  
In 1979, things were changing. . .
My daughter Aja Ann was born, & I came to realize that there were things I wanted that a gigging musician's lifestyle couldn't give me:
a dependable car, health insurance, & a home of my own. So I took advantage of an opportunity to work for a national restaurant corporation, managing their entertainment operations.
Mary T had come into her own as a songwriter. After spending 6 months living & performing in Japan, she decided to move to the land of dreams & proverbial center of the elusive music business, Los Angeles.
Mary's middle name was Therese (after her grandmother), but whenever anyone asked her what the "T" stood for, she'd flash them a mischievous smile & say "Trouble." You got the feeling she could take on anyone or anything. With boundless energy & drive she immersed herself into the LA songwriters scene, networking, performing, writing, & recording. She orchestrated an industry showcase for her music at Hollywood's famed Roxy Theatre. Mary was also singing better than ever, as the following "never before released" recordings of 5 songs she wrote will attest.
My sweet sister died on Feb 25, 2003 - but the sound of her voice
& her music live on. Special thanks to my old Shaggs band mate, Geoff Gillette, (who has a gold record for his work shaping Eva Cassidy's posthumous Songbird LP), for restoring & mixing the original 24 track tapes Mary left behind. And to Mary's dear friend, Carol Parker Plowman,
for her support in making the project possible.
I hope you enjoy these flashes of creative brilliance . . .
Rock on Mary T!
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