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MARK COOK

MARK COOK

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Member Since: 2/11/2006
Band Website: markcookmusic.com
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*****Mark Cook is a solo recording artist (producer, recording engineer, guitarist). Mark performs select shows with his "Cook-N-Blues" band - (a high energy blues-rock band). ************************************************** myspace layoutThe "Cook-N-Blues" band members: MARK COOK (guitar) ADAM MARAGA (vocals) BRAD DART (drums)******
Influences: ************************************************************ ***********INFLUENCES INCLUDE: BLUES GUITARISTS: Stevie Ray Vaughn (of course), Chris Duarte, Kenny Wayne Sheppard, Robin Trower, Jimi Hendrix, Mark May, Scott Henderson, Buddy Guy, Albert Collins, Albert King, Gary Moore, etc., etc. ROCK GUITARISTS: Randy Rhoads, Yngwie Malmsteen, Greg Howe, Tony MacAlpine, Blues Saraceno, Eddie Van Halen, George Lynch, Gary Hoey, Steve Vai, etc., etc. ROCK BANDS: Van Halen, Ozzy, Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, Rush, Lynch Mob, Dream Theater, Dokken, Liquid Tension Experiment, Nugent-gonzo days, Aerosmith (from the 70's era), Queen, etc., etc. JAZZ FAVORITES: Al Di Meola, David Sanborn, Tower of Power, George Benson, Crusaders, Lee Ritenour, Larry Carlton, Scott Henderson, etc., etc.

Sounds Like: Stevie Ray Vaughn, Hendrix, Rhoads, Scratch, who knows? just check out my influences (above) - I'm sure I sound somewhat like my guitar heroes. Come out to a Cook-N-Blues show and you be the judge! : )*********************************************************** ************************************************************ *********************.. -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- CDBABY LINK for MARK COOK: Blue Voodoo --********************************************************** ************ .. -- -- START SHOPPING CART TO CD BABY --

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MARK COOK: Blue Voodoo $13.95
MARK COOK: An Evening With The Blues $13.95
MARK COOK: The Promise Highway $13.95
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Record Label: Wendster Records
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My Blog

Just been nominated in International Songwriter’s Competion

Just heard the news - my song "Tomorrows Come & Gone," (off of the "Blue Voodoo" CD) was nominated for the "Best Blues Song" in the 2007 International Songwriter's Competion!!  Very Cool. &nb...
Posted by MARK COOK on Tue, 29 Jan 2008 08:55:00 PST

"Stop the Madness" CD makes CDBaby’s "top sellers" list!

Exciting news flash - for the month of January '08 - "Stop the Madness" CD has made the "top sellers" list for the metal category on the CDBaby.com site!! Very encouraging way to start off the new yea...
Posted by MARK COOK on Fri, 11 Jan 2008 04:59:00 PST

New CD is finished!

Hello to all - just want post a message and inform anyone who is interested on the status of my new CD (entitled "Stop the Madness") - it is finally done and will be available on-line soon! 14 so...
Posted by MARK COOK on Sun, 02 Dec 2007 01:52:00 PST

Another "Saving Grace" TV show song placement!

Look for my song "Doing What I Do Best" on the 3rd episode of "Saving Grace" TV show - this is an addition the other deal - so I'm having great luck lately placing some of my music for TV. Thanks for ...
Posted by MARK COOK on Thu, 12 Jul 2007 09:17:00 PST

One of my songs has been picked for the new TNT network show entitled "Saving Grace"

"One Way Ticket" (alternate title for my song "What Was Will Never Be") is going to be used in a bar scene in the first episode of the new TNT show "Saving Grace", starring Holly Hunter, airing J...
Posted by MARK COOK on Fri, 22 Jun 2007 04:47:00 PST

"What Was Will Never Be" - was picked for a prime time CBS TV show

Hello - more good news.  My song "What Was Will Never Be," off of my "Blue Voodoo" CD, has been chosen for a soundtrack on an up-coming CBS prime time TV show called "Without a Trace" which ...
Posted by MARK COOK on Fri, 13 Apr 2007 07:32:00 PST

Gopher tunes write up on my band "Cook-n-Blues."

..> ..>The Harp Irish Pub The Harp Irish Pub1425 Market Blvd., Suite 1330 Roswell, Georgia 30076 By Andy Shaughnessy ROSWELL  A wee bit o' Dublin in Roswell. No, not Dublin, Georgia. Located in ...
Posted by MARK COOK on Fri, 09 Mar 2007 10:59:00 PST

Nice write-up on my band "Blind Spot" from Gophertunes.com

The Place The Place1105 Parkside LaneWoodstock, Georgia 30189 WOODSTOCK  Max Yasgur's farm isn't here. You won't find Bob Dylan and Levon Helm living nearby either. But you can find some hot liv...
Posted by MARK COOK on Wed, 17 Jan 2007 07:53:00 PST

WINNER IN 2 CATEGORIES FOR "BEST BLUES ALBUM of the YEAR" 2006 & "BEST ROCK INSTRUMENTAL" 2006

  JPFOLKS AWARDS 2006 GALAXY THEATER IN SANTA ANA CALIFORNIA NOVEMBER 4th *** MARK COOK WINS *** "BLUES ALBUM OF THE YEAR" 2006 ***AND WINS*** "ROCK INSTRUMENTAL SONG OF THE YEAR" 2006 "B...
Posted by MARK COOK on Wed, 08 Nov 2006 06:25:00 PST

"Blue Voodoo" song used in a movie soundtrack

Just found out that my song "Blue Voodoo" is going to be used in an upcoming indie film entitled "Buried Alive" scheduled for 2007 release.  Great news!  The Voodoo must be in my favor. ...
Posted by MARK COOK on Wed, 11 Oct 2006 06:14:00 PST