It's been a few years since Mark Beets was pounding the pavement in Houston, Texas performing in such clubs as Rockefellers, Corkys, Theodores, and Fitzgeralds. He decided to take some time off (twenty years!) to help raise a family. In 2003 Beets decided to jump back in with both feet. His debut release entitled "Long Ago And Many Days" is essentially the culmination of those twenty years. The CD is full of gritty life ballads matched with wonderous melodies. It was recorded at White Cat Studio in Houston, Texas and co-produced by Jack Saunders with guest appearances by Rick Richards and Wayne Wilkerson. Saunders pulls out almost every guitar in his arsenal to create a lush, full sound that some have called "Organic Americana". That same year Beets was a finalist in the Wildflower Festival songwriting competition. In 2004, Mark's song "Hole In My Heart" was selected to be included on My Texas Music's Radio Ready Vol. 1 compilation CD. In 2005, Mark's song "The Road's Not Long Enough" was selected as the lead single on The Houston Association of Acoustic Musicians compilation CD.
Beets has also dabbled in co-writing, penning songs with Connie Mims (That's The Way My Love Is), Jack Saunders (Living For The Sunshine), and Larry Moon (Son Of A Common Man).
A new seven song EP is set for an early November 2009 release.
Headed to Lynn's Longbranch Bar on Pinemont just past Antoine (before the railroad tracks) tonight for the Open Mic there hosted by Mark Zeus every Monday night... if yer not busy, come down. It's 3 minutes from your house fer cry sakes! lol! Take care buddy, hope all is well with you and yours. Oh, and by the way, spread the news - I'm selling my guitar. (winks)
Hello friends and neighbors, come out and enjoy a good meal and couple cold ones while listening to a little open mic jam session. you will not be dissapointed. All the info is on our page
Hey Beets, A favor? If you know any house concert fans in the San Antonio area would you please send them our way. Urban Campfires will kick off our 20th season on Sept. 12 with the beautiful harmonies and feel good show of BiG WiDE GRiN. Our myspace page is all decked out for the occasion. We love to see new faces in the crowd. See you at the ranch. Janet BTW - BiG WiDE GRiN will also be at the Kerrville Wine and Music Festival on Sept 5 and The Bugle Boy in La Grange on Sept. 11.
Aw! I miss YOU too. It sure was great to see you at the Dosey Doe before we hit the road.
I'm about to get on a plane to Australia - Yeehaw! Hope to be back in Tejas in November. You take care of yourself & keep an eye on that Connie Mims character for me:)
hey mark thanks for the very nice comment.. i've only heard that once before and thought it was definitely a stretch, but a very great one so i'll take it!! i see you have some fine austin folks in your top friends! maybe i'll see ya out there someday!! xo ruby
Hey! Thanks for adding me.. I wanted to let you know that I just wrote and recorded a new song =) It's called "Picture Un-Perfect" and it's up on my page now!! Check it out if ya get bored.
Talk to you soon!!
<3 Christen
Ciao,Mark ,Thank you for the add and the friendship. you are very good, I like your music a lot,and your stupendous voice. talk to you soon, and all of my best wishes to always listen to your good music. all the best.. from italy neal
Ciao Mark, Thank you for the add and the friendship. you are very good, I like your music a lot, and the splendid voice. talk to you soon, and all of my best wishes to always listen to your good music. all the best.. from italy neal
Currently, we're playing locally here in the greater Houston area BUT if you or someone you know would like to book the band or our acoustic duo show we'll travel just about anywhere. Drop me a line at mike@parrish-hundley.com!!!!
awwww...well,where you be? last 6 months have been a trial. hey, mudd & i are movin to the heights. maybe we'll see you 'round! i'm bringin' the martini glasses!
