goes into bringing a song to life. From John Reilly and Colin Elliot holding down production for the music bed of the track at Yellow Arch Studios in Sheffield, UK; to Keith Greeninger and I laying down my lead vocal tracks here in California, USA; and for this extra special occasion, the <a contents="behind the scenes footage is set to this special West Coast Bridge Mix version" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t28zUuUGYXU" target="_blank">behind the scenes footage is set to this special West Coast Bridge Mix version</a> mastered by Dave Chalfant of Norfolk Studios in Massachusetts. </p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">I hope you enjoy watching pieces of the magic unfold as much as we enjoy creating it for you. Thanks so very much for listening and subscribing and staying in touch, and I’ll see you again soon!</p>Janean Christine Marianitag:janeanchristinemariani.com,2005:Post/69324922022-03-25T22:25:00-07:002022-04-20T16:14:30-07:002022.03.25 Lord I Hope This Day Is Good<p style="text-align: justify;">03.25.2022 If you feel anything like I do, at times it seems as though every headline of news breaks your heart. Some days feel as though the sadness is more than my heart can possibly bear. In those moments all I can do is rely upon pure faith and presence, and prayer, and an inexplicable belief and hope that there is a far greater plan and power than anything I'm capable of comprehending or understanding. Reminds me of <a contents="these lyrics and flashback moment I found of a favorite Don Williams hit. “Lord I Hope This Day Is Good” written by Dave Hanner" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=685JOgZP20g" target="_blank">these seemingly prayerful lyrics and flashback moment I found of a favorite Don Williams hit. “Lord I Hope This Day Is Good” written by Dave Hanner</a>. The world really can feel heartbreaking and sad and overwhelming at times. Know that it's completely human and normal and okay to not be okay sometimes. We all feel that way every now and again. Know you're not alone. We're all in this together. Feel the hands on your back. Keep keeping the faith. And keep on keeping on. Remember to be kind to yourself and kind to one another. Remember to love yourself and love one another. Thanks so much for keeping in touch and subscribing to my channel, I love singing songs for you and keeping in touch with you, and I’ll see you again soon! </p>Janean Christine Marianitag:janeanchristinemariani.com,2005:Post/69244342022-02-25T09:00:00-08:002022-04-20T16:14:08-07:002022.02.25 Thank You Dangerous Dan and KZSC for Giving "Red Number 5" A Spin!<p>02.25.2022 Hey happy TGIF to you dear friends, and thanks so much Dangerous Dan and KZSC for giving "Red Number 5" a spin on The Bushwhacker's Breakfast Club this morning -- such an honor to receive airplay alongside Fred Eaglesmith and Bonnie Raitt -- I really appreciate it! </p>Janean Christine Marianitag:janeanchristinemariani.com,2005:Post/69244292022-01-20T21:00:00-08:002022-04-20T16:13:54-07:002022.01.20 Making A Thpectacle Of Mythelf In The Thnow<p style="text-align: justify;">01.20.2022 Here I am making a thpectacle of mythelf in the thnow! :)</p>Janean Christine Marianitag:janeanchristinemariani.com,2005:Post/68718362022-01-16T22:00:00-08:002022-04-20T16:13:34-07:002022.01.16 Thank You Redlist for Adding "Red Number 5" to Best Tailgate Country Music Mix!<p style="text-align: justify;">01.16.2022 Howdy football fans! It's wildcard weekend! Who's your favorite team and who would you like to see in the Super Bowl? The NFL Playoffs have kicked off and <a contents="thanks so much Redlist for including Red Number 5 in your Tailgate Party Playlist Collection - Best Tailgate Country Music Mix" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDPzSUcGJPXSsbYEwL6h8qGMtWNSHXjqm" target="_blank">thanks so much Redlist for including Red Number 5 in your Tailgate Party Playlist Collection - Best Tailgate Country Music Mix</a>! 🎼🔥🎼</p>Janean Christine Marianitag:janeanchristinemariani.com,2005:Post/69244272022-01-15T10:00:00-08:002022-04-20T16:13:16-07:002022.01.15 Hello From Snowy Idaho!<p style="text-align: justify;">01.15.2022 Hello from snowy Idaho! What a precious blessing to ring in this new year with my dear sweet precious amazing Mom! I hope your New Year has been off to a wonderful beginning! And I hope 2022 is overflowing with blessings for you and all you love! Here's to 2022! </p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">p.s. I'm back home in sunny California, now, but I just wanted to share a few pics of how I rang in this new year with you!</p>Janean Christine Marianitag:janeanchristinemariani.com,2005:Post/68666022022-01-11T13:00:00-08:002022-04-20T16:13:05-07:002022.01.11 Muzique Magazine INTERVIEW Hot Off The Press!<p style="text-align: justify;">01.11.2022 Happy New Year to you dear friends! This is my first post of the new year and <a contents="I’m over the moon excited to share something really special with you" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://muziquemagazine.com/interview-janean-christine-mariani-opens-up-about-red-number-5/" target="_blank">I’m over the moon excited to share something really special with you</a>. Shortly after the Red Number 5 (OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO) premiered, I received a message that <a contents="Muzique Magazine" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://muziquemagazine.com/interview-janean-christine-mariani-opens-up-about-red-number-5/" target="_blank">Muzique Magazine</a> wanted to interview me. From my guilty pleasures and the things I can’t live without, to why I make music and the artists who have influenced me, to how I got started in music and my thoughts to share with young people entering the business. Today I received a message that the interview was published and, <a contents="HOT OFF THE PRESS" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://muziquemagazine.com/interview-janean-christine-mariani-opens-up-about-red-number-5/" target="_blank">HOT OFF THE PRESS</a>, I wanted to share it with you dear friends first! Thank you Randy Radic and Muzique Magazine for your kind words and your time. It was such a privilege and so much fun to answer your questions! Thank you for all you do for independent artists and for this opportunity to share my life and music with folks, I appreciate it so very much. </p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">How about you dear friends, how’s your 2022 going so far? I hope your holidays were warm and wonderful and that your new year is off to a great start. Do you have dreams and goals and resolutions for 2022? I hope you’ll continue to share your thoughts and dreams and goals with me, here, so we can keep in touch and I can cheer for you and be on your side and in your corner along your way! </p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Thanks so much for being here, on my side and in my corner, through the adventures of this past year. I’m so very grateful for you. </p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Here’s wishing you and all you love a very healthy, and happy, peace-filled and joy-full 2022 overflowing with blessings. Sincerely, from my heart to yours, Happy New Year! <br>Here's to all the blessings to come...