Size: 101.4 MB
Time: 43:13
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2011/2022
Styles: Blues Rock
Art: Front
01. The Sun (5:03)
02. Ramblin' On (4:44)
03. Beautiful Child (5:03)
04. Jeanetta (3:54)
05. Smokin' Weed, Drinkin' Whiskey (4:04)
06. Elm River Blues (4:55)
07. Crazy Woman (3:17)
08. Forgive Me (4:38)
09. American Dream (3:16)
10. Mississippi (4:13)
Arshak, a resident of southeastern Michigan near Jackson, has been making a name for himself at Northern Michigan blues clubs over the past several years. So much so that members of the Mid/North Blues Society asked him to compete in their annual blues competition this past September.
At stake, a coveted spot in the International Blues Challenge this February in Memphis where the hottest “unsigned” blues bands from around the world will compete for cash and a recording contract. Blues greats Larry Garner, Tommy Castro and Susan Tedeschi were all discovered at that Challenge.
Competing against seven other bands from Michigan this year, The Mark Arshak Band not only won the regional competition but they impressed long-time blues music photographer David Fox, who served as chief judge of the competition.
“All the bands were great, but Arshak and his band performed at a level necessary to win at the next level,” said Fox. “I expect them to do quite well; they definitely have what it takes to be a big time blues band.”
The road to Memphis starts in Traverse City. The Mark Arshak Band will perform a “Celebration Concert” to help raise funds to support the band’s trip with a “Going To Memphis” show this Friday, November 19 at Streeters’ Ground Zero Nightclub.
At stake, a coveted spot in the International Blues Challenge this February in Memphis where the hottest “unsigned” blues bands from around the world will compete for cash and a recording contract. Blues greats Larry Garner, Tommy Castro and Susan Tedeschi were all discovered at that Challenge.
Competing against seven other bands from Michigan this year, The Mark Arshak Band not only won the regional competition but they impressed long-time blues music photographer David Fox, who served as chief judge of the competition.
“All the bands were great, but Arshak and his band performed at a level necessary to win at the next level,” said Fox. “I expect them to do quite well; they definitely have what it takes to be a big time blues band.”
The road to Memphis starts in Traverse City. The Mark Arshak Band will perform a “Celebration Concert” to help raise funds to support the band’s trip with a “Going To Memphis” show this Friday, November 19 at Streeters’ Ground Zero Nightclub.
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Size: 139.3 MB
Time: 59:56
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2022
Styles: Blues Rock
Art: Front
01. Three Kings ( 3:33)
02. Sissy Lee ( 4:13)
03. Rope Swing ( 8:06)
04. Julie Brown ( 5:41)
05. Flesh & Bone ( 4:36)
06. Suicide Blues ( 8:05)
07. Lets Have A Party ( 2:25)
08. Little Bird Blue ( 6:12)
09. Evil In The Night (10:46)
10. Lemonade Boogie ( 6:14)
MARK ARSHAK- Singer, songwriter, musician and entertainer has worked across the country and overseas, performing a unique blend of originals, and original takes on classic songs from a variety of genres from the '40's, 50's & 60's.
KEVIN GALL is simply the nicest guy off stage who transforms into the toughest man who ever played bass- knowing when to drive a tune and when to lay low. Superb musicianship and dynamics.
MIKE DRAFFEN- Pocket drummer with taste, precision, dynamics and showmanship everything you would want from a drummer. He also has toured all over the country, a one time member of B.B.'s daughter Shirley King's band and full time musician who loves and incorporates all types of influences into his performance.
This outfit pays dues, plays blues, and gets down to the roots of rock and roll. A pleasure to the senses. Crowd pleasers who love what they do and feed off of the energy as they in turn give it.
Playing shows at roadhouses, honky tonks, corporate clubs, festival stages and backyard barbeques, Mark and his band have performed at many of the top venues including The Rivera Theatre & Legends- Chicago, Fifth Avenue - Detroit, B.B. Kings and Rum Boogie - Memphis, Fat Fish Blue - Cleveland and Joe's Crab Shack -Florida.
They have also performed and headlined at over 30 festivals including The Arts, Beats & Eats Festival- Detroit, The Mississippi Muddy Waters Festival- Illinois, The Madison Blues Festival - Wisconsin, Memphis in May Festival- Memphis, and Red White And Blues Fest- Ohio.
KEVIN GALL is simply the nicest guy off stage who transforms into the toughest man who ever played bass- knowing when to drive a tune and when to lay low. Superb musicianship and dynamics.
MIKE DRAFFEN- Pocket drummer with taste, precision, dynamics and showmanship everything you would want from a drummer. He also has toured all over the country, a one time member of B.B.'s daughter Shirley King's band and full time musician who loves and incorporates all types of influences into his performance.
This outfit pays dues, plays blues, and gets down to the roots of rock and roll. A pleasure to the senses. Crowd pleasers who love what they do and feed off of the energy as they in turn give it.
Playing shows at roadhouses, honky tonks, corporate clubs, festival stages and backyard barbeques, Mark and his band have performed at many of the top venues including The Rivera Theatre & Legends- Chicago, Fifth Avenue - Detroit, B.B. Kings and Rum Boogie - Memphis, Fat Fish Blue - Cleveland and Joe's Crab Shack -Florida.
They have also performed and headlined at over 30 festivals including The Arts, Beats & Eats Festival- Detroit, The Mississippi Muddy Waters Festival- Illinois, The Madison Blues Festival - Wisconsin, Memphis in May Festival- Memphis, and Red White And Blues Fest- Ohio.
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