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About Me

The Roots Edge Music Agency represents quality performing artists by providing them with booking services. We are committed to developing and maintaining long, successful relationships with individuals and venues that present Folk, Americana/Country, and Country Blues music and to conducting business honestly, professionally and in a timely manner. My passion for music and for bringing the people together who make it happen is the driving force. I'm good at it because I'm organized, I care about the guys I book and I love dealing with all (okay, most) of the people in this business-- venue managers, agents, producers and promoters, radio and press -- and the other musicians. I started doing this - not as a business - but as a favor to a friend. Today The Roots Edge Music Agency functions on the conviction that audiences need this music as much as artists need an audience. I have a deep and abiding respect for this community. I understand both sides of the venue/booking agent relationship and currently serve as Volunteer Coordinator for the Narrows Center for the Arts (www.ncfta.org). The NCFTA is a non-profit 280 seat venue and gallery in Fall River, MA. hosting local, regional and nationally touring musicians and visual artists. I'm on the Board of Directors at the Narrows and work many of the live music events. I am highly selective about those artists I choose to represent, my choices reflecting an intuitive sense of what makes a good fit professionally as well as the talent and maturity of the work itself. Inquiries and suggestions are always welcome.

My Interests

my children/grandchildren, quality education, music - obviously, animal causes

I'd like to meet:

Barbra Streisand, Alan Jackson, Oprah, Mike Space, Rich Warren, and many others that I have developed professional and personal relationships with, through this business, via email and telephone - but have never met.

Music:

Duncan Walters, Jimmy Lafave, Marc Douglas Berardo, Ryan Fitzsimmons, Joel Cage, Mike Brosnan, Paul Geremia, JP Jones, Mary Ann Rossoni, Tim Grimm; then there's always Patsy Cline, Tony Bennett, George Jones, Frank Sinatra, Barbra Streisand

Movies:

An Affair to Remember, White Christmas, Stepmom, Sound of Music, Breakfast at Tiffany's, Mr. Holland's Opus, Good Morning Vietnam; ask me again in an hour - anything with Cary Grant, Debra Kerr, Tom Hanks & Meg Ryan - I'm a sucker for a chick flick. I hate sci-fi, mystery, horror movies.

Television:

Who has time to watch television? We only put it on to watch our collection of old VHS movies.

Books:

Oh The Places You'll Go by Dr. Seuss, A Salty Piece of Land by Jimmy Buffet, anything by Shel Silverstein, Maeve Binchy, Mitch Albom, Nicholas Sparks, Jody Picoult, Elizabeth Berg

Heroes:

my children

My Blog

my website is down

and my email along with it. it appears that my domain host neglected to send me a renewal notice. I've got an email in to them and will try to straighten it out asap. in the meantime, if you nee...
Posted by Marilyn on Tue, 14 Oct 2008 10:44:00 PST

BACHA showcases

I went with Marc Douglas to the BACHA summer meeting because he was given an opportunity to showcase. We had a great time. Those BACHA folks are the nicest people. They offered us di...
Posted by Marilyn on Mon, 25 Aug 2008 07:53:00 PST

post-op ramblings

Hey, I'm home and medicated. More than a little fuzzy at times - bear with me as I impatiently wait for the meds to become unnecessary so I can work more and nap less. thanks to all of you who have ca...
Posted by Marilyn on Sat, 02 Aug 2008 10:06:00 PST

2008 New Bedford Summerfest Hospitality pics

The first round of 2008 New Bedford Summerfest Hospitality photos are in my albums. There are more on Blyth's camera that I haven't seen yet. I'll try to get them up as soon as possible. F...
Posted by Marilyn on Sat, 19 Jul 2008 04:37:00 PST

computer crashes

Hey, if you're trying to reach me you'll have to use the phone. My internet access is limited since the computer crashed last Saturday night. With any luck, and some help from God, i...
Posted by Marilyn on Tue, 17 Jun 2008 09:45:00 PST

milestones

Today is my youngest daughter's 20th birthday. She is no longer a 'teenager' but, in this state, she isn't yet 'legal'. It got me thinking very early this a.m. about her life as an 'adult'...
Posted by Marilyn on Fri, 13 Jun 2008 04:40:00 PST

my new website

Go check out my website at www.marilynedgemusic.com Marc Douglas Berardo redesigned it for me. I love it. Let me know what you think. See you soon. ...
Posted by Marilyn on Fri, 07 Mar 2008 04:25:00 PST

The Narrows has been nominated Best Folk Venue

by the Providence Phoenix Please go here: http://thephoenix.com/theBest/PROVIDENCE/vote.aspx?id=1221 and vote. Thanks....
Posted by Marilyn on Tue, 26 Feb 2008 04:44:00 PST

New addition to my roster

I am pleased to announce that I will be doing some booking for Marc Douglas Berardo. You can find out about Marc at www.marcdouglas.com and www.myspace.com/marcdouglasberardo - or go t...
Posted by Marilyn on Fri, 22 Feb 2008 05:39:00 PST

working with Joel Cage

I am pleased to announce that I will be doing some New England booking for Joel Cage. You can find out about Joel at www.joelcage.com and www.myspace.com/joelcage - or go to my top friends ...
Posted by Marilyn on Sat, 02 Feb 2008 12:17:00 PST