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Hi-Teck

About Me

The idea of Hi-Teck was born in 2002 when singer-songwriter Mark Ortega and Danny MacArthur, a composer, producer, and rock singer, met through a mutual friend in Long Beach, CA. The two shared similar musical interests and it seemed to be a natural fit for them to collaborate and form a group. Danny agreed to be co-writer and producer while Mark took on the groups overall concept and management.
Appearing at past gay prides including L.A., San Francisco, Phoenix, Long Beach, and San Diego Prides, members of Hi-Teck have preceded acts such as Ari Gold, Brian Kent, Jennifer Holliday, The Motels, Berlin, and Taylor Dayne.
Hi-Teck is currently writing, rehearsing and lining up cities up for their "Pride Tour" in 2008.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 28/02/2006
Band Website: www.MySpace.com/HiTeckBand
Band Members: Hi-Teck Danny Mac -Singer, songwriter, producer
Hi-Teck Mark -Singer, songwriter, manager

Influences:
Hi-Teck Mark's musical career formally began at the University of North Texas where his music writing, voice, and performance skills were mastered. It was also in Texas where Mark was first introduced to the gay bars and club music in the early 1990's and was hooked on the sounds of Erasure, Madonna, Depeche Mode, and Gloria Estefan.
Hi-Teck Danny was also influenced by the clubs and music of the 80's and 90's. Under the name Danny James, he penned a solo dance album entitled Out Of The Dark with a single that was released in 1990's called Skin Party. The club song hit the top 12 on the Billboard Dance Chart. A 2004 remix version appears on their newest demo.

Sounds Like:
You tell us.
Type of Label: Major

My Blog

Palm Springs Pride

Hi-Teck will perform on Nov. 1st and 2nd at Palm Springs Gay and Lesbian Pride. The headliner is Pepper Mashay. Check out www.pspride.org for more details. Hi-Teck will debut new material. Come out an...
Posted by on Mon, 13 Oct 2008 17:40:00 GMT

MySpace Milestone. 10,000 friends and counting.

.. WOW! 10,000 and counting!We'd like to thank all of our fans for being the foundation of this incredible MySpace milestone. We especially want to thank the LGBT community for being the bedrock ...
Posted by on Wed, 02 Jul 2008 22:15:00 GMT

Hi-Teck Featured on Pride Radio Denmark

Hi-Teck's tribute song to Pet Shop Boys and A-ha, "It's A Sin On TV," has been added to Pride Radio Denmark. To listen to Hi-Teck and other queer international artists, check out www.prideradio.dk and...
Posted by on Mon, 09 Jun 2008 00:08:00 GMT

Attention DJ’s!

DJ's If you'd like a copy of "It's A Sin On TV," just contact Hi-Teck with your email address and an MP3 will be sent to you!
Posted by on Sat, 31 May 2008 01:50:00 GMT

Long Beach Pride 2008

Hi-Teck will perform at Long Beach Gay Pride on Sunday at 2:15 Main Stage. Check out www.LongBeachPride.org for more details. Hi-Teck will debut their newest smash club hit "It's A Sin On TV." Hi-Tec...
Posted by on Sun, 11 May 2008 23:02:00 GMT

Hi-Teck Mark and Hi-Teck Danny in Studio.

Hi-Teck will be recording 2 new songs at the end of April in Phoenix. One will be an original work entitled, "Everything Is Not Enough." The other is a cover tune inspired by some of their favorite ar...
Posted by on Mon, 07 Apr 2008 00:02:00 GMT

Attn: Phx and L.A. Film/Video Makers

Hi-Teck is looking for someone to produce their next video in Phoenix or L.A. Contact Hi-Teck if interested.
Posted by on Sun, 02 Dec 2007 21:12:00 GMT