New Blog from Marc!
Marc has sent us a new blog! He talks all about the new album, reveals the title and answers some questions that he thinks you might be curious about. Check it out!
New Album Slated for Release on May 25
We're very excited to announce that Marc's new album is scheduled to be released on Saguaro Road/Time Life Records on May 25. For more information, we encourage you to check out the latest Saguaro Road Blog at SaguaroRoad.com.
Join The Parade T-Shirts are NOW ON SALE - 30% OFF!!!
Your favourite Join The Parade t-shirts are now being offered at 30% OFF!!! Begin 2010 in style by ordering yourself one of these JTP t-shirts today!
These shirts are sure to sell FAST with such a great discount, so get yours soon! This sale is happening for a limited time only.
Join the Mailing List and Receive a Complimentary Track
In Marc's Conversations with the Community blog he references an early, alternate version of his song "Giving Up The Ghost" from the album, Join The Parade. Well, we're very happy to be able to offer this exclusive, previously unreleased and unheard track as a gift when you join our mailing list; our way of saying "thank you" for becoming a part of the Marc Cohn community.
If you're already a member, there's no need to re-join the mailing list to get this track. Simply sign in to your account and your song will be available for digital download here.
The MarcCohn.net Team
"Marc Recommended" has new additions in the Store
As Marc writes about some of his favorite music in his Listening Booth blog, the MarcCohn.net Store team is working hard to add as many of these albums as possible to our inventory in the MarcCohn.net Store so that you're able to quickly and easily expand your music library to include the same tunes that fills Marc's.
Visit the "Marc Recommended" section and check out some of our newest offerings including Music Of My Mind by Stevie Wonder, The Hits/The B-Sides by Prince, CrazySexyCool by TLC, Trouble Man by Marvin Gaye, We'll Never Turn Back by Mavis Staples and much more.
Listening Booth: Desert Island Discs
Ok, so you're shipwrecked on a desert island with only a handful of your absolute favorite records to quench your musical thirst until you're rescued. What albums do you take??
Well, we posed this classic conundrum to Marc and he's giving us the answer in his latest edition of Listening Booth!
Introducing "Marc's Listening Booth"
Listening Booth...
John Wade was a small, privately owned record store right in the heart of Shaker Square in Cleveland, Ohio. The red brick house on Larchmere Boulevard, where my family lived until i was eleven, was only about a 5-10 minute walk away, and it was the first place i went when i was finally allowed to walk around my neighborhood by myself.
I think the first single i ever bought there, around 1966 or so, was “Angel of The Morning” by Merrilee Rush. I was about 7 or eight years old at the time, so of course i didn't get what the song was "about." All i knew (and all that mattered) was that something about the singer and the song moved me deeply.
Looking back, i guess it's possible that the song resonated for me because my mother had died suddenly at the age of 44 about five years earlier; there must have been something in the sadness of Merrilee's vocal and the "Angel" in the lyric, that reminded me of her. It's easy to imagine now, how that line "just touch my cheek before you leave me," must have stirred me as a kid. (It's also probably no coincidence that so many of my own songs over the years have featured angels and ghosts and references to some kind of after-life).
Anyway, back to John Wade. The coolest thing about the store were the glass-enclosed listening booths in the back where you could sit, put on a pair of headphones, and check out a record you were thinking of buying. That's how I first heard “Angel of The Morning,” “Hallelujah I Love Her So” by Ray Charles and countless other records from the 60's that left deep and lasting impressions on me.
Over the years, I've never stopped being an avid music fan or obsessive record buyer. I mourn the demise of stores like John Wade, because they provided something you can't get from the iTunes store. For a suburban kid from Cleveland there was something ineffable about flipping through the racks and racks of records, examining the covers and the liner notes, listening to whatever the clerks were playing (they had excellent taste in music) and gathering up my own pile of LP's and 45's to listen to in the back, hoping that i might happen upon something truly great. (In the 60's that was an almost weekly occurrence!).
So, in honor of that store, and every other record store or record clerk that helped steer me towards a brilliant artist or piece of vinyl that changed my life for an afternoon or a decade or two, I welcome you to my own personal Listening Booth. This will be a place where you can stop by and check out what i've been playing at home lately. We'll try to include links so that if there's something i recommend that you want to buy, it'll be easy to do.
-marc
Visit Marc's Listening Booth
Time is running out to catch Marc at SOPAC
For any of you who haven't had a chance yet to catch Marc on his "Music and Conversation" tour, this opportunity to do so at SOPAC is something you're not going to want to pass up. As a performance space that boasts unparalleled intimacy between audience and artist, there's simply no better venue to experience a Cohn concert that that includes not only unforgettable music but also great conversation as Marc takes questions from the audience throughout the evening.
