Mark's biggest influences are wide ranging and include the obvious and not so obvious...Grateful Dead, Widespread Panic, Rush, Neil Young, Jerry Joseph, Chris Whitley, the mighty Richmond Fontaine, Bloodkin, David Barbe, Bruce Springsteen, The Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, The Who, Jorma Kaukonen, Mark Knopfler, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, The Black Crowes, Allman Brothers Band, Steve Howe, Jerry Garcia Band, old Genesis, J.J. Cale, U2, Ween, AC/DC, Y & T and even Iron Maiden....and of course, Blitz.
Other influences, mentionable peers and bands that Mark admires is a list entirely too long to mention here...
The list is endless really...influences are everywhere...
Sounds Like
You tell me...hopefully a positive mix of all I have learned from...and continue to learn from.
There are those musicians who cant help but write about what they know...what they have experienced. Mark Brut certainly fits that mold.
Hailing from Philadelphia, Brut recently relocated to Denver, CO after spending the past 12 years in the south, settling in Athens, GA for the past 3 years. He maintains strong roots to his hometown, but has also absorbed much of the music and culture that the south has to offer.
Mark's writing continually touches on the same subjects...how your experiences mold you as a person, finding hope and dealing with disappointment amid the craziness, and trying to make sense of "what you do and what you see." Songs such as "It Is What It Is", "High Country" and "Rest Stop" certainly fall in these categories.
Beyond the songs, Mark's strength lies in his guitar playing. While performing solo acoustic or electric in a band setting, Brut's passion for life bleeds over into his playing. The diversity of his influences also is evident as you hear him play.
Mark has been fortunate to collaborate and/or share the stage with artists such as Jerry Joseph and The Jackmormons, Patterson Hood of Drive By Truckers, Outformation, Bloodkin, North Mississippi All Stars, David Barbe and the Quick Hooks, Dead Confederate, Speakeasy, Adam Musick of Southern Bitch, Cuban Stack, Reagan Boggs, Tate Moore, Waylandsphere, Brian Sofer, Betsy Franck, James "jpat" Dalton, the Tin Roof Band and many other local and national touring acts.
Brut is also powerful as a cover artist, drawing from many different artists and making the songs his own.
Hello friends, I host a weekly acoustic jam featuring some of the best musicians in Denver. Musicians are welcome and encouraged to bring down an acoustic instrument and join the jam! The R-Bar is located on E. Colfax and Steele, next to Stella's with phenomenal drink specials and a really cool scene. The sign-up list will be available at 6pm and the music starts at 7pm. Hand drums and mics will be supplied. Hope to see ya!
Hello friends, I am hosting a weekly acoustic jam featuring some of the best musicians in Denver. Musicians are welcome and encouraged to bring down an acoustic instrument and join the jam! The R-Bar is located on E. Colfax and Steele, next to Stella's with phenomenal drink specials and a really cool scene. The sign-up list will be available at 6pm and the music starts at 7pm. Hand drums and mics will be supplied. Hope to see ya!
Hello friends, Yes, it's that time of the year again: The 3rd Annual Fall Jam! This annual all-ages event brings the community together to celebrate and bring exposure to the diverse Colorado music scene and give people of all ages the chance to see great live music. Stanky Pockets will be headlining!
Here are the details: Saturday, October 3rd@Lizard’s Bar and Grill 1920 Blake Street Denver, CO Doors 5pm, Showtime 6pm All ages and 21+ w/ID $10 advance, $12 at the door; children 12 years of age and under free Free compilation CD of performing bands, free drink ticket and free raffle ticket with admission
Bands: Miracleband GrownAss Man Band 10-4 and the Good Buddies Ground Up Stanky Pockets
Tickets are on sale now! Save yourself $2.00 be getting them early...they're going fast! To purchase tickets go to: www.myspace.com/jbdrumz
Hello friends, Widespread
Tuesday at Tooeys here! I am happy to annouce that this Tuesday, June
2nd, we will be having Daniel Hutchens and Eric Martinez from the
Athens, GA rock band Bloodkin and keyboardist Bill McKay of Leftover
Salmon! They will be playing earlier in the day at Owsley's(22nd
& Lawrence) for Happy Hour On The Deck from 5:00-8:00, then at
Tooeys from 9pm to close. www.bloodkin.net www.myspace.com/bloodkinmusic www.ericmartinezmusic.com
Here are the details: Widespread Tuesdays at Tooey's 1521 Marion Street The
new gathering place of the Panic Community! Full Panic show starts at
8pm with live music featuring some of the best musicians Denver has to
offer, $3.00 Flying Dog Bottles, $4.00 Maker’s Mark drinks and NO
COVER! Check out my myspace page for the featured musician of each week. www.myspace.com/jbdrumz www.tooeyoffcolfax.com www.myspace.com/431390577
Spread the word, pass this bulletin on to your friends and please support!!! See you at the shows!
You comin here on the 28th huh? Maybe you can hit Barbe Band and Wydelles at the Cal after your show that night. Feel free to crash. I invited Thom to as well.
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