Mark Sterling is an active songwriter, producer and performing artist currently residing in Canada.
Always returning to his love of the blues, he promises a variety of material ranging from the 1920’s pre-war music of Blind Lemon Jefferson, Robert Johnson, Big Bill Broonzy, Leadbelly, Blind Blake, Son House and Muddy Waters to original songs from his solo recordings and instrumental pieces played on the piano, National Steel and 12 string guitar, with a little harmonica thrown in as well.
Discography:
Take From It What you Need (2009), Come On In My Kitchen – First Serving (2005), The Well (1999), Mark Sterling (1996), as well as limited edition pop, instrumental and classical recordings.
New Recording: Take From It What You Need
"This is my first CD of pre-war inspired acoustic blues since 1999."
"It features 9 new original pieces plus 5 traditional songs from some of my favorite blues masters including: Leadbelly, Blind Willie McTell, Robert Johnson, and Lonnie Johnson."
"The reason I have entitled it “Take From It What You Need” is that I feel I have represented the various styles of blues/folk related material which I have enjoyed playing in the past decade."
"I believe that with the collaboration with Mike Lent on bass, Chad Melchert on drums, and Barry Allen co-producing/engineering, we have achieved a good picture of where my music is at now..."
Live Performances:
Live shows include playing with blues legends such as Robert Jr. Lockwood, John Hammond and Honey Boy Edwards in Canada and the U.S.
National and international performances of interest include:
Alberta Scene at the National Arts Centre, Ottawa Canada; Ottawa Blues Festival, Ottawa Canada, Edmonton Folk Festival and International Blues Festival, Edmonton Canada, Bluestock Memphis Tennessee; King Biscuit Flour Hour, Helena Arkansas and playing for Canadian and International Troops in Afghanistan.
History:
Prior to returning to the blues Mark was involved with Hemingway Corner (Sony Music) whereas the trio was Juno-nominated for best new Canadian group in 1996.
He has played on over 10 top-ten national radio hits in Canada.
Mark has also shared the bill with acts as diverse as: Jane Siberry, Jann Arden, Rufus Wainright, Everly Brothers, Chicago, Lone Star, the Rankin Family, Shawn Colvin, Harry Manx, Kelly Joe Phelps, Colin Linden, John Hammond, David Rea and others.
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