For your tickets, please visit SOPACNOW.org.
Conversations with the Community #2: Songwriting
In his latest "Conversations with the Community" blog, Marc talks with Barb about his songwriting process.
In addition to some great insight, Marc also provides some pictures of the actual, early, handwritten lyrics to one of his songs from Join The Parade and also hints at the possiblity of another, very special, treat for the community for the future.
We hope you enjoy.
Submit your questions to be answered by Marc at a LIVE performance
"How long did it take you to write 'Walking in Memphis'?"
"Is 'Listening to Levon a true story'?"
"Which of all your concerts do you think was your best?"
Have you ever wanted to ask Marc Cohn a question about one of his songs or anything else? Well, now here is your chance.
On Marc's upcoming tour, "Music and Conversation," he'll be taking questions from the audience in between songs, and we'd love to get some from you in advance.
Simply visit the Marc Cohn: Music and Conversation submission page, fill out all the necessary details, including your name, which show you'll be in attendance for and your question and maybe yours will be selected to be answered by Marc during the concert, with you in the audience to hear his response.
This spring and summer, why not make your Cohn concert experience that much more memorable by getting into the conversation with Marc, while enjoying an evening of unforgettable music?
We look forward to hearing from you all and hope you enjoy the "Music and Conversation."
Our first Conversations with the Community blog is up
"Conversations with the Community" is a regular blog where Marc personally responds to your questions and comments, right here on MarcCohn.net.
In this first entry, Marc answers a question that comes to us from Graham in Tewkesbury, England about how Marc manages the vocal demands of a rigorous touring schedule.
If you have a question or comment for Marc and would like a chance to have it answered by him personally, head over to our "Conversations with the Community" submission page and drop a line - we look forward to hearing from you all.
Conversations with the Community
We are very happy to announce an exciting new feature here on MarcCohn.net; the Marc Cohn: Conversations with the Community blog.
Marc Cohn: Conversations with the Community gives you the opportunity to submit questions and comments for a chance to have them answered by Marc, personally, and published right here on the site, in his new blog.
A big 'thank you' everyone who's been so great in already submitting so many wonderful questions and comments and we welcome more from the entire community. If you've always had something that you'd like to ask Marc or share with him, don't hesitate to drop us a message and maybe yours will be selected to be answered in an upcoming Conversations with the Community entry.
We look forward to reading all the great "conversations" soon to begin...
The MarcCohn.net Team
"Join The Parade" Ringtones
American customers can pick up their Join The Parade ringtones on our "Downloads" page while folks in Canada should drop by the new "Ringtones" section of the Store to grab theirs.
We hope that you all enjoy.
2009 Tour Starting to Take Shape
With a new year comes a new tour and performace dates are already quickly appearing on Marc's calendar. We invite you all to visit the MarcCohn.net Tour page and see which US cities will be getting a chance to catch Marc LIVE first.
December 23: A Holiday Message from Marc
Road Journal #10 (from Home): A Happy Holiday
December 23, 2008
Well the road suitcase has officially been unpacked and stored in the closet for awhile. One of the wonderful things about my job is that when I'm home, I'm really home. I can be there, unlike many dads, for school pick-ups, soccer games, flu shots, homework assignments etc.
It's amazing how much of the day to day stuff you miss when you're on the road for weeks at a time, and in many ways, it's the little stuff that counts. I miss the road, the comradery with the band and crew, and of course, the audience. But when the snow starts falling and Nat King Cole starts singing, there's no place like home.
As I write this, the Christmas tree is up and the menorah is out. I can still recite the Channukah prayer in Hebrew, and when I do, I feel the presence and approval of my old man who I know would be happy that I've carried on some small part of the tradition he handed down to me.
"Jingle Bell Rock" and JT singing "Winter Wonderland" are in heavy rotation, and I keep thinking about the holiday CD (A Jew for You At Christmas) I know I have to record someday.
After the bailouts and the Ponzi schemes, the alleged selling of Senate seats, the Great Recession, and the historic passing of the Presidential torch, it's finally time to say goodbye to Bush, Cheney, and 2008. So everyone, here's hoping that 2009 is a happy, healthy and PEACEFUL year for all of us.
Merry Christmas!
Happy Channukah!
Happy New Year!
Happy Obama!