<br>xoxo <br>~jcm</p>Janean Christine Marianitag:janeanchristinemariani.com,2005:Post/68666242021-12-11T10:00:00-08:002022-04-20T16:12:33-07:002021.12.11 NeuFutur Magazine Reviews "Red Number 5"<p style="text-align: justify;">12.11.2021 <a contents='Thank you Kim Muncie and James McQuiston and NeuFutur Magazine for your incredibly kind words and wonderful review of "Red Number 5"' data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fneufutur.com%2F2021%2F12%2Fjanean-christine-mariani-red-number-5%2F%3Futm_source%3Drss%26utm_medium%3Drss%26utm_campaign%3Djanean-christine-mariani-red-number-5%26fbclid%3DIwAR0YzC19QT9vh_fOY0OoIA3MSdTAPvnhUGIj9cdNmv3RIaoDElnOWjJmC6s&h=AT0uKj6fSu9K103vbKYIprfYoYHnpvZKazlbuuxj7_NdGZTdErnn3yvXmVUkb1B7xDaB7xd5unSrMnhr44fUQ6mWg0XbDz8ZVn69OpLdxJSGjYjcX7NedP36v55cOtg7FT8P&__tn__=R%5D-R&c%5B0%5D=AT0hktTfOrrJFOzUxG5IPBdCI71FQtKKAK4VRAz8jlLwYCfT2QT8WWGtxmI4SdMalvGQe7MWNA7WU67wRa1_xaiR6w8MnRRiYVSdSG8tgVgnkSGUjMs530S_XPPs30HYi6qUbnz_lkOXr3Upq9d5XbPqw8TlR-nuNFaMfzg5gtS-QZfxt37gjSkEZKX6cswbIY5q2A" target="_blank">Thank you Kim Muncie and James McQuiston and NeuFutur Magazine for your incredibly kind words and wonderful review of "Red Number 5"</a>! I so deeply appreciate the time you've given and for the incredibly warm bright light you've shined on "Red Number 5" and a little singer-songwriter from California. {I was standing in line at a small cafe when I received the news of your review -- these are among the kindest words I've ever received written about me -- you've touched my heart and moved me to tears (in public) and I'm totally okay with that!} From my heart to yours, thank you 🎼🔥🎼</p>Janean Christine Marianitag:janeanchristinemariani.com,2005:Post/68666232021-12-01T10:00:00-08:002022-04-20T16:12:20-07:002021.12.01 IndiePulse Magazine Reviews "Red Number 5"<p>12.01.2021 <a contents="Thank you Mindy McCall and IndiePulse Music for your incredibly kind words and review" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Findiepulsemusic.com%2F2021%2F12%2F01%2Fred-number-5-by-janean-christine-mariani%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR0XcROsg_HfhDpAu-ekxVww-gpXow55MRNBd79w4FNONFERuwfgtQkqOq4&h=AT0YMt4VWarmZd4hBkALrub93AecSeaQb24ber0SV3PIMn3X8VdXtV3_UB-wM_xVUM_ITsIAbunkB-bfnMnIWNbjnLNuF3tEWk2p4XwOglpXDUGDk46OE5x3t0VS9gU0sFK2&__tn__=R%5D-R&c%5B0%5D=AT1EtGQHbnPuQsewwvLJE_aInm9EWUlsIm47fQTky4SFv8L0MHByBlBTDW_G3J4VwzQXPS7e8Ny7EsyaUXJDU2Oym_YYMvhKlIMi3g7ikEEHjufZOCnyDNKsOVwYmSUZRhZZZ101bbyc4wvofQOG0FhKYOczcnmfjaQ714kfylxDYeaqAFG_R_XrYZPwD6OhZQkKVw" target="_blank">Thank you Mindy McCall and IndiePulse Music for your incredibly kind words and review</a>! These are among the kindest compliments I've ever received written about me, and you've moved my heart to tears. Thank you for the generous gifts of your time and the incredibly warm bright light you've shined on a little independent singer-songwriter and Red Number 5! 🎼🔥🎼</p>Janean Christine Marianitag:janeanchristinemariani.com,2005:Post/68718432021-11-24T13:00:00-08:002022-04-02T07:01:51-07:002021.11.24 "Red Number 5" Added to Kissin' On Bourbon Playlist on Spotify!<p style="text-align: justify;">11.24.2021 Hey thanks so much Toby Falvey for adding "Red Number 5" to your super cool '<a contents="Kissin on bourbon" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7KJyPvvYNp5K1l32OVoNKD?si=25720680cbc6429c" target="_blank">Kissin on bourbon</a>' Spotify playlist! I feel honored to be included in your music library and I'll definitely be adding Kissin on bourbon to mine! If any of you are fans of Chris Stapleton, Luke Combs, Florida Georgia Line, Luke Bryan and a whole lot of great country music...check out Toby's playlist and library...you're sure to find artists and songs you love! 🎼🔥🎼</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">#RedNumber5 #Spotify #SpotifyPlayList #KissinOnBourbon</p>Janean Christine Marianitag:janeanchristinemariani.com,2005:Post/68666222021-11-24T10:00:00-08:002022-04-20T16:12:05-07:002021.11.24 Skope Magazine Reviews "Red Number 5"<p>11.24.2021 Hey <a contents='thanks so much Skope Magazine for your piece on "Red Number 5"' data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://skopemag.com/.../new-video-by-janean-christine..." target="_blank">thanks so much Skope Magazine for your piece on "Red Number 5"</a>! It means so much to me and I really appreciate it! 🎼🔥🎼</p>Janean Christine Marianitag:janeanchristinemariani.com,2005:Post/68718422021-11-18T13:00:00-08:002022-04-20T16:11:47-07:002021.11.18 Thank You Redlist for Adding "Red Number 5" to Top New Country Songs Playlist for November 2021!<p>11.18.2021 Hey, thanks so much Redlist for adding "Red Number 5 (OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO)" to your <a contents="Top New Country Songs playlist for November 2021" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAUaFIWH-IrmJOEEoY4TNk1yULoQZxGne" target="_blank">Top New Country Songs playlist for November 2021</a>! 🔥🎼❤🎼🔥 It's an honor I truly appreciate!</p>Janean Christine Marianitag:janeanchristinemariani.com,2005:Post/68718372021-11-06T13:00:00-07:002022-04-20T16:10:31-07:002021.11.06 "Red Number 5" Added to RESONATE Spotify Playlist!<p>11.06.2021 Hey thanks so much to my team HIP pals for adding me to this awesome <a contents="RESONATE " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4kWrwdUR59uwNeSc1EO5Re?si=VgvPdtgxSHaPG05BTGyXig" target="_blank">RESONATE </a>playlist on Spotify...<a contents="check it out" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4kWrwdUR59uwNeSc1EO5Re?si=VgvPdtgxSHaPG05BTGyXig" target="_blank">check it out</a>! 🎼🔥🎼</p>Janean Christine Marianitag:janeanchristinemariani.com,2005:Post/68666192021-11-04T10:00:00-07:002022-04-20T16:10:12-07:002021.11.04 Vents Magazine Reviews "Red Number 5"<p>11.04.2021 <a contents='Vents Magazine thank you so much for shining a light on "Red Number 5"' data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fventsmagazine.com%2F2021%2F11%2F04%2Fcalifornias-newest-singer-songwriter-janean-christine-mariani-tells-an-unforgettable-story-in-new-single-red-number-5%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR1zgn_VG9fbAgwROSx3JcYvgGb4aeUdLsnBU4m28Fzs2dVgLcdsSj4woNA&h=AT3EViReslaXgB12Qkpa2G1GVaK8yTky9T3i-kNoe9T0OGwrdc47E7gJ7ERAo8HgrjfVh4UZ8OyexnCDegnpfMUdFvTg4kwiuUqVJXNxoLknOx8DPZ48eLdO4e-e9Yj_EApr&__tn__=-UK-R&c%5B0%5D=AT0jQeFhofYSLNvJriMyZy6kKn90isFdyhjqZ1sFyGnNGAkCKXrb5bKO0LTBQw13sTV1JOwpVQA7tvuNpZblAHyi_iB9D9Fwy9n9DVIyKjBxq-W5vt8vuoUYUywCT-Ntc_kDru9zwoW4hV5z8sozNwRV33XexDb1Uvn7X3_iekxrHbLii-pdzNwDILjzE1gr8HyLMQ" target="_blank">Vents Magazine thank you so much for shining a light on "Red Number 5"</a> I appreciate it so very much! <br>🎼🔥🎼</p>Janean Christine Marianitag:janeanchristinemariani.com,2005:Post/67937772021-11-01T09:00:00-07:002021-11-01T10:56:35-07:002021.11.01 World Premiere of Red Number 5 OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO!