Elvis Costello, Buffalo Tom, Foo Fighters, Old 97's, Cracker, Cold Play, Counting Crows, The Beatles, The Black Crowes, Violent Femmes, Letters To Cleo.
Sounds Like
Elvis Costello, Buffalo Tom, Foo Fighters, Old 97's, Cracker, Cold Play, Counting Crows. Just to name a few.
With a voice that rings reminiscent of Bill Janovitz or Elvis Costello, and at times Bruce Springsteeen, Mark Bates is a growing beacon of hope on the Boston music scene. Mark creates a unique blend of melodic power pop and alt-country to bring a fresh sound to a sometimes stale music scene.
In 1999, Mark launched into the Boston music scene with his very well received solo album, 'Cheaper Than Disappointment'. The record, which boasts such classic tracks as '43 Seconds' (which entered the top 10 on Mp3.com) and 'Suppose I', caught the interest of local musicians Karl Haas and Erick Ellison, and Catapult was formed.
During the short course of Catapult's life span, the band released the 'Broken Nursery Rhymes' E.P. and the critically acclaimed album, '42'. Catapult brought their raucous live performances to all parts of New England, and in November of 2003 the band played to extremely enthusiastic crowds across the United Kingdom.
In April of 2004 the band played its last show together in Burlington, Vermont.
Since Catapult's breakup Mark has been hard at work finishing up his new solo album, "Wish I Was There", which will be released in March of 2006. The album, produced by Mark, has been mixed by industry heavy weight, Tom Polce (Mappari, Scamper, Crown Victoria, just to name a few). The album also features guest appearances by such Boston legends as Chris Toppin (Fuzzy), Scamper, and Bill Janovitz (Buffalo Tom, Crown Victoria).
"All I've ever wanted to do was play music, and that's what I'm doing. Sometimes it's hard, sometimes it's fun, but it's always worthwhile, and that's why I'm here."
you are invited to the 3rd Annual Cracker Camper Van Beethoven Campout.
$60 Sept 6th, 7th and 8th. Pioneertown California. (Near Joshua Tree) tickets available at: www.pitch-a-tent.com under cracker
This years lineup includes:
Cracker, Camper Van Beethoven, Magnolia Electric Company, Gram Rabbit, Watson Twins, Hackensaw Boys, The Railbenders, Dusty Rhodes and the River Band, Darkmeat,David Lowery and Johnny Hickman Acoustic, Vermillion Lies, Jason Molina Acoustic.
Past years special guests have included John Doe (X), Mark Kozalek (Red House Painters, Sun Kil Moon), Alan Sparhawk (Low), Neko Case (New Pornographers) Kelly Hogan, Roger Clyne, Victoria Williams, Ike Reilley and many more,.
3RD ANNUAL CRACKER CAMPER VAN BEETHOVEN CAMPOUT SEPT 6-8 PIONEERTOWN CA
**pitchatent.com is wholly owned by Cracker/Camper Van Beethoven. Selling Merchandise, CD's and Tickets for the family of Camper Van Beethoven bands, and The 40 watt club athens GA/.