-marc
MarcCohn.net Exclusive "Join The Parade" T-Shirts Now Available
Marc's most recent release, the critically acclaimed album Join The Parade, is commemorated beautifully with the MarcCohn.net Join The Parade t-shirt.
This album artwork inspired design is available in brown and charcoal and comes in both men's and women's styles.
These high quality, 100% cotton tees are sure to be a must-have for anyone wanting to commemorate the album and subsequent tour that meant so much to so many music-loving people across America. We hope you enjoy.
The MarcCohn.net Team
"Join The Parade LIVE EP" CD Now Available
The MarcCohn.net Store team is pleased to announce that Join The Parade LIVE EP is now available for purchase in CD format. Stop by and order your copy today and while you're at it we invite you to check out additional Cohn CD favorites now in stock including the much loved Marc Cohn Live 04/05 album.
For those of you who prefer digital, Join The Parade LIVE EP is also available for download.
September 8: A New Road Journal Entry from Marc
Marc checks in with a collection of highlights, thoughts and “thank you’s” from this summer's Join The Parade tour in today's Road Journal entry.
Approaching 100 shows? Where did the time go...
Marc to Perform Benefit Concert to Support Tipitina's Foundation
The great people of New Orleans will be treated to a very special benefit performance by Marc on September 22 at Tipitina's (Uptown) in support of the vital Tipitina's Foundation.
Established in 1997, The Tipitina's Foundation works to support Louisiana's "irreplaceable music community" through childhood music education, professional development and more.
100% of the proceeds from this performance will be going directly to The Tipitina's Foundation so please purchase your tickets today for this important event and magical evening of music with Marc.
We look forward to seeing you all in The Big Easy.
Join the MarcCohn.net Mailing List and Get A Free Track
MarcCohn.net is pleased to offer a free digital track to everyone who signs up to receive the Marc Cohn newsletter.
Simply join our mailing list to stay up-to-date with all things related to Marc including tour dates, Golden Circle VIP packages, music, merch, contests and more and you'll receive an exclusive, free song recorded LIVE during Marc's 2007/2008 Join The Parade tour.
We invite you all to become members of the Cohn community and remind you that by joining our mailing list you can rest easy knowing that we will always respect your privacy.
Already a signed up for the mailing list? No problem. The link for your complimentary track has been sent to you all in the July 30 edition of the Marc Cohn newsletter as a way to say "thank you" for keeping us in touch.
So, if you haven't already, please drop by, sign up to receive the MarcCohn.net newsletter and enjoy some great new Cohn music on us.
The MarcCohn.net Team
"Join The Parade LIVE EP" Now Available in the MarcCohn.net Store
The digital version of Join The Parade Live EP is now available for purchase and download in the MarcCohn.net Store.
Recorded in theaters across America during Marc's 2007/2008 Join The Parade tour, Join The Parade Live EP features five unforgettable Cohn performances of five incomparable Cohn songs.
Anyone who has managed to catch any one of these concerts would agree that no live recording of the JTP Tour would be complete without the amazing band that helps create the magic with Marc night after night. Members appearing on Join The Parade Live include Shane Fontayne, Jon Ossman, Josh Dodes, Joe Bonadio and Amy Correia.
You can also read a little about the genesis of this album and the track listing from Marc himself in his latest Road Journal entry.
July 4: A New Road Journal Entry from Marc
Gearing up for the second leg of his summer tour, Marc has an exciting announcement for all – on July 8 the Join The Parade Live EP will be available for download on MarcCohn.net and iTunes.
Hollywood, CA: A Rare and Intimate Evening with Marc
MarcCohn.net is currently holding ticket presales for a very special performance on June 17 at the Hotel Cafe in Hollywood, CA.
Presale tickets for this rare opportunity to share an intimate evening of great music with Marc are on sale now in the MarcCohn.net Store, so please hurry over and grab yours quickly as quantities are limited and seats expected to go fast.
Marc invites you to DeepRockDrive.com Pepsi Free Concert Series June 12
Check out Marc’s video invitation to join him on June 12 for the DeepRockDrive.com Pepsi Free Concert Series starting at 7:00 PM PDT.
Marc to Perform LIVE, Interactive, Online Concert
DeepRockDrive.com and Pepsi Free Concert Series presents Marc Cohn Live in Concert on Thursday, June 12 at 7:00 PM PDT.
This is your chance to not only watch a live Marc Cohn concert from the comfort of your own home but to also interact with it.
DeepRockDrive online concerts specialize in creating one-of-a-kind opportunities for the viewer to decide how they experience the performance. From being able to select the angle you watch the show from, to voting on which song you want the artist to play next, to being able to "shout out" comments that are broadcast onto over 40 big screen monitors that wrap the stage, this really is your virtual front row seat and chance to participate in the concert experience.
