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In pursuit of a life less ordinary 🌎
Seeking freedom, connection & new perspectives

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It feels surreal looking back at the version of myself just a year ago, saying “I wanted to start playing music festivals” I had no idea how much could change in a year 🌎📅

I went from performing at small vanlife gatherings to @joshuatreemusicfestival, @ssbdfest ssbdfest, @burningman, @salmonfest & so many more ⚡️

Marti Marti, a girl from a small town in West Virginia packed her life into a van to chase a dream, and I’m proud to say I’m making it!! 🥹🚐🔮 The nomad community gave me the freedom to be myself & now I’m bringing that same spirit into new spaces with music i have written to bring people together.

If you’re living van life or chasing a dream of your own, I hope this post encourages you to KEEP GOING! Take the risk, say it out loud, and take a chance on YourSelf to see what happens.

Thank you to my team and especially @steveyalo for filming and editing this video 🙏🙏🙏

Xoxo
Marti Marti

#vanlife #nomadmusician #festivalmusic #independentartis #encouragement

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Played my first music festival @ssbdfest with @helixmoonofficial Still regrouping after helping as a builder, then performing and attending this incredible festival.

6 years of attending, 2 years of building and now performing here, this festival has a special place in my heart. Stoked to be up on stage with some killer players, performing at sunset, with a full moon, a kick ass sound guy @tapeheadsaudio, and lots of familiar faces in the crowd. Thank you to the buttman himself, @artweapon for booking us. And thank you to the countless homies who documented this moment for us: @enjoythejourney.today @colinstrz @steveyalo @zadewave @thelortzyness

More content to come, -kev🤘

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How @ssbdfest reacted to trying our earplugs for the FIRST TIME🥳

Any guesses on how many “THAT’S CRAZY” and “WOAHHHH” we got? (Ps it was A LOT)

it’s about time you switch to an earplug that gives you this type of reaction😏

Which Festival should we head to next?

#ssbd #unplugs #earplug #unplugshearing #samesamebutdifferent

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Thank you for coming to our set @ssbdfest

Video filmed & edited by @steveyalo

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Imagine entering a state park and then, all of a sudden, finding yourself inside a magic world that didn’t exist just days before, covered in art made by hundreds of creative minds working together.

I would like to give a special thank you to @nmpino and everyone on her team who worked together to bring Grandma’s House & Grandpa’s garage to life. This is unlike any music festival I’ve ever been to, and it’s because of people like Nicole who come up with ideas like this and actually make them happen. I’m so grateful I got to be a part of your art 🫶🏻

Playing at Grandpa’s Garage brought back so many nostalgic memories of my grandparents, who have both passed away. It brought me back to their house in the country in West Virginia. Pop didn’t have a garage but he had 2 sheds; one with a lawn mower and all the tools & the other with his prize possession his green Lincoln. There was something really special about getting to bring my music into a space designed by creators who care so deeply about what they’re making. And this weekend @ssbdfest left me feeling incredibly inspired 🥰

I also want to thank the people who came out to support me, especially the ones who went above and beyond like @steveyalo who filmed and edited this video!! You’re a rockstar and I’m so grateful for the time, energy, and belief in my project 🥹

The vision has always been bigger than just making music. We are creating things that help people feel, process what they’re going through and be more vulnerable.

This music is meant to bring people together and create community. So to everyone who is supporting this mission, please know how much it means to me

~ Because it starts with us 🤍
Xoxo Marti Marti

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Marti Marti performance TONIGHT @ssbdfest Grandpa’s Garage 2:00am

Video: @steveyalo

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So excited to be performing at @ssbdfest

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For 20 years, Rob has made sure his bike is impossible to miss at Burning Man. 🎈

His setup features 97 glowing balloons connected by a 1,000-foot chain, turning a simple way to find his bike on the playa into a floating piece of art.

After two decades, it’s become one of those Burning Man creations that feels completely unnecessary — and completely perfect.

This might be the most Burning Man way to find your bike.

via @steveyalo

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C’était mon tout premier Burn.

Et l’expression le dit bien: ce n’est pas toi qui choisi le burn, c’est le burn qui vient à toi.

