Mark Searcy - Guitars/Vocals
Rick Boss - Harmonica/Vocals
Kori Hubbard - Vocals
Ricky Smith - Bass
Lyle Burke - Drums
Influences
Musically speaking... the essentials... Kirby Kelley, Blind Willie Johnson, Blind Willie McTell, Robert Johnson, Lightnin' Hopkins, Kenny Sultan, Mike Dowling, T-Bone Walker, Freddy King, B.B. King, Earl Hooker, Sean Costello, Sue Foley, Debbie Davies, Chris Duarte, Smokin' Joe Kubek, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Ronnie Earl, Duke Robillard, Elmore James, Derek Trucks, Kenny Burrell, & Wes Montgomery.
Other key musical influences include... Alvin Youngblood Hart, Steve James, Rory Block, Corey Harris, David Hamburger, Johan Eliasson, David Kampmann, Seth Austin, Blind Blake, John Mississippi Hurt, Big Bill Broonzy, Tampa Red, Mance Lipscomb, Muddy Waters, Elmore James, Ry Cooder, Dwayne Allman, Jack Pearson, Johnny Winter, Tony Iommi, Tonk Edwards, Sean Womack, Daniel Walker, Aaron Harding, & Tony Roberts.
Biography
Based out of San Antonio Texas, soloist Mark Searcy’s recipe for acoustic blues is simple - "be yourself and have fun...". A student of pre-war delta & country blues of the 1920s and 30s, Searcy combines elements of gospel, rock, and a foot-tappin' groove to create his original and energetic approach to acoustic 12-string, resonator, and slide guitar blues.
” Performers like Searcy do not simply play their instruments, but rather become their instruments during a performance. Call it soul, call it a gift, or a midnight trade at a lonely cross road, no matter. Searcy has it ” - Lucky Boyd, My Texas Music
Primary influences, six of whom are also from Texas, include slide master and friend Kirby Kelley, pre-war masters Blind Willie McTell, Blind Willie Johnson, and Robert Johnson, along with Lightnin’ Hopkins, Johnny Winter, Kenny Sultan, Sue Foley & Chris Duarte.
- 2007 Telluride Acoustic Blues Competition - Finalist
- 2007 San Antonio Guitar Wars - Winner Best Acoustic Performance
- 2007 Texas Music Awards - "Musician of the Year" Finalist
- 2007 International Blues Challenge - Semi-Finalist
- 2006 TBS Blues Challenge - Winner Solo/Duo
- 2005 San Antonio Guitar Wars - Winner Best Acoustic Performance
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Hey I was just checking to make sure that you didn't want me to put the "Indian" on your page! You know that I would be more than happy to do it for you! I love you that way man! Be sure to show Anita!
May peace and happiness fill your cup May the sun find you smiling when it comes up May you never face hard times all alone May the road be smooth you’re traveling on
Hi Mark Searcy We wanna thank you for your very important support in those sad days.
This thanx are in our name, in the name of Enrico's wife Paola and in the name of his sons.
Enrico Micheletti's ashes are flyin' throughout the universe and we hope his soul is finally arrived at a beautiful destination.
What about his music and the music we had recorded toghether?
We finally decide to get it out. We wanna remeber Enrico in this way. In the first quarter of 2009 we will publish all our and Enrico Micheletti' s materials on Itunes and many other stores on the web.
We'll send you a message when it's all ready.
God bless you!!! Have a wonderful 2009!!!
KEEP THE BLUES ALIVEEEE!!!!!!!
Ciao Mark Searcy ti volevamo ringraziare per le tue parole e per il tuo sostegno in periodo così difficile per noi.
Questi ringraziamenti non sono formali, sono veramente sinceri a nome nostro, della moglie di Enrico Paola e a nome dei suoi figli.
Le ceneri di Enrico Micheletti sono disperse nel mar Tirreno e stanno viaggiando nell' universo. Noi speriamo che anche la sua anima abbia raggiunto finalmente il miglior approdo possibile.
Cosa fare del suo materiale in nostro possesso e del materiale che abbiamo registrato insieme?
Dopo aver pensato a lungo sul da farsi abbiamo deciso di pubblicarlo. Lo pubblicheremo su Itunes ed altri siti così tutti potranno trovarlo se lo cercano. Glielo dobbiamo. Glielo deve chi lo ha conosciuto.
Cercheremo di pubblicare tutto ciò che è in nostro possesso nei primi mesi del 2009.
Appena sarà tutto pronto ti faremo sapere.
Felice Anno Nuovo. Dio ti benedica ancora, grazie. Suonate il blues più che p
Hey Mark, I think I kind of stand out amongst your friends. I will try to find a picture of me with a guitar! HA! Can't wait to see you and Steven again!
MARK is a school mate of ours 80BHS! He is a funny guy always has been and I don't think he changed a bit maybe a little. But a good old guy not meaning it being old at all Mark your still young at heart.
Heard about you through INDIE.COM...great music...had to check it all out...seems you are a FOLEY fan...it don' get no better than Ms. Foley these days....Well glad to be on your list and may 2008 bring you great gigs.....good health and much success.