So, don't forget to join Marc and Cohn community members from around the world on Thursday, June 12 for what is sure to be an unforgettable night of music and entertainment.
We look forward to spending the evening with you all.
The Marc Cohn Loft Session May 5 @ 12:00 Noon EDT
The Marc Cohn Loft Session May 5 @ 12:00 Noon EDT
Make plans to visit XM Satellite Radio's XM 50 The Loft on Monday, May 5 to catch The Marc Cohn Loft Session at 12:00 noon EDT.
In addition to the debut broadcast on May 5, you can also catch the show on the following days and times:
- Monday, May 5 @ 9:00 PM EDT
- Thursday, May 8 @ 3:00 PM EDT
- Friday, May 9 @ 4:00 AM EDT
- Saturday, May 10 @ 7:00 PM EDT
- Sunday, May 11 @ 12:00 noon EDT
- Monday, May 19 @ 1:00 AM EDT
February 7: A New Road Journal Entry from Marc
Another Road Journal entry has been posted for your enjoyment. In this one Marc reflects on the enjoyment he has had during the Fall/Winter leg of the JTP tour, offers thanks to some folks who have helped both past and present and even addresses some questions that have been raised on the Forums - a great read.
Great Picture of Marc from the Today Show
We have a wonderful picture of Marc taken at his January 24 appearance on the Today Show.
Enjoy!
Video: Marc's Performance on The Today Show
Just in case you missed it, check out Marc's performance of "Live Out The String" on NBC's Today Show.
Marc Makes Some Musical Recommendations
In his latest Road Journal entry, Marc lets us in on some of the music he's been listening to.
Check it out.
Marc to Appear on The Today Show Thursday, January 24
Be sure to tune into The Today Show this Thursday morning January 24 and catch Marc as he chats with Matt, Meredith and Ann and performs his new song "Live Out The String" off of his latest album Join The Parade.
January 17: Marc's First Road Journal Entry of 2008
In Marc's latest Road Journal entry he talks about returning to the stage after the holiday break, his "two different lives" and also shares some very special musical recommendations.
December 18: A New Road Journal Entry from Marc
Check out Marc's latest Road Journal entry where he talks about a very special performance at Denver's Gothic Theatre.
December 9: A New Entry in Marc's Road Journal
Head over to Marc's Road Journal and read about a couple of performances with some very special guests.
December 2: New Road Journal Entry from the Snowy Road
In Marc's latest Road Journal entry he talks about the start of the second leg of the tour and his first introduction to Karaoke - not to be missed.
Exclusive MarcCohn.net Ticket Presales
We are very pleased to announce that the MarcCohn.net Store is holding another round of exclusive ticket presales for dates in January and February 2008 of Marc's current US tour.
While presales have already started for some of these shows, other will go on sale shortly. For a complete list of Marc's upcoming concerts with their corresponding presale dates and times visit the Store Tickets page.
To purchase presale tickets you will need a Store account. If you have not signed up for you account yet, do so now.
November 21: Introducing Marc's Road Journal
Marc checks in after the first leg of his tour with a wonderful message and selection of pictures from the road. Read what Marc has to say in our new addition to MarcCohn.net, Road Journal.
Watch Marc on "The View" Nov. 13th
Marc will chat with Barbara, Whoopi, Joy, Elisabeth, and Sherri and will be performing a song from the new album.
Check your local listings for time and channel.
Monday, November 12: MarcCohn.net Ticket Presale!
We are pleased to announce that MarcCohn.net will be holding another exclusive ticket presale on Monday, November 12 starting at 11am EST.
This presale will be for performances at the The Birchmere in Alexandria, VA, on January 24, 2008 and the Keswick Theatre in Glenside, PA, January 25, 2008.
In order to participate in this presale be sure you have a MarcCohn.net Store Account. If you don’t, sign up now. It’s easy to do and there is no cost.
Also, to ensure a quick and easy checkout experience, save your payment and mailing information in your account settings. To do this login to MarcCohn.net, select “My Account” from the Store homepage, click “Manage my express checkout settings” and fill in your details.
Come Monday at 11am, login to MarcCohn.net and purchase your tickets. These are two shows you definitely don’t want to miss!
Marc Performs on Ellen DeGeneres
If you missed it on Wednesday, you can catch Marc's performance of 'Live Out the String' on the Ellen DeGeneres Show by visiting YouTube.com.
