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Mark Nunis

About Me

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Layout by CoolChaserFor over 15 years Mark has performed as a solo artist and a sought after session musician. He was introduced to the rockin' sounds of 50's R'n'B before his teenage years, and developed a love and passion for honkytonk piano boogie and blues.

He played with The Fender Benders for 9 years, leads his own swing combo and plays in one of Australia's Top Duelling Piano Shows. Mark has also studied with Singapore's jazz great, 'King of Swing', Jeremy Monteiro.With a wide repetiore of songs, Mark can cater for any type of function. Mark has performed in Tasmania, Adelaide, Queensland, NSW, & Singapore and plays regulary at piano bars and restaurants around Melbourne and Victoria.To contact Mark please send an email to: [email protected]

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 8/14/2006
Band Members: Mark Nunis - Piano & Vocals

MN COMBO - 1940's - TOP 40 Charts:
Damon Cartledge - Drums,
Adrian Jackson - Bass,
Chris Cole - Guitar
Steve Joynt - Alto Saxophone
Mat Chaffer - Trumpet

HONKYTONK EXPRESS - PLATFORM BOOGIE:
Damon 'Doc' Cartledge - Skins,
Simon Vancam - Slappin' Double Bass
Chris Cole - Twangin' & Wailin' Geetar


Influences: Gospel, Harry Connick Jr, Dr. John, Professor Longhair, Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles, Jerry Lee Lewis, Jamie Cullum, Billy Joel
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Honkytonk Express 5 Track EP

The past few weeks I've been recording with my 6 piece band.  We've recorded 5 tracks which include 3 originals.  My deepest thanks to: Damon, Jack, Chris, Steve and Mat for giving their tim...
Posted by on Sat, 12 Jul 2008 21:50:00 GMT

Spending time with Singapores King of Swing

I had the opportunity to spend time with jazz great Jeremy Monteiro in Singapore for 2 weeks.  The time was spent listening to and playing jazz tunes, having lessons, and meeting a whole bunch of...
Posted by on Tue, 29 Jan 2008 19:25:00 GMT

New Demo Songs and Upcoming overseas trip

Hey there, I hope you had a great Christmas and that the new year has lots of great things in store for you.  I've added 2 new demos of songs that I've been working on the past few months.  ...
Posted by on Sun, 30 Dec 2007 19:30:00 GMT

Human Rights Torch Relay

Today I stumbled upon the Human Rights Torch Relay in Warrandyte.  My good friend Glenn Antony and his band the Rockhouse Company were playing at one of the stops for the relay and I was lucky en...
Posted by on Fri, 23 Nov 2007 03:40:00 GMT

Session Recording - Hillbilly Kitten

A few weeks ago I had the priviledge of recording some piano parts  on Hillbilly Kitten's upcoming CD.  More details coming soon, but in the mean time check out her site!!! http://www.myspac...
Posted by on Thu, 15 Nov 2007 04:01:00 GMT

Country Jam with Andre Camilleri

Today I met a an awesome country singer and musician named Andre Camilleri.  It was really cool to hang out and have a jam with him in his kitchen.  Check out Andre's site for the ...
Posted by on Wed, 14 Nov 2007 01:51:00 GMT

Mildura Gospel Music Festival

This past weekend, I played at the Mildura Gospel Music Festival.  Besides having my own solo spot, I joined my good mate, Matty Benn for his sets as well. It was a great weekend, meeting new peo...
Posted by on Tue, 30 Oct 2007 05:58:00 GMT

Ararat Weekend

The past weekend Damon, Jack, Chris and I headed to Ararat (about 3 hours drive from Melbourne) to play a weekend of gigs around the town.  Friday Night we played at the Ararat Anglican Church Ha...
Posted by on Mon, 24 Sep 2007 02:33:00 GMT

The Fender Benders

After nearly 9 years, I will be leaving my band The Fender Benders.  The Fenders Benders started after Jimmy, Wayne and I were involved un a university musical production.  It was after the ...
Posted by on Fri, 02 Feb 2007 23:26:00 GMT