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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: The Playing For Change Official Store: Grandma's Hands website: Amazon: 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 20 music programs in 14 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 MORE FROM KORI WITHERS: MORE FROM FREEDOM THREE PUBLISHING: JOIN THE MOVEMENT Subscribe to our mailing list: Join us as a PFC Member: GET SOCIAL SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS IN MAKING CHANGE: Audio-Technica—Audio pioneer in high-performance sound design Established in 1962, Audio-Technica is a worldwide group of companies devoted to the design, manufacture, marketing and distribution of problem-solving audio equipment. Initially known for state-of-the-art phonograph cartridges, A-T now creates high-performance microphones, headphones, wireless systems, mixers and electronic products for home and professional use. For more information visit: Playing For Change (PFC) is a Certified B Corp (Social Purpose Organization) created to inspire and connect the world through music, born from the shared belief that music has the power to break down boundaries and overcome distances between people. The primary focus of PFC is to record and film musicians performing in their natural environments and combine their talents and cultural power in innovative videos called Songs Around The World. Creating these videos motivated PFC to form the Playing For Change Band—a tangible, traveling representation of its mission, featuring musicians met along their journey; and establish the Playing For Change Foundation—a separate 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting music programs for children around the world. Through these efforts, Playing For Change aims to create hope and inspiration for the future of our planet. To learn more, visit To learn more about the work of the PFC Foundation, visit
