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About Me

MySpace codes: CoolSpaceTricks.comBorn in Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, 11/5/75 Taurus Alter ago- the 'Original Slacker'. Daynes' varied influences convey a somewhat free-spirited individual. In his own words 'I see life as a journey, meeting interesting people along the way.' In 1995 he co-formed an indie/rock band named Curl, & they played to acclaim in London, Liverpool, York etc plus performed on BBC Radio. Splitting in 2000, it was an unforseen turn of events which turned Mark's direction toward a solo career. When the band split, he was left adrift. A couple of moves around the country (college) resulted in three days drying out on Fistral beach Newquay. A borrowed ticket back to Grimsby then resulted in him recording the Rosary ep. Another move away- to the South Coast- saw more recordings and gigs. During his time with Curl, there was dissatisfaction with A&R (+ interest), & this experience keeps him wise in his search for a label.Mark writes about what he knows- people & places. His off-stage passive persona & fired-up, raw performances have left Mark's public overawed. An observer at a Sheffield gig merely stated 'I can't believe its the same guy on stage.'It remains to be seen whether or not music is ready for Daynes' sound, but to be honest, he probably doesn't care. And I can't blame him.To quote- 'In today's climate, fresh & new is pretty much changing from week to week- I'll just hang in there & be original.'ARTISTS PERFORMED WITH INCLUDE- CURL:- Captain Sensible (ex The Damned), The Dandys, The O, The Beekeepers, The Poppyheads, Fallacy, Magic Drive, Cuckoo...SOLO:- Anna Neale, Little Dipper (Rob Allen), Dee Boyle (ex Longpigs), Treebeard, David Goo, Beck Stacey...Demo releases- 'Rosary ep', 'Dreams Like Fire', & '13 Seasons'. Poetry collections- 'Season of The Crow' & 'Disenchanted Summer'.Get Your Own! | View Slideshow

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Member Since: 10/28/2005
Band Website: originalslacker.com
Influences: Bruce Springsteen, Michael Wallis (Airhead), Billy Joel, Evan Dando, Doug Hopkins (Gin Blossoms), James Dean, Robert de Niro, Ash Adams, Richard Matheson, Stephen King ...
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My Blog

hmmm...

hmmm... thinking about Clare. I wish things had turned out better 4 us
Posted by Original Slacker on Sat, 24 Feb 2007 04:06:00 PST

reading again...

My influences are well & truly back, with myself needing to play guitar again. This Summer in Sheffield I felt extremely isolated, yet a move back home has reinvented all that once was. Grim...
Posted by Original Slacker on Mon, 04 Dec 2006 03:04:00 PST

Sandman magazine live review

Beck Stacey / Mark Daynes / Jim Taylor & Brook / Dave SmithBroken Strings @ The Green Room, SheffieldThere are few things possessed of the ability to drag you out of the telly-induced torpor of a ...
Posted by Original Slacker on Wed, 29 Nov 2006 06:24:00 PST

On The Road... again....

Feeling +! Started to think up new song ideas. Ive spent a lot of time recording old songs, thats why u havent seen me play folks. Sometimes I get bored playing if it isn't the right time. I guess I ...
Posted by Original Slacker on Tue, 22 Aug 2006 02:59:00 PST

Prey for rock n' roll!

Just watched a great movie, Prey for rock n' roll which has restored some of my faith in music. It's about a girl band fronted by Jacki (Gina Gershon), & totally kicks ass. Watch it! F...
Posted by Original Slacker on Tue, 25 Jul 2006 03:21:00 PST

finding yourself

hi folks, these last 8 years have been a crazy ride, yet I kind of know where I'm going now. Along my road I've met cool & crazy people some good, some bad. I've realised it's human to make mistak...
Posted by Original Slacker on Sat, 15 Jul 2006 10:37:00 PST

Moving- again!

yes, Mark will move again soon, to be sure of music being accepted. Since my time in Sheffield the Classic Rock Bar closed & Snoopy Lou (Clare) left me again- time repeats herself... Im thinking ...
Posted by Original Slacker on Sat, 17 Jun 2006 04:33:00 PST

Gig gone awry- what is wrong with the world today?!

so, I had to cancel my performance in Hull. I was looking 4 wd to this but unfortunately, life turns upside down again! Whoopee... Im recording more stuff in my home studio anyway, & lovin it. &n...
Posted by Original Slacker on Thu, 01 Jun 2006 04:35:00 PST

THE WORLD, A LOVER, A MISTRESS, AN AMERICANO???

These coffee induced recollections of past experiences in the sack are challenging- vivid flashbacks of opportune moments- ok what Im really trying to say is that if u remember me & youre a...
Posted by Original Slacker on Thu, 06 Apr 2006 04:32:00 PST

Hmm...

hi folks- been offered a support slot with Chris Townsend, a guy who also played at the old Classic Rock Bar. Things are on the up, maybe found a room for the coming year so it looks like S...
Posted by Original Slacker on Sat, 11 Feb 2006 12:12:00 PST