Author Archives: Marian Call

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Saturday Feb. 28th, 2026
Livestreaming Concert at Bandcamp.com
1pm AK / 2pm Pacific / 5pm Eastern

BUY TICKETS NOW

The ultimate question is before us, but at least we have the answer. Join Marian Call for a birthday concert from her living room, as she celebrates turning at least 42 (again)* by playing whatever dang songs are in her heart.

Join the party on February 28th at 1pm Alaska time / 2pm Pacific / 5pm Eastern. If you can’t make it live, your ticket entitles you to view the show for the following 48 hours. Donors’ Circle members and paid Patreon backers can always join for free by contacting Marian.

*Just because Marian has been 42 for some time does not preclude celebrating being that age, at minimum, with stories and songs.

Photo by Charlie Kari.

Anchorage – Save the Date

– Anchorage –

Image reads: Spenard Song Circle at Momentum Dance Collective, Friday Feb. 20th, Emma Hill -- Marian Call -- Casey Smith. Listening Room show, Mocktails 6-7pm, Music 7-9pm, $20. Photo credit for Marian Call portrait: Brian Adams, baphotos.com.

Join Emma Hill, Marian Call, & Casey Smith
for an evening of songs and stories
at Momentum Dance Collective
705 W 59th Ave Unit C, Anchorage, AK 99518

Tickets are $20 and shows often sell out; purchase ahead!
Feel free to come early, sip a mocktail, and be in community:
Mocktail hour from 6-7pm, music from 7-9pm

A New Year in Fairbanks

Photo by Virginia Grace Kari

A Fairbanks House Concert
for the New Year – 1/25/26

On January 25th, join Juneau songwriter Marian Call for a Sunday afternoon midwinter house concert in the Hamilton Acres neighborhood. Marian will share humorous and heartfelt tunes, new and old, grounded in the scenery and seasons of Alaska. Local favorite Emily Anderson will join for some harmonies!

Reserve a seat to receive the address — all ages welcome; limited seating available.

Entry is by donation, recommended $15-30 (pay-as-you-can). Doors at 12:30pm, music at 1pm.

RSVP FOR 1/25 IN FAIRBANKS

Have a Call and Molly Solstice!

Livestreaming Concert

It’s the Call and Molly Holly Jolly Almost Solstice Singalong!

Gosh and golly, get your tickets to join [Marian] Call and Molly for a one-of-a-kind livestreaming show on December 19th! And if you can’t view it live, your tickets are good to watch it for 48 hours after — if you time it just right, you can sing a Solstice carol *exactly* on Solstice.

Get Tickets at Bandcamp.com

Where: On your own device (via Bandcamp.com/mariancall)

When: Friday, December 19th, 2025 at 5pm AKDT / 6pm PDT / 9pm EDT

Tickets are $15+ pay-as-you-can, available now on Bandcamp. Patreon backers and Donors’ Circle members may attend for free by contacting Marian via email or Patreon comment.

December Shows: Marian Call and Har$ at Amalga Distillery

Photo L: Marian Call photographed by Brian Adams, baphotos.com. Photo R: Harmony Laboca aka Har$, photographed by Joshua Laboca.

Holiday Concerts:
Saturday, December 6th in Juneau
Friday, December 12th in Anchorage

Juneau – Tickets are available now for a cozy 2pm-4pm afternoon holiday show, Put Some Glitter on it, at Amalga Distillery in downtown Juneau. Marian is joined by young local songwriting and guitar sensation Harmony Laboca, aka Har$, or Strumbelievable on Youtube.

Kelsey Riker and Cate Ross will support with harmonies, percussion, and humor. This will be an afternoon concert with smiles, laughs, singalongs, and holiday music like you’ve never heard it before — old, new, mostly original, truly rare. Be prepared to sing along.

Tickets are $25-45 plus tax (fees included), venue is 21+. Doors at 1:15pm, music at 2pm.

Online ticket sales have now closed; about 5 tickets will be available at the door.

TICKETS FOR 12/6 IN JUNEAU – at the door only

Anchorage – On Friday, Dec. 12th, join Marian for an intimate holiday house concert in the Abbott Loop area. Marian will share new tunes, Christmastime originals, and some annual favorites from her “Holiday Music For People Who Hate Holiday Music” repertoire.

Reserve a seat and receive the address by filling out this form — limited space available.

There are some stairs at this private venue, so it may not be ideal for all attendees.

RSVP FOR 12/12 IN ANCHORAGE

Glitter, Dammit

A very different kind of carol for Christmas: Put some glitter on it, dammit.

Honest, intense, funny, a little dark, and most of all — sparkly.

Fall Concerts

Welcome to autumn, the season for late flowers, turning leaves, fat bears, and Marian Call concerts. Several upcoming appearances in Juneau, in Anchorage, and online!

  • Saturday, Oct. 25th in Anchorage – A feature solo concert in Anchorage for the first time in years! All ages welcome at the The Writer’s Block Bookstore & Café in Spenard, 6pm-8pm, pay-as-you-can ($15-ish recommended).
  • Friday, Nov. 7th in Juneau with Emily Anderson – House concert shared with beloved Fairbanks songwriter Emily Anderson. 7-9pm, all ages. RSVP at this link; space is limited.
  • Saturday, Nov. 8th in Juneau with Emily Anderson @ Spice Cafe & Gallery — a feature dinner theatre-style concert at Spice, with the traditional full Indian menu available to order. 6-8pm, all ages, $10-20 per head, pay-as-you-can. Plan on a quiet, listening room environment while music is playing. RSVP for your party by calling Spice at 907-586-1036 or emailing nimmy@spicejuneau.com.

For the Public

Every Shoulder to the Boulder

Hi — this is Marian.

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.
Continue reading →

50th Alaska Folk Festival Appearances

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

Put Some Glitter on it, Dammit

Photo by Brian Adams, baphotos.com

Livestreaming Concert

Holiday Music for People Who Don’t Like Holiday Music

Marian is singing songs for the dark season this Sunday — join and sing along from anywhere in the world! If you can’t listen live, you can rewatch anytime over the next 48 hours.

Buy Tickets Now

Where: Bandcamp.com/mariancall

When: Sunday, December 8th, 2024 at 1pm AKDT / 2pm PDT / 5pm EDT

Tickets are $5+ pay-as-you-can, available now on Bandcamp. Patreon backers and Donors’ Circle members may attend for free by contacting Marian via email or Patreon comment.