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"I was washing dishes and feeling wishy-washy. For the last two
hours I'd been playing new album after new album and nothing seemed to spark.
Was I jaded? Still dazed by the holiday? Then Marla BB leaped out of the
speakers in the other room, grabbed me tightly by the collar and demanded that I
start paying some attention. You can almost hear those martial arts skills in
action! Her new album "Destiny Meets Devil at the Crossroads" was on, and if
there's one thing it's not, it's background music. It is however, everything
else..."
- Dog Cart Demo & Rides!Wednesday May 7, 2008
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Hop on a 3 wheeler & go!
The Hilltown Spring Festival is this Saturday, May 10th, 10am-5pm at the Cummington Fairgrounds.
We'll be there once again.
Come learn about sled dogs from a Malamute to a Siberian to an Alaskan Husky.
They'll all be there waiting to belly up for you... click to enlarge Just had to show you a pic of my new gal direct from Two Rivers, Alaska.
That's Betty Boob the blonde, an elite sprint racer & Iditarod finisher.
And that's her new sister, my big beautiful gal, Lightening.
They're about the same age & still in their prime! Comment by me05-07-2008- Dogsledding at the DAR!Thursday February 14, 2008
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We've been running rides non-stop! Bit of a workout for me & the dogs, but we love it. The Huskies are in great shape & everybody's smilin' face when they get off the sled is a real reward in this winter wonderland of skating, ice fishing, cross country skiing, snowmobiling, & now dogsledding!
Last Rides this Winter, Saturday 2/16, 10am-1pm at the DAR in Goshen, MA.
See ya there...
MBB
& Yours Truly has been asked to sing the National Anthem at the official, ceremonial Start of the Iditarod Trail Dog Sled Race in downtown Anchorage, Alaska next month.
I'll be there - how about you? Comment by me09-11-2008- Mushing at Home!Saturday January 26, 2008
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"Northern Highlights" Valley Blues Singer finds an audience, learns to mush in Alaska...
And then - I met a musher right here in my own backyard, so to speak, at the Chesterfield Gorge. I have been mushing all week with up to 6 dogs so far.
Check out this pic!
The next 2 weekends I will be running dog sled rides. One day in Northampton, & one day in the Hilltowns...Email me if interested!
Thanx, MBBGreat newspaper article!
wonderful pics too.
I am interested in the dog sledding, let me know more info.
I am also interested possible help in leading, cross country skiing, kayaking/canoeing, hiking.
great website!
Jayne (facepainter) Comment by Jayne01-27-2008 click to enlarge dog's jumpin'
trail bumpin'
families a fightin'
bein' followed by Lightening
tongues smilin'
proud tails arisin'
dinner's awaitin'
dog sleddin's sure is satiatin'! Comment by me02-18-2008- Music & Mushing!Tuesday January 8, 2008
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An August tour from Fox to Kodiak & back to Anchorage for the State Fair.
12 gigs in 16 days, all night long!
White Water Rafting in Denali with Lance Mackey, Iditarod champion.
Touring with Lindy Raines of the Mighty Untouchables.
Playing 2 night benefit for KMXT Public Radio to sold out houses.
Visiting as many dog yards as I could inbetween shows.
Then back again this past December to work & learn from Aliy Zirkle, Yukon Quest Champion & put in almost 300 miles on a dog sled behind 14, 16, & 18 dogs. I even got to drive my own little 6 dog dynamos! & How could I ever forget, Hackin' with a hoe at 40 below.
or Denali under moonlight:
white massive mist of mountains in a full moon night
18 dogs rhythmically, methodically pulling us up into the light click to enlarge This pic is typical of what I saw while mushing the backwoods of 2 Rivers, AK... Comment by me01-10-2008- Reunion gig in NYC last night!Tuesday July 3, 2007
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kick off a national tour with her NYC record release gig at the CUTTING ROOM
Monday, July 2nd, 9:30-10:30 pm (1 set only) in downtown Manhattan
19 West 24th Street (between Broadway and 6th Avenue)
Tickets $10 — For more info call (212) 691-1900
We had a good time in the Big Apple last night!
