mark - guitar, banjo, singin' ellen shepard - singin' christopher walz - guitar, mandolin, singin'
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the bright blessed day & the dark sacred night.
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People remember what Mark Dvorak sings. His roots are in Chicago but since 1981, he has been crisscrossing the country performing, teaching and learning all the while. He's visited big cities where his concerts and recordings have been hailed as "a refreshing portrait of the living folk tradition," and he's traveled many a back road to some little town or out-of-the-way place where the sounds and songs of the American experience seem more deeply rooted; where his performance comes across like a friendly conversation with neighbors.
.."No one spins a yarn or sings an old timey song with more skill and respect than Mark Dvorak. He's a builder of the folk world, in Chicago, the region and the continent. His voice and song writing bring the heart of folk music into our contemporary world with humor, authenticity and a great warm voice.” .. - Bill’s Blues
Mark Dvorak is a modern day troubadour who has never stopped performing, writing and recording. His most recent CD, Every Step of the Way, features ten well-crafted and often poignant originals and was hailed as one of Waterbug's outstanding releases of 2006. Dvorak has been called a folk singer's folk singer who has an encyclopedic knowledge of traditional songs and is a superb guitarist and banjo picker.
“...one of a vanishing breed... Although all of us benefit from the tradition, Dvorak is one of the few who keep it alive. Listen. Join in.”.. - Utah Phillips
Dvorak continues to be an integral member of the faculty at Chicago's venerable Old Town School of Folk Music. When he's not on the road, you can find him there teaching, jamming with students and passers by, or just hanging out and soaking in the vibe. Since 1986, several thousand music students have passed through his classes. He has helped many a beginner get through their first chords and strums, and has hosted a catalogue of master classes and workshops on a range of subjects from old-time banjo picking to the legacy of the great Lead Belly, to just about every other topic related to the study of American folk music.
..“...a modern day troubadour and Chicago folk treasure... equal parts Big Bill Broonzy, Win Stracke and Art Thieme...”.. - Chicago Second Sunday
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It is a pleasure to have you as my new MySpace friend… I find your MySpace page, your talent and your enthusiasm for music pleason’ to many… I welcome you’re other MySpace friends to visit my MySpace page that I’ve dedicated to my admiration of many talented guitar playing musicians of many styles… Stop by check it out and leave a comment if you like… Thanks Ken…
Globe Theater Songwriter Showcase, Globe Theater, Greenville. Il, 1 Nov. Erin O'Toole, Bob Johnson, Bill Linabarry, and me. stop by if you are in the area.
Hey Mark, thanks for adding us; it's such a pleasure spending time with you. It looks like the north pretty much has a hold of you gig wise so if you ever want to make a trip south just for fun, keep us in mind...our front porch picking light is always on for you. Soon...Erin et al (I come to your space for a minute and end up an hour later wondering where does the time go??! Great stuff)
"Ticklin' The Strings" by Sweet Hollywaiians
Amazing Japanese hot string band playing 1920's, 30's, 40's style hawaiian, swing, calypso, blues, italian music and originals,featuring vintage instruments.3 songs with Robert Armstrong and Tony Marcus(from Robert Crumb and His Cheap Suit Serenaders)
"The Sweet Hollywaiians have probably the best feel for this 20's music of any string band working today. They manage the rare feat of sounding relaxed even when their playing is hot, are top notch musicians with tasteful arrangements and a full, rich, warm sound.Plus, they have a nice gamut of tunes, from King Nawahi to Giovanni Vicari to Bobby Leecan. See them live, if you can, for an unforgettable experience. If you can't, buy their Cds!" ~ Terry Zwigoff
