Marian Runk

The only Halloweeny thing I do is carve pumpkins. I go in without a plan and use swift broad strokes. That’s mine in the left; I don’t have the patience for detail like my partner does, lol 🎃

Jazzed about playing at Fitzgerald’s Sidebar on Tuesday with Naomi Ashley and Ryan Burns!! 11/4 6pm!

My neighborhood this weekend while I was out of town.

Video of the tear gassing at Roscoe and Harding in Avondale via source.

Thank you ❤️

Video Premiere: Marian Runk “Natural Disaster” Over in the USA, hurricane season is fast approaching, while funding to help prepare for the potential conditions has been declining. Consequently, Marian Runk's song 'Natural Disaster' has been on her mind a lot lately. After being caught out in terrible weather, Runk decided the time was right to make a video for the song - one of her old favourites.

Here's the video premiere for "Natural Disaster" - timeless music from @marianrunk

YouTube video by Marian Runk Marian Runk "Natural Disaster" (official music video)

A couple months ago I started making a new video for an old song (from my first album). I didn’t realize till the context of today that it’s also a bit of a love letter to Chicago and my country. Stay strong out there, loves. youtu.be/82oeWZETG84?...

Playing a special show with @steveslagg.bsky.social and Contorno on Oct 14 and we hope you can make it! Tickets: www.etix.com/ticket/p/725...

Sweaty but glorious farm set at White Oak Festival in Dodgeville, WI last weekend! #musiciansky #singersongwriter #folkmusic

YouTube video by Marian Runk Marian Runk - "The Deluge" (live at the Hideout)

If you missed my show at the Hideout earlier in the month: youtu.be/WTjZdJs0oYw?... #musiciansky #lovesong #livemusic

Yesssssss omg it’s stunning

MARIAN RUNK, TWO WIRES AND A SPARK It’s coming on April, and I’m on a bus / traveling toward a city of rust / The red-feathered birds are all back from the south / I’m headed east, riddled with doubt,”  Chicago’s Americana artist Ma…

“Pretty songs, pretty deep, too. If you like folk music with satisfying attention to detail, check this out.” @marianrunk.bsky.social
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July 3 is tomorrow! That’s when I open for Jackson & the Janks at the Hideout! Really looking forward to this; playing new songs with Andrew Wilkins and Graham (bass & trumpet) and my red Harmony Rocket 🎸 #chicagomusic #musiciansky #americanamusic #queercountrymusic #livemusic

Love Record Breakers for supporting us local artists! Show on Thursday July 3 at The Hideout is fast approaching!!! #musiciansky #chicagolivemusic #queercountrymusic #recordstore #showposter

They are so cute it hurts to look at them

I've said it many times before and Andrew Cuomo is making me say it again: we don't have a cancellation problem. We have never had a cancellation problem. To the contrary, we have a problem that "disgrace" is a very temporary embarrassment— an brief entr'acte more than an intermission.

Thanks!

YouTube video by Marian Runk Marian Runk "Possibility" (official music video)

youtu.be/Lrt4-ZyVf2U?... (full #musicvideo)

Happy 1st Birthday to my song “Possibility!” What a year it has been. Sadly this “jaded and jaunty” (thanks @rainbowrodeo.bsky.social ) song remains relevant, as the possibility for a free and equitable society seems lightyears away. Keep fighting. #musiciansky #queercountrymusic #americanamusic

It’s June! I wrote a song about that! #musiciansky #musicvideo #americanamusic #summer

I’ll be in Forest Park on Wednesday May 28 at Robert’s Westside; would love to see you! Tickets: link.dice.fm/bPSXeyiBGTb?...

Thank you! It's a really fun vibe, I stumbled upon it about ten years ago when I was on vacation in the UP, and it was great. Jazzed to be going as a performer!

Agree to Disagree

And two: open.spotify.com/track/2sGL1J...

Boys Will Be Boys Marian Runk · Two Wires and a Spark · Song · 2024

ooh good question! I have 2 songs that might help exorcise some political *feelings* while writing friendly voting reminders! One: open.spotify.com/track/0a961u...

So thrilled to not only hike through the mountains but also SING MY TUNES at the Porcupine Mountains Music Festival this summer!! This lineup is 🔥 #musiciansky #porcupinemountainsmusicfestival #folksinger #queercountrymusic #musicfestival #puremichigan #upperpenninsula

Thank you, dear friend!

Oh hi it’s #bandcampfriday again! Don’t forget to buy music from your favorite indie artists today…on a related note, Mother’s Day is next Sunday! #musiciansky

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Happy 92nd birthday to one of my major musical heroes, Willie Nelson! I played one of my favorite songs of his, “Somebody Pick Up My Pieces,”at my album release show last year. ❤️ #willienelson #musiciansky #queercountrymusic

Since I was a young person, this Dolly Parton tune has been my favorite song. Seeing some Virginia bluebells in the forest over the weekend got it stuck in my head! “Wildflowers” from the first Trio album.
#musiciansky #queercountrymusic #wildflowers #dollyparton

YouTube video by Marian Runk Marian Runk - “The Deluge” #newsong #singersongwriter

Working on new songs and sharing on YouTube from time to time #musiciansky #indiemusician #singersongwriter #queercountrymusic: youtube.com/shorts/TDwoO...