Thanks you Melbourne friends for coming out to the Melbourne Recital Centre. It was a special night and a glorious place to take my first solo steps. Pic is from the start of the show.... coming out of the fog. Next stop Halifax Canada this Sat. Photo Craig Johnston.
Hey Friends! I have been invited to play the legendary Cambridge Folk Festival this year. Humbled to be part of such a golden lineup including personal favs Patti Smith, First Aid Kit, John Prine, The East Pointers, Marlon Williams, Birds of Chicago, Gordie MacKeeman and His Rhythm Boys, Irish Mythen Music, William Crighton to name just a few.
Cambridge Folk Festival 2-5th August 2018
Ticket link: https://www.cambridgelivetrust.co.uk/folk-festival/tickets
#cambridgefolkfestival #marklangmusic #skippinggirlvinegar#ramblinhobogoestoengland #singersongwriter
It all started when I was detained by a State Trooper deep in the American heartland...
At the time the band decided it was time for a collective hiatus, my family & I were still rebounding in the wake of our cancer recovery. I was in a personal and musical pit unsure of what I wanted to do next when I received an invitation to tour solo into the US. It was something to hold onto and on a whim took it up to see where I landed.”
Driving late through Missouri my rear view mirror filled with flashing lights followed by the command to get out of the car...
I was taken into the patrol car while the Trooper ran my licence and checked my visa. After a tense few minutes we got talking about music, family and the chaos of the U.S election campaign that rang out across the small broken towns he patrolled.
Fifty minutes later I walked free from the patrol vehicle clearer on my next step ahead. It was a surreal experience sitting on the other side of the world swapping stories of unfulfilled dreams and new beginnings with an officer of the law. Somehow that conversation helped me understand where I wanted to go next giving me the confidence to step forward and not look back.
The Trooper let me off with a warning, with a final piece of advice. As I stepped from the car I thanked him, he looked me square in the eye and said, “It’s okay son, ride on.”
This next step with my music lwas made possible though the generosity, energy and support of my family and long-time friend and producer Nick Huggins (Jen Cloher, Kid Sam). Between surfs we uncovered a new sonic landscape for my songwriting to inhabit and I am looking forward to sharing what we made in the back shed over the coming months.
I recorded 'Ride On live with guest appearances from wonderfully talented artists Hollie Joyce, Chris Bolton (Seagull), Jess Elwood and Nick Huggins. They helped me channel the spirit of release I found that night in the middle of Missouri as I stepped out of the Trooper’s car a free man.
Thank-you to Craig Johnston, Nick huggins & Steve Mitchell for the photos & working with me on the art. Legends!
Aus East Coast Single Tour
Leadbellys, Sydney
Wednesday 18th April w/ The Maes
Lefty’s Old Time Music Hall, Brisbane
Sunday 22nd April w/ The Maes
Melbourne Recital Centre
Saturday 28th April - 7pm
Tickets available here.
Portland Arts Centre, Victoria
Friday 11th May
I am looking forward to sharing this next step of the journey with you all and hope to see you at one of the shows. Thank you of listening.
Cheers,
Mark
Mark Lang - Launch -Melbourne Recital Centre
Saturday 28th April - 7pm
Bookings https://www.melbournerecital.com.au/events/2018/mark-lang/
Hey Friends,
It has been a long time since we caught up. I have been living down the coast working away in the shed on a new music and surfing with my little guy.
I wanted to reach out and let you know the Melbourne Recital Centre have invited me to launch my debut solo work on Saturday the 28th of April. This will be the only headline Melbourne show for a while as I am headed back to Canada & Europe touring this year.
The show falls on my birthday weekend which is a great excuse to catch up with friends and it would special to have you there to celebrate the release of new work.
Acclaimed Melbourne animators and visual artists Leigh Ryan and Graeme Altman have created a beautiful animation and set design that transports the new live show into an immersive experience. I cant wait to share it with you and finally play the Recital Centre as its one of those special places to experience live music in.
Tickets are limited in the salon theatre so best get them while you can.
Hope to catch up then.
Cheers,
Mark
Melbourne Recital Centre
Saturday 28th April - 7pm
Bookings https://www.melbournerecital.com.au/events/2018/mark-lang/
or Phone 03 96993333
Photo from last Friday sold out preview solo show at New Hall. I’m headed down the coast to Portland tomorrow (Sat 27) with @piercebrothersmusic to play Hooked on PORTLAND Festival. Onstage 5.20pm Mainstage. Packing the board for a surf on the way! catch you then! Pic by legend @lonsdaledrones animation art by good bud @leighryan2000 artwork @altmann_studio #singersongwriter#skippinggirlvinegar #hookedonportland#portland
Thanks to everyone that came out last night to the sold out show. It was special to preview some of the new material to so many friends ahead of the coming release this year. Check out the little video of some of the animation art on the above instagram feed I took at sound check created by legends and good mates @leighryan2000 & @altmann_studio Time for a swim in the ocean. X #pointlonsdale #singersongwriter #indiefolk
Hey Friends,
I am playing a summer show in my hometown of Point Lonsdale
on Friday the 19th of January. I will be premiering new songs from my forthcoming solo release along with some old favourites.
The show is being put on by mates at the Lighthouse Arts Collectivewho have brought excellent shows and art exhibitions to town in their space 'New Hall’.
Tickets are limited and will sell out, so make sure you book ahead. Hope to see you there and share what I have been up to.
Grab some tickets here:
https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=341645
Catch you soon
Cheers,
Mark
Howdy friends,
I have been been in the cave back home writing and recording my debut solo release. It has been a long journey since the last band release and looking forward to sharing these new songs and stories with you all. Thanks for all of your interest and good vibes.
Pics and new music coming soon
Cheers,
Mark
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