Guitarist, singer, songwriter and producer! My main band is Luvplanet! I’m also the lead/slide guitarist for Gregg Allman & Friends. I began playing guitar at age 11 and my connection to music was crystal clear! Through the years I’ve been fortunate to have known, recorded and performed with many talented people who’ve inspired me and my love for music.
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My main music partner is the talented Nicole Sutton. We met in 1999 and in 2001 formed the group Luvplanet. The songwriting and vocal chemistry between Nicole and I is like an open channel. There’s such a natural flow, unlike anything I’ve been a part of. To date we’ve released, Luvplanet (2003) and State of Mind (2005) and our new cd Lucky One (2008). We also recorded "Don’t Take Me For A Loser" for the Gary Moore Tribute release - "Give Us Moore". Along with Nicole and I are bassist Tommy Sisco and drummer Scott McKenzie. Luvplanet is rock, pop, acoustic, progressive and whatever else we decide it to be. We touch on a variety of styles and are all about creating positive, inspiring music with no boundaries. The signature vocals are the thread that ties the whole sound together! http://www.luvplanet.net
I joined Gregg Allman & Friends in 1995 and together we’ve performed shows in the U.S., Canada, Japan, Italy, England & Poland. Some of the acts we’ve shared the stage with are Jeff Beck, Joe Cocker, Derek Trucks, The Spinners, Jefferey Gaines, Wilson Pickett, David Crosby, Bad Co., REO Speedwagon, Ted Nugent, Joan Jett, Kansas, Neville Brothers and Cyndi Lauper. I appear on two of Gregg’s releases, "Searching For Simplicity" and "No Stranger To The Dark - Best of. To work with legendary producer Tom Dowd, who’s produced some of the biggest acts of the 20th century was definitely a career highlight! There is talk of hitting the studio and recording a new cd in the near future! http://www.greggallman.com
I’ve been working on my debut solo cd. Drawing from many musical styles, I plan to deliver a powerful and deeply moving collection of songs. The moody track "Dream of You" features mesmerizing fretless bass from the legendary Tony Franklin (Jimmy Page) and the song "River" includes a tasteful bass solo by the one and only Stu Hamm along with drummer Jeff Campitelli(Satriani). Former Gregg Allman & Friends drummer Jamie Van De Bogert appears on five tracks and Luvplanet will also be guesting!
Thanks for visiting my space! Please keep supporting live music because without you, it’s all just a memory! Peace! Mark
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