Brian Marquis

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"Whoa, this is heavy." is another song featuring the Phillips' brothers from The Architects as my backing band and mixed and produced by Brandon Phillips. It's about wanting change but not knowing how to get there. 

The song is out now on all music platforms and 100% of profits from this song will go to the California Fire Foundation to help wildfire victims, firefighters and their families.

You can also make a direct donation to CA Fire Foundation here: www.tinyurl.com/CAFireFoundation

The California Fire Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization owned and operated by California Professional Firefighters. "Providing emotional and financial assistance to families of fallen firefighters, firefighters and the communities they protect."

Download/Stream here: http://hyperurl.co/thisisheavy

As always thanks for your continued support and hopefully together we can make a dent in helping the people affected by these fires most.

Much love and happy holidays!

Brian

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I have't released new music in a while and I figured right now would be a good time to help out the people of my home state affected by these horrific fires and the people who are fighting them.

New song "Whoa, this is heavy." up now exclusively on Bandcamp - 100% of profits from this song will go to the California Fire Foundation to help wildfire victims, firefighters and their families.

You can also make a direct donation to CA Fire Foundation here: www.tinyurl.com/CAFireFoundation

The California Fire Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization owned and operated by California Professional Firefighters. "Providing emotional and financial assistance to families of fallen firefighters, firefighters and the communities they protect."

Download/Stream here: https://brianmarquis.bandcamp.com/track/whoa-this-is-heavy

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New single "The Irish Goodbye" out now: www.hyperurl.co/cc4ohe

Art by Eric Gardner IG: theavantgardner

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Playing "The Romantic" with my guy @dividedheaven at The Press Club in Sacramento, CA back on our West Coast tour in November. #LGI (at Sacramento Press Club)

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New Single "The Romantic" out now!

Download/Stream at the following: iTunes/Apple Music: http://apple.co/2yQS8YM Bandcamp: http://bit.ly/2yIQhoV Spotify: http://spoti.fi/2iCqIBT YouTube: http://bit.ly/2zKI2rz Soundcloud: http://bit.ly/2gN2MLD

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Friday October 27

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Hello friends, it's been a while... I'm excited to get back out on the road up the West Coast this November with fellow singer-songwriter Jeff Berman aka Divided Heaven supporting Love Hope Strength to help fight blood cancer by getting people registered on the bone marrow donor list.

The tour kicks off in Los Angeles on Nov 2 at the Silverlake lounge and includes shows in California, Oregon, and Washington.

The Love Hope Strength Foundation is the world's leading rock n roll cancer charity, saving lives one concert at a time by hosting bone marrow donor drives to identify life saving donor matches for blood disorder patients in need of transplants. To become a bone marrow donor, please visit: www.lovehopestrength.org

TOUR DATES Nov 02 - LOS ANGELES, CA - Silverlake lounge Nov 03 - TRUCKEE, CA - Pastime Club Nov 04 - NAPA, CA - Ca' Momi Osteria Nov 05 - BERKELEY, CA - 924 Gilman Nov 06 - SACRAMENTO, CA - The Press Club Nov 08 - BEND, OR - The Astro Lounge Nov 09 - PORTLAND, OR - The Analog - Theater & Cafe Nov 10 - SEATTLE, WA - The Kraken Bar & Lounge Nov 11 - GRANTS PASS, OR - G Street Bar and Grill Nov 12 - PESCADERO, CA - Highway 1 Brewing Company

Artwork by Justin Gonyea

#LoveHopeStrength #FightBloodCancer #GetOnTheList

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I recently had a great conversation with Paul from Side Show Pc. Take a listen and check out his podcast for more interviews.

Check it out here: http://sideshowpod.com/2017/09/15/talking-with-brian-marquis/

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Equal Vision Records is running a promotion this week (5/1-5/7) where anyone who purchases a copy of 'Blood & Spirit's or 'I Miss the 90s' on CD/LP or a copy of Therefore I Am - 'The Sound of Human Lives' on Vinyl gets entered to win a test press of 'Blood & Spirits.' Brian Marquis: http://merchnow.com/catalogs/brian-marquisTherefore I Am: http://merchnow.com/catalogs/therefore-i-am

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Last minute show announcement! I'll be opening for Eisley and CIVILIAN this Wednesday March 29th at House of Blues Anaheim. I go on right at 8pm. Get your tickets here: http://bit.ly/2nZSSYB

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Have voice, will use it. I was fortunate to be able to speak with @sparechangenews about more than just music and happy to support the work they do for the homeless. Donate and pick up a paper around Boston or read the full article here: http://sparechangenews.net/2017/03/a-lot-of-work-to-do-brian-marquis/ Thanks Jason Greenough for the interview and @danifreakinfresh for the photo. #sparechangenews #worktodo #getactive #helpthehomeless #boston #losangeles (at Los Angeles, California)

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Photo: Dani Fresh. For many music lovers, hardcore has always been just another genre. But for Brian Marquis, it has been so much more than that. It has been his passion and his livelihood, and it …

I was honored to be able to sit down and speak with Spare Change News on some current social issues and to support the work they do for the homeless. Please check it out.

