From the heart of a century old barn on the blackland prarie just east of Austin, comes a sound that, while unmistakably Texan, might be heard on the plains of some distant land across the ocean. Gypsy rhythms and slide guitar, banjo and snake charmer blend beautifully as Marc Utter's new band grooves his tales of desprate lovers, destiny, guns and angels. Waltzing from rock to reggae to latin beat, the Blackland flavors it's music with Texeclectic spice.
Marc was a member of the legendary Sharecroppers, Austin's groundbreaking bluegrass rockers. Their '97 release, spirit of the sharecroppers, is a classic Americana recording. He continued to play in Nathan hamilton's band, recording and supporting his critically acclaimed debut solo album, Tuscola. He also formed the group Hundred Year Flood with fellow Sharecroppers, Bill and Jim Palmer and songbird Felicia Ford, whose 2000 self titled album was an international hit.
Marc's new CD, due out in 2007, was recorded in The Barn, Marc's studio/B&B with some of Austin's best musicians, inspired by the panoramic views of the tall prarie grass and distant clouds blown by the constant winds of the Blackland.
"Blackland features drummer Doug Marcis,
guitar great Matt Giles, multi-instrumentalist David Sawtelle and some of Austin's best musicians....
Marc Utter and The Blackland's Friend Space (Top 16)
Last year our official Pirates Magazine's tattoo shop "Studio City Tattoo(Ye Olde Tattoo Shoppe) "Cap'n Slappy and Chumbuckets personal tattoo shop and home of Talderoy got beat by a TV LAND tattoo Shop to come in second to a TV show(And thanks to her for the great exposure to the tattoo industry that her show has given,I'm just saying). Let's show TV Land that pirates rule!!!!! Please click on the link and vote for Studio City Tattoo,it only takes a minute and will help them out alot. Thank you friends
the new songs are wonderful, been listening to them on the pop out player here. you're a great songwriter marc. it was sure fun to play some tunes with you here in albuquerque, keep on rockin'!
Dropping by to wish you the best day ever and tomorrow do the same. If you have the means please give a couple of dollars to charity. Be it to fight Diabetes, Asthma, Cancer, Hunger, AIDS, or any other cause that touches your heart. I know of no better feeling than what you feel when you make another person’s day a little better. Bill
hey brother marc, - diggin' your tunes, wishin' i was in austin texas. hope you're doin' well, no complaints from albuquerque. ps: come crash my couch again anytime
Come party with us this weekend in Kyle.. it's pretty much free!
Saturday and Sunday May 3-4 is the 7th Annual Front Porch Days Saturday: A garden tour at 10 a.m., golf tournament at 2 p.m. and movie in the park at 7 p.m.
Sunday: A 5K and kids' fun-run at 7:30 a.m., and an all-day music festival featuring bands from the greater-Austin area, a washers tournament, pony rides, jump castles and many more activities from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.
Directions to Plum Creek (Click the photo to see it larger and print it...):
THIRD ANNUAL PLUM CREEK MUSIC FESTIVAL SUNDAY, MAY 4, 2008 PLUM CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD IN KYLE, TEXAS
