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Mark Johnson-The MRC
CONTACT

SEEKING

Vocalist, Violin.

ABOUT

Mark is now working on new material to be recorded and released throughout 2021.- A new M R C EP.
Mark writes serious songs for serious people. Motivated by human stories and current affairs, both local and global.
Two MRC albums are currently on release ‘My City Of Fire’ and ‘Scirocco'.

The MRC film 'Scirocco' has been released via Vimeo.
vimeo/191045239
And this beautiful visual story telling film.
= ‘The King Of Bhutan’
youtu.be/4bHplIN8QYk

Mark worked in collaboration with songwriter Robin Nixon on a 'song-cycle' project involving both music and poetry. The piece 'Fair Game' is now written and recorded. and is now on release.

Screen name:
Mark Johnson-The MRC
Member since:
May 14 2014
Active within 1 week
Level of commitment:
Very Committed
Years playing music:
20
Gigs played:
Over 100
Tend to practice:
More than 3 times per week
Available to gig:
2-3 nights a week
Most available:
Nights

Influences

Mark's songs have been covered by Jennifer Crook, My Darling Clementine, and Bob Andrews (Keys wizard with Graham Parker and The Rumour).
His influences are Ray Davies, Graham Parker, Smokey Robinson, Curtis Mayfield, Gladys Knight, Nina Simone, Emmylou Harris and Rodney Crowell. And Dusty!
The song 'Hide Away With You' being awarded a Semi-Final placing in the United Kingdom Songwriting Contest.
and appears on the fabulous compilation album 'The Wonder Of Things To Come' released by Ramshaw Records.
And his tune- ‘Changing Places (For Eleda)’
on The Aldora Britain Records label,
‘Victrola Blues’ released via Bandcamp.

EQUIPMENT

Acoustic and Electric Guitars and Amps. Harmonicas.

MUSIC

CALENDAR

Past Events

Excited to announce that I will be performing
a Solo Acoustic set at the Estuary Fringe Festival.
(in association with Gravesham Borough Council and The Woodville).
Friday 11th June in the Fort Gardens Bandstand. DA12 2BH
I'll be opening the show at 7:00pm.
“Tickets Please!” (and further details)
https://www.woodville.co.uk/events/live-music-in-fort-gardens