Marah in the Mainsail Go Full Time

Taken from the band's Facebook Page

For many bands, taking a leap from a part-time hobby to a full-time venture can be terrifying. Unless you are a musical sensation the odds of a band or artist making millions or even tens of thousands of dollars is extremely rare. Instead, many "working" bands hope to make a comfortable living recording and playing music. To cover living expenses as well as the expenses that come with being a musician, many artists work side jobs. They work as servers, music teachers, baristas, house painters, or whatever job allows them the flexibility to moonlight with their band.

Over the weekend, Minneapolis folk rockers Marah in the Mainsail announced that they were taking the leap to become a full time creative force. In a statement on social media, the band said, "We are so honored, nervous and excited to announce we are going full time with Marah in the Mainsail." As a way to help offset the expenses the band has started a Patreon page. There band offers tiers where people are able to pledge regular donations for rewards. Along with the announcement Marah in the Mainsail posted a video chronicling from their formation in 2010 to the release of their 2015 debut album Thaumatrope to 2017s Bone Crown.

You can find links to the video mentioned above as well as Marah in the Mainsail's two full-length albums below.