<p style="text-align: justify;">11.01.2021 Hi dear friends! It's been a long time in the works and so worth the wait! I'm so excited to share with you: today is the <a contents="WORLD PREMIERE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://music-news.com/news/Underground/144388/Janean-Christine-Mariani-Red-Number-5-video-premiere" target="_blank"><span style="color:#e74c3c;">WORLD PREMIERE</span></a> of my <a contents="RED NUMBER 5 (OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO)" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/r6UmER_wrHc" target="_blank"><span style="color:#e74c3c;">RED NUMBER 5 (OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO</span>)</a>! I hope you have as much fun catching this lyrical ride as we did making it! If you like the video please give it a thumbs up and be sure to share your thoughts with me in the comments, I'm so excited to hear from you! And I hope you'll most definitely feel free to join me in sharing the link far and wide with friends and family to help spread the good music vibes all around this great big wide world! </p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><a contents="Music-News" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://music-news.com/news/Underground/144388/Janean-Christine-Mariani-Red-Number-5-video-premiere" target="_blank"><span style="color:#e74c3c;">Music-News</span></a> World Premiere Press link: <br><a contents="music-news.com/news/Underground/144388/Janean-Christine-Mariani-Red-Number-5-video-premiere&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://music-news.com/news/Underground/144388/Janean-Christine-Mariani-Red-Number-5-video-premiere" target="_blank"><span style="color:#e74c3c;">music-news.com/news/Underground/144388/Janean-Christine-Mariani-Red-Number-5-video-premiere </span></a></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><a contents="YouTube" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/r6UmER_wrHc" target="_blank"><span style="color:#e74c3c;">YouTube</span></a> official video link: <br><a contents="https://youtu.be/r6UmER_wrHc&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/r6UmER_wrHc" target="_blank"><span style="color:#e74c3c;">https://youtu.be/r6UmER_wrHc </span></a></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Thanks so much for all the love and support you give to me and my songs, I appreciate it so very much, and thanks from the bottom of my heart for tuning in on world premiere day! </p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">From my heart to yours, so much love and a thousand thank yous! <br>Over n out for now, but I'll catch ya on the flip side again soon, <br>~jcm</p>Janean Christine Marianitag:janeanchristinemariani.com,2005:Post/67924982021-10-30T13:00:00-07:002022-01-15T14:30:04-08:002021.10.30 A Little Letter In My Mailbox<p style="text-align: justify;">10.30.2021 While I was away on the east coast a letter arrived in my mailbox from a dear friend with this note and newspaper clipping enclosed: I had no idea this hit the papers while I was away and it really touched my heart. Thank you Don for taking the time to send the clipping and note to me; and thank you dear Shmuel Thaler for all you do to support live music and the arts and Girls With Guitars!</p>Janean Christine Marianitag:janeanchristinemariani.com,2005:Post/67917382021-10-29T15:00:00-07:002022-04-20T16:09:20-07:002021.10.29 BIG NEWS to Share With You!<p>10.29.2021 {drum roll please} As promised dear friends...<a contents="I've got some super exciting big news to share with you" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://fb.watch/8ZbqmW-a4X/" target="_blank">I've got some super exciting big news to share with you</a>! the world premiere of Red Number 5 (OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO) is Monday, November 1st! Here's <a contents="a little video clip to share a bit of the excitement" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://fb.watch/8ZbqmW-a4X/" target="_blank">a little video clip to share a bit of the excitement</a> to come! 🎼🔥🎼</p>Janean Christine Marianitag:janeanchristinemariani.com,2005:Post/67917342021-10-10T09:00:00-07:002021-10-30T09:29:07-07:002021.10.10 From My Heart and From Girls With Guitars Hearts...Thank You For Coming!<p style="text-align: justify;">10.10.2021 Good morning dear friends. This Sunday morning finds me absolutely exhausted in the best possible ways, so I'll keep this short for now, and I'll share with you more when I've gotten some rest and catch my breath. For now let me just say: I'd never booked a Saturday night show for Girls With Guitars...because I wasn't entirely sure it was a Saturday night kind of show...and when I was working to put together this engagement back in February, I wasn't sure if anyone would come. Dear friends, I'm at a loss for words...you did come, and you kept on coming...until you filled the walls and halls of this treasured venue with your beautiful hearts and smiling faces! Thank YOU! Thank you to each and every one of you for sharing a night of songs and stories and music with us. You could have been anywhere else, but you gave the precious gift of your time to share the night with us and, from my heart to yours, I humbly Thank You.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">{photo credit: Shmuel Thaler}</p>Janean Christine Marianitag:janeanchristinemariani.com,2005:Post/67917332021-10-09T09:00:00-07:002022-04-20T16:05:30-07:002021.10.09 Girls With Guitars Hits The Stage Tonight!<p style="text-align: justify;">10.09.2021 Tonight's the night! Girls With Guitars -- Christie McCarthy and Patti Maxine and Yours Truly -- hit the stage at 8:00pm to share a night of stories, sass, and songs. I hope you can be there to join us for this special night when the lights go up. 🎼🔥🎼</p>Janean Christine Marianitag:janeanchristinemariani.com,2005:Post/67917212021-10-01T09:00:00-07:002022-04-20T16:05:11-07:002021.10.01 Hot Off The Press! Santa Cruz Sentinel features Girls With Guitars Returning to Michael's On Main!<p style="text-align: justify;">10.01.2021 Extra, extra, read all about it! Hot off the press! I'm so excited to be returning to the stage with the first Girls With Guitars lineup since the pandemic brought live music to a screeching halt in early 2020. Next Saturday, October 9th this Girls With Guitars lineup is back by popular demand -- when Christie McCarthy and Patti Maxine and Yours Truly -- will once again take the stage at Michael's On Main. Dinner + Show tickets [dinner seating at 6:30pm / show time 8:00pm] available directly through the Michael's On Main box office: the <a contents="ticket link is available here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/girls-with-guitars-tickets-166590186733" target="_blank">ticket link is available here</a>; in my <a contents="live " data-link-label="Live" data-link-type="page" href="/live" target="_blank">live </a>dates section of my website; as well as the <a contents="Michael's On Main Live Music" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://michaelsonmainmusic.com/" target="_blank">Michael's On Main Live Music</a> website. 🎼🔥🎼</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">{photo credit: Shmuel Thaler - photo journalist The Santa Cruz Sentinel}</p>Janean Christine Marianitag:janeanchristinemariani.com,2005:Post/67588962021-09-25T11:00:00-07:002021-10-30T09:17:52-07:002021.09.25 Tune In to KPIG 107.5FM!