Biography
Mark's affinity with the guitar began at the tender age of 6. His early classical training resulted in a number of junior solo and group performances. By the age of 15, Mark was playing live with his first rock band and throughout the 80s and 90s, his experiences as lead guitarist expanded considerably with regular live performances in different styles (blues, country, funk, rock and disco). This era contained many great experiences, including playing at some great venues such as the Cornwall Collesium, and supporting many well known acts including Sam Brown, Showaddywaddy, Bucks Fizz and Marmalade.
Mark's passion for Flamenco grew upon meeting Jon Salfield, South West Flamenco virtuoso, who became his teacher.
Mark has played both solo and with other artists at numerous venues throughout the UK and across the globe combining his love of music and travel - see
performance highlights.
His repertoire has its roots in romantic, Spanish guitar and traditional Flamenco music, often spiced with Arabic and Latin sounds. Mark brings his own dynamic compositions to the mix as well as his arrangements of popular music by artists such as Gipsy Kings, Jesse Cook, Eagles and The Beatles. His music can be sampled on the audio page.
Mark also writes his own music, often collaborating with other musicians, and drawing on his love of Flamenco, Latin and Arabic styles of music for inspiration. 'Passionata, 'Exotica', 'Ojos de la Tierra' and 'Inspiration' and 'Mandala' are all available
here on this website.
Mark's "Manadala" CD won an award for "Best album of 2016" in the Acoustic Guitar category, and in September and October 2016, Mark performed in California with LA World Fusion band, "Incendio".
Mark's music is also available to download from iTunes, Amazon and CDBaby.
For further information or bookings:
Email Mark or call 01503 230832 or 07970 052329.
Performance Highlights
- A run of solo Spanish guitar performances at the Dophin Taverna in Hania, Crete - 1995
- Solo performances at Halkidiki, Greece - 2000, 2001
- Solo Flamenco performances at the Tacchi Morris Arts Centre - 2001, 2002
- Ashton Court Festival with "Zambra Mora" Flamenco trio in 2003 and 2004
- A solo Spanish guitar charity concert in Kerela, India in 2007, to raise money for a local orphanage
- Tavistock Wharf, Calstock (2008 and 2010 and 2017)
- Live performance and chat on BBC Radio Devon (2008 and 2011)
- Duo performance with world renknowned Harp guitarist Jason Carter in 2010
- Performance at Trowbridge Festival in 2010
- Dartmouth music festival with Esperanto in 2010, 2011, 2013 and 2014, 2016, 2017 and 2018
- Numerous performances at Calstock Arts (The Old Chappel, Calstock) since 2008
- Ilminster Arts Centre with Esperanto in 2010 and 2013 and 2015
- Concert in Castillonnes, France in June 2014
- Looe Music Festival, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
- Calstock Blues and Jazz Festival October 2014
- Esperanto concert at Taunton CICCIC, July 2015, July 2016 and July 2017
- Tour of California with LA World Fusion band Incendio, September and October 2016
- Appearance on Jeff Floro's LA Talk Radio show, LA, October 2016