Mary Bragg http://www.marybragg.com Wed, 15 Feb 2012 20:05:32 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 Residency Continues at The Living Room Feb 21 http://www.marybragg.com/2012/02/09/806/ http://www.marybragg.com/2012/02/09/806/#comments Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:08:54 +0000 Mary Bragg http://www.marybragg.com/?p=806 Hey hey! It’s a big month for me – this afternoon, I’m heading to Nashville for a writing trip (read: cowrites with friends, meetings with business people, general southern gallivanting). Next Friday, Jimmy & I are playing in the band for our friend Colin McGrath‘s CD release show (we *love* this record, plus I sang on it!). On Feb 21, the second “Mary Bragg With…” show is happening at The Living Room, and on February 25, I’m turning 30. YOWSA!

To hear about how the Nashville trip is going this weekend, follow me on Facebook or Twitter. To hear us in Colin’s band, come to Union Hall at 8pm on Friday, Feb 17.

To hear the fruits of my latest writing labor, come to “Mary Bragg With…” on Feb 21 at The Living Room where my special guest is Adam Levy! To wish me a happy birthday, come to the show on Feb 21. :)

Meet Adam Levy
A cowriter of mine for less than two years, Adam and I have become great friends since we first connected at a show of his at Banjo Jim’s (RIP). Known for his incredible guitar playing on records and tours for folks like Norah Jones, Tracy Chapman and countless others, Adam ventured into writing his own songs a few years ago and has become quite the artist. Together we’ve penned some of my favorite MB songs to date, including potentially my favorite – The General. I feel incredibly blessed to count him as a friend and cowriter, and I’m thrilled to introduce him to you as my February “with” guest, fresh off his big CD release show at Joe’s Pub.

Happy Februarying, and see you Feb 21!
Mary

]]> http://www.marybragg.com/2012/02/09/806/feed/ 0 2012 Residency Begins January 17 http://www.marybragg.com/2011/12/28/2012-residency-begins-january-17/ http://www.marybragg.com/2011/12/28/2012-residency-begins-january-17/#comments Wed, 28 Dec 2011 19:32:18 +0000 Mary Bragg http://www.marybragg.com/?p=744 I’m so excited that my new residency is just around the corner. “Mary Bragg with…” starts at The Living Room in New York on Tuesday, January 17! This means:

the band & I will play a special two hour show
the third Tuesday of the month
with a special guest performer
I’ll open every show with several songs
before inviting said guest to join me
we’ll play a tune or two together
then they’ll play some more
before the Mary Bragg band plays a full set.

It’s gonna be special. We *want* to see you there.
Join us for the very first one on:

TUESDAY, JANUARY 17
7-9 PM (We’ll start at 7pm sharp.)
The Living Room
154 Ludlow St., NYC

Thank you again for all you’ve done to support me and the band this year. We’ve had such a great time making music for you / with you / because of you.  Here’s wishing you a most wonderful holiday season, and an amazing new year full of joy, prosperity, and crazy good times.

]]> http://www.marybragg.com/2011/12/28/2012-residency-begins-january-17/feed/ 0 Dec 14 Benefit Show at Rockwood + Final Days of Holiday Merch Sale http://www.marybragg.com/2011/12/08/dec-14-benefit-show-at-rockwood-final-days-of-holiday-merch-sale/ http://www.marybragg.com/2011/12/08/dec-14-benefit-show-at-rockwood-final-days-of-holiday-merch-sale/#comments Thu, 08 Dec 2011 20:54:56 +0000 Mary Bragg http://www.marybragg.com/?p=704 We’ll be playing in the Holiday V benefit show next Wednesday from 7-10pm at Rockwood Stage 2 here in NYC. Come on out- it’s for a good cause and it’s gonna be a crazy good time!

Also, everything in the MB Merch store is 40% off for the holidays, so get your orders in, little elves!

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Our final two shows of the year are comin’ up…

Monday, December 5 @ 7pm sharp
Rockwood Music Hall Stage 1
one full set with Jimmy Sullivan and Rich Hinman
196 Allen St., NYC / $5 suggested

Wednesday, December 14 @ 7pm sharp
Rockwood Music Hall Stage 2
sitting in for a few songs at this Holiday benefit concert for 826NYC
196 Allen St., NYC / $10 tickets available here

Hope to see you locals out for these shows, and I hope you all had an awesome Thanksgiving!

