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Based in Houston, fingerstyle guitarist Mark McCain and Houston Grand Opera Cellist Erika Johnson have brought their diverse talents together to create what some industry notables are calling "...timeless music that will last for decades in people's music collections..." With music ranging from modern classical, to Celtic, to bluegrass and jazz. This two-some has quickly become one of the most creative and versatile duos of their day. "If you enjoy the music of artists like Phil Keaggy, Tommy Emmanuel, or Yo Yo Ma, you are sure to love Touch the Strings."
Mark and Erika's music has been heard on thousands of radio stations around the US and abroad, and has been featured on NPR's Hearts of Space, Echoes, and Pulling Strings programs.
Read what others have said about Mark and Erika's music:
Phil Keaggy says..."You guys are making some beautiful music...I love what you are doing..."
Laszlo Varga (former Principal Cellist, New York Philharmonic under Leonard Bernstein) says... "The rippling rhythms and harmonies of the guitar are complimented by the gorgeous sound of the singing cello line. The result is soothing, auditory pleasure. Bravi."
Murial Anderson (National Fingerpicking champion guitarist and world renound guitarist) says..."Lovely work on your CD!...Congratulations on some great music"
"Touch The Strings is one of those rare CD projects where everyone working in the building kept wandering into the mastering room much more frequently than normal -- everyone eventually asked me for a copy of this record -- and that has never happened before. Mark and Erika have created something unique and beautiful here -- this is the kind of timeless music that will last for decades in people's CD collections well after the 'flavors of the day' have come and gone." John La Grou, President - Millennia Media, Inc. Mastering engineer for many National Public Radio projects; recording engineer for Yo Yo Ma, Christopher Parkening, Pepe Romero, and many more; maker of Millennia audio equipment.
"Mood setting and mind altering... The sounds of "Touch the Strings" brings calm at the end of the day and encouragement to the weary soul, and at times will make you want to dance! Erika and Mark have a true musical gift that is highlighted in this premiere work that offers a little bit of everything." ~Melanie Smith, USA Radio Network"
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