I have a little song I’ve been singing a lot lately, in public places. I’ve been thinking about how to release it. After a lot of thinking, I’ve decided this is the way. I’m releasing it into the public domain.
It’s called “The Boulder,” but my friends affectionately refer to it as Heave ho, bitches. I wrote it in 2023. It isn’t long:
Now we all push together We might not agree how far But we all know which direction gets us closer than we are And we know we’re burnin’ daylight with each second we don’t start Every shoulder to the boulder, here we go — heave ho! Every shoulder to the boulder; time to go.
Rashah McChesney, Marian Call, and Taylor Dallas Vidic performing at the Alaskan Bar during the 2019 Alaska Folk Festival
The 50th Annual Alaska Folk Festival
Folk Fest is a time to play with friends, for for the 50th AFF, Marian will be singing in harmony all over town.
Wed. April 9th, 6:30-6:45pm Centennial Hall Mainstage – with QUEENS
Free, all ages, also livestreaming on KRNN and at AKFolkFest.org. This 10-voice women’s choral ensemble directed by Taylor Dallas Vidic performs heartfelt arrangements as well as one Marian Call original tune, with featured guests Salissa Thole, Liz Snyder, and Amanda Bynes.
Thurs. April 10th, 8:45-9pm Centennial Hall Mainstage – Marian Call & Friends
Free, all ages, also livestreaming on KRNN and at AKFolkFest.org. Marian performs three new original songs with support from Ariel Svetlik, Kelsey Riker, Sophie Lager, and Cate Ross.
Fri. April 11th, 6:50-7:15pm Pottery Jungle, Hydrate & Caffeinate – Marian Call & Friends
Free, all ages, donations appreciated. A performance as part of a stellar songwriter lineup in the relaxing garden room at the Pottery Jungle.
Sat. April 12th, 12:00-12:10pm Gold Town Nickelodeon, AFF Songwriter Showcase
Free, all ages. Marian Call opens and hosts the Alaska Folk Fest Songwriter Showcase, an open mic for original compositions in all genres from 12pm-2pm and 3pm-5pm. more details
Upcoming shows in Talkeetna, Wasilla, Anchorage, and Homer with visiting artist Matt the Electrician and great Alaska songwriters! If you’ve never attended Parlor in the Round, it’s like Mountain Stage meets Whose Line is it Anyway — it’s the songwriter Olympics live on stage, and it’s always a thrill. Details below!
Sat. 12/14 — TALKEETNA — Sheldon Community Arts Hangar
Marian Call and Matt the Electrician join Talkeetna’s own Ben Heller for a concert in Talkeetna, hosted by Kevin Worrell. Tickets through the Denali Arts Council.
Wed. 12/18 — WASILLA — Nonna’s Osteria
An intimate, unforgettable songwriter showcase at Nonna’s with Matt the Electrician and Marian Call — dinner and a show with some of the best food in the Valley. Tickets on Eventbrite.
Thurs. 12/19 — ANCHORAGE — Bear Tooth Theatrepub
Seth Boyer, Matt the Electrician, and Marian Call play musical improv games at the Bear Tooth Theatrepub and Grill, hosted by Kevin Worrell. Tickets through the Bear Tooth.