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Dec 23 THE MET, Pawtucket, RI - THEREFORE I AM 2nd reunion show tickets still available here:http://bit.ly/ThereforeIAmReunion_Met with special guests Alcoa, Que Sera, and Little Tomb. We'll also have limited silkscreen prints of this poster available at the show. See you there!

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I opened up my Downwrite song shop for the holidays. Let me write a custom song or cover your favorite song for a one of a kind gift or for your own enjoyment. I have special holiday specials going on right now and they are guaranteed delivery by Dec 24 if you order by Dec 1. Order here: https://downwrite.com/artist/brian-marquis

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Ten Dollar T-Shirt sale Fri-Mon in my tour shop. Every order will come with a handwritten note, a guitar pick, or a unique souvenir from me. Thank you for your support.

Tour Shop: http://brianmarquis.storenvy.com/

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I just released a cover of Dawes' song "All Your Favorite Bands" that I recorded along with Kayleigh Goldsworthy. It is up for download "name your price" and all proceeds will go to the Human Rights Campaign to support the LGBTQ community.

I am also offering all my independent releases for "name your price" as well with 100% of the profits going to the Human Rights Campaign.

"ALL YOUR FAVORITE BANDS" COVER: http://bit.ly/2fYrGXu

OTHER RELEASES: https://brianmarquis.bandcamp.com/music

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I woke up the day after the election and began writing. I wrote my first protest song. It is a song for everyone in this country regardless of who you voted for or if you voted at all. I believe that no matter where we all stand politically, it’s clear we’ve all got a lot of work to do. Work towards healing, work towards justice, work towards equality, work towards compassion, work towards understanding, and work towards creating a better world for and with each other. I don’t claim to have all the answers; I don’t claim to have any. But that doesn’t mean I won’t stop asking questions and fighting like hell in the pursuit of something better for the world in any way that I can.

This song is for you.

Take it or leave it, agree with it or don’t. I only ask that if you are open to it, and if it moves you, to help it move others and share it or better yet, sing it aloud. If you are a fellow musician, the chords are simple (A/D/E) and the lyrics are below. If you are not a musician, you still have a voice to sing along and I’m sure you can at least tap to the beat.

I want more for the world. I want more for our country. I want more for you.

This is not my song - this is your song. I’ll be the glue, you be the band.

This is only the beginning. Let's get to work.

Love, Brian

Work To Do by Brian Marquis

Woke up November 9th 2016 With this fire in my gut What could it be? Never too late to take a stand For ALL the people in this land We’ve got a lot of work to do right now

We’ve got a lot of work to do right now I know it feels so impossible somehow One thing is true about this place We look disaster in the face We’ve got a lot of work to do right now

We’ve got a lot of work to do right now We’ve got a lot of work to do right now Whether you wanted him or her Maybe we got what we deserved But we’ve got a lot of work to do right now

The system is broken yes it’s true It was never really made for me and you I say this humbly as a man (as I can) With this guitar in my right hand We’ve got a lot of work to do right now

Corporations think they’ve got us all enslaved Even politicians know they’ve been betrayed When all is said and done Who is the one holding the gun? We’ve got a lot of work to do right now

We’ve got a lot of work to do right now We’ve got a lot of work to do right now Whether you wanted him or her Maybe we got what we deserved But we’ve got a lot of work to do right now

When it feels like all hope is lost And you’ve given everything that you’ve got Make this the fuel to stoke your fire Raise your voice and join the choir We’ve got a lot of work to do right now

I believe deep in our hearts we want the same We’ve let the media convince us we’re insane But as divided as we stand I’ll be the glue, you be the band We’ve got a lot of work to do right now

We’ve got a lot of work to do right now We’ve got a lot of work to do right now Whether you wanted him or her Maybe we got what we deserved But we’ve got a lot of work to do right now.

VIDEO LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VhRxSCCzNI

#WorkToDo