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Mark DeRose

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Listen up...a big event is about to take place in Downtown York! Saturday, April 18th at 7:30 PM The Mark DeRose Band will be performing at the Capitol Theatre, at the Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center. Singer/Songwriter Rhyne McCormick opens the show and special guests will join the Mark DeRose Band throughout the evening.This show will be recorded and released as "Hear To Listen - Mark DeRose Band Live at the Capitol Theatre"! Tickets are on sale now and only $6! A portion of the proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society. For tickets email [email protected]. See you at the show!Ask the fans of Mark DeRose's music what it is that keeps them coming out to his shows and you will find a common tie that unites them: sincerity. "There is an honesty to Mark's work that is so easy to connect with. Whether it be his solid and intelligent lyrics or the intensity with which he pours himself into his live shows, the listener can easily relate to the emotions expressed in his songs.”As a singer/songwriter and an instrumentalist on piano and guitar, the multi-talented Mark DeRose blends introspective lyrics with heartfelt acoustic rock. Influenced by musical greats like James Taylor, Bruce Hornsby and Dave Matthews, DeRose brings a distinctive sound that has been challenging listeners and entertaining high energy crowds for nearly a decade.Patrick Kirchner of The Fly describes this engaging music as “thoughtful and provocative, laden with metaphors of hope and celebration for life – the stuff that makes feel good music feel so good."As the singer/songwriter and front man of the original roots rock group, the Ernest Goodlife Band, DeRose spent ‘02 through ‘06 performing throughout the greater Mid-Atlantic Region. Performing at a range of venues from coffee shops to clubs, private parties to festivals, high schools to colleges, Ernest Goodlife grew a fan base hungry for great music and great times.On the heels of the band's split in September ‘06, DeRose carried the building enthusiasm into his solo career. After a long winter and spring of recording and tweaking 13 new tracks, "Tales from the Sandcastle Kingdom" was finally released in August of ‘07. DeRose celebrated his brand new solo album with a CD Release Party that attracted 276 attendees and sold more than 100 CDs.In just three months working as a solo act in the college music market, DeRose has booked an impressive amount of shows with hopes of adding more to the 2008 calendar. Other recent achievements include his original song “Satisfied,” selected to appear on two separate compilation CDs: “Millennium Music Conference 12 Compilation CD”, featuring the original music of select showcasing artists and Quickstar Productions “Chill Out”, featuring some of the best up-and-coming acoustic artists from the greater Baltimore/DC area.DeRose has already performed at many colleges in the Mid-Atlantic area including Bucknell University, University of Delaware, the University of Pennsylvania, Salisbury University and Penn State University. Always feeling right at home on a summer festival stage, he has played the Central PA Arts Fest, Musikfest, Harrisburg Patriot News Arts Fest, Mayfair Music Fest in Allentown and the West Chester Turk's Head Music Fest. Most notably, he has opened for Blues Traveler, the Sugar Hill Gang, Josh Kelley, The Earthtones, 10 Mile Tide, New Found Glory and John Eddie.DeRose is open to the new opportunities ahead, exclaiming, "I love playing live music! It is my hope to share that experience with as many people as possible.”BOOKING AGENT: Nick DiRoma, President of Impact Entertainment 609.448.3314

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Member Since: 30/11/2006
Band Website: www.markderosemusic.com
Band Members: Mark De Rose - vocals, piano and guitar

Influences: Allman Brothers Band, James Taylor, Bruce Hornsby and Dave Mathews Band
Sounds Like: Give a listen and formulate your own opinion!

Record Label: Unsigned

My Blog

Brand Spakin' New EP!

Hello Friends of Mark DeRose Music! This is the week!!  Lots of exciting things to share with yall!  Read on&read on! The Live Recording on April 18th is Sold Out:            Yes, if you havent hear...
Posted by on Tue, 14 Apr 2009 20:33:00 GMT

SOLD OUT!!!

The Mark DeRose Band is excited to announce that their Live Recording on April 18th at the Capitol Theatre, 50 North George Street in York is SOLD OUT!  If you would like to attend but didn't get your...
Posted by on Tue, 07 Apr 2009 17:25:00 GMT

Not only was the music great...

The Mark DeRose duo was fantastic. Myself and others at the Relay loved their performance and it was very fitting for a college group. Not only was their music great but they were both so entertaining...
Posted by on Mon, 06 Apr 2009 19:21:00 GMT

Tales from the Sandcastle Kingdom CD Release Party

SO.... the Tales from the Sandcastle Kingdom CD Release Party Plans have been gently nudged into motion! The date will be Saturday August 25th 7 PM.... at The Windows on the Green Terrace, Heritage H...
Posted by on Wed, 18 Jul 2007 01:00:00 GMT

Upcoming CD Release

Due out in the early summer of '07, Mark De Rose, singer/songwriter for the now "defunkt" Ernest Goodlife Band, will release his first solo CD! We will be sure to keep you up to date on the many thin...
Posted by on Sat, 12 May 2007 08:30:00 GMT