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MARK ROSE

this is how we will learn.

About Me


Mark Rose is a singer/songwriter from Chicago, IL who plays his own blend of pop, rock and r&b. Front man and key songwriter for rock band Spitalfield from 1998-2007, Rose has made a name for himself as a versatile songwriter and performer. “The guys deserve credit for knowing exactly where to go big and when to hold back for maximum effect,” says All Music Guide’s Corey Apar, of Spitalfield’s 2006 effort, Better Than Knowing Where You Are.
In and out of the studio, on and off the road, Rose is developing his sound and taking the next step of his career. “How Strong We Are” is the first recorded sample of new music coming out to the public, showcasing a different side of his talent and perhaps a great indicator of what’s to come stylistically. Rose had his onstage debut with a backing band to a sold out crowd at Chicago’s Beat Kitchen this past April. “It felt right to be on stage again,” comments Rose. “There’s nothing like an intimate packed club to try out new music and ideas.”
Mark studied music composition at Columbia College in Chicago for two years before signing a recording contract with Spitalfield in 2003 to Victory Records. The group disbanded at the end of 2007, but not before releasing three full length albums, selling over 130,000 copies worldwide, and taking their music to the stage in nine countries on three continents. As one chapter ends a new chapter begins for the young musician, who is just shy of 25 years old. “My goal is to make music I'm passionate about, and to give it my all. If it can stand up on its own, I've done my job. The rest is up to those listening to it.”
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Member Since: 9/5/2004
Band Website: markrosemusic.com
Band Members:
Booking/General Contact
[email protected]

Blog
markrosemusic.blogspot.com

AIM
spitalmRak

YouTube
youtube.com/user/MarkRoseMusic

Influences: Mark's TOP TEN lists, in case anyone is interested, or wondering what makes that head tick.
(Current) TOP TEN PLAYED SONGS ON MY iTUNES:
1) "Boy With A Coin" - Iron & Wine
2) "Slow Dancing in a Burning Room" - John Mayer
3) "Where Are We Going?" - Marvin Gaye
4) "Wife Me, Wilma" - Zombotrun
5) "Red Meets Blue" - Matt Wertz
6) "Storms" - Person L
7) "American Baby" - Dave Matthews Band
8) "I Don't Trust Myself" - John Mayer
9) "Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?" - Chicago
10) "Perfect Time of Day" - Howie Day

TOP TEN GARY BUSEY FILMS (no order):
1) Point Break
2) Rookie of the Year
3) Universal Soldier II
4) Black Sheep
5) Under Siege
6) Predator 2
7) Lethal Weapon
8) Buddy Holly Story
9) The Gingerdead Man
10) Fear & Loathing in Las Vegas

Sounds Like: American Gladiators meets Boys II Men (ABCBBD)
Type of Label: None

My Blog

4/27 "Rock for Darfur" post-poned. Looking for help in Bay area to set up acoustic performance.

Dear Berkeley, CA & other Bay area folk-- The "Rock for Darfur" people have officially post-poned the concert scheduled for Sunday, April 27th to a TBD later date.  This is very disappointing...
Posted by MARK ROSE on Tue, 15 Apr 2008 08:18:00 PST

MY NEW BLOG!

All of my new blog posts shall be hosted at: www.MarkRoseMusic.blogspot.com Feel free to comment any time! -Mark Rose...
Posted by MARK ROSE on Mon, 18 Feb 2008 03:54:00 PST

2008: Have you ever...

Have you ever had every emotion possible flow through your heart/mind/soul in a single 24-hour period of time?  I guess you might call it the worst/best feeling ever.  Here's to changing the...
Posted by MARK ROSE on Thu, 03 Jan 2008 12:08:00 PST

are you not suggesting that i might now be who i say i am not?

Hey friends, Mark here--  you may remember me from that one sleepover you had back in '95.  Yeah, that's me-- the same Mark.  What have I been up to?  A little of everything. ...
Posted by MARK ROSE on Wed, 12 Sep 2007 11:24:00 PST

Longest time no blog.

Yesterday, I picked up my Great Aunt from her assisted living home with my brother, Danny, to bring her over to my parents house for Easter.  To take her out of the building, we needed to "sign h...
Posted by MARK ROSE on Mon, 09 Apr 2007 02:46:00 PST

Longer time no blog.

So it's been about 8 years since I've blogged on here.  Some big changes have gone down-- the biggest being that I am now 23 years old, and no longer 15.  With this change has come many resp...
Posted by MARK ROSE on Thu, 03 Aug 2006 04:39:00 PST

Long time no blog...

I don't know if anybody actually reads these things-- But that's ok.  Everything is ok.  Actually-- everything is pretty great!  Just got back in town a couple days ago-- and now it's ...
Posted by MARK ROSE on Fri, 10 Mar 2006 01:58:00 PST

*Solo show Jan 15th, 2006 in Palatine, IL*

If anybody is interested... I will be performing a solo set at Durty Nellies in Palatine, IL on January 15th!  I hope some of you can make it.  Doors open at 5pm and it's $7. DURTY NELLIES18...
Posted by MARK ROSE on Wed, 21 Dec 2005 01:20:00 PST

Europe...

...here I come!!   10/4 - 10/23 "Have a nice trip, bring me back something French!" Name that movie, win a prize!!...
Posted by MARK ROSE on Tue, 04 Oct 2005 09:46:00 PST

As Fall 2005 draws near...

BEARS! BEARS! BEARS! BEARS! WHITE SOX!  WHITE SOX!  WHITE SOX!  ...
Posted by MARK ROSE on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST