SEEKING
Vocalist, Violin.ABOUT
Mark is now working on new material to be recorded and released throughout 2024/5.- A new M R C EP.
Mark writes serious songs for serious people. Motivated by human stories and current affairs, both local and global.
Two MRC albums are currently on release ‘My City Of Fire’ and ‘Scirocco'.
The MRC film 'Scirocco' has been released via Vimeo.
vimeo/191045239
And this beautiful visual story telling film.
= ‘The King Of Bhutan’
youtu.be/4bHplIN8QYk
Mark worked in collaboration with songwriter Robin Nixon on a 'song-cycle' project involving both music and poetry. The piece 'Fair Game' is now written and recorded. and is now on release.
- Screen name:
- Mark Johnson-The MRC
- Member since:
- May 14 2014
- Active within 2 weeks
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years playing music:
- 20
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 2-3 nights a week
- Most available:
- Nights
Influences
Mark's songs have been covered by Jennifer Crook, My Darling Clementine, and Bob Andrews (Keys wizard with Graham Parker and The Rumour).
His influences are Ray Davies, Graham Parker, Smokey Robinson, Curtis Mayfield, Gladys Knight, Nina Simone, Emmylou Harris and Rodney Crowell. And Dusty!
The song 'Hide Away With You' being awarded a Semi-Final placing in the United Kingdom Songwriting Contest.
and appears on the fabulous compilation album 'The Wonder Of Things To Come' released by Ramshaw Records.
And his tune- ‘Changing Places (For Eleda)’
on The Aldora Britain Records label,
‘Victrola Blues’ released via Bandcamp.
EQUIPMENT
Acoustic and Electric Guitars and Amps. Harmonicas.
MUSIC
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Changing Places (for Eleda)
Changing Places (for Eleda) Year: 2017 Genre: Pop
Written by Mark Johnson
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This Child
This Child Year: 2014 Genre: Acoustic
written by mark johnson
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My City Of Fire
My City Of Fire (Video)kxz1VKsELTg
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Over The River Tonight
Over The River Tonight (Video)4xIO8HZcJzY
CALENDAR
Past Events
Excited to announce that I will be performing
a Solo Acoustic set at the Estuary Fringe Festival.
(in association with Gravesham Borough Council and The Woodville).
Friday 11th June in the Fort Gardens Bandstand. DA12 2BH
I'll be opening the show at 7:00pm.
“Tickets Please!” (and further details)
https://www.woodville.co.uk/events/live-music-in-fort-gardens