Mary's Danish "Underwater" cover by Marquis Mark & the Very Mysterious opens for Indigenous 6/28/14 — DeepCutsArchive

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Mary's Danish "Underwater" cover by Marquis Mark & the Very Mysterious opens for Indigenous 6/28/14 — DeepCutsArchive

Underwater written by Mary's Danish Marquis Mark & the Very Mysterious opens for blues/rock band Indigenous (Enrollee Day) Saturday, June 28th, 2014 Fond du Lac Tribal Center 1720 Big Lake Road Cloquet, Minn. At around 0:10 you will notice my drum student Dylan Houle remove his sunglasses and peer into the video from house left, far backstage. R.I.P. Dylan July 5, 2014.... I met Dylan when he became my drum student at just 10 years old, Although he was my student for a short time, Tor and I were very fond...in fact we loved Dylan and we had a sneaking suspicion that he loved us right back! As the years roll by we hear that Dylan is in a fight for his life and of course we are very saddened and we feel so helpless. He and his parents were doing all that they could for over a year or more. Then at this show, we see Dylan for the first time in awhile....strong, young, handsome and carried such a wonderful attitude! Bless that young man. He had the ability to help us feel like everything was going to be alright! He took some pictures and video for us and then he asked if he could sit behind us on stage...what an honor he gave us. So eventually he did sit behind us on the stage. We will always have this great memory of Dylan. He was such a unique and wonderful young man. We will never forget how shocked (among many other feelings) we were when just 7 days later.. after this show, he was gone....... We feel very honored by Dylan attending our show. Thank you Dylan and to your parents Pat and Kim for being the loving and supportive parents and Grandparents that they are! You are truly inspiring! Marquis Mark and the Very Mysterious are - Mark "Ebullient" Macham - acoustic guitar Toria "Bongo" Macham - vocals, djembe drum & maracas Theresa "T" Williams - vocals, maracas, bell chime Stage left, stage right explanation below.. Left vs. right. Easy, you say. But when you are standing in a theater, which left are you talking about? Left as you look at the stage, or left as you peer out toward the audience? Those are two very different things. In fact, they are complete opposites. So theater people invented special terms to clear up the confusion. “Stage right” and “stage left” indicate the point of view of the performer standing in front of an audience. Their mirror images are “house right” and “house left,” which describe the same directions, but from the opposite side—as if you are looking at the stage. It’s the audience’s perspective, from where they sit in the house. Mary's Danish personnel - Julie Ritter - vocals Gretchen Seager - vocals Peter Asher Michael Barbara James Bradley Robbie Buchanan Louis Gutierrez David King Simple, right? Here’s where it can get confusing. Most of the time, theater professionals stick with stage right and stage left when talking about what’s happening in the playing area, so that they don’t have to change words depending on which direction they’re facing. So let’s say you are working on a show. You’re sitting in the audience watching a rehearsal. The director tells you, “Keep an eye out for when the villain sneaks in from stage left.” Remember, that’s left from the performer's point of view, not yours. Look to your left by mistake—stage right—and you’ll miss it. Once you get used to them, stage right and stage left become second nature, no matter which direction you are facing. Here's a list of some bands Mark "Ebullient" Macham had the pleasure of contributing to their sights and sounds doing his best "Wildest Drummer in the West" antics as an enhancement for the likes of bands, such as....(Clearview- "Heavy Metal", Pastor Flash- "Motorcycle Rock", Bounty Hunter- "Southern Rock", Wind on the Water- "Soft Rock", Clint Wait Jr. Band- "Country", Roy Drusky- "Country", Red Sky- "Southern Rock", Wrist Rock-it "Heavy Metal", J. B. Review- "Native Rock", Double Nickel- "Country Rock", Udder Kaos- "Heavy Metal", Nothin' But Country- "Country" John Wesley Hardin- "Contemporary Rock", The Automatics- "Rockabilly", Double Dynamite- "Contemporary Rock", Bongo & Tom-Tom- "Rock", The Fractals- "Surf Rock", Synchromatic Mind- "Alternative", Mud Puppies- "Contemporary Country Rock", Busterville- "Classic Rock & Roll", Shock & Awe!- "Shock Rock", Dirty Boogie Band- "Boogie Music", Jeffrey James Gang- "Garage Rock", Living Room Lyrics- "Contemporary Rock", Marquis Mark & the Very Mysterious- "Blues Rock", Lorren Lindevig Band- "Polka", Chmielewski Fun Time- "Polka"). At any rate, I'd like to thank all the musicians in this video as well as the musicians in these bands from the past for the wonderful memories and the pleasure of making music! Couldn't of done it without you! Disclaimer; We do not own the copyrights to any of these recordings. These recordings are for Historical and Educational purposes Only! Yeah! So, you better just watch it! lol..

About This Footage

This footage is a rare gem, a backstage rehearsal of Mary's Danish performing an acoustic cover of their song "Underwater" in 2014. What makes it significant is not just the music itself, but the context in which it was filmed. The band, formed in Los Angeles in the late 1980s, had already disbanded by this point, releasing four albums between 1988 and 1992. Their sound blended rock, funk, country, and soul elements, making them a unique addition to the alternative rock scene of the time.

The footage is also notable for its location: Fond du Lac Tribal Center in Cloquet, Minnesota, where Mary's Danish was opening for Indigenous, a blues/rock band. The setting adds a layer of cultural significance, as the performance takes place on Native American land. This intersection of music and geography is a fascinating aspect of the clip.

But what truly sets this footage apart is the personal story woven throughout it. Marquis Mark & the Very Mysterious, the opening act, is comprised of Toria "Bongo" Macham, Theresa "T" Williams, and Mark "Ebullient" Macham. Their music is a fusion of rock, funk, and world rhythms, creating an infectious energy that's palpable even in this rehearsal setting.

As the camera pans across the stage, we catch glimpses of Dylan Houle, a 10-year-old drum student of Toria Macham's, who had been battling illness at the time. His presence is a poignant reminder of the fragility of life and the importance of cherishing moments with loved ones. The clip's description notes that Dylan passed away just seven days after this performance, leaving behind a family and community in mourning.

The footage itself is raw and intimate, capturing the band's rehearsal process as they work through their cover of "Underwater". The camera captures every nuance of the performance, from Toria Macham's soulful vocals to Theresa Williams' percussive maracas. Mark Macham's acoustic guitar work provides a subtle yet driving rhythm that underscores the song's emotional depth.

As we watch this footage, we're reminded of the power of music to transcend time and circumstance. Mary's Danish may have disbanded over two decades ago, but their legacy lives on in performances like this one. The band's eclectic sound continues to inspire new generations of musicians and fans alike.

Moreover, the clip highlights the importance of community and connection in the music world. Marquis Mark & the Very Mysterious' performance is not just about showcasing their own talents; it's also about creating a space for others to shine. Dylan Houle's presence on stage serves as a testament to the impact that music can have on people's lives, even in the face of adversity.

As we reflect on this footage, we're left with a sense of gratitude for the memories and experiences that these artists shared. The clip is more than just a rare performance; it's a tribute to the enduring power of music to bring people together and transcend time.

Curated from public records and music databases.