Blog by Michael Marra
Tuesday May 23 2006, 2:00 AM
[img]http://www.musical1.com/image.php?band_id=1&image_id=204&mode=photo_image&height=128[/img] Bard attitude: Michael Marra in trademark beret. The Dundonian, who is supporting Van Morrison and touring with Liz Lochhead, has 'the...
[img]http://www.musical1.com/image.php?band_id=1&image_id=204&mode=photo_image&height=128[/img] Bard attitude: Michael Marra in trademark beret. The Dundonian, who is supporting Van Morrison and touring with Liz Lochhead, has 'the...
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Wednesday May 23 2007, 2:00 AM
Peerie Willie Johnson, the legendary Shetland musician and guitarist, died 22 May 2007 aged 86. By way of a tribute here are the lyrics to Michael's song about William Henry Johnson. The song has now been recorded by Michael and is the opening...
Peerie Willie Johnson, the legendary Shetland musician and guitarist, died 22 May 2007 aged 86. By way of a tribute here are the lyrics to Michael's song about William Henry Johnson. The song has now been recorded by Michael and is the opening...
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Saturday January 21 2006, 1:00 AM
The Sunday Herald's Barry Didcock's piece on Michael published on 15 January 2006 Michael Marra may be reluctant to play the fame game but his music has captured a piece of Scotlands heart By Barry Didcock TO writer Liz Lochhead, hes the...
The Sunday Herald's Barry Didcock's piece on Michael published on 15 January 2006 Michael Marra may be reluctant to play the fame game but his music has captured a piece of Scotlands heart By Barry Didcock TO writer Liz Lochhead, hes the...
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Tuesday November 1 2005, 1:00 AM
[img] http://www.handsupfortrad.co.uk/Images/STMA-2005_logo_small.jpg[/img] Michael has been nominated in the Composer of the Year category for this year's Scots Trad Music Awards. The winners will be announced on 3 December at an event...
[img] http://www.handsupfortrad.co.uk/Images/STMA-2005_logo_small.jpg[/img] Michael has been nominated in the Composer of the Year category for this year's Scots Trad Music Awards. The winners will be announced on 3 December at an event...
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Monday April 11 2005, 2:00 AM
[img]http://www.musical1.com/uploads/1/MMantobar.jpg [/img] The Rare Combo were Michael Marra on guitar, keyboards and vocals, Kenny Fraser on guitar, fiddle and whistle and Gordon Maclean on string bass. Their gig in The Ballroom in the...
[img]http://www.musical1.com/uploads/1/MMantobar.jpg [/img] The Rare Combo were Michael Marra on guitar, keyboards and vocals, Kenny Fraser on guitar, fiddle and whistle and Gordon Maclean on string bass. Their gig in The Ballroom in the...
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Sunday March 13 2005, 1:00 AM
For those of you who did not have the opportunity to see the Communicado production of A Wee Home From Home here is a change to hear the music and songs written and performed by Michael Marra....
For those of you who did not have the opportunity to see the Communicado production of A Wee Home From Home here is a change to hear the music and songs written and performed by Michael Marra....
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Monday March 7 2005, 1:00 AM
Michael is great admirer of the classic American songwriters , Carmichael, Porter, Mercer. Listen to Michael giving his interpretation of these great writers songs. [img]http://purl.dlib.indiana.edu/iudl/hoagy/thumbnail/ATM-MC2-3-5-6[/img]...
Michael is great admirer of the classic American songwriters , Carmichael, Porter, Mercer. Listen to Michael giving his interpretation of these great writers songs. [img]http://purl.dlib.indiana.edu/iudl/hoagy/thumbnail/ATM-MC2-3-5-6[/img]...
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Saturday February 19 2005, 1:00 AM
[img]http://www.musical1.com/uploads/1/harald_8jpg[/img] Michael and his band playing at home in front of an enthusiastic Westport Bar audience. Band members are Christopher Marra - guitars and vocals, Gregor Philp - Guitars and vocals,...