<p style="text-align: justify;">09.25.2021 Hey howdy dear friends, I hope you're feeling bright-eyed and bushy-tailed on this beautiful first weekend of Autumn! Sunday, September 26th 2021 tune in to KPIG 107.5FM on the dial of the central California coast and streaming around the globe on www.KPIG.com where Girls With Guitars -- Christie McCarthy and Patti Maxine and Yours Truly -- will be joining Sleepy John Sandidge live via phone call into the KPIG studios from 11:00am-11:30am on his Please Stand By show! We're so excited to catch up with Sleepy John ahead of our October 9th show at Michael's On Main. Tune it in and turn it up...and we look forward to sharing a slice of Sunday morning with you!</p>Janean Christine Marianitag:janeanchristinemariani.com,2005:Post/67566622021-09-24T13:20:14-07:002022-04-20T16:06:42-07:002021.09.24 My KSQD Radio Debut!<p>09.24.2021 On <a contents="Tuesday, September 21st I was so excited to make my KSQD radio debut" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6S5QwK_MU0" target="_blank">Tuesday, September 21st I was so excited to make my KSQD radio debut</a>! I had such a great time visiting with Andy Fuhrman on his Brooklynbilly Music Mashup show! I put together a little video clip with pictures to make listening a little more exciting LOL! 😊 Here’s a link to the 'bootleg tape' of the KSQD interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6S5QwK_MU0 </p>
<p>Well I’ll keep this note short and sweet, but I’ll write again soon, I have some more surprises and fun things to share with you! Until then, keep taking extra good care – remember to be kind to your self and kind to one another & remember to love your self and love one another – and I’ll see you again real soon! 🎼🔥🎼</p>
<p>~jcm</p>Janean Christine Marianitag:janeanchristinemariani.com,2005:Post/67588842021-09-21T10:00:00-07:002022-04-20T16:07:02-07:002021.09.21 Tune In To KSQD 90.7FM!<p style="text-align: justify;">09.21.2021 Hey hi there dear friends and Happy Autumn to you! I feel like a little kid at Christmas, I'm so excited to share with you! <a contents="Tuesday, September 21st 2021 tune in to KSQD" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6S5QwK_MU0" target="_blank">Tuesday, September 21st 2021 tune in to KSQD</a> 90.7FM on the dial of the central California coast and streaming around the globe on www.KSQD.org where I'll be joining host Andy Fuhrman as his noon-time guest on his Brooklynbilly Music Mashup show! Tune it in and turn it up...I look forward to sharing the afternoon with you! 🎼🔥🎼</p>Janean Christine Marianitag:janeanchristinemariani.com,2005:Post/67035572021-07-31T20:26:18-07:002021-07-31T20:31:10-07:002021.07.31 "Red Number 5" Released Worldwide!<p style="text-align: justify;">07.31.2021 It's been a long road but we made it here together friends! </p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">At long last it's here, and I sure hope you enjoy listening to it as much as I loved writing it and singing it for you! </p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">I'm so excited to share with you... <a contents="RED NUMBER 5" data-link-label="Shop" data-link-type="page" href="/shop" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color:#e74c3c;">RED NUMBER 5</span></strong></a> !!!!! </p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The single officially dropped at midnight yesterday, and though it has taken some time to populate through the distribution channels, it should now be there for you to enjoy. However you most enjoy experiencing music, I've got ya covered! </p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Here are some of the most popular platforms I was requested to share: </p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><a contents="AppleMusic" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://music.apple.com/us/artist/janean-christine-mariani/1450870283" target="_blank"><span style="color:#e74c3c;">AppleMusic</span></a>: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/janean-christine-mariani/1450870283 </p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><a contents="Spotify" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/0GRN56m22QO4iyX1bviLyM" target="_blank"><span style="color:#e74c3c;">Spotify</span></a>: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0GRN56m22QO4iyX1bviLyM </p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><a contents="Amazon" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://music.amazon.com/artists/B07NCQ6DJQ/janean-christine-mariani" target="_blank"><span style="color:#e74c3c;">Amazon</span></a>: https://music.amazon.com/artists/B07NCQ6DJQ/janean-christine-mariani </p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><a contents="YouTube" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCORoKH0c8Kj14bbtkz4b-6g" target="_blank"><span style="color:#e74c3c;">YouTube</span></a>: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCORoKH0c8Kj14bbtkz4b-6g </p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><a contents="Pandora" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.pandora.com/artist/janean-christine-mariani/ARXbXK2wljVfgnX" target="_blank"><span style="color:#e74c3c;">Pandora</span></a>: https://www.pandora.com/artist/janean-christine-mariani/ARXbXK2wljVfgnX </p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Though please know it's out on Tidal and Deezer, etc., and for all you young whipper-snappers it's out there on TikTok for you too. If you have a moment to follow or subscribe or stream the song the whole way through, thank you so very much, as all of that helps that-whole-complicated-algorithm-thing and helps the song fly a littler further out there across this great big wide world. </p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Well I'll keep this short and sweet for now, but I'll be in touch again very soon with something very special I'd like to give to you and share with you. Until then, thank you -- a thousand heartfelt thank yous -- for all the time and love and support you've given a little singer-songwriter who never could have imagined such unexpected blessings in this late chapter of my life. It means so very much to me...and so do you! </p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Sincerely <br>xoxo <br>~jcm</p>Janean Christine Marianitag:janeanchristinemariani.com,2005:Post/66803862021-07-06T12:50:10-07:002021-07-06T12:55:13-07:002021.07.06 Winning Poll Results for The New "Red Number 5" Single!<p style="text-align: justify;">07.06.2021 We have a winner! The poll is closed, votes have been tallied, and we have a very clear winner winner chicken dinner! A received 16 votes; B received 5 votes; and C received 3 votes. Thank you SO much to each and every one of you who took the time to cast a vote for the album cover you like best for the new Red Number 5 single. The three selections of artwork were extremely similar, yet YOU helped me choose the best one for the album cover. I couldn’t have done it without you, and I’m so grateful for your time and for being a part of the new song... I can’t wait to share Red Number 5 with you!