Marianne Spellman
@mariannespellman.bsky.social
I’ve been a writer, concert photographer, music video director/editor, humorist, and hobby rocker in the Seattle area. Progressive politics, garage rock, weird thrift store items, cats.
New post on Substack, thank you for reading: mariannespellman.substack.com/p/the-traged...
The Tragedy of Being Human
Can't live with 'em...can't live without 'em.
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September 12, 2025 at 12:43 AM
New post on Substack, thank you for reading: mariannespellman.substack.com/p/the-traged...
Years ago, my family visited Washington DC, including the Supreme Court. It had a gift store. I thought it was hilarious that SCOTUS sold pens and coffee mugs. I bought a mug. This morning, I poured my coffee into the mug and noticed a crack. I didn’t break it. This one just decided to die of grief.
August 1, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Years ago, my family visited Washington DC, including the Supreme Court. It had a gift store. I thought it was hilarious that SCOTUS sold pens and coffee mugs. I bought a mug. This morning, I poured my coffee into the mug and noticed a crack. I didn’t break it. This one just decided to die of grief.
Seattle! So happy to be part of Pioneer Square First Thursday ArtWalk at Baba Yaga on July 3rd, which is tonight! I’ll be hanging out upstairs from about 6-9pm with my prints and posters of some of the musical artists I’ve had the privilege to photograph over the years. Come say hi!
July 3, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Seattle! So happy to be part of Pioneer Square First Thursday ArtWalk at Baba Yaga on July 3rd, which is tonight! I’ll be hanging out upstairs from about 6-9pm with my prints and posters of some of the musical artists I’ve had the privilege to photograph over the years. Come say hi!
New post on Substack: in honor of his passing today at age 81, my memories of being a Bobby Sherman fan. Thanks for reading! mariannespellman.substack.com/p/hey-mister...
Hey, Mister Sun
Bobby Sherman, 1943-2025
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June 25, 2025 at 2:34 AM
New post on Substack: in honor of his passing today at age 81, my memories of being a Bobby Sherman fan. Thanks for reading! mariannespellman.substack.com/p/hey-mister...
Seattle! I’ve been BURSTING to let you know that I will be having a photo exhibition all this July at Pioneer Square’s coolest destination, Baba Yaga! Come see prints and posters of rock stars in their natural habitats! I’ll be there for Pioneer Square ArtWalk on Thursday, July 3rd so come say hi!
June 23, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Seattle! I’ve been BURSTING to let you know that I will be having a photo exhibition all this July at Pioneer Square’s coolest destination, Baba Yaga! Come see prints and posters of rock stars in their natural habitats! I’ll be there for Pioneer Square ArtWalk on Thursday, July 3rd so come say hi!
Vent time! New post on Substack! Thanks for reading! open.substack.com/pub/marianne...
June 14, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Vent time! New post on Substack! Thanks for reading! open.substack.com/pub/marianne...
Reposted by Marianne Spellman
If this video found you, take these 40 seconds to pause, breathe, and reset.
Step into nature with the sound of flowing water found in Robert Irwin's Central Garden at the Getty Center.
#MentalHealthAwarenessMonth
Step into nature with the sound of flowing water found in Robert Irwin's Central Garden at the Getty Center.
#MentalHealthAwarenessMonth
May 14, 2025 at 10:26 PM
If this video found you, take these 40 seconds to pause, breathe, and reset.
Step into nature with the sound of flowing water found in Robert Irwin's Central Garden at the Getty Center.
#MentalHealthAwarenessMonth
Step into nature with the sound of flowing water found in Robert Irwin's Central Garden at the Getty Center.
#MentalHealthAwarenessMonth
Reposted by Marianne Spellman
How Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton & Harold Lloyd Pulled Off Their Spectacular Stunts During Silent Film’s Golden Age
How Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton & Harold Lloyd Pulled Off Their Spectacular Stunts During Silent Film’s Golden Age
It can be tempting to view the box office's domination by visual-effects-laden Hollywood spectacle as a recent phenomenon.
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May 8, 2025 at 5:27 PM
How Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton & Harold Lloyd Pulled Off Their Spectacular Stunts During Silent Film’s Golden Age
Tune in to Garage Grooves every Friday night from 8-10pm PDT on CFUV! Bonus tonight: Ready Steady Soul from 7-8pm! listen.streamon.fm/cfuv
May 9, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Tune in to Garage Grooves every Friday night from 8-10pm PDT on CFUV! Bonus tonight: Ready Steady Soul from 7-8pm! listen.streamon.fm/cfuv
Tune in to CFUV’s Garage Grooves every Friday night from 8-10pm PDT from fab Victoria, B.C.! listen.streamon.fm/cfuv
May 2, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Tune in to CFUV’s Garage Grooves every Friday night from 8-10pm PDT from fab Victoria, B.C.! listen.streamon.fm/cfuv
You wouldn’t guess I watched “American Idol,” huh? But this is why I won’t anymore: mariannespellman.substack.com/p/american-j...
