August 2020 Newsletter
"Good Trouble"
August News
Remembering John Lewis
"Do not get lost in a sea of despair," Lewis tweeted almost exactly a year before his death.
Do not become bitter or hostile. Be hopeful, be optimistic. Never, ever be afraid to make some noise and get in good trouble, necessary trouble. We will find a way to make a way out of no way."
-- John Lewis
President Obama said: "Generations from now, when parents teach their children what is meant by courage, the story of John Lewis will come to mind -- an American who knew that change could not wait for some other person or some other time; whose life is a lesson in the fierce urgency of now.
-- President Barak Obama
RIP Sir, RIP.
Sundays w/ Mary
"Sundays with Mary" continue in August with a great lineup of musical friends! On August 9th, I'll be joined by my friend Rodney Crowell. All tips (100%) from this stream will benefit Music Health Alliance. Did you know medical bills are the #1 cause of bankruptcy in America and 75% of those bankruptcies actually have health insurance? Music Health Alliance is not only helping music professionals gain access to affordable health care, but they are also currently feeding our most vulnerable population in the music community during this pandemic. Please join us on August 9th to raise awareness and funds for this important effort. We love spending our Sundays with you.
Sundays with Mary | FB LIVE at 2PM CT
Upcoming "Sundays w/ Mary" Guests
August 2nd: Allison Moorer
August 9th: Rodney Crowell *Benefitting Music Health Alliance*
August 16th: Gurf Morlix
August 23rd: Sam Baker returns!
August 30th: Slaid Cleaves
Be sure to watch Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for the most up to date guest announcements.
NEW NEW NEW! September Master Classes
Strictly limited to twenty songwriters, in these classes Mary will listen to songs, and offer feedback and encouragement to every participant. She will listen to your song, and provide a deep dive into the mechanics and art of songwriting using your unfinished song as a way of finding teachable moments that will put songwriting tools in the toolkits of every member of the class. Increasing the number of tools you have in your toolkit is the fastest way to becoming a better songwriter. Mary has twenty years of experience working with songwriters in this way, and her book “Saved By a Song” is coming out in August 2021 on St. Martin’s MacMillan Press. This is not a lecture class, it is a hands-on, student participation workshop taught in four ninety-minute sessions. You will walk away with information that usually takes decades to figure out.
New "Mercy" Masks Available Now
Every living thing could use a little mercy now...
New "Mercy" face coverings. The one on the left is made of T-Shirt fabric, super lightweight for summer outdoor heat, no-sew. 1 ply, raw edges.
The one on the right is a thicker face-covering made of breathable, washable, stretchy polyester.
Both face coverings are non-medical.
"Mercy" logo by Brad Bond (Austin, TX)
Book a Unique, One-On-One Experience with Mary
I’m excited to offer one on one live video hang out sessions including serenades, mini-concerts, and songwriting coaching via Topeka Live. Not only will you be getting a unique, individualized experience with me but you'll also be supporting Atlanta-based non-profit, Circles Morningside. Circles Morningside empowers men and women looking to lift themselves from poverty by providing apprenticeships and employment opportunities.
LIVESTREAM SHOWS
Sunday, August 2nd: Sundays w/ Mary Live Stream: Allison Moorer, 2 PM, CDT, Mary Gauthier's FB Page / Mary's YouTube Channel
Sunday, August 9th: Sundays w/ Mary Live Stream: Rodney Crowell *Benefitting Music Health Alliance*, 2 PM, CDT, Mary Gauthier's FB Page / Mary's YouTube Channel
Sunday, August 16th: Sundays w/ Mary Live Stream: Gurf Morlix, 2 PM, CDT, Mary Gauthier's FB Page / Mary's YouTube Channel
Sunday, August 23rd: Sundays w/ Mary Live Stream: Sam Baker, 2 PM, CDT, Mary Gauthier's FB Page / Mary's YouTube Channel
Sunday, August 30th: Sundays w/ Mary Live Stream: Slaid Cleaves, 2 PM, CDT Mary Gauthier's FB Page / Mary's YouTube Channel
