Detailierte Künstler Informationen: Mark Newman

Growing up in New York, Mark’s musical journey has taken
him around the world several times, however, he always
returns to his roots as a singer songwriter of the world famous
Bleecker Street in NYC.

Since his early years as a Bleecker Street journeyman, Mark
has never strayed from that recipe of cooking up a stew of
honest, straight from the hip rock n’ roll, simmering with the
subtle flavors of blues, r&b, funk, folk and soul music.

Well known as the front man for the group Tao Jones whose
album “Rorschash Sunset” was critically acclaimed and
achieved worldwide distribution, Mark now releases his newest
solo project, “Must Be A Pony”.

At a time when the music industry seems to be taking a step
back, peeling away some of its newer technology and
production sounds, Mark Newman’s organic sounds and
textured storytelling on this self-produced album seem to fill a
musical hunger created a long time ago. “Must Be A Pony”,
brings you back to a time when records were made by
musicians instead of computer programmers.

“Must Be A Pony”, lays out a feast for the ears and soul. The
title song featuring guest musicians Anton Fig and Steve Holley
is a story of a cynical adult’s attempt to rediscover the magic of
being an optimistic child.

The song that perhaps sets the strongest mood for the rest of
the album is “Dead Man’s Shoes”. a layered story with twists
and turns of a man who needs to run because he borrowed
money from the wrong people.

A haunting version of the Bee Gee’s classic "NY Mining
Disaster" is perhaps more timely now than when it was written.

There are many other guests featured in this project including
Mark’s long time friend, Sam the Sham who shares both
writing and vocal credits on "Hard In The Rain".

On guitar it’s easy to see where Mark gets his musical
seasoning. His influences might be considered the “usual
suspects”; Eric Clapton, Duane Allman, Jeff Beck, Albert, BB.
& Freddie King & Ry Cooder but there is nothing usual in the
way he combines them with his songwriting influences; Lowell
George, John Hiatt, Frank Zappa, The Beatles and his vocal
influences Greg Allman, Paul Rodgers, & Paul Carrack.

A strong rhythm guitarist, Mark is often mentioned alongside
other greats like Steve Cropper. When it comes to slide he’s
stirred together with Duane Allman & Lowell George.
Mark uses “Must Be A Pony” to exemplify his mastery of
guitar, lap steel mandolin, and dobro. His versatility in soloing
on many instruments make him one of the most sought after
musicians in the NYC area.

Mark is currently touring the world with Sam Moore (Sam and
Dave) and Sam the Sham.

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