April 21, 2025 at 12:12 AM
You wouldn’t guess I watched “American Idol,” huh? But this is why I won’t anymore: mariannespellman.substack.com/p/american-j...
Tune in to Garage Grooves every Friday night from 8-10pm PDT on CFUV! listen.streamon.fm/cfuv
April 12, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Tune in to Garage Grooves every Friday night from 8-10pm PDT on CFUV! listen.streamon.fm/cfuv
Tune in to Garage Grooves every Friday night from 8-10pm PDT on CFUV, from beautiful Victoria, B.C., Canada! listen.streamon.fm/cfuv
March 29, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Tune in to Garage Grooves every Friday night from 8-10pm PDT on CFUV, from beautiful Victoria, B.C., Canada! listen.streamon.fm/cfuv
New post on Substack about intuition, fire, and the Constitution! Thanks for reading! mariannespellman.substack.com/p/prescribed...
March 19, 2025 at 1:01 AM
New post on Substack about intuition, fire, and the Constitution! Thanks for reading! mariannespellman.substack.com/p/prescribed...
“Thank You For The Days” is now at booksellers everywhere! Edited by Chris Kocher, it’s filled with great stories and photos about The Kinks from fans themselves around the globe. Mine is the tale of photographing The Kinks at a huge stadium in 1982. Buy a copy and enjoy many more cool remembrances!
March 12, 2025 at 11:12 PM
“Thank You For The Days” is now at booksellers everywhere! Edited by Chris Kocher, it’s filled with great stories and photos about The Kinks from fans themselves around the globe. Mine is the tale of photographing The Kinks at a huge stadium in 1982. Buy a copy and enjoy many more cool remembrances!
Tune in to Garage Grooves every Friday night from 8-10pm PST on CFUV! listen.streamon.fm/cfuv
March 8, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Tune in to Garage Grooves every Friday night from 8-10pm PST on CFUV! listen.streamon.fm/cfuv
Hey @cbsnews.com what’s up with running that threatening anti-immigrant propaganda ad starring fascist Kristi Noem during CBS Evening News? Cronkite is rolling in his grave.
March 1, 2025 at 3:28 AM
Hey @cbsnews.com what’s up with running that threatening anti-immigrant propaganda ad starring fascist Kristi Noem during CBS Evening News? Cronkite is rolling in his grave.
Tune in to Garage Grooves every Friday night from 8-10pm PST on Victoria, BC,Canada’s CFUV! 🇨🇦❤️🎸: listen.streamon.fm/cfuv
February 28, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Tune in to Garage Grooves every Friday night from 8-10pm PST on Victoria, BC,Canada’s CFUV! 🇨🇦❤️🎸: listen.streamon.fm/cfuv
Reposted by Marianne Spellman
Didn't really expect to get posted by the FIBA instagram account today!
February 27, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Didn't really expect to get posted by the FIBA instagram account today!
Tune in to Garage Grooves every Friday night from 8-10pm PST on CFUV! cfuv.uvic.ca/listen-live/
February 21, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Tune in to Garage Grooves every Friday night from 8-10pm PST on CFUV! cfuv.uvic.ca/listen-live/
How you doin’? Let astrology guide you in insight to your deepest character traits! It beats doomscrolling for a few, eh? New post on Substack!: mariannespellman.substack.com/p/star-burst...
Star-burst: How Your Zodiac Sign Handles A Crisis
The Astrological Guide to Freaking Out in Freaky Times
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February 21, 2025 at 2:56 AM
How you doin’? Let astrology guide you in insight to your deepest character traits! It beats doomscrolling for a few, eh? New post on Substack!: mariannespellman.substack.com/p/star-burst...
Tune in to Garage Grooves every Friday night from 8-10pm PST for some bitchen ‘60s garage/psych/punk with your hosts Alex and Brian! Hurray for Canada! listen.streamon.fm/cfuv
February 14, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Tune in to Garage Grooves every Friday night from 8-10pm PST for some bitchen ‘60s garage/psych/punk with your hosts Alex and Brian! Hurray for Canada! listen.streamon.fm/cfuv
I did and wish I’d done it ages ago!
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February 12, 2025 at 10:29 PM
I did and wish I’d done it ages ago!
Reposted by Marianne Spellman
This was a nice thing to come home to. Paul's double tracked demo for Step Inside Love in a huge upgrade from what we've had before. youtu.be/tO3vnIWDa3g
Paul McCartney "Step Inside Love" demo with NO Cilla Black.
YouTube video by John Thomas Allcock
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February 11, 2025 at 12:03 AM
This was a nice thing to come home to. Paul's double tracked demo for Step Inside Love in a huge upgrade from what we've had before. youtu.be/tO3vnIWDa3g