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Mark Elliott

About Me

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View Mark Elliott's EPKMark's acoustic roots run deep. As a teenager, Mark immersed himself in the vibrant bluegrass and folk music scene in Washington, D.C. One of his earliest guitar teachers and mentors was Phil Rosenthal, from the famed bluegrass band, The Seldom Scene. A debut album (Common Ground 1988) and a last minute opening act for Tom Paxton lit the fire of the young writer, leading him to Nashville and a publishing deal with Cherry Lane Music.Mark has gone on to staff writing positions with major publishing companies including, Bluewater Music Group, Maypop Music Group (owned by the super-group Alabama) as well as Sony Music Publishing. Mark's songs have been recorded by independent and major artists, receiving airplay on radio and TV in the United States and abroad. His songs have hit the Billboard Top Forty charts, highlighted by the hit single by Neal McCoy, "Every Man for Himself." Billboard Magazine called it "a song with rare lyrical and musical edge and the best cut on the album".Buoyed by wins in singer-songwriter contests at major festivals across the country Mark began to build a reputation for standout live performances. However, it was winning the Kerrville New Folk Award in 1993 that really put Mark on the map and on the road. As one-half of the duo Culley & Elliott, Mark toured extensively in support of their acclaimed CD, "Flight of Dreams" (1993).The year 2000 brought Mark back to a solo career and a successful new CD. "My Great Escape," featuring a duet with Tom Paxton (Stars in Their Eyes), was an Americana Chart's top 70 CD. It was played on commercial and public radio programs across the United States and abroad. It generated a 2 song (She Rode Horses) on the independent country chart, "Inside Country". Sing-Out Magazine called it a "superb album" and Music Row Magazine said "almost too good" and "I'll bet he's a killer to hear live."With experience and perspective that only time and miles can bring, Mark’s 2004 release, "American Road," captures the characters, towns and stories from his well-traveled past. American Road attracted vocal collaborations from luminaries Don Henry (Grammy Award-wining songwriter) and Jonell Mosser (renowned vocalist who has sung with the likes of Bonnie Raitt, B.B. King and Ringo Starr). His national touring through 2005 continued to include high profile clubs and festivals, including an official showcase spot on the Falcon Ridge Folk Festival.In 2006 Mark's road has led back to his Folk and Bluegrass beginnings. The CD Pickin' Blackberries shares 12 songs with some of the most respected names in acoustic music. Mark's guitar and voice, coupled with the likes of IBMA winner Jim Hurst, National finger-picking champion Pete Huttlinger and Americana divas The McCrary Sisters, make for a strong and genuine delivery of captivating stories!Now in the fall of 2008 Mark has released his new CD “Good Life”. It includes a song by the late Chicago, troubadour Tom Dundee as well as the song “Wake-Up,” written for the Obama campaign and used in rallies and fundraisers in the last months of the campaign.*Mark is endorsed by Elixir Strings & Taylor Guitars

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Member Since: 04/07/2006
Band Website: markelliottmusic.com
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Record Label: Cub Creek Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Come celebrate Marks Birthday with a concert at the Fiddle & Pick

Saturday Night May 30th.7:30pm.The Fiddle & Pick456 Highway 70 in Pegram, TN(615-646-9131 for reservations)($10 advance/$12 door) click here for concert poster
Posted by on Mon, 25 May 2009 20:52:00 GMT

Mark Live on the Radio Sunday 5/17 8-9am.

                  Mark Live on the Radio      This Sunday Morning 5/17 8-9am.      Wendy V's - "Never Too Old Show"      WRFN - LP FM - 98.9      streaming on the web             www.radiofreenashvill...
Posted by on Sat, 16 May 2009 12:19:00 GMT

Mark's Studio & Tour Blog: http://markelliottmusic.blogspot.com/

Get caught up on the UK tour as well as current goings on!  Thanks for the support.http://markelliottmusic.blogspot.com/
Posted by on Sat, 02 May 2009 00:05:00 GMT

MARK ELLIOTT AT 12TH. & PORTER -OBAMA-RAMA II - POLITICAL SONG NIGHT - WED. OCT. 22ND. 6-8PM.

Mark Elliott will be singing the song, "Wake-Up" from his new CD "Good Life""Wake-Up" was featured in the Tennessean as a "back-atcha"  answer to the John Rich Song for McCain-Palin LISTEN TO "...
Posted by on Mon, 20 Oct 2008 23:01:00 GMT

THE TENNESSEAN COVERS MARKS NEW SONG,"WAKE-UP

TENNESSEAN ARTICLE HIGHLIGHTINGMARK'S NEW SONG, "WAKE-UP" CHECK OUT THE LINK BELOW http://www.markelliottmusic.com/Mark's%20epk/Obama%2020Tenne ssean[1].pdf
Posted by on Thu, 21 Aug 2008 01:11:00 GMT

CULLEY & ELLIOTT AT THE FILLING STATION TONIGHT & SAT 7PM.

  ..TR> MARK ELLIOTT & GARY CULLEY THE FILLING STATION417 N Main St   Kingston Springs, TN 37082   (615) 952-2100click here for directions  FRIDAY & SATURDAY...
Posted by on Fri, 08 Aug 2008 12:33:00 GMT

CULLEY & ELLIOTT AT THE FILLING STATION TONIGHT & SAT 7PM.

  ..TR> MARK ELLIOTT & GARY CULLEY THE FILLING STATION417 N Main St   Kingston Springs, TN 37082   (615) 952-2100click here for directions  FRIDAY & SATURDAY...
Posted by on Fri, 08 Aug 2008 12:33:00 GMT

THE BLUEBIRD - TONIGHT TUESDAY 7/22 @9PM.

 THE BLUEBIRD CAFE  Please join us next Tuesday Night July 22nd. at 9pm. 4104 Hillsboro Road Nashville, TN 615-383-1461Mark Elliott  in the round with     Kim McL...
Posted by on Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Check out this event: Big Sky Heaven Blue House Concert

Hosted By: Kim McLean, Devon O'Day & Mark ElliottWhen: Saturday Jun 28, 2008 at 7:00 PMWhere: Kim McLean's Farm1090 Ridgecrest Dr Kingston Springs, TN 37209United StatesDescription:Kim McLean, Devon O...
Posted by on Mon, 23 Jun 2008 22:24:00 GMT

Mark Elliott & Gary Culley at The Filling Station 6/02 & 6/21

  ..TR> MARK ELLIOTT & GARY CULLEY THE FILLING STATION417 N Main St   Kingston Springs, TN 37082   (615) 952-2100click here for directions THIS FRIDAY & SATURDAY ...
Posted by on Thu, 19 Jun 2008 17:05:00 GMT