</p>Janean Christine Marianitag:janeanchristinemariani.com,2005:Post/66731792021-05-06T13:00:00-07:002021-10-30T09:16:09-07:002021.05.06 "Red Number 5" Production Continues in California<p style="text-align: justify;">05.06.2021 Today I had the privilege of heading back into the studio to work again with another artist I admire and respect, Americana great Keith Greeninger. Keith engineered my vocals for "She Said She's Leaving (Transatlantic Edition)" and I feel tremendously grateful and honored to have him at the helm of my vocals again on "Red Number 5". It's a super fun kicked-up-tempo song that's a blast to sing, and it's challenging to get it right, take after take. But we came in prepared to work hard and we took our time, laying down about a dozen passes with varying vocal phrasings and deliveries to give John and Colin options when it comes time for mixing the track. I can't even begin to tell you how fun it is to sing this song...and I can't wait for you all to hear it!</p>Janean Christine Marianitag:janeanchristinemariani.com,2005:Post/66731072021-04-12T10:00:00-07:002021-07-01T09:56:09-07:002021.04.12 "Red Number 5" Production Begins at Yellow Arch Studios UK!<p style="text-align: justify;">04.12.2021 Production has officially begun and the instrumental tracks have been laid down at Yellow Arch Studios in Sheffield, England! John Reilly's about 8 hours ahead of me here in California, and I woke up early this morning to the exciting news he sent to inform me..."it's rockin' in here Janean, lots of energy!"...along with a rockin' screenshot from his phone. Follow along with us on <a contents="Facebook " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/JaneanChristineMarianiOfficialFBPage" target="_blank">Facebook </a>and <a contents="Instagram" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/jcmarmusic/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> if you like, it'd be an honor and so much fun to share this amazing journey with you! </p>Janean Christine Marianitag:janeanchristinemariani.com,2005:Post/66730942021-03-30T10:00:00-07:002021-07-01T09:53:08-07:002021.03.30 "Red Number 5" Production Meeting<p style="text-align: justify;">03.30.2021 The first production meeting for the new single "Red Number 5" went fabulously well! John and I have been messaging back and forth about the sonic vibe and vision we have for the project, and what key we'll cut the song in. I originally wrote the song and debuted it live in a songwriters round in the key of Ab...though per John's wise guidance and direction we're going to record it a whole step up in the key of Bb. I recorded an acoustic demo of myself performing the song here in my home office studio in California for him and the other members of our team to listen and get a feel for the track an ocean away in the UK. Here's a shot of co-producer Colin Elliot and guitarist Shez Sheridan giving the song a first listen at Yellow Arch Studios in Sheffield, England working up ideas for arrangements and further instrumentations.</p>Janean Christine Marianitag:janeanchristinemariani.com,2005:Post/65252152021-01-11T13:00:00-08:002021-07-01T09:51:14-07:002021.01.11 JR and JCMar Teaming Up for A Second Transatlantic Project!<p style="text-align: justify;">01.11.2021 Happy New Year to you! I hope you and your loved ones enjoyed a safe and wonderful holiday season and that your 2021 is off to a wonderful beginning. I have some super exciting New Year news to share with you: John Reilly and I will be teaming up again for a second transatlantic collaboration! I feel humbly honored and over the moon excited all over again, as John will be producing my follow-up single to "She Said She's Leaving" with..."Red Number 5"...which is poised to have a Summer 2021 release. We're in a holding pattern as each of us patiently navigates our respective US and UK lockdown restrictions due to the pandemic, though we'll be moving into the production phase as soon as it's safe to do so, and when we do I'll look forward to taking you along with me again on another exciting transatlantic journey!</p>Janean Christine Marianitag:janeanchristinemariani.com,2005:Post/65152182020-11-27T03:00:00-08:002021-02-15T09:51:27-08:002020.11.27 Animated Video Premiere!<p style="text-align: justify;">11.27.2020 I'm so excited to share with you, today at noon (Pacific Standard Time) marks the official premiere of the <a contents="She Said She's Leaving (Transatlantic Edition) - Animated Video" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/Hi-Guj7QbYE" target="_blank">She Said She's Leaving (Transatlantic Edition) - Animated Video</a>! Grab your favorite things to sip n snack on and come sit beside me to catch the show. Thanks so much for tuning in, and I hope you have as much fun enjoying the music and video as I did making it for you. Yaaaaay, it's show time!</p>Janean Christine Marianitag:janeanchristinemariani.com,2005:Post/64809542020-11-11T17:00:00-08:002021-07-01T09:48:16-07:002020.11.12 Release Day! "She Said She's Leaving (Transatlantic Edition)"<p style="text-align: justify;">11.12.2020 I'm over the moon excited, for when the clock ticks twelve o' clock midnight...it's my birthday...and <a contents="my debut single "She Said She's Leaving (Transatlantic Edition)" is released&nbsp;worldwide" data-link-label="Shop" data-link-type="page" href="/shop" target="_blank">my debut single "She Said She's Leaving (Transatlantic Edition)" is released worldwide</a>! What's equally exciting is the fact (100%) of my website proceeds are donated (50%) to RAINN and (50%) to Women's Aid to help bring much needed hope and support to survivors of domestic abuse. From the dream come true experience working with my producer John Reilly, to the overwhelming support the project and song have received from folks the world round, I find it hard to imagine a more precious birthday gift in a year such as 2020. For the gifts of this incredible song, all the goodness that will come of it, and for each and every one of you who has shared the transatlantic journey alongside me...you are a part of this very special project, and I'm so very grateful for you...from my heart to yours, thank you and happy release day!</p>Janean Christine Marianitag:janeanchristinemariani.com,2005:Post/65129212020-10-25T15:25:00-07:002021-07-06T12:52:24-07:002020.10.25 Winning Poll Results for "She Said She's Leaving (Transatlantic Edition)" Album Cover!<p style="text-align: justify;">10.25.2020 Thank YOU for helping me choose the album cover for the new single! Everyone who took a moment to take the poll, or send me a message or shoot me a text, thank you...you made this so much fun…Orange text received 12 votes; White text received 12 votes; and Yellow text was the winner winner chicken dinner with 22 votes. So yellow text it is! Thank you for sharing this transatlantic journey alongside me...I'm so very grateful for you and so very glad you're a part of this very special project with me...all the hard work is all the more precious to me because YOU are a part of it.</p>Janean Christine Marianitag:janeanchristinemariani.com,2005:Post/64809562020-10-01T22:00:00-07:002021-01-19T13:24:39-08:002020.10.01 Production Continues at Wind River Studios in US<p style="text-align: justify;">10.01.2020 SHE SAID SHE'S LEAVING (Transatlantic Edition) is scheduled for a November 12th 2020 release date! <a contents="Come alongside me and let's take a quick sneak peek together behind the scenes" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/BQtlT-aEi2c" target="_blank">Come alongside me and let's take a quick sneak peek together behind the scenes</a> where Americana legend Keith Greeninger engineered my October 1st session at Wind River Studios in California. I feel so honored for the privilege to work with Keith and so grateful he's a part of this special project. We laid down about 8-10 passes for my producer John Reilly to compile the final vocal track in the UK. Here’s about 46seconds from the chorus of one of those vocal takes with a little bit of raw backing track mix and reverb thrown in to give you a teeny tiny sonic glimpse of what’s to come. I’m so happy you’re here with me...Thank You for being here and for being a part of this special project…I’m so excited for you to hear the new song to come!