Mark Carter Productions
Adventures in Music
June 2022
posted by Mark Carter on May 31, 2022
Hi Friends, Fans and Music Lovers
Happy Fathers Day Dads !
I had a great one and I sure enjoyed
raising my son and daughter.
Nothing as rewarding in my life than seeing
my kids happy and healthy.
I’m so excited this month as my next single
“Swingtown” hits Smooth Jazz radio worldwide.
Produced by Paul Brown and featuring pianist
Mark Etheredge.
It will be available on Spotify, iTunes,
AppleMusic and wherever I perform.
June 