Mark and Greta bring their guitars/ukes/vocals duo to the Mother’s Day afternoon sit-down luncheon at the Oswego Hills Winery. Info: (503) 655-2599. Directions.  

On Saturday, May 12, Mark brings his wealth of experience and information to Dusty Strings Music Shop in Seattle. To register: Call (206) 634-0234. Topics: Workshop #1 (10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.) Get Started Fingerpicking! Grammy-Award winner Mark has written two best-selling books on this topic, and has a wealth of information, material, and insight for beginners to intermediates. Mark will discuss hand position, tone production, relaxation and musicality, as well as teach a variety of fingerpicking patterns that will allow you to quickly play tunes like his YouTube hit "Canyon Canon." Notation/tab handouts included! Workshop #2 (1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.) […]

Mark performs for three independent luthiers at the annual NW Handmade Musical Instrument Exhibit at Marylhurst University, a mile from his home in West Linn, Oregon. Luthiers include Brook Moore, Rebecca Uhrlacher and Jay de Rocher. Nominal entrance fee. Directions.