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Marcus Foster
Folk / Blues / Alternative

Marcus Foster EP out now on itunes!



london
United Kingdom

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Member Since12/24/2005
Band Websitewww.myspace.com/marcusfoster
Band Members Marcus on guitar, voice, piano, harmonica, banjo, mandolin, Frey smith on upright bass, Sam Harley on banjo, mandolin, electric guitar, Dik Cadbury on fiddle All Songs written by Marcus Foster logo Design by Lewis at Flit London | lewis@flitprojects.com
InfluencesTom Waits, langhorne slim, bob dylan, M. Ward, sister rosetta tharp, nina simone, Blind Willie Johnson, The Band, otis redding, John Jacob Niles, Mahalia Jackson, Karen Dalton, Willie Wright, Roberta Flack, The Doors, Howlin' Wolf, Leadbelly, Victoria Spivey, Billy Holliday, Joni Mitchell, Alela Diane, odetta, Bjork, Tim Buckley, jeff buckley , john martyn, johnny flynn, emmy the great, the rolling stones, van morrison, Nick Cave & The Badseeds, muddy waters, son house, nick drake, nico, joanna newsom, the andrew sisters, Bat for Lashes, the pogues, Arcade Fire, radiohead, ray charles, otis reading, mississippi john hurt, rickie lee jones,woody guthrie, del sloan, bill evans, sam lindsey it goes on......
Sounds Likemusic
Type of LabelUnsigned


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 19 2009 7:00P
The Albany
Jul 29 2009 8:00P
Twicon Film Event Dallas DALLAS, Texas
Jul 30 2009 8:00P
Twicon Film Event Dallas Texas
Jul 31 2009 8:00P
Poor David’s Pub with Bobby Long Dallas, Texas
Aug 1 2009 12:00P
AFTERSHOW PARTY Poor David’s Pub with Marcus Foster, Bobby Long and Sam Bradley DALLAS, Texas
Aug 2 2009 8:00P
Room 710 Austin, Texas
Aug 4 2009 8:00P
Neil’s Music Room, Memphis MEMPHIS, Tennessee
Aug 5 2009 8:00P
3rd and Lindsley Grill NASHVILLE NASHVILLE, Tennessee
Aug 7 2009 8:00P
The Hotel Cafe LOS ANGELES, California
Aug 8 2009 8:00P
The Hotel Cafe LOS ANGELES, California
Aug 12 2009 8:00P
Hi- Dive Denver DENVER, Colorado
Aug 13 2009 8:00P
The Loft, Colorado Spings COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado
Aug 15 2009 8:00P
Arlene’s Grocery NEW YORK, New York
Aug 16 2009 8:00P
Arlene’s Grocery NEW YORK, New York

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   About Marcus Foster
Marcus Foster is a London born musician and studies sculpture at the Royal College of Art. He grew up listening to Tom Waits, Bob Dylan and Sister Rosetta Tharp giving him a raw, honest and timeless sound. His songs are currently featured in two motion pictures; Twilight and Five Dollars a Day, and he’s about to embark on a tour of America in August. 'Let Me Sign' is written by Marcus Foster and Bobby Long, available on itunes.

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Rachel





Jul 17 2009 10:18 AM

About a week and a half left until you come to Texas.

Yay!
Shirley





Jul 17 2009 10:00 AM

well..have a great weekday and hope to talk soon..!!
M3L ***mel attack





Jul 17 2009 8:50 AM

hey lovely!your music owns all! anway, can you possibly put up the lyrics to I Dont Mind, or Fourteen Times. I love those songs but I cant quite get all the words. your british accent kills me :)
KatCross





Jul 17 2009 7:48 AM

thanks for the landing
I like your song ...
JANINE





Jul 17 2009 4:43 AM

hello there.

how are you?

;))
LucidDreams Music Group





Jul 17 2009 2:39 AM

LucidDreams Music thanks you for the friendship and wishes you a successful day. Be sure to visit our MySpace Profile!

Best regards,
LucidDreams Music
Krissy Jill





Jul 17 2009 12:51 AM

Ok, so now I'm seeing you on the 19th instead of the 17th...waited this long, I guess 2 more days won't hurt(much). x
Mandy





Jul 17 2009 12:25 AM

Love love love 14 times! Can't stop playing it!
Vampire Hour as Florence Nightingale





Jul 17 2009 12:19 AM


Aloha
Karen
Hannah





Jul 16 2009 3:52 PM

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PUT MORE SONGS ON UR EP. (make it easy)

and u should really come to oregon!
Krissy Jill





Jul 16 2009 12:27 AM

You're going to be at The Garage? Yay! Totally jazzed about finally getting to see you perform! Don't freak when this yank comes up to say hi! =) x
Sherri


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Jul 15 2009 11:47 PM

Marcus what happen to that new song? The August show is 30 days away can't wait you are going to be great!!
Lisa





Jul 15 2009 4:48 PM

I'm a bit confused, thought you would join Bobby on sunday and not on friday? Well, I don't mind if you'll be there both days :D
But maybe you could clear it up.

Thanks, Lisa xx
Emily





Jul 15 2009 2:26 PM

Hey Marcus! Come to New Orleans with Bobby in August! Pretty, Pretty Please! Hope you have a good week!
C F





Jul 15 2009 9:20 AM

Love the music :)

http://lnk.ms/13npT Please Vote for Jake
Palmers Green Osteopaths





Jul 15 2009 7:49 AM

Due to popular demand we  are extending our 2 for 1 offer to myspace friends and family until September 2009
paula kalt de albuquerque





Jul 15 2009 7:35 AM

hi marcus!
thanks for adding ;))
wishing a great tour in the u.s!
Jenni





Jul 15 2009 3:43 AM

Can't wait for the new album. I bought the EP and loved it!

Much Love,

xoxo
Jenni
Abbie





Jul 15 2009 12:04 AM

You & Bobby together at the Albany..nice..now if we can just get you to come to the Detroit show w/Bobby..life will be perfect..well not quite...but pretty damned close! Be Good!
Kleines0702





Jul 14 2009 9:39 PM

WOW, awesome music. i love it. thanks for being friends.

rock on ;)
Stacey





Jul 14 2009 8:12 PM

I just noticed you were online and I had to say hi. Never seen you "on" before and certainly don't expect a response but...greetings from Louisiana. ~hugs~
♫ Melanie Rose ♫





Jul 14 2009 7:34 PM

Is there a reason you've completely abandoned playing gigs in London???? Don't like that at all.
*Amber*





Jul 14 2009 1:12 AM

Hi Marcus, hope you are well!!! Looking forward to you arrival here in the States!!! Can't wait to see you in Nashvegas and get my hands on your live album....still can't wait on those Marcus Foster walking sticks!! lol Have an awesome day!
tina





Jul 13 2009 6:12 PM

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Jul 13 2009 7:07 AM

Morning Marcus!

Have a great week hun.

Love,
Lynn, Newcastle x
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