J’ai rencontré Xander et Steve le matin du 11 août, comme par hasard dans un parc, à Squamish, Canada. J’étais loin de me douter que ces deux gars là allait complètement changer ma route, littéralement.

Le lendemain matin de notre rencontre, les gars m’ont dit qu’ils partaient à Whistler. Ils m’ont demandé de venir avec eux. Et sans trop y réfléchir, je les ai accompagné. Ils m’ont amené au sommet de la montagne de Whistler et c’était le début d’une connexion que j’attendais depuis longtemps. Trois goofy. Une famille! Des gens qui me ressemblent. Des humains qui rendent le monde plus joyeux. Enfin. Je me sentais chez moi.

Les jours s’enchaînent et les liens se tissent serrés. Les gars avaient leur ticket pour Burning man et se dirigeaient vers le Nevada. Je devais leur dire bye et continuer ma route. Mon plan: m’installer quelques semaines dans le coin de Squamish/Whistler et tatouer.

J’avais entendu parlé de Burning man. J’avais plusieurs amis qui y sont été. Mais je n’avais jamais envisagé sérieusement d’y aller moi-même. Je sais que ça signifie beaucoup de préparatifs et je n’étais pas du tout prête pour ça. Mais parfois, la vie t’amène sur d’autres pistes. Et c’est dans ces moments là que tu dois suivre le flow.

Ce n’était pas du tout dans mes plans de traverser au USA. Mais tel un magicien, Steve a tout orchestré. Il m’a trouvé un billet pour le festival, planifié les transports, couvert tous les préparatifs. Je n’avais qu’à accepter! Ma raison me disait que ça n’avait pas de sens, que je n’avais pas prévu ça, que je ne pouvais pas accepter ce cadeau de la part d’un gars que je connaissais depuis 2 semaines? Allo?

« Ce n’est pas toi qui choisi le burn, c’est lui qui te choisi. » La phrase résonnait dans ma tête.

LETS GO, on y va! J’accepte!

La suite dans les commentaires 🫶🏽

#burningman #burningman2026 #blackrockcity #magic #love

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En 2006, Robert Bose comenzó a atar globos a su bicicleta durante el festival Burning Man para poder encontrarla en medio del desierto de Nevada. A partir de ahí desarrolló Balloon Chain, una cadena de hasta 120 globos de látex llenos de helio, separados por unos 3,6 metros entre sí y unidos a una línea de alta resistencia. La instalación puede alcanzar más de 800 metros de altura y por la noche cada globo lleva una pequeña luz LED.

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SURVIVING REALITY sizzle reel — Link in bio for FULL VIDEO!

Over 13 days, 11 former reality stars journey into the Amazon Jungle for a radical healing retreat. They receive ancestral medicines, including Tobacco, Kambo and four Ayahuasca ceremonies, that bring them physically, mentally, and spiritually to their knees.

The series has been filmed and is currently seeking a financing partner to complete post-production, as well as seeking distribution.

If this is a series you want to see, please share it! Every view and every share helps us show that there is an audience for this series.

If you are interested in helping fund or distribute this series, please contact: SurvivingRealitySeries@gmail.com

Credits:
A Light & Shadows Production
in association with Jaye Bird Productions
Executive Producer: Reiman Bledsoe
Directed & Produced by: Cassie Jaye
Director of Photography: Eduardo Paras
Additional Cinematography: Alejandro Espejo
Edited by: Cassie Jaye
Assistant Editor: Matt Nixon
Composed by: Chase Deso
Sound by: Skywalker Sound
Featuring: Reiman Bledsoe, John Carroll, Ken Cole McNickle, Todd Herzog, Corinne Kaplan, Kendra McQuarrie, Gabe Ortis, Shirin Oskooi, Sean Rector, J’tia Hart, Mary Zheng, Don Luis, Taita Tsentsak, Mama Celia and Stella Moon
Filmed at: Sinchi Warmi, Ecuador

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Lunar eclipse! Emotions! Summer! Nostalgia! Life! Love! Grief! Laughter! Play! Wonder! The great mystery of it all! I love you! 🌿🪶🐉🪷🦋✨

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