Mary McAdams » News http://www.marymcadams.com Mary McAdams Weblog Sun, 22 Jan 2012 18:13:25 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 OCCUPY WALL STREET ANTHEM http://www.marymcadams.com/2011/10/19/occupy-wall-street-anthem/ http://www.marymcadams.com/2011/10/19/occupy-wall-street-anthem/#comments Wed, 19 Oct 2011 15:57:59 +0000 Mary http://www.marymcadams.com/?p=998 James C. McKinley Jr. said on October 18, 2011 in the New York Times article, that “the occupy Wall Street protest lacks an anthem”.

No, James, it doesn’t.  You just haven’t found it yet.

It’s right here:  http://www.marymcadams.com/Greed

Please click on the link to download ‘Greed’.  Please share it.

Please click the on the New York Times article to email James and tell him about my song.

Thank you for your help.  Thank you for your support.

Mary

The Occupy Wall Street protest lacks an Anthem by James C. McKinley Jr.   Once there, click on James’s name to email him about my song.

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I’m posting today to let you know about a big show for me this Friday night.  I will be opening for The Nadas at their ‘Nightfall on the River’ show, June 24th at the Simon Estes Amphitheater.  Be careful what you wish for.  I’ve been wishing and working toward this gig for 3 years and it’s coming true this Friday night.  I will be joined by two of my favorite players, James Biehn on guitar and Jon Locker on bass.

For the past 5 years I’ve taken the “keep your head down, nose to the grindstone, do good work and someone will notice” approach to my music.  It’s paying off.  Please join me on Friday night to celebrate!  Details below.  Bring a lawn chair or a blanket.

The Nadas, Nightfall on the River
Friday, June 24, 2011
Doors at 6
Simon Estes Amphitheater, Robert D. Ray Drive and Locust Street – Downtown
Des Moines, IA

Buy tickets:
Midwest Tix: http://nitefalldsm.com/
Face book Event page:

Thanks for supporting local music!
Mary
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I’m hitting the road again. I’m working on new songs, putting up videos on YouTube, and having a lot of fun with live music.

I’d like to see you.

My favorite thing to do is house concerts, where I can really get to know the people I play for (and with!). These events are so much fun, and so memorable, that it’s a growing national trend. American Airlines did a story on it last December, and CNN is doing a story about it next month. Are you a little bit curious?

  • Watch the short video that people use to promote these great events to their friends. http://youtube.com/watch?v=try-z4-4h04
  • If you think your living room is too small, you’ll LOVE this.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8TQmolyuHg

I’d love to play for you and your friends, so please contact me if you are interested. We can compare calendars and decide when I could be in your area.

How much does it cost? Almost nothing! Read the free guide to find out how. http://bit.ly/cKQzQm

Email me:  mary@marymcadams.com, I’d love to talk with you about it!

Mary

 

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Wind is the Way

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Wednesday, 10:45pm, Rm 1729 // Bill and Kate Isles
Wednesday, 12:15am, Rm 1927 // Listening Room Network
Thursday, 10:30pm, Rm 1914 // Access-Film Music
Thursday, 11:10pm, Rm 1916 // James Moors Presents
Friday, 2:00pm, Rm 1710 // LilFest
Friday, 3:30pm, Rm 1704 // The Nadas Present
Friday, 10:30pm, Rm 1705 // Arnold McGhee Showcase
Friday, 11:00pm, Rm 1729 // Bill and Kate Isles
Friday, 11:30pm, Rm 1914 // Access-Film, Round w Sarah Sample
Saturday, 2:30pm, Rm 1827 // Cynthia’s Music

A *big* Thank You to everyone hosting me in their rooms this year. I can’t wait!

FA Postcard front

FA Postcard Back

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The generosity that the Des Moines music community showed at the James Biehn Benefit Concert last Sunday night was awe-inspiring. From the fans who showed up at the door, right on time, to the musicians who played their hearts out. Much was asked of many people and the answer was always “yes”.

Folks, let me tell you about Tom Zmoleck. This ‘venue owner’ proved himself to be so much more – he proved himself to be a community leader and a true friend. Tom isn’t going to tell ya, so I will. People’s on Court quietly donated the venue, the staff, the security, the sound, set-up and tear down and the proceeds from the bar to the family. He did it without hesitation or care of recognition. The planning committee asked for a reduced rent for the space for the evening and he responded with so much more. Does the word ‘generous’ cover it? No.

And hot damn Midwest Tix. Kathryn and Heather threw every bit of machinery and know-how (and more) they have at this event and we could not have succeeded in such a big way without them. We are living in a talented, vibrant, and caring community.

No favors were called in. Everyone gave of their time and expertise effortlessly. From the Unitarian Church where we held the Potluck to the volunteers who ran the event and donated the priceless items for the Auction. Every person was an integral piece of the success. And the Des Moines press and media were so kind, willing and respectful in helping us get the word out. We couldn’t have done it without them.

I guarantee you that if the tables had been turned, the Bottenfield-Biehns would have done it for any of us. James would have been helping to organizing this shindig and Jessica would have helped run the potluck. We are a community.

There’s no place I’d rather live right now. You can have Boston and Austin, I’m beyond proud to be a musician hailing from Des Moines, IA. We treat each other with dignity and we take care of our own with grace and integrity. We are a community. The list of those who gave of themselves is long. There isn’t room to write their names here.

And we will never be able to name and count all the fans that came out January 23rd to support a family. Thank you Des Moines music fans for stepping up and for showing up. We are a community.

To see more pictures of the night’s fun see Shana Drake Photography

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=269449&id=251266773088&page=2

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Listen to the song by clicking here:
Santa Claus is Coming to Town

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