Tuesday, Aug.262008   The rain continues to fall, as it has since yesterday morning. Due to the tropical storm, classes have been cancelled for the last couple of days so Marcos is happy. Took Luis down to the beach yesterday and he applauded the crashing waves with "Bravo" and "Otra vez papa" (do it again daddy). Sat on the patio with friends for a couple beers at The Captains Club yesterday and we all enjoyed the cool weather! Cleanup may not be so fun but hey, everything is green, the reservoirs are blooming and the desert is alive and blooming.

All should be clear by tomorrow, when I sing my last gig of the season at La Palapa, 5:30PM.  We may have to swim to get there. So bring a life jacket!

RIP Jainine Minnette.....she passed away two days ago following a sudden aneurism and stroke. Her smile, sense of humor, and positive attitude about life will be missed by many. My prayers are with Jainine's family and friends at this time.

WHAT A WEEKEND IN SoCAL! Thanks to ALL who attended this weekend's house concert in Newbury Park, CA and then the big "Landsharks and Lions" event just south of Santa Barbara. From the moment Steve, Paula, Tom and PJ picked me up at the airport I had a blast. Rodd and Nikki Landon once again hosted an amazing show, which also featured Gary Seiler and Kelly McGuire. The next day we were all joined by Jerry Gontang and Stars on the Water.....WOW! What a fun band!  Thanks Jerry and the gang for letting me get up to sing with the band, and to Carol, Christa and the entire Santa Barbara Parrothead Club for putting on a great event.

COMING UP IN AZ AND CAL....Back out in California, this time to San Diego October 4th for Gary Seiler's first ever "Flip Flops Required Singer/Songwriter Show"  in San Diego)  But first, I'll be heading to Arizona for the big Parrot Grande event this weekend (reserve at http://parrotheads.org ) , then off to Nashville to record the next CD, then back to Southern Arizona for shows in Sierra Vista and Tucson. Click http://markmulligan.net/schedule.htm for details about all of the above. And for info about some really cool upcoming events in Mexico, read on!

TRIP TO THE PINES....Before I tell you about the big beach event in Rocky Point and Mulligan's IslandFest, just a quick update on our trip to the pine country of Yecora, Sonora....we're down to TWO cabins left, each with two bedrooms, one bathroom and equipped with generators, nestled in the beautiful ponderosa pines overlooking town. Interested in coming? Email me at mexicomark@hotmail.com for details and join us for the trip!

Have you heard? Trop-rock favorite Bob Karwin has JUST been added to the lineup for Mulligan's IslandFest 2008! This will be his first appearance ever at an IslandFest and you're gonna love Bob...clever songwriting and a live show you won't believe! Check out his website at http://bobkarwin.com  and join Bob, me, Brent Burns, Rob Mehl, and Bobby and Lesley Sahlen for an incredible weekend of fun in the sun and live music under the stars at the Paradiso Resort in San Carlos Nov.14-16th!  For all the event info, including ticket prices, the calendar of events, special all inclusive lodging packages, just click http://markmulligan.net/newsletter.htm

PARROT MAFIA in ROCKY POINT!  Heading back up for the coast  to beautiful Rocky Point for another weekend of fun (October 24-26) with Gary Seiler, Rob Mehl, and Kelly McGuire.  It's "Parrot Mafia", brought to you by Seaside Reservations! And for this one, we'll be on the beach, enjoying gorgeous October evenings in Rocky Point, just 60 minutes south of the border and only a few hours from Phoenix and Tucson.   For all of you coming down for the event, Seaside Reservations has got the best lodging options in town and at special rates for the event. (Stay 2 nights, get a 3rd half price....or better yet, stay 3 nights and get a 4th FREE) Call toll free 1-888-258-7197 or email kathleen@rockypointexperts.com for all the info, and see you at Parrot Mafia!  And for more details, reservation info, or just to check out photos from our last "Parrot Mafia", click http://www.seasidemexico.com/parrot_mafia_concert

NEW "PACIFICO BLUE" T-SHIRTS!  Brand new!  Brightly colored "Pacifico Blue" T-shirts (same colors as the Pacifico label) in medium, large, XL and XXL. Along with new sleeveless blue "Mulligan's Island' tees, proceeds from the brand new items will go straight into recording the next CD, with studio time coming up September 1! So I appreciate your support and hope you love the new shirts as much as I do. Only $15 each (includes shipping!), or "Island Special" it and choose a mix of any four shirts, hats, or CDs for only 50 bucks with shipping included. Email mexicomark@hotmail.com to order yours!  

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