</p>Janean Christine Marianitag:janeanchristinemariani.com,2005:Post/64423552020-09-21T08:00:00-07:002022-01-12T10:12:25-08:002020.09.21 A Song From Home ~ Goodnight America #LiveFromHere<p style="text-align: justify;">09.21.2020 Another season has come to pass, so too another chapter in life. As I welcome the arrival of Autumn, <a contents="I bid a fond farewell to Facebook through Mary Chapin Carpenter’s “Goodnight America”" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/0SdpSZuAN2U" target="_blank">I bid a fond farewell to my personal Facebook account through Mary Chapin Carpenter’s “Goodnight America”</a> as I will be deleting my personal Facebook account. I'm so very thankful for the friendships and acquaintances formed over the course of nearly eleven years on social media, and I'm very much looking forward to staying in touch with so many of you here through email contact and booking messages, newsletter mailing lists, YouTube channel videos and posts, and cards and letters through good old fashioned mail. I'll remain immeasurably grateful for the countless opportunities the network of generous and gracious fellow artists allowed a small town singer-songwriter like me. I know full well that so many personal and professional blessings would not have happened were it not for the social media platform. I do not take a single blessing for granted and from my heart to each of yours, I truly and sincerely thank you.</p>Janean Christine Marianitag:janeanchristinemariani.com,2005:Post/64502562020-09-17T10:55:00-07:002021-01-19T13:24:12-08:002020.09.17 Production Begins at Yellow Arch Studios in UK!<p style="text-align: justify;">09.17.2020 I'm so excited! <a contents="SHE SAID SHE'S LEAVING (Transatlantic Edition)&nbsp;production has begun in the UK" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/A_3rpjRRFgk" target="_blank">SHE SAID SHE'S LEAVING (Transatlantic Edition) production has begun in the UK</a> and a release date is drawing near! My amazing producer, the one and only Mr. John Reilly {singer-songwriter and front man for bands Boy On A Dolphin and Acoustic Angels} has assembled an incredible team with Colin Elliot on bass, keys, and percussion; and Shez Sheridan on guitars. John’s also so thoughtful and kind and has sent along pictures and videos to me across the Atlantic all the way in California USA so I could feel a part of the UK side of production. I’ve pieced together a few clips to share with you a sneak peek behind the scenes! Come join me for a glimpse into the magic as John, Colin, and Shez lay down the instrumental tracks during the Yellow Arch Studios recording sessions in Sheffield, England.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Here in the US I’ll be heading into the studio October 1st to lay down my vocals. I feel honored and grateful to be working with Americana legend Keith Greeninger to capture this up close and personal performance for the transatlantic project. Keith and I will send the raw vocal takes to John for him to compile the vocals and mix the tracks. From there, it’s off to be mastered and we should have a final cut of the song within another week or two. I’ll keep you posted as we settle on an official release date. </p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Thank you for sharing this exciting news and adventure with me. I’m so glad you’re here and a part of this with me! I look forward to sharing with you as much as I possibly can, so you too can be a part of this special song that will help to bring hope and support for survivors of domestic abuse through COVID-19 crisis and beyond.</p>Janean Christine Marianitag:janeanchristinemariani.com,2005:Post/64424042020-09-11T11:00:00-07:002021-04-06T19:30:43-07:002020.09.12 Farewell to Facebook<p style="text-align: justify;">09.12.2020 I will be deleting my personal Facebook account upon the arrival of Autumn: the Facebook platform has become a toxic environment where misinformation and untruths are allowed to spread like cancer at the speed of sound. Sadly, the company's leadership is not taking action to stop the cancer from spreading. The lack of corporate integrity combined with the disease of dishonesty is dividing families and friendships and countries. I value wisdom, truth, integrity and empathy. I have no desire to be a part of a platform where there are no disciplinary actions or consequences for those spreading fiction and falsehoods as facts; I don't want to be in a place where lies and hatred are allowed to spread to the point where they damage and destroy democracies.</p>Janean Christine Marianitag:janeanchristinemariani.com,2005:Post/63986542020-07-31T12:45:00-07:002021-01-19T13:23:39-08:002020.07.31 Transatlantic Project ~ New Single in the works<p style="text-align: justify;">07.31.2020 It's the eve of August as I sit to write. I'm humbly honored and over the moon excited to be working with one of my longtime dear professional influences and inspirations, renown UK artist John Reilly, singer-songwriter and frontman for the bands Boy On A Dolphin and Acoustic Angels. A formal release date for the single is pending: look for late-Summer/early-Autumn. The transatlantic collaboration will result in a powerful remix of my song She Said She's Leaving off my EP Seasons Of The Heart: the Blossoms & the Bones. I've been working hard behind the scenes, researching and setting plans in place to donate proceeds from this project to Rape Abuse Incest National Network [RAINN] in the USA and Women's Aid in the UK to help support victims of domestic abuse throughout COVID-19 crisis and beyond. I hope you'll keep in touch and be a part of this journey with me...stay tuned for more exciting news and the new song to come!</p>Janean Christine Marianitag:janeanchristinemariani.com,2005:Post/63492682020-06-10T19:55:00-07:002022-01-12T10:13:10-08:002020.06.10 A Song From Home ~ The View From Her Window #LiveFromHere<p style="text-align: justify;">06.10.2020 <a contents="Please play 'The View From Her Window' it's my favorite song of yours"" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/t-qe4RkVmPk" target="_blank">"Would you please play 'The View From Her Window'? It's my favorite song of yours"</a>. The unexpected gift of those kind words were a precious reminder I needed to hear that night.