Marc Cohn and an extensive video interview on SideWalksTV.com
Head over to SideWalksTV.com and enjoy a wonderful new video interview with Marc as he talks about Join The Parade and the process of bringing his latest album to life.
Marc in Performing Songwriter Magazine
Be sure to check out the latest edition of Performing Songwriter (Issue No. 105) for a revealing interview with Marc as he talks about song writing, his musical influences and a life-changing last couple years.
Rebroadcast of the Ellen Show
In case you missed it, Marc's performance of "Live Out The String" will be rebroadcast on the Ellen Degeneres Show on Wednesday, November 7. Check local listings for time and channel.
Toronto Concert Giveaway
MarcCohn.net has 4 free pairs of passes to giveaway for Marc's show at the Mod Club in Toronto on Wednesday, November 7. To be eligible email contests@marccohn.net with the correct answer to the following question.
Question: What song earned Marc Cohn a Grammy Award for Best New Artist in 1991?
The subject line of your email should read Marc At The Mod Club so we can easily identify it. Please include your phone number as all winners will be contacted via telephone. This contest closes Tuesday, November 6 at Noon.
Tickets for this event can also be purchased at the following locations. Ticketmaster, Rotate This and Soundscapes. Marc's long awaited Join The Parade Tour is on now. For a full schedule check the Tour page.
Canada AM and Marc Cohn
On Thursday November 8, Marc starts off his morning off with the crew of Canada AM, talking about his music, his near death experience and even play a few old favourites as well as a song from his new CD. Canada AM airs at 6:30AM on CTV.
Beavercreek Presale
Thursday, November 1 at 10am MDT, MarcCohn.net will hold a presale for Marc’s December 15 show in Beavercreek Colorado. Simply sign in to your Store account to purchase tickets before they go on sale to the general public. Remember, there's no cost for membership.
Watch Marc on The View
Watch Marc on The View Tuesday, November 13. Marc will chat with Barbara, Whoopi, Joy, Elisabeth, and Sherri and will be perform a song from the new album.
Check local listings for time and channel
Good Morning America YouTube Video
In case you missed last weeks broadcast of Marc appearing on Good Morning America, head over to YouTube to watch Marc perform, "Listening to Levon" & "Dance Back From The Grave" off his new album, Join The Parade.
Soundtracking: Live Chat With Marc Cohn
Laura Cushing from Soundtracking invites you to take part in a live chat with Marc on Thursday, October 25. Visit Gather.com at 5pm EST and your questions could be answered. If you can't make it to the live chat, or you'd like to get your question in ahead of time, leave a comment.
All you need to do to take part in the live chat with Marc is sign up for a free membership at Gather.com. For more details click here.
Wake Up With Marc & Whoopi
Catch Marc, Friday, October 19 on Whoopi Goldberg's radio show, "Wake Up With Whoopi," broadcast from the Spotlight Cafe in Times Square in New York. Marc’s live performance will air at 7:25 AM EST and can be heard on 13 different stations across the country. For a full list click here or tune in via the net at Premier Radio.
Marc Cohn On iTunes
MarcCohn.net now has iTunes links available here on the music page. Many of those hard-to-find albums like Live 04/05 all the way up to his latest release, Join The Parade can now be purchased digitally. 
Marc To Appear on the Ellen Show
Marc will be featured as a special guest on the Ellen Degeneres Show, Thursday October 18. For more details click here.
Good Morning America
On Wednesday, October 17 look for Marc to appear as a guest on Good Morning America. For More details click here.
Live On Air With Cityfolk
Marc will be appearing on Cityfolk Live with Dennis Elsas, Tuesday October 2 from Bennett Studios in Englewood, NJ. If you live in New York area, tune your radio dial to 90.7 WFUV or listen live via the internet at www.wfuv.org.
Marc Cohn On World Cafe
Tune in to the World Cafe on Thursday, October 11, as host David Dye will be interviewing Marc Cohn. Listeners can expect to hear an interesting Q&A session as well as some live in-studio performances of material from Marc's new album Join The Parade.
World Cafe can be heard on nearly 200 stations nationwide. To find your local station, visit the World Cafe website or listen online to the WXPN/Philadelphia stream Monday to Friday 2pm to 4pm Eastern Standard.
Welcome to MarcCohn.net!
We invite you to sign up to the newsletter to avoid missing out on offers and updates exclusive to the site. We've just added some new products to the store, including Marc's new album, Join The Parade on Decca Records. You can preorder your copy today simply by creating your store account here. The album will be released on October 9, 2007.
