Mark Merrin
I met Mark a few years ago while attending a jam at a local venue, his phenomenal guitar work instantly caught my attention!
This young father of four has shown the community just what a power house on the guitar he really is!
Mark Merrin
Originating from Toronto,Ontario, Mark settled in Nova Scotia with his beautiful wife Amanda & children.
Mark has been playing since 1995 and is completely self taught! It still amazes me every time I get to witness the extent of his talent on stage with his guitar, Mark definitely puts on a fantastic show for his audience!
Mark's first string of gigs began in 2001 in the Greater Toronto area where he performed several solo shows for a very appreciative crowd!
Mark Merrin
Mark was influenced heavily by Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Slash, Eric Clapton, and Dimebag Darrell
He played with the band "Unintentional" for a year, opening Harvest Fest 2007 in Digby, Nova Scotia.
Later Mark moved to the city and started up with "Search Party"and played with the band thru the HRM for about a year.
Next Mark started up a new band called "Natural Talent" along with Al Fraser and four other band members, Frankie,Stan, Jerome & Donnie. The band gigged steady through most of 2010 filling the crowd's hunger for R&B,Soul and Blues music. They played at Wharf Rats Rally (Atlantic Canada's Largest Motorcycle Rally) in the fall of 2010 in Digby,Nova Scotia to an huge audience!
Natural Talent
Mark Merrin
Due to artistic differences Mark decided to move on from the band and follow his passion for the Blues.
He started up a new band in November 2010 called "SoundHouse"
This amazing trio consisting of Mark Merrin, Vocals/Guitar, Pam Patterson, Bass/Vocals, and
Ryan Kothow, Drums/Vocals formed the newest power blues/rock band in the HRM.
Recently "SoundHouse" performed at Band Wars 2011 competing against 13 other of HRM's finest bands.
The trio put on an amazing show and should be commended for the remarkable performance they offered the crowd!
SoundHouse has started booking for 2011, so if you are in the need of an fantastic powerblues/rock band
Mark can be reached at:
facebook.com/guitarsmark
twitter @guitarsmark
or Mark can be seen at:
www.youtube.com/markmerrin
In closing, I want to wish my friend Mark much success with his new band SoundHouse, and continued success with his musical career! If you haven't had the chance to see Mark perform yet, you are missing a great time! My advice would be...check them out ASAP, you won't be disappointed!
Hugs, Kat ♥
Mark is a co-worker of mine, and although I haven't known him that long, he seems to be an all-around great guy.. Hard worker, family man and awesome musician.. Was lucky enough to get out and see him and his group Sound House and thoroughly enjoyed myself.. If you get the chance, get out and see them, you won't be disappointed :).. See ya in 15 minutes Mark ;)
ReplyDeleteKathy,
ReplyDeleteThank you for the remarkable write up on Mark. I am so proud, as his mother to read this and see him through someone elses eyes. You brought tears to my eyes reading this.
I don't get to see him often now that he is down in Nova Scotia. I would love to come and see him play again. It has been too many years since I saw him perform for an audience.
Mark I am so very proud of you!!!!
Thanks Sherri & you are right Mark is an all round great guy & great musician! :)
ReplyDeleteHi Susan, Thanks so much for your comment! Glad you enjoyed my blog!
ReplyDeleteYou have a terrific son there & I can see why you are so proud of him! :)