]]> http://www.marybragg.com/2011/11/27/december-5-at-rockwood-holiday-madness-sale/feed/ 0 Shows Soon + Radio Appearance http://www.marybragg.com/2011/11/02/mary-bragg-at-rockwood-music-hall-the-stoop-november-19-december-5/ http://www.marybragg.com/2011/11/02/mary-bragg-at-rockwood-music-hall-the-stoop-november-19-december-5/#comments Wed, 02 Nov 2011 22:45:51 +0000 Mary Bragg http://www.marybragg.com/?p=651 Hey there!
I recently visited the New Jersey Performing Arts Center for an in-studio performance and interview for their online radio station.   The show aired last night and will be re-broadcast tomorrow, November 3 at noon. To listen, go to NJPAC.org, then click “Live 365″ at the bottom (middle) of the page.

Then, four live and in-person shows!
This Sunday, 11/6 at 4:30pm
Jack Hardy Tribute Concert at The Living Room
 I’ll be sitting in as a guest performer playing a few songs at this series in memory of legendary NYC songwriter Jack Hardy. 154 Ludlow St. / Free

Saturday, 11/19 at 8pm
The Stoop
 Happy to be playing this big beautiful space for the first time. With my band: Jimmy on bass, Rich on guitar, Ryan on percussion. 417 West 57th St. / $12 suggested at the door

Monday, 12/5 at 7pm *sharp*
Rockwood Music Hall
 An early show! With Jimmy on bass and Rich on guitar! 196 Allen St. / $5 suggested

Wednesday, 12/14 at 7pm
a Holiday Benefit V at Rockwood Stage Two
 Joining a happy slew of holiday revelers benefiting 826NYC. 196 Allen St. / $10, tickets available here.

Got questions? Fire away: mary@marybragg.com.

Thanks as always, and happy November!
Mary

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The ticket price of $15 (plus tax) includes two sets of full band music plus snacks and drinks. This is an all ages show, and kids are free. Doors open at 5; show starts at 5:30. There is limited capacity – advance tickets are strongly recommended.

To hear samples of Colin’s music, click here.

]]> http://www.marybragg.com/2011/09/09/dc-house-concert-on-saturday-october-1/feed/ 0 After the Flood http://www.marybragg.com/2011/09/02/after-the-flood/ http://www.marybragg.com/2011/09/02/after-the-flood/#comments Fri, 02 Sep 2011 04:26:36 +0000 Mary Bragg http://www.marybragg.com/?p=639 A Compilation to Benefit Upstate New York Victims of Hurricane Irene

Irene hit some places far worse than others. Musician extraordinaire Martin Rivas has organized a huge benefit compilation for the central NY state area that was badly damaged by the storm. I’m so happy to be a part- my tune “Hurricane” is on there, plus songs from 42 other NYC singer-songwriters trying to help out. The compilation is available for a minimum donation of $15, and all proceeds go directly to that area’s Red Cross chapter, specific to flood relief.

Click here for clips on the 43-song compilation – then donate and download! Come on, it’ll be fun. :)

Here’s some more color on the story.

]]> http://www.marybragg.com/2011/09/02/after-the-flood/feed/ 0 Interview with Composers at Play http://www.marybragg.com/2011/09/01/interview-with-composers-at-play/ http://www.marybragg.com/2011/09/01/interview-with-composers-at-play/#comments Fri, 02 Sep 2011 03:13:25 +0000 Mary Bragg http://www.marybragg.com/?p=633 Earlier this year I sat down with my friend Sophocles Papavasilopoulos to talk about how Tattoos and Bruises came to be, the recording process, and how my songs feel like babies. :)

Click here to hear the podcast.

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]]> http://www.marybragg.com/2011/09/01/interview-in-no-depression/feed/ 0 Mary Bragg at The Living Room ::: Thursday, 9/29/11 http://www.marybragg.com/2011/08/25/mary-bragg-at-the-living-room-thursday-92911/ http://www.marybragg.com/2011/08/25/mary-bragg-at-the-living-room-thursday-92911/#comments Thu, 25 Aug 2011 21:36:15 +0000 Mary Bragg http://www.marybragg.com/?p=619 Hello dolls!
I’m happy to make my way back to The Living Room with my band in September – see you there?  Cool. 



With Mr. Jimmy Sullivan on bass, Mr. Rich Hinman on guitar, Mr. Mike Cassedy on piano, and Mr. Brian Wolfe on drums.  Can’t wait!!

Thursday, September 29
Doors open at 6:30pm, Show starts at 7:00 pm sharp
The Living Room
154 Ludlow St., NYC
21+ / $10 suggested / one drink minimum 

http://www.livingroomny.com

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