Henry

Zera Marvel — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 01:47:10 +0000

Henry, my sweetest friend.

1999-2012

Dead Ship Sailing plays Portland, Oregon

Zera Marvel — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 01:36:28 +0000

I am happy to report that I’ve been writing some new solo material and hope to start recording in the spring or summer. My new band, Dead Ship Sailing, is also moving full steam ahead. We are in the studio working on a full-length record and are getting ready to play some shows. On December 14th we will be playing at Ella St. Social Club in Portland, Oregon. Stay tuned for an announcement about our first Seattle show…

Listen: www.deadshipsailing.com
Follow: www.facebook.com/deadshipsailing

Dead Ship Sailing

Zera Marvel — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 05:18:04 +0000

My acoustic guitar is gathering dust. My lack of enthusiasm regarding my solo music disappoints me greatly at times, but sometimes the songs just don’t come and it can be quite frustrating. I am happy to report that my electric guitar has recently been dusted off. My enthusiasm regarding “just not giving a fuck” inspires me greatly these days. Sometimes when you are alone in a room trying to write a song it can be easy to over-think everything, question if its good enough, write and re-write. With my new project with Graig Markel that just isn’t an option. Once a week for the past 13 weeks we’ve been going into the studio with a blank piece of paper, plugging in our guitars, and writing and recording a full song. We give ourselves one evening to complete each song. No time to over-think or question anything. Loud guitars, attitude, and simplicity. I couldn’t be happier with how it’s turning out. We’ve posted the first 10 songs we recorded on our website and they can be downloaded for free. We are currently writing a few more songs and then we will re-mix 10 songs and put out a record sometime in the near future. xo

deadshipsailing.com

Zera Marvel Vs. Stage Fright

Zera Marvel — Sat, 20 Nov 2010 23:53:20 +0000

http://youtu.be/xXJlvGPovwg

Filmed by: Marlon Schaeffer

Letters From Jail – limited edition EP

Zera Marvel — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 20:51:44 +0000

Letters From Jail – limited edition EP available only at the Seattle City Arts festival show.

There are 3 new tracks, as well as 2 re-mastered songs from Birds And Bullets Fly. I will be posting previews of these new songs today and tomorrow. Check back tomorrow to hear “Break Your Bones” – and I hope to see you on Saturday at the show (show details below). xo

Thursday October 21: Letters From Jail

Friday October 22: Break Your Bones

City Arts Festival

Saturday, October 23, 2010

Doors: 8pm

Location:

The Crocodile 2200 2nd Avenue Seattle, WA 98121

Zera Marvel
Star Anna
Sera Cahoone

Buy your tickets here

10/25/10 UPDATE: Thanks to everyone who came to the show and bought a copy of the EP…we sold out of them! xo

City Arts Festival

Zera Marvel — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 07:22:38 +0000

While most Seattleites might know Zera Marvel from her onstage appearances with Head Like A Kite – she’s tough to miss – the singer also writes and performs her own material, dark, intimate and bare, yet somehow uplifting. A solo performance from Marvel is a rare one – the singer claims to suffer from stage fright – so… this, her first show in a year, should be a special treat. Show up and give her your support. -City Arts Magazine

Buy Your Tickets HERE

New show confirmed

Zera Marvel — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:54:01 +0000

By the time I step onto the stage at The Crocodile on Saturday, October 23rd, it will have been over a year since I’ve played live. If you’ve been wanting to see a live show, this is your chance. As some of you may have noticed, I do not play live very often. Admittedly I am plagued by stage fright…although no one that comes to see me ever seems to notice…seriously, my knees are shaking regardless of how pulled together I may appear! I’ve been lucky enough to have joined Head Like A Kite on the Crocodile stage many times, but this will be the first with my band. This past year has been filled with the stresses of growing up: buying a home & losing a parent…so there are quite a few new songs that will be debuted on the 23rd. Come on out, drink a few beers, and help me ease back onto the stage…just don’t look at my shaking knees! xo

City Arts Festival

Saturday, October 23, 2010

Doors: 8pm

Location:
The Crocodile
2200 2nd Avenue
Seattle, WA 98121

Zera Marvel (with full band / opening)
Star Anna
Sera Cahoone

Buy your tickets here

Head Like A Kite photo update

Zera Marvel — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 20:47:36 +0000

Head Like A Kite @ The Mural Amphitheatre 8.20.10 Photo by: Pavel Verbovski

Head Like A Kite (Zera and Barb) at the Capitol Hill Block Party 7.23.10 Photo by: Bailey

Head Like A Kite (Zera, Tilson and Barb) at the Capitol Hill Block Party 7.23.10 Photo by: Leigh

Head Like A Kite: Graig, Dave, Zera, Trent & Tilson 6.12.10 Photo by: Zack Arias

Head Like A Kite (Zera) 6.12.10 Photo by: Zack Arias

Head Like A Kite shooting the video for "She's Wearing That Costume" 5.9.10 Photo by: Amelia Gyde

Two new Head Like A Kite videos

Zera Marvel — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 23:11:37 +0000

Above: The music video for “She’s Wearing that Costume” by Head Like a Kite from the album Dreams Suspend Night. Featuring Zera Marvel with camera prowess by Robert Bailey.

Above: The music video for “We’re Always on the Wrong Side of Sunrise” by Head Like a Kite from the the album Dreams Suspend Night. Featuring Tilson, Zera Marvel & Brent Amaker. Directed by Matt Wesson.

New Website

Zera Marvel — Fri, 28 May 2010 04:45:07 +0000

Welcome to my new website.

I’ve been in the mood to simplify things in my life lately. My website was one of the things that’s been under-construction for far too long. I needed something that would be easy to access and update, so I choose this blog format. I’ve imported old posts from my last website. This new site will encompass all the things I am currently involved in musically, including my solo project, Head Like A Kite, Animals At Night, and a few non-musical updates as well. In this age of Twitter and Facebook, it is difficult to tell where to draw the line between personal stuff and music stuff…but at the end of the day it all comes out in the songs anyhow.

I am in the deep, dark process of trying to write songs for the follow-up to Birds And Bullets Fly. As you will read below I’ve had lots of inspiration lately. I hope some good songs come of it all.