[img]http://www.musical1.com/uploads/1/harald_8jpg[/img] Michael and his band playing at home in front of an enthusiastic Westport Bar audience. Band members are Christopher Marra - guitars and vocals, Gregor Philp - Guitars and vocals,...
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Saturday February 19 2005, 1:00 AM
[img]http://www.musical1.com/uploads/1/kirk_2.jpg[/img] In 1983 a young Michael Marra, whilst living and working in London, was invited to do a session for Capital Radio. Remember to visit the music section on the site and rate the songs....
[img]http://www.musical1.com/uploads/1/kirk_2.jpg[/img] In 1983 a young Michael Marra, whilst living and working in London, was invited to do a session for Capital Radio. Remember to visit the music section on the site and rate the songs....
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Thursday February 17 2005, 1:00 AM
[img]http://www.musical1.com/uploads/1/gaels.jpg[/img] To celebrate the fact that it is twenty years since Michael first released Gaels Blue we have a real treat from the archives - The Gaels Blue Orchestra play the music of Gaels Blue...
[img]http://www.musical1.com/uploads/1/gaels.jpg[/img] To celebrate the fact that it is twenty years since Michael first released Gaels Blue we have a real treat from the archives - The Gaels Blue Orchestra play the music of Gaels Blue...
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Sunday February 6 2005, 1:00 AM
[img]http://www.musical1.com/uploads/1/kirk_4.jpg[/img] [b][color=red] FOR A LIMITED PERIOD ONLY [/color][/b] Another volume of the every increasing Marra Collection. Some more of Michael's home studio recordings, demos, a couple of live...
[img]http://www.musical1.com/uploads/1/kirk_4.jpg[/img] [b][color=red] FOR A LIMITED PERIOD ONLY [/color][/b] Another volume of the every increasing Marra Collection. Some more of Michael's home studio recordings, demos, a couple of live...
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Saturday February 3 2007, 1:00 AM
To celebrate Michael's recently announced Honorary Doctrate from the University of Dundee we have pulled together some songs written and performed by him which illustrate and reflect his great affection for his native city and his fellow...
To celebrate Michael's recently announced Honorary Doctrate from the University of Dundee we have pulled together some songs written and performed by him which illustrate and reflect his great affection for his native city and his fellow...
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Tuesday February 1 2005, 1:00 AM
[img]http://www.musical1.com/uploads/1/detail_6.jpg[/img] Just in case you get fed up watching the TV over the Festive period we thought we would reprise the Lyric Quiz from a few years back for all the new Michael Marra fans. Nothing...
[img]http://www.musical1.com/uploads/1/detail_6.jpg[/img] Just in case you get fed up watching the TV over the Festive period we thought we would reprise the Lyric Quiz from a few years back for all the new Michael Marra fans. Nothing...
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Tuesday January 25 2005, 1:00 AM
[img]http://www.musical1.com/uploads/1/pelius_1.jpg[/img] [b][color=red] FOR A LIMITED PERIOD ONLY [/color][/b] To celebrate the end of the Marra Music Month and a hint of more to come. A brand new volume of Michael's home studio...
[img]http://www.musical1.com/uploads/1/pelius_1.jpg[/img] [b][color=red] FOR A LIMITED PERIOD ONLY [/color][/b] To celebrate the end of the Marra Music Month and a hint of more to come. A brand new volume of Michael's home studio...
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Monday January 24 2005, 1:00 AM
Michael is a greater lover of the lyrics of Robert Burns and to celebrate the Bard's birthday we have pulled all the Burns related audio and video tracks together so you can enjoy your own Burns Supper....
Michael is a greater lover of the lyrics of Robert Burns and to celebrate the Bard's birthday we have pulled all the Burns related audio and video tracks together so you can enjoy your own Burns Supper....
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