Folk music with some pop and blues influences, in the vein of Nick Drake and Cat Stephens. Smooth vocals and acoustic guitar, with a natural sound and an emphasis on strong songwriting.

11 MP3 Songs
FOLK: Folk Pop, FOLK: Folk Blues



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Marc began playing classical piano when he was 10. When his teacher disappeared without a trace or warning, and Marc wisely realized the musicianâs lifestyle was best avoided.

He was able to keep the wolves at bay until he turned 21, and the urge to play music again became overwhelming. So during senior year in college, he found himself a bassist in an outfit called the Big Earl Band. Big Earl played stripped-down, high-energy blues rock to packed houses, and quickly became a major act in the local college scene.

With stars in their eyes and diplomas in hand, the Big Earl Band decided to leave the snow behind for warmer horizons. They stayed up late one night throwing darts at a map. One hit Chapel Hill, North Carolina. After reconstituting themselves as the Wompus Cats, the band rehearsed 5 nights a week in the basement while holding down day jobs. Slowly they built a new grassroots audience. When the right connections fell into place, things exploded and the Wompus Cats were playing weekly gigs at a variety of clubs, fraternities, and festivals. The band also received airplay on local Raleigh radio.

But again the wolves were howling, and in late 1997 Marc left the band to backpack overseas for 9 months. When he returned to the U.S., he slid west to San Francisco and eventually landed a spot as lead guitarist with the Bliss Hounds. The Bliss Hounds were often described as a mix between the Stones and the Allman Brothers. They worked hard, were well connected, and found local success quickly. Headlining monthly at clubs throughout San Francisco, the Bliss Hounds drew a regular crowd of 150 to 200 people.

After that band (and a variety of others) split ways in 2001, Marc began redirecting his energy towards acoustic singing and songwriting. He has recently finished recording his first acoustic album in 2006. After traveling in India during Dec '05 and Jan '06, he's written 12 new songs for a second album.

While continuing to write his own music, Marc continues to sing and play electric lead guitar for Coaster, a band based in Oakland. Visit Coasterâs website here:

www.CoasterRocks.com