Mark writes alot of tunes, but performs mostly with the String Mountain Band whose set list varies from original tunes, to unique covers of more familiar songs, and a little bluegrass gospel. Founded in 2003, the String Mountain Band are: Vernon Cross - Rhythm Guitar, Mandolin, Fiddle, Vocals. Audie Finnell - Lead Guitar, Five String Banjo, Vocals. Mark Pistrang - Six String Banjo, Guitar, Strum Stick, Vocals. Rondell Raburn - Upright Bass. Rick Whitten - Harmonica, Guitar, Vocals.
The String Mountain Band have two self-produced CD's (Saturday Night and Sunday Morning) that are available at the band website: www.crybabyrose.com
Influences
Influences?? I'm influenced by everything I see and hear. Who isn't? While the String Mountain Band is the band I perform in, Crybaby Rose is the band I create in. Crybaby Rose is a somewhat experimental band in the fact that it doesn't really exist! All the songs I write start out solo, then they join Crybaby Rose, where they are arranged as I multi-track myself playing different instruments and singing different parts. The only down side is a lack of anyone to give that "look" to when something sounds off.... I try to be a good influence on myself....
Sounds Like
Two words. First word, one syllable. Rhymes with "BARK".... Second word, two syllables...
Mark Pistrang lives with his wife and two children in a small town in eastern Tennessee because that's where his job currently pays him to be. I'm a botanist/ecologist by profession and a singer/songwriter by confession. The music just comes a knocking and I always try and answer the door.
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The String Mountain Band primarily plays locally to the the greater Cleveland, TN metropolis but is always looking to expand their range within the confines of those lousy (but oh so necessary) work schedules. Radio play has certainly expanded the range within which you can hear them, with spins on such diverse stations as WUTC 88.1 FM in Chattanooga TN, Twin Cities Radio on the net in Minneapolis MN, KKRF 107.9 FM in Stuart Iowa, KVMR 89.5 FM in Nevada City CA, Grateful Dread Public Radio in Baltimore MD, and reaching out to the far corners of the globe via the internet broadcast of WorldWideBlueGrass.com from Cincinnatti OH. Contact the band at info@crybabyrose.com for bookings or further information!
Mark (String Mountain Band)'s Friend Space (Top 32)
Mark, you are one funny guy! What a great sense of humour and you write very clever lyrics! I apreciated your whole page, great pictures, Music and I enjoyed reading your blog, however, its been a while since you posted one! Hope you'll stop by and have a listen and a read on my page some time, best wishes Heather "Australian Bluegrass... full throttle and from the heart!"
maaan...I don't even know. its on the twentieth, next wednesday, but I don't know when classes start, thats just when I move up there. I don't count anything man, I just play my fiddle:)
Good Morning Mark,Thank you so very much for the friendship, and welcome to my great circle of friends.please stop by anytime to visit. God Bless Michael Deese/openingupdoors
Hi Mark - I've definitely been busy but wanted to drop a quick note - I will try to blog; I've got lots of stories! :) I hope you are doing very well my friend. I think I will be in Nashville briefly in mid-late October, maybe we can catch up!
Hi Mark! Thanks for the request! I like your ballad singing, and the folky kind of songs you make. We had a great time at the White Oak Mt festival. Take care! /Christian of Tenba Altso
Brother Mark, been on vacation for a couple of weeks to hot California, 110 F, in my home town. Have not played with Hector and Rory in a month, Hector is on vacation now. Gigs have been scarce although we turned down 3 due to our vacations. Next gig is a wedding in August.
Kram? Is that you??? Wow! So nice to meet you on the WWB! Thanks for the add request and for looking us up, we're glad to be friends! Here's wishing all your musical dreams come true and we have the opportunity to cross paths in person and share a tune or two one day soon!
Kathy, Tim, Tom and Dennis Kathy Boyd & Phoenix Rising
How's your music coming along this summer Mark? Just makin' the rounds sayin' hey to all my local buddies on here. Hope to see you out at the show on the 26th!
Hello M (SMB), My nurseryman tells me that despite Eucalyptus microtheca being hard to acquire on account of it being so difficult to propagate and such an ugly tree, he will find one for me somehow, and it is not as hard to propagate as the emu apple, which needs to be digested by an emu first. Leoni
my summers been good...hey, I found a ska-ish version of minor swing...I dunno. the song reminds me of it, and its on my profile, I think, u should check it out. hows ur summer doing? been jamming at all?
