Mark concertizes with acoustic jazz master Eric Skye and consummate classical guitarist Scott Kritzer at the studio of luthier Ray Kraut in Eugene, Oregon. Seating is limited, so please contact Ray to make reservations. Reach Ray at (510) 338-2031 or by email at: kraut guitars @ gmail . com
Mark has been attending the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) trade show at the Anaheim Convention Center since his days as an editor at Frets magazine in the late ‘80s. This is the ultimate candy store for those interested in music business products - a presentation of instruments, electronics, publications, and every piece of musical gear you can imagine. Included are concerts and appearances by some of the industry’s biggest names. Mark’s recent book, Travis Pick the Hits! will be on display. The event is restricted to trade members.
Mark and Greta continue their Southern California weekend with a concert at Emmanuel Presbyterian Church in Thousand Oaks, California. Lots of guitar instrumentals and fun vocal tunes! Admission is by goodwill offering. The address of the church is 588 Camino Manzanas. Directions.
Mark and Greta bring their high-spirited show to the Newberg Music Center for a concert with Philadelphia fingerstyle ace Tim Farrell. (You hear Tim on NPR and Echoes.org regularly.) Tickets and info: (503) 537-2196.
Mark and Greta bring their high-spirited show to the venerable non-profit Cafe Artichoke (the performance hall at the Artichoke Music store) at 3130 SE Hawthorne Blvd. in Portland. Performing with them will be Philadelphia fingerstyle ace Tim Farrell. (You hear Tim on NPR and Echoes.org all the time.) Tickets at the door.
Mark and Greta are thrilled to be invited by the Portland Folk Music Society to join PFS's 2016 concert series. M & G cut their teeth on the folk music of the '60s, along with a wealth of British ballads from distant and not-so-distant times. Mark may also perform a number of his composed "Celtic" instrumentals.
Mark Hanson and his longtime playing buddies Terry Robb and Doug Smith return to the wonderful Walters Cultural Art Center in Hillsboro, Oregon. This is such a beautiful venue, with great sound, lighting, audience, and staff! And the music is pretty good, too!
Fingerstyle guitar ace Stevie Coyle has a wonderful acoustic guitar shop in Lafayette, Calif. - Mighty Fine Guitars - and opens it up regularly for after-hours acoustic concerts. Mark and Greta bring their high-spirited show to MFG’s ‘Big Room’ on Saturday evening, March 5, at 7:30 p.m. Suggested $15-20. No RSVP required.
Mark and Greta give a family-friendly concert at Foothills Congregational Church, 461 Orange Ave., in Los Altos, California. Free-will donation at the door.
Mark & Greta in family friendly concert!