Cracker Full Band
Thu, May 17, 2007 Robinsonville, MS Horseshoe Tunica Casino
Fri, May 18, 2007 Park City, UT The Star Bar
Sun, May 20, 2007 San Francisco, CA Golden Gate Park
27.May Germany- Beverungen - OBS-Festival www.glitterhouse.com
29. Switzerland-Zurich - El Lokal www.ellokal.ch
30. Germany-Karlsruhe - Tollhaus www.tollhaus-karlsruhe.de
31. Austria-Vienna - Chelsea www.chelsea.co.at
Fri, Jun 08, 2007 Chattanooga, TN Riverbend Festival
Cracker Duo Acoustic
Fri, Jun 09 Macon, GA The Hummingbird
Cracker Full band
Fri, Jun 29, 2007 Tampa , FL Skippers
Sat, Jun 30, 2007 Pensacola, FL Flounders
Mon, Jul 02 2007 Baton Rouge, LA The Varsity
Wed, Jul 04, 2007 Little Rock, AR Sticky Fingerz
Thu, Jul 05, 2007 St. Louis, MO Blueberry
Fri, Jul 06, 2007 Kansas City, MO Crossroads
Sat, Jul 07, 2007 Chicago, IL Taste of Chicago
Tues, Jul 10, 2007 Augusta, Ga The Mission
Wed, Jul 11, 2007 Savannah, GA SMiles
Thu, Jul 12, 2007 Isle of Palms, SC The Windjammer
Fri, Jul 13, 2007 Isle of Palms, SC The Windjammer
Sat, Jul 14, 2007 Ashland, VA Ashland Coffee and Tea
Sun, Jul 15, 2007 Ashburn, VA Loudon Summer Music w/ LLB
Mon, Jul 16, 2007 Point Pleasant, NJ Jenk's Club
Thu, Jul 19, 2007 Virginia Beach, VA Summer Concert Series
Fri, Jul 20, 2007 Camden, NJ XPN Radio Fest
Sat, Jul 21, 2007 Albany, NY Empire State Plaza
Sun, Jul 22, 2007 Freehold, NJ Studio
Sat, Aug 18, 2007 Point Reyes, CA CAMPER VAN BEETHOVEN
Sat, Aug 25, 2007 Chicago, IL Flavor Fest CRACER ONLY
Cracker and Camper Van Beethoven Thu, Sep 6, 2007 Pioneertown, CA Pappy & Harriet's Pioneertown Palace
Cracker and Camper Van Beethoven Fri, Sep 7, 2007 Pioneertown, CA Pappy & Harriet's Pioneertown Palace
Cracker and
our upcoming cracker and family tourdates. come see us if you can!
Cracker Acoustic [duo] Fri, Mar 2, 2007 Charlottesville, va star hill
Cracker Acoustic [duo] Sat, Mar 3, 2007 pittsburgh rex theatre
Cracker Acoustic [duo] Sun, Mar 4, 2007 philadelphia world cafe live
Cracker Acoustic [duo] Fri, Mar 9, 2007 isle of palms SC windjammmer
Cracker Acoustic [duo] Sat, Mar 10, 2007 jacksonville fl jack rabbits
Cracker Acoustic [duo] Sun, Mar 11, 2007 atlanta, ga smiths old bar
Cracker Full Band. Colorado Tour with Railbenders.
Fri, Mar 23, 2007 Crested Butte Eldo
Sat, Mar 24, 2007 Breckenridge, CO Sherpas
Sun, Mar 25, 2007 Aspen, CO Belly Up (Cracker)
Mon, Mar 26, 2007 steamboat springs CA TBA
Tue, Mar 27, 2007 CO Springs Black Sheep
Wed, Mar 28, 2007 Vail, CO 8150
Thu, Mar 29, 2007 Denver, CO Soiled Dove
Fri, Mar 30, 2007 Denver, CO Soiled Dove
Sat, Mar 31, 2007 Ft. Collins, CO Hodi's Half Note
Cracker and Camper Van Beethoven Thu, Sep 6, 2007 Pioneertown, CA Pappy & Harriet's Pioneertown Palace
Cracker and Camper Van Beethoven Fri, Sep 7, 2007 Pioneertown, CA Pappy & Harriet's Pioneertown Palace
Cracker and Camper Van Beethoven Sat, Sep 8, 2007 Pioneertown, CA Pappy & Harriet's Pioneertown Palace
Just trying to say hi to everyone on the friends list... (it's taking a while) and inviting you to come and take part in the making of the new album via our new daily blog... We're just getting started, but there's already a lot of stuff floating around and we'd like to hear from all of you. So excuse this impersonal opening salvo and come and say hello - either again or for the first time.
have a great summer Mark! as a gift I'm deleting all my fn flyers heheh...hey when we get signed...we're coming to get you and Matt for the studio baby! yeeee haawwww...ok ill stop.
