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Mark began performing professionally as a bassist at
the ripe old age of eleven. A lifetime on stage has given him the ability to
know just what a crowd wants, even before they know. Mark has a four octave
vocal range and an ear for the many different vocal styles of today's Country
music artists. Possessing this ability enables his audience to enjoy an uncanny
musical reproduction of their favorite artists. Mark is a multi-instrumentalist,
playing 6 and 12 string acoustic and electric guitars, bass, piano, banjo,
saxophone, harmonica, percussion... and just about anything else he picks up.
Starting out in Rock 'n' Roll, Mark soon
found his musical tastes ever-expanding. He bought an acoustic
guitar and began playing Folk and Country Rock music. In the late
1970's, as a solo musician, Mark's crowds went wild listening to him
at one minute vocalizing both "Waylon and Willie" in the song "Good
Hearted Woman" and the next, playing an acoustic Led Zeppelin
medley. Mark's love for music of all kinds has enabled him to
perform music from nearly any style or era.
In 1992, Mark focused his career on
Country music and began writing and performing in both LA and
Nashville. The West was first formed as a backup band for Mark's
original music. It has now grown into the most versatile Country
band around. These great musicians have collectively played all over
the world, recording and touring with many of today's major artists.
The West covers nearly all areas of Country music including Western
Swing, old-style, fiddle-and-banjo Bluegrass, Classic Country,
Country Rock, high energy Country Dance music and they can also
throw in some good, old Rock 'n' Roll, for good measure. The West
-the best possible choice for your upcoming event. See ya'll at the
show!
For your convenience, we have separated
videos, a song list, and photos on your
top right
For booking information
and pricing, call Mark Wood Entertainment in Southern California at
949.748.6850 |
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