The current performing band plays original mainstream California Rock as well as Rock and Blues covers. They play up and down the coast from Santa Barbara.
His CD's also feature acoustic music with lyrics about people and events of the current times. He has worked with artist John Hiatt and producer Eric Gavin.
The Band : Mark Roberts- guitar & vocals, Derek Hansen-drums & percussion, Jan Garfinkle-keyboards, Theo Jennings-bass guitar .
Mark Roberts Band: Bio
The Mark Roberts Band showcases Original Rock with occasional cover tunes to match the mood of the audience. The band plays Rock and Roll with Blues blending a powerful mix for dance and a satisfying palette for the listener FEATURING Dynamic Solos on guitar, piano, and organ. Mark’s original music leans into rock and blues, as well as playing classic cover songs from this genre.
Mark found many influences in Indianapolis, Indiana where he grew up and played many club dates. Currently the four piece group has played at SOHO, The Lemon Festival, ROY, The Whale Festival, The Santa Barbara Solstice Festival, The Creekside Inn, El Capitan Concerts, Paradise Store and Cold Spring Tavern in Santa Barbara , California as well as Bernadette’s,The Star lounge,& Winelovers in Ventura, Ca. and The Deer Lodge in Ojai Ca.
To hear and order the Mark Roberts CD “WHAT’S UP ? “ check out www.cdbaby.com/cd/mroberts
For “THE LAST PERSON IN PARADISE” check out www.cdbaby.com/cd/mroberts2
For “ ROCK MY SOUL” check out www.csbaby.com/cd/MarkRoberts6
For “GIVING THE WORLD AWAY” check out www.cdbaby.com/cd/markroberts3
The Mark Roberts Band should be promoted as “ORIGINAL ROOTS /ROCK “ .
His Cover tunes are classic songs such as You Can Leave Your Hat On by Randy Newman and Joe Cocker, Can’t Find My Way Home by Steve Winwood, Everything is Broken by Bob Dylan, and many Van Morisson and Eric Clapton songs.