Mark's Park EP13: A Night with Kori Withers & Friends | Playing For Change

Welcome to our thirteenth episode of Mark’s Park: A Night with Kori Withers & Friends
Let the joy, nostalgia and impact of Bill Withers’ music captivate your soul as Kori Withers & Friends perform several of her father’s timeless classics, embodying the deep connection she shares with these beloved songs. This heartfelt performance and collective energy underscores the power of music to unite and heal and pays homage to the legacy of such a legendary artist.
Feel the essence of Bill Withers’ cherished song, “Grandma’s Hands,” with the beautifully illustrated children’s book, painted by multiple award-winning artist R. Gregory Christie and published by Joel Harper’s Freedom Three Publishing in collaboration with the Withers Family’s Mattie Music Group. “Grandma’s Hands” will debut on August 15, 2023 and is available for pre-order now at:
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Mark’s Park is filmed in front of a live audience in PFC co-founder/producer Mark Johnson's backyard in Venice Beach, California. This series brings together the diverse group of people, who call Venice Beach home, in an effort to connect the world through music. A portion of the proceeds from Mark's Park will benefit the Playing For Change Foundation-an international nonprofit organization, operating 27 music programs in 19 countries, established to create positive change through music and arts education.
SET LIST
0:00- “Kissing My Love”
5:37- “Grandma’s Hands”
9:39- “Ain’t No Sunshine”
13:01- “Lean On Me”
17:26- “I Wish You Well”
20:56- “The Family Table”
26:34- “Stories”
30:46- “Lovely Day”
Written by Bill Withers
Featuring
Kori Withers- Vocals
Alana Alberg- Bass
Chris Pierce- Vocals
David Leach- Percussion
Deron Johnson- Keyboard
Rock Deadrick- Drums, Vocals
Sam Meek- Guitar
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[@TheWindGinProject]

I feel it! Still Bill Withers! I feel him coming through loud and clear. Peace & Love Yall! Thank You Kori!

[@Anonymous-lc8zo]

just one listen to this and I know it IS a lovely day !!!

[@cheri238]

I LOVE YOU ALL OF YOU❤ Keep the music flowing.🎵🎶🎶

[@thejonegcle7759]

such a good vibe ... thanks for this

[@mattfullenwider2479]

Wow. Closing my eyes an listening to "Lovely Day"

[@msaermark]

Nice! And that @BiteGuitars bass sounds so good. And nice playing by Alana!

[@rmanning4]

Thank you ❤❤

[@shayr2826]

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Nice and good music 🙏🍀🎸🎶🎼🎵🎤🎹🥁❤️👌✌️🍁🍂 Super.

[@DenisCalligraphy]

Excellent tribute to Bill Withers. I particularly enjoyed the bass playing by Alana Alberg, don't you think? She held the groove!

[@benouakrim750]

A good music with a great positive vibes Thank you

[@rakoovzzz1]

Bill Withers is greatest songwriter forever

[@johnbould7544]

Haven't listened to Bill Withers in a while...makes me think of my brother...one of his favorite performers

[@araujosdanilo]

Amazing!

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[@newtimee]

No words. Thats so perfect🙏

[@newfdogg]

Man I feel better now, thank-you, One Love 🥰

[@periwinkle-dragonfly]

Always good things at Mark's Park. Loved this!

[@darrellleeper7534]

Always a good way ❤ 😊 great ! Ohio

[@SpecialSP]

Kori puts a smile on my heart …

[@jethrox827]

This is brilliant 👍

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Greetings from Charlotte, NC.

[@greencasestudy]

Clean.

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fantastic sounds on my cheap jbl headphone..

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💖💖✌✌💖💖

[@enanarius]

Awesome!!! Wanna be in a party with them!💃💃💃

[@anaphylastiks]

Everyone is sitting in that groove so well.

[@flava3944]

OMG .... loving this band

[@osmariobrito7776]

Mais um excelente vídeo para terminar bem uma sexta-feira a noite.

[@MarkBuondonno]

Wow 🙌🏼 Brilliant

[@simonbrown4142]

Truely wonderful night an amazing experience

[@sab781]

Love the bassist ❤ such a precise playing ….she is creating the ambience.

[@kiereluurs1243]

Puts a smile on my face 😀

[@not-a-bot-rb8xk]

And I know, I know, I know, I know, I know, I know, I know, I know, I know I know, I know, I know, I know, I know I know, I know, I know, I know, I know I know, I know, I know, I know, I know I know, I know, i've always loved AIN'T NO SUNSHINE !!!

[@robertberger8642]

Incredible!

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Awesome

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Great!!!💯

[@daviddaugelli6585]

You guys have a great sound. Love you best wishes.

[@barbarasalome3231]

Merci beaucoup !

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Beautiful!!!!

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Beautiful! - One Love - ✌️❤️🎶

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love🧡

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Quel douceur ☮️👍

[@amangogna68]

Great music and fantastic musicians !

[@herrprotocol]

... and best of all is to find them together ❤❤❤ Thank you Mark

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Magnífic projecte per unir-nos i cantar sens complexos la llibertat del que SOM. La meva mes sincera i entusiasta en hora bona. SEGUIM...!!! 🧡🧡❤🧡🧡❤🧡🧡❤🧡🧡❤🧡🧡

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Great music 🎶!

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I can't stop looping this goodness

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i love it ❤

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J'adore ! 😊

[@lars277]

I am watching this and getting into the groove and I look see Alana Alberg!! I love this great bassist woman. She is a great player, plus she is real easy to look at!!!🥰😍🤩😘😛😛😋👏👏👏👏

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Bass Women 🤗👍👍

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Genial❤

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Fantástico!! Parabéns a todos!!

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[@martixxxx]

just the two of us 🙂

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I need to move to Venice Beach!

[@DrewMusicYT]

I wish I could hit "like" on this a hundred times. Great renditions, and everyone in the band is absolutely wonderful. I was thrilled by the song selection too - I Wish You Well, Family Table ... and "Stories" is one of my all-time favorites! Thank you for this and sending the best to Kori and all of Bill's family and friends, he is missed.

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Band is tight, sound is pristine.

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good

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❤❤❤❤❤❤

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❤️👏🙏

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This is silky smooth...... always so good! Thank you

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🔥🔥🔥

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I loveeeeee thiss ❤

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That's quite a sound you got going on there..

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🩵🌻

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Hi👋🤗

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mwa

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Hi

[@01Revanche]

Kori, the daughter of Bill?

[@not-a-bot-rb8xk]

Kori Withers, daughter of the legendary Bill Withers, is a singer-songwriter who is featured in our "Grandma's Hands" Live Outside.

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