New song, "100 years," aired on the local CBS affiliate this evening. Co-wrote with Gretchen Meyer. this song celebrated one hundred years of Easter Seals. My 17th year of writing, arranging and producing for Easter Seals.
News
News Views and Street Cred
"Teach Me" a new song with co-writer, Gretchen Meyer, aired
on WMBD in early March to rave reviews.
Artist of the week
Marita named Artist of the Week by WTVP (PBS Affiliate).
Song In Christmas Movie
Yes, My song "Is It Too Late To Be Good Santa?" will be featured in the upcoming movie, Christmas Crashers. Still in pre-production.
Easter Seals Video
2015 simple exploded with the arrival of a new Easter Seals Project. "Take Me As I Am" was written and produced by Marita. Uke tracks included.
LA Agent
My LA Agent, Mark, just signed one of my new songs to his roster. In showbiz speak that means he will be pitching it to various markets. Keeping my fingers crossed.
God Save The Queen
Brilliant! Just heard from my agent and he tells me my music will be playing in the UK store wide in McDonald's, Subway, Laura Ashley and DW Sports.
I'm on Facebook
Check out my new Facebook page: www.facebook.com/maritabrake
Title of page is: Marita Brake: Singer Songwriter
You can friend me too or like the page.
I Love to hear from you. Some new pictures of me too.
WOS Airing Times
Women of Substance radio will be airing, "Is It Too Late To Be Good, Santa?" Nov. 29th-Dec.2 on Wednesday 1-6 (CT) plus in the random mix throughout the holiday season. Also featuring two of my favorite performers on the Wed. shows, Nora Jones and Over The Rhine.
Women Of Substance Radio
Once again, a BIG thank you to Women of Substance radio for airing "Is It Too Late To Be Good, Santa?" beginning Nov. 29th. Go to: www.womenofsubstanceradio.com
Vachel's Cup
Marita's latest essay, "Vachel's Cup" is featured in The Illinois Times, Vol. 39 No.7
Check it out.