I wanna be a rock star!

For those that don't know, Mark is finally fulfilling a lifetime wish to be a rock star. He is a member of several bands, including a blues band called "The Good Karma Blues Band" which plays occasionally at Pat's Barbeque in SLC, a rock cover band called "The Electric Caravan" that plays local seedy dives, and a new rock cover band as yet unnamed. That one is just starting up, and features Mark's longtime friend Mark Keele as front man. Mark plays mostly keyboards, but also throws in some blues harmonica when needed. Mark's prized piece of equipment is a Nord keyboard (below) that replicates with great accuracy the rich sounds of the Hammond B3 organ. This sleek red beauty sits atop his M-Audio Prokeys 88, a hammer-action 88-key stage piano that feels just like the real thing without lugging a Yamaha upright around to gigs. So the two machines give him realistic piano sounds and rockin’ organ, Fender Rhodes electronic piano, and lots of variation in between.

NORD ELECTRO 2

Mark has been dabbling in harmonica for most of his life, and after attending a 3-day seminar on blues harmonica in San Jose, he decided to get serious about his playing. Unfortunately, the Good Karma band already has a harp player, so Mark has been relegated to the keys. But he still gets to do a song or two with the other bands, so all is not lost. He also gets to take the harp on at least one song when performing with Good Karma at Pat’s Barbeque.

HARP AT PAT'S BBQ

Stay tuned for notices about Mark playing at Pat's or other locations! We always appreciate friends and family who support the band and help fill out the audience. It's lots of fun, and Pat's is the kind of place you can bring kids--besides having killer barbeque.