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Marc Dearden

The secret is out!

About Me

A true talent in the world of acoustic guitar, Marc has been lighting up the Austin music scene for over 20 years.
Undoubtedly one of Austin, Texas' best acoustic guitarists, Marc may also be one of Austin's "best kept secrets". Small hometown venues and unsuspecting audiences are often caught by surprise when they realize what a rare jewel they've come across. If you've been lucky enough to see him play solo or in one of his many bands over the years, you know just what we're talking about.
Marc plays guitar with the ease and skill of a gentle veteran, and a beautiful passion for the sounds he creates.
He's is also an avid fisherman, kayaker, cook, and movie buff.
Trivia Bits!:
Solo artist for over 15 years.
Artist indorser for Bourgeois guitars (along with: Ricky Scaggs, Jerry Douglas, Sean Watkins (of Nickel Creek), Stephen Bruton, Mitch Watkins, and Abra Moore)
Opened for: Roy Head, W.C. Clark, Abra Moore, and other Austin artists.
Performed on K-UT radio's Eklectikos program
Bands include (but not limited to): Jan Evans Band, Pop Creel, the Blue Gills, Brass Onion, Moot Point, the Buzzards
Solo C.D. (Live Adventures in Austin)

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 4/4/2005
Band Members: Marc Dearden:
acoustic guitar, electric guitar, vocals, mandolin, bass, other stringed things, beer-bottle slide, whistling, funny bob dylan impressions, and sometimes keyboards.
Influences: Leo Kottke, Pat Metheny, Phil Keaggy, Michael Hedges, Tuck Andress, Al DiMiola, Stanley Clarke, John Scofield, Joni Mitchell, James Taylor, Adrian Legg, Eric Johnson, Chet Atkins, Joe Pass, Bruce Cockburn, Lyle Lovett, David Crosby, John Hiatt, Stuart Hamm, Bela Fleck, Jaco Pastorius, Weather Report, Mike Stern, John McLaughlin, Milton Nascimento, George Benson, Al Jarreau, Allan Holdsworth, Jeff Beck, Larry Carlton, Jimmy Hendrix, Los Lobos, The Beach Boys, Brian Wilson, The Band, The Beatles, Steely Dan, Union Station, Nickel Creek, Sean Watkins, Paul Simon, Jerry Douglas, Bill Frisell, Pat Martino, Robben Ford, Larry Coryell, Mitch Watkins, John Abercrombie, Nick Drake, CPR, all the Jazz Greats...
Sounds Like: Finger picking acoustic guitar like:
Leo Kottke, Pat Metheny, Phil Keaggy, Adrian Legg, Eric Johnson, Chet Atkins, Michael Hedges, Tuck Andress, Mitch Watkins, Nick Drake
Type of Label: None