Made in the USA: I decided with my solo music to be more thoughtful about the types of products I produced and sold since it was all up to me. The first t-shirt I’ve pressed is made entirely in the United States of America. You know the company, American Apparel. They make super soft comfy nice fitting simples clothes and are made in downtown Los Angeles. This shirt is not only made in the USA but the fabric is also made in the USA and then it was designed and printed in the USA. I personally feel that there are a lot of simple ways to support your country, community and local economy - it just takes a little extra thought, work and money. I’m going to continue to learn about merch that is high quality but also environmentally and socially responsible. It’s a small step but at least it’s a step. So here’s to the start of some new thinking for me and more ideas to come.

New webstore up now: http://brianmarquis.storenvy.com/

Merry Christmas! Here is a free download of my ep as a present: http://www.brianmarquis.bandcamp.com today only. Pass it on. Enjoy.

Still have a chance to win a vinyl test press of my ep ‘Snow Damage’ with any purchase until January 1st when I’ll pick a winner at random. cd, vinyl & digital here: http://www.brianmarquis.com

Snow Damage EP Release Party Dec 28 in at TT the Bear’s, Cambridge, MA w/The Tower and The Fool, Destry, Born Without Bones & Greg Marquis. Excited to play back home. Come hang out!

Listening to Snow Damage test presses. God damn vinyl sounds so good! I’m giving away a test press 1 of only 5 that exist to one lucky person who purchases a cd, vinyl or download at http://www.brianmarquis.bandcamp.com contest ends and winner announced new years day.

Snow Damage CDs are in! Orders will be mailed out this week. You can still buy the cd, vinyl or digital here http://www.brianmarquis.com which enters you to win a vinyl test press. 

My debut EP ‘SNOW DAMAGE’ is out TODAY! Stream it and buy on cd/vinyl/digital at http://www.brianmarquis.com or on iTunes here: http://tinyurl.com/snowdamageEP It is also available at all other digital retailers. 

Review of the EP on Absolutepunk.net:

http://absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=2519452

Studio video of the making of the EP:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=baM1A1xjw9g

Press Release:

Snow Damage, singer/songwriter Brian Marquis’ (Therefore I Am) debut six- song EP, released via Harbinger Music Group, is a heartfelt culmination of resilience, rebirth and renewal. The EP title, Snow Damage, metaphorically describes what is left when all the winter snow is melted away and the ground beneath is exposed, waiting for the rebirth of spring.  Similarly, on Snow Damage, Marquis documents a point in his life where he persevered over personal challenges, got to the core of his being and experienced a renewed optimism and passion for his music.

The debut EP features a well-rounded songwriting approach, from the loud and raucous “They Used To Call It The Blues” to the soft and vulnerable “Body Work”.  Up and coming producer Brad Delava shared Marquis’ vision to go back to his roots and make a piece of music that was not over-produced, showcasing his raw vocal talent. “I went into the studio more prepared than ever; my attitude is, if I can’t sing it, I won’t.” says Marquis of his vocals on Snow Damage.

According to Alex DiVincenzo on absolutepunk.net, “Marquis has always been a skilled guitarist and provided pleasant backing vocals in Therefore I Am, but I was unaware of the true finesse of his voice prior to hearing his solo material.”  In addition to vocals and guitar, Marquis also played harmonica, lap steel, percussion and piano on the EP.

Guest appearances on Snow Damage include Erick Serna (ex- The Dear Hunter), slide guitar on “Ratt Street”, Shawn Marquis (Vanna), bass on “The Way You Walk Away” and Dan Bob Goterch (Actor|Observer) percussion on tracks 1,3,5.  The EP was mastered by Jeff Lipton (Bon Iver and City And Colour) and will be available on CD and limited edition colored vinyl here www.brianmarquis.com as well as iTunes, AmazonMP3 and all other digital retailers.

To celebrate the EP, both East and West Coast release shows are planned for December 28, 2011 at T.T. the Bear’s Place in Cambridge, MA and January 9, 2012 at the Silverlake Lounge in Los Angeles, CA.  

Pre-orders for my debut EP ‘Snow Damage’ up now at www.brianmarquis.com

CD / VINYL / DIGITAL

All orders included instant download and enters you to win a vinyl test press (1 of only 5)

Head over to www.AbsolutePunk.net for an Exclusive full stream of my debut EP ‘Snow Damage’ Leave a comment and your favorite song on their page and enter to win an autographed copy. Pre-orders at www.brianmarquis.com include instant digital download AND enters you to win a vinyl test press.http://absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=2515152