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">One of the most important lessons I've learned in life, and in music, is to always be faithful and true to your self. As a young person growing up I was often teased for listening to country music in a primary school and high school world of kids listening to heavy metal and rock n roll. As an adult I was often teased when I first started playing my music out and about around my home town. I was ribbed by a small handful of some of the older vanguard of local musicians for singing sad songs. They meant no harm but in those early days, I gotta confess, I'd be lying if I said it didn't hurt my feelings a little. And for a period of time I was tempted to try to be someone I'm not. I can remember pulling certain songs from my set list, especially those that came from some of the most tender moments of grief and loss I've known in my life. That was until that night at a gig when that dear soul in the audience -- Annie W. who has since become a dear friend over the years -- spoke those words the heavens must've known I needed to hear. I was just about moved to tears right there and then for that precious gift of a childhood lesson this grown woman needed to remember...to always be faithful and true to my self; to never allow sticks and stones to tempt me to be anyone other than who I am...and to remember that, sometimes, the very things that may cause us to feel vulnerable, fragile, and tempted to dim from the world, may be among the very things that others hold most dear, treasure, and shine the brightest.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">These days I happily play my sad songs wherever my travels take me. And whenever Annie's in the audience, I always work her favorite song into the set whether it's on the list that night or not. Speaking of which, this one's for Annie..."The View From Her Window" is this week's song from home.</p>Janean Christine Marianitag:janeanchristinemariani.com,2005:Post/63492642020-05-23T16:35:00-07:002022-01-12T10:19:19-08:002020.05.23 A Song From Home ~ The Time I've Wasted #LiveFromHere<p style="text-align: justify;">05.23.2020 This week I received a message from Chicago, Illinois with a request for <a contents=""The Time I've Wasted" written by Lori McKenna and Liz Rose and Jesse Walker" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/8wrF874efKg" target="_blank">"The Time I've Wasted" written by Lori McKenna and Liz Rose and Jesse Walker</a>. I love to learn new songs to play and sing. This one's for you dear T.D. - thank you so much for thinking of me - it was a joy to listen and learn and offer my spin on your request for McKenna's heartbreakingly beautiful tune for this week's song from home.</p>Janean Christine Marianitag:janeanchristinemariani.com,2005:Post/63492482020-04-26T15:55:00-07:002022-01-12T10:23:26-08:002020.04.26 A Song From Home ~ September When It Comes #LiveFromHere<p style="text-align: justify;"> 04.26.2020 One of the professional influences nearest and dearest to me as a songwriter is Rosanne Cash. This week's song from home is a cover of <a contents='"September When It Comes" written by Rosanne Cash and John Leventhal' data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/70UxAmFdNv0" target="_blank">"September When It Comes" written by Rosanne Cash and John Leventhal</a>.</p>Janean Christine Marianitag:janeanchristinemariani.com,2005:Post/63492872020-04-19T17:30:00-07:002021-01-19T13:22:50-08:002020.04.19 Songs Of Quiet Sadness<p style="text-align: justify;">04.19.2020 I pray you and your families are staying safe and well...we're all in this together; <a contents="it's okay to feel afraid and uncertain...know that you're not alone, and we'll find our way through this together-while-apart" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/1iOd5xBLDko" target="_blank">it's okay to feel afraid and uncertain...know that you're not alone, and we'll find our way through this together-while-apart</a>. If anyone else has been having bad dreams, not sleeping well, and finding themselves in a place of quiet sadness, I hope this may be of help to anyone who may be in need.</p>Janean Christine Marianitag:janeanchristinemariani.com,2005:Post/63492352020-04-10T15:30:00-07:002022-01-12T10:24:20-08:002020.04.10 A Song From Home ~ There But For The Grace Of God #LiveFromHere<p style="text-align: justify;">04.10.2020 <a contents="My mom's favorite post on my EP is "There But For The Grace Of God"" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/jDNrjP0QuCU" target="_blank">My mom's favorite song on my EP is "There But For The Grace Of God"</a>. So with that and a faith-filled weekend in mind, this week's song from home is a gift of a song for my mom.</p>Janean Christine Marianitag:janeanchristinemariani.com,2005:Post/62650662020-03-27T16:05:00-07:002021-01-19T13:22:19-08:002020.03.27 To Be Rescheduled: Chelsea Williams, Gary Blackburn, Janean Christine Mariani<p style="text-align: justify;">03.27.2020 Due to the Shelter In Place Order in California this show is to be rescheduled: Americana with a bit of modern pop, topped off by a healthy dose of reckless abandon. Janean Christine Mariani will be accompanied by Tracy Parker on upright bass to kick off the evening, Gary Blackburn will be backed by Kevin Taylor on keys, and Chelsea Williams will be joined by her producer and husband, Ross Garren.</p>Janean Christine Marianitag:janeanchristinemariani.com,2005:Post/62652482020-03-23T00:05:00-07:002022-01-12T10:25:54-08:002020.03.23 A Song From Home ~ Sweet Music Man #LiveFromHere<p style="text-align: justify;">03.23.2020 As the world comes together-while-apart in solidarity to fight the COVID-19 novel coronavirus I'd like to join fellow singer-songwriters and artists around the world in offering songs from home while sheltering in place. Every now and again I'll share a song recorded live from here: the first song shared in this series is a tender version of <a contents='first video in the series is a tender version of "Sweet Music Man" in&nbsp;tribute to the singer-songwriter Kenny Rogers' data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/296nC6ehRK4" target="_blank">"Sweet Music Man" -- a tribute to Kenny Rogers</a> .</p>Janean Christine Marianitag:janeanchristinemariani.com,2005:Post/62650652020-03-20T13:25:00-07:002021-01-19T13:21:50-08:002020.03.20 Cancelled: Live At The Ugly Mug...No Foolin'<p style="text-align: justify;">03.20.2020 Due to the Shelter In Place Order in California this show has been cancelled: Americana singer-songwriters Janean Christine Mariani and Laura February Strange join forces at this intimate venue for an evening of stories, songs and, no doubt, some fun April Foolery!</p>Janean Christine Marianitag:janeanchristinemariani.com,2005:Post/62650542020-02-13T12:55:00-08:002021-01-19T13:21:30-08:002020.02.13 Girls With Guitars -- Another SOLD OUT Show!<p style="text-align: justify;">02.13.2020 Still floating on cloud nine and feeling moved to tears with joy. Celebrating the one year anniversary of my EP and looking back to last week's SOLD OUT show I send my deepest heartfelt thanks to the amazing SOLD OUT crowd at Michael's On Main. These shows are only possible because of you -- our beloved audience of hardworking friends and folks from far and near -- thank you, thank you, thank you for so generously giving of your time and amazing energy to come on out on a Thursday evening to share a night of music with us. And my sincere thanks to my fellow {Girls With Guitars} artists: Patti Maxine, Tracy Parker, and Christie McCarthy. It was an evening filled with spectacular music and magic moments, and a night I will remember as long as I live. From my heart to each and every one of yours, thank you so very much!