Luvplanet's fresh brand of melodic rock is music with appeal that knows no boundaries. The chemistry of vocalist Nicole Sutton and guitarist Mark McGee is the band's driving force. Lush vocal harmonies, smart songwriting and Mark's soulful guitar work provide an exciting edge and allure in Luvplanet's music. Mark met Nicole Sutton in 1999 and soon realized a strong musical connection! Together with the incredible rhythm section of bassist Tommy Sisco and drummer Scott McKenzie, Luvplanet’s signature sound was complete. Their energetic live show breaks down barriers, pumping out positive vibes and raw emotion. Luvplanet (2003), State of Mind (2005) and Lucky One (2008) are polished yet honest collections of rock gems that are a must have in every music collection. In 2004 they recorded "Don't Take Me For A Loser" for a Gary Moore Tribute cd - Give Us Moore (Lion Music). Luvplanet has performed to crowds as big as 10,000 people with acts such as Boston, Plain White T’s, Uli Roth (Scorpions), Third Eye Blind, A Tribute to Abbey Road w/ Todd Rundgren, Pat Travers, Y&T, George Lynch (Dokken), Elvin Bishop, The Tubes and The Donnas.
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Great production and vocals with rich harmonies! As always Mark McGee's beautiful guitar playing blows my mind!
KARL DERFLER - Engineer (NO DOUBT, LIVE, NELLY)
Luvplanet rouses the village! Nicole Sutton, where have you been? You deserve a high chart position, top radio rotation and chauffeur-driven rides to receive your grammy’s! Non-pretentious lyrics on a bed of guitar greatness express songs that aren't cliché-cluttered.
ROGER FISHER (HEART)
*SOLO CD*
Mark is working on his debut solo cd. Drawing from many styles, he plans to deliver a powerful and moving collection of songs. The moody track "Dream of You" features mesmerizing fretless bass from the legendary Tony Franklin (Jimmy Page) and the song "River" includes a tasteful bass by the one and only Stu Hamm(Steve Vai) along with drummer Jeff Campitelli (Joe Satriani). Drummer Jamie Van De Bogert appears on five tracks and members of Luvplanet will also be guesting!
*GREGG ALLMAN & FRIENDS*
From 1995 thru 2004 and in 2007, Mark was the lead & slide guitarist for southern blues icon Gregg Allman! In Gregg's 30+ year solo career, Mark is the longest running guitarist with over a decade of performances. With Gregg Allman and Friends, Mark's fiery style and wicked slide playing adds an exciting edge and intensity to the band's sound! Mark and Gregg have performed in the U.S., Canada, Japan, Italy, England & Poland. Mark appears on Gregg's Searching For Simplicity (Sony/1997) and No Stranger To The Dark/The Best of Gregg Allman(Sony/2001) releases. In Mark's journey alongside the Rock n Roll Hall of Famer was an opportunity to work in the studio with legendary producer Tom Dowd. Mr. Dowd has produced some of the biggest artists of the 20th century! GA & Friends shared the stage with Jeff Beck, Joe Cocker, Derek Trucks Band, Govt. Mule, The Spinners, Wilson Pickett, David Crosby, Bad Co., REO Speedwagon,Ted Nugent, Joan Jett, Kansas and Cyndi Lauper to name a few.
*VICIOUS RUMORS*
From 1986 - 1995, Mark was lead guitarist for heavy metal's Vicious Rumors. Mark's distinct melodic style, songwriting, arranging and technical finesse were a key component in Vicious Rumors signature sound. Mark and VR recorded 4 studio albums & 2 live albums, three for Atlantic Records. Mark also appeared on MTV(U.S., Europe & Japan) in 4 promotional music videos and toured in 20 countries including a sold tour of Japan in 1992! Mark left the band in Spring 1995 to pursue new musical ventures. Sadly, just 3 weeks after Mark's departure, lead vocalist Carl Albert was involved in a fatal car accident. The band has treked on with several lineup changes yet the era with Mark and Carl is still regarded as the classic VR lineup! In 2001, Mark returned as a special guest on VR's Sadistic Symphony release for the songs, Blacklight, Neodymium Man, Sadistic Symphony, Puritan Demons & Cerebral Sea. In 2006, Mark joined the band for a special reunion show in California!
*ALAMEDA ALL STARS*
Mark's been with the Alameda All Stars since the summer of 1995. Over the years this thriving musical brotherhood produced a world class roster of musicians. In 1990 blues legend Gregg Allman sat in with the band and this led to the quintessential Gregg Allman & Friends line up which lasted for over a decade and featured many Alameda All Star members. The band is currently collaborating on their official debut cd. They've performed with Lynyrd Skynyrd, Styx, Journey, 38 Special, Night Ranger, The Tubes, Doobie Brothers, Jefferson Starship, Edgar Winter and most recently in 2008 at the 4oth Anniversary Summer of Love festival in Golden Gate Park with special guest Brian Auger to 80,000 people.
Very diversifed guitar-style! Really great sound! reelaxing to me...;-)
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Greetings from Russia! Thanks a lot for the add I appreciate it! Mark! You're really fantastic musician! Have a good time! Stay Blessed! Peace and Love!
Gary Moore Tribute - Give Us Moore (2004/Lion Music)
Stuart Hamm - Outbound (2000/Favored Nations)
Gregg Allman - Searching for Simplicity (1997/Sony 550)
Guitar Farm (2005)
Guitar Masters (1989/Roadrunner Records)
Vicious Rumors - Digital Dictator (1988/Shrapnel Records)
Vicious Rumors (1990/Atlantic Records)
Vicious Rumors - Welcome to the Ball (1991/Atlantic Records)
Vicious Rumors - Plug in and Hang On - Live in Tokyo (1992/Atlantic Records)
Vicious Rumors - Word of Mouth (1994/Rising Sun Records)
Vicious Rumors - Sadistic Symphony (2001)
Vicious Rumors - Crushing the World (2005)
Starcastle - Song of Times (Prog Rock Records/2007)
Brad Gillis - Alligator (2000/Pony Canyon Records)
Morris/Thomas Project (2001/Stork Records)
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