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For the
past 30 years, Mark has been writing and performing his own original songs
as well as those of other artists such as James Taylor, John Denver, John
Prine and Gordon Lightfoot, all of whom are musical heroes of his. Mark
has performed across the U.S. in venues like the State Fair of Virginia in
Richmond, where he has been a perennial favorite for the last 7 years, the
Rocky Mountain town of Aspen, Colorado, where he is invited to sing each
year at various events in a week-long tribute to the late John Denver, and
at coffee houses, festivals and other stages across the country.
In addition
to his solo appearances, Mark has been touring the U.S. with the very
popular "Friends With You" band for the past three years. In 2005,
after informally sharing Denver's music in Aspen, Mark teamed with Texas folk singer, Chris Collins, to form the "Friends
With You" band, four core musicians (with frequent guests) dedicated to preserving the music of John
Denver.
In 2002, Mark was nominated for FOLK ARTIST of the YEAR by
Cincinnati's CITY BEAT Magazine. Mark continues to perform on a regular
basis in and around the greater Cincinnati area.
A unique
solo performer, Mark has released five CD's in the past six years
consisting of almost all original material. Titles include:
"Always in the Mood for You", "Times Like These", "Log Cabin Christmas",
"Hourglass", and a more recent release "Mark Cormican - Live at the Music
Cafe", which was recorded April 2005 in Hamilton Ohio. Mark's John
Denver Tribute CD "One Fine Autumn Day" (referring to the day Mr. Denver
died in an accidental plane crash in 1997) was unveiled during the John
Denver Celebration Week in Aspen this past October. Mark is
currently working on his new CD of original songs, titled "Heading West"
which is scheduled for release in Summer 2008.
Personal:
Mark's
life and music have been influenced by John Denver, John Prine, James
Taylor and Gordon Lightfoot. Mark says, "Through my own life experiences,
I have been able to relate to the messages in the music of those men."
Mark also appreciates the music of Jim Croce', Tom Paxton, Bill Danoff,
John Gorka and Mack Bailey.
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