</p>Janean Christine Marianitag:janeanchristinemariani.com,2005:Post/62061532020-02-06T09:00:00-08:002021-01-19T13:21:11-08:002020.02.06 Girls With Guitars first show of 2020<p style="text-align: justify;">02.06.2020 Janean Christine Mariani, Tracy Parker, Patti Maxine and Christie McCarthy take the stage at Michael's On Main for the first Girls With Guitars show of 2020! Girls With Guitars brings a taste of Music City tradition to the Soquel venue as McCarthy, Parker, Mariani and Maxine come together to share the stage for a night of stories, sass and songs.</p>Janean Christine Marianitag:janeanchristinemariani.com,2005:Post/62060932020-02-02T12:00:00-08:002021-01-19T13:20:50-08:002020.02.02 Girls With Guitars go live on KPIG 107.5FM<p style="text-align: justify;">02.02.2020 Girls With Guitars {from left to right: Patti Maxine; Tracy Parker; Christie McCarthy; and Janean Christine Mariani} join Sleepy John Sandidge live for Please Stand By in the KPIG studio ahead of their February 6th show at Michael's On Main.</p>Janean Christine Marianitag:janeanchristinemariani.com,2005:Post/62059722020-01-30T05:00:00-08:002021-01-19T13:20:28-08:002020.01.30 The Santa Cruz Sentinel features Girls With Guitars<p style="text-align: justify;">01.30.2020 Hot off the press! The<a contents=" January 30th&nbsp;edition of The Santa Cruz Sentinel" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.santacruzsentinel.com/2020/01/29/art-seen-girls-with-guitars/"> January 30th edition of The Santa Cruz Sentinel</a> runs a full page feature on Girls With Guitars. </p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">{Photo Credit - Shmuel Thaler: Shmuel Thaler is a talented photographer and a prolific photojournalist. Thaler reached out to Girls With Guitars, requesting a photo shoot to promote the February 6th show at Michael's On Main.}</p>Janean Christine Marianitag:janeanchristinemariani.com,2005:Post/58547352019-08-11T09:55:00-07:002021-01-19T13:20:13-08:002019.08.11 Benefit Concert for The Compassionate Friends<p style="text-align: justify;">08.11.2019 I feel humbly honored to perform as a special guest with The Gary Blackburn Band for the second year in a row as a part of my friend Gary Blackburn's annual Benefit For The Compassionate Friends Of Santa Cruz on August 10th at Michael's On Main. The Compassionate Friends is a national organization which supports families after the death of a child. Gary hosts the benefit each year in memory of his son Alexander and all proceeds from the concert benefit the Santa Cruz Chapter of The Compassionate Friends.</p>Janean Christine Marianitag:janeanchristinemariani.com,2005:Post/58546872019-07-18T09:50:00-07:002021-01-19T13:20:02-08:002019.07.18 The Santa Cruz Sentinel features Girls With Guitars<p style="text-align: justify;">07.18.2019 Hot off the press! The <a contents="July 18th edition of The Santa Cruz Sentinel" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.santacruzsentinel.com/2019/07/18/slingin-stories-with-sass-art-seen/" target="_blank">July 18th edition of The Santa Cruz Sentinel</a> runs a full page feature on Girls With Guitars. </p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">{Photo Credit - Shmuel Thaler: Shmuel Thaler is a talented photographer and a prolific photojournalist. Thaler reached out to Girls With Guitars, requesting a photo shoot to promote the July 24th show at Michael's On Main.} </p>Janean Christine Marianitag:janeanchristinemariani.com,2005:Post/58236522019-07-13T09:50:00-07:002021-01-19T13:19:13-08:002019.07.13 Hub's Summer Mini-Concert Series<p style="text-align: justify;">07.13.2019 I'm so excited and thrilled to return for the annual Hub's Summer Mini-Concert Series on Saturday, July 20th from 1:00pm-2:30pm in the courtyard. This year I feel privileged to be accompanied by the impeccable Tony Voltaggio on acoustic lead guitar and Mike Tatarakis running sound. There is no cover charge and all donations and proceeds benefit this wonderful South Bay venue that does so much for the San Francisco Bay Area music scene.</p>Janean Christine Marianitag:janeanchristinemariani.com,2005:Post/65490172019-03-15T05:00:00-07:002021-02-15T09:43:07-08:002019.03.15 S.F. Bay to L.A. Mini Tour<p>03.15.2019 I'm super excited to embark on a one week mini-tour March 16th thru March 21st from the San Francisco bay area to Los Angeles, California, showcasing songs from my EP "Seasons Of The Heart: the Blossoms & the Bones".</p>Janean Christine Marianitag:janeanchristinemariani.com,2005:Post/57595202019-02-21T09:50:00-08:002021-01-19T13:18:45-08:002019.02.21 Belles & Gals review of Seasons Of The Heart: the Blossoms & the Bones<p style="text-align: justify;">02.21.2019 This morning I was moved to tears when I awoke to find news Lesley Hastings of the UK publication Belles & Gals reviewed my EP "Seasons Of The Heart: the Blossoms & the Bones" upon its February 2019 release. </p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Hastings states, "It is especially exciting to discover an artist who has only just started to write, perform and record a little later in life than some, and that is exactly what we have in California’s Janean Christine Mariani who released her debut EP “Seasons Of The Heart” last week. An accountant by day, Janean’s music draws on her own life and observations of the world around her while being influenced by the likes of Brandy Clark, Ashley McBryde, Rosanne Cash and Mary Chapin Carpenter. Ahead of this release she has been gigging regularly and has been amassing a loyal fanbase. This five-track EP is one of the most beautiful and evocative collection of songs I have heard in a very long time, particularly the honest, heart wrenching write “ I Held You In My Arms” which both opens ( studio version) and closes ( bare bones acoustic version ) proceedings. ... There is some beautiful yet simple instrumentation throughout, with Janean on acoustic guitar and additional bass, electric guitar, lap steel and mandolin all courtesy of Jim Henry who also mixed the EP. He made sure that it’s Janean’s writing and impressive, emotive vocals that are rightly to the fore and command the listener’s attention at all times." </p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Hastings' complete <a contents="Belles &amp; Gals full article and review may be read here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://bellesandgals.com/2019/02/21/janean-christine-mariani-seasons-of-the-heart-the-blossoms-the-bones-ep-review/?fbclid=IwAR362SSfhwPNLwKk4LI4evh0jDAAqnRupABuWcV3BDD8xEYM72Y7jMxL_6s" target="_blank">Belles & Gals full article and review may be read here</a>.</p>Janean Christine Marianitag:janeanchristinemariani.com,2005:Post/57595192019-02-14T09:50:00-08:002021-04-07T12:35:06-07:002019.02.14 EP Release Day! Seasons Of The Heart: the Blossoms & the Bones<p style="text-align: justify;">02.14.2019 I'm moved to tears and excited beyond words! February 14th marks the official release date of my EP! "Seasons Of The Heart: the Blossoms & the Bones" is available for purchase and download in my little shop here on my website and available for purchase, download and streaming on Amazon, Apple Music, iTunes, Spotify, YouTube, and all the major platforms you choose to enjoy your music.</p>Janean Christine Mariani