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Simply Said at The Lark on April 21st
SIMPLY SAID, modeled after the Moth Radio Hour, showcases storytelling on stage at the Lark Theater, hosted by author/actor and storytelling teacher Corey Rosen. Each show features both experienced storytellers and opportunities for audience members to put their name in the hat to tell their own story based on a monthly theme. Hear tales of bold moves, confronting fears, and dicey decisions. Share your story or simply enjoy as part of the audience. Stories are spoken aloud (without notes) about something you have experienced personally.
Why storytelling? Humans tell stories; it’s our native language!
A 19 year-old musician arrived in Sausalito in 1977 to record his first studio album. This kid was different: he arrived every day in a sharp suit, carrying a briefcase.
Prince walked into Studio B of the Record Plant and poured his heart into the album For You. He famously played all 27 instruments on the album himself!
The story of how Prince ended up in Sausalito begins with a busted soundboard. Sessions for his debut record had initially been booked at Sound 80 Studios in Minneapolis, but the studio had just swapped in a new mixing board that hadn't broken in yet. When Warner Bros. executive producer Tommy Vicari suggested relocating to Los Angeles, Prince's manager Owen Husney said no. He didn't want the teenage prodigy swallowed up by the industry machinery of L.A. Instead, Husney chose the Record Plant in Sausalito — quiet, remote, and already hallowed ground for the artists Prince idolized. Fleetwood Mac had recently recorded Rumours there. Sly Stone had his own dedicated space in the building, a sunken control room called The Pit with a lounge chair shaped like a giant velvet tongue. Carlos Santana was a fixture.
The 5’2” man had a presence. The youngest person to ever produce a Warner Bros. album had a musical vision that could not be swayed. Literally every sound on the album was created by him, lead vocals, backing vocals, guitar, synthesizers, piano, glockenspiel, cymbals, handclaps, snaps, drums, and more. The first track alone had 46 vocal lines.
Jazz bassist Tony Saunders, recording across the hall in Studio A, remembered the first time the sound drifted through the wall. "At first we were, like, cracking up — 'Who's this little guy in the suit?'" Saunders recalled. "Until we heard the music. And then we were like, 'Oh, my God.'" Late nights often ended with Prince and Sly Stone jamming together with Saunders and a few others. "Him and Prince had that bond," Saunders said. "That genius bond."
The album only had modest success, but the seeds of something extraordinary had been planted in a funky wooden studio in Sausalito. Several years later Prince was joined by his band the Revolution and they released the album and film Purple Rain in 1984.
Bobcat Trail through the fog by Danielle Dixon
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Marin Buzz is organizing this unique event. Do you know all the world-class music that has been recorded in Sausalito? Not just Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours 50 years ago or Prince. Metallica, Rick James, Huey Lewis, Dave Matthews Band, and more. We are bringing in the person who wrote the book on it to DJ an unforgettable event. Saturday 4/25, noon-4:30, tickets starting at $20 (and up as tiers sell out).
What’s more Marin than the Mountain Play? If you aren’t familiar, it’s on the top of Mt. Tam for only a few shows in June. This year it is on Sunday June 7, Saturday June 13, Sunday June 14, and Sunday June 21.
The reserved Director Circle seats in the shade will likely sell out first ($110 for adults). Also General Admission for opening day, since ages 25 and under are free ($50 for adults). So grab your tickets soon.
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This song was everywhere 20 years ago thanks to being the theme song on The O.C. Plus, the Format has a great following (particularly in Arizona) and the lead singer went on to start band fun. Saturday 4/18, noon-3.
How cool is it to get the opportunity to play on a major league field as a high schooler? Saturday 4/18 at 5:30pm, $27.
The parade starts at noon on Saturday, but don’t miss the cow chip throwing contest at 10am, or the cutest chick contest at 10:15am. Music, food, and drinks go until 4 or 5. Saturday 4/18, free.
This is the first of three evening food and craft fairs. There’s even live music, DJs, and crafts. Friday 4/17, free.
70 breweries with unlimited samples, food trucks, lawn games, and live music. Saturday 4/18, 1-4, $73.
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$2.6M Secluded Corte Madera Home
Check out this secluded home with a gated entry. It’s so surrounded by redwood trees, they literally built the deck around some of them.
You might guess this is tucked back on Mt. Tam, but check out the location:
In Corte Madera between Horse Hill and Marin Joe’s
Hopefully it’s just far enough from the freeway to not hear the cars, but this is also an amazing location for traveling south with the unique southbound 101 onramp right there:
Plus, a cyclists dream with easy access to the Mill Valley-Sausalito Bike Path:
I haven’t seen many homes in this area, what do you think of the location?
DeeDee from Long Beach shelter. 5 years old.
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