Bill graced the stage with his sweet 'n soulful Blues, Muzz stepped up with his acoustic/electric (not bass but) guitar, Richie jumped up with his most tasteful of all tenor saxes, me & my men were jammin' even before the late night one began...
Thanx to my Springfield guys for drivin' up & back. I got home when everyone else was gettin' up.Good to be back! Comment by me07-03-2007 click to enlarge Muzzy & me...
And they both want to go to Alaska with me!
Bill had a heart attack 2 weeks before departure last summer, hopefully we'll be happenig this year.
Happy New Year - 2008's gotta be grrreat! Comment by MBB01-11-2008- Happy Valentine's Day Everybody!Wednesday February 14, 2007
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My pre-valentine's coffeehouse was postponed due to the hype. So, I didn't get to sing "Sugar In My Bowl" for my Babe. I bought a chocolate covered heart shaped piece of chocolate cake instead :-) We shared it...
Yep, going to Alaska to help a Musher with his start in the Iditarod, Bruce Linton - www.dogsledvt.com. I'm also helping the Trail Committee, may be singing the National Anthem...www.iditarod.com. Maybe I'll get to ski too.
For now, you can still catch me every Thursday morning at 9-10AM on valleyfreeradio.org hosting The SELF DEFENSE Show & right after from 10am-noon hosting "Marla BB's Blues & Etc..."
Finally getting to ski-jour again with my Malamute!
Hosted a Blues Jam with Autistic kids from Whole Children in Hadley, MA.
Picking up steam again with getting my "Destiny Meets Devil At The Crossroads" out there :-) MBB
*Oh, this Friday, I'll be leading my Evening Program, "Sing with your Body, Breath, & Spirit!" at Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health.
Bye for now.a Blues Singin' Musher?
Way cool, you go gal BB!
Can't wait to hear your next CD... Comment by a fan04-10-2007- Looks like snow!Tuesday January 30, 2007
- *Don't forget to tune in this THURSDAY MORNING on WXOJ-LP 103.3FM, Valley Free Radio, Northampton, Mass.
Streaming "live" on-line at www.valleyfreeradio.org
The SELF DEFENSE Show is 9-10am, I'll be talking with my guest Michael Dunning. Then from 10am-noon stay tuned for
MARLA BB's BLUES & ETC...
(Oh, that's Martha & her Mutt, past guests on my SELF DEFENSE show.)
Well, finally winter is here! We got some snow on the ground & more to come...
Even got to do some kick sled mushing on our local lake with my Malamute & her nephew. 2 dogs & we were still running behind the sled. My daughter got her 1st ride of the season. We belted her onto the seat, I put on my skates & Lightening was off & running after me. Amid the wind chill, I saw smiles on my baby girls' face, especially when we went really fast!
Guess who's going to Alaska for "The Last Great Race", The Iditarod Sled Dog Race?
Marla BB
- The Iditarod is fast approaching...Tuesday January 23, 2007
- Well, we got an inch or so of snow, sure looks pretty, not much you can do with it yet...But, I am gonna hook up the 1 dog kick sled & try out the finally frozen lake! Good thing I'm not in training this year for "The Last Great Race" - The Iditarod Sled Dog Race. Running on bareground "Cani-Cross" style behind my dog is not exactly my favorite cup of coffee :-) MBB
- me again!Sunday January 14, 2007
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My Malamute keeps imploring me, she can't wait to mush with her nephew, the big lug on the right, she's the sweet looking one on the left...- Marla BB's back!Wednesday January 3, 2007
- Happy 2007, may we all be remembered in heaven!
"I was a fool to walk out on you
Thinking lust was gonna carry me through
But, now I'm ready to see
The one makes my dreams reality!"
-MBB
Hi Marla!
Hope 2008 is going great for you and all your loved ones!
I am back in Oz.
cheers
glen Comment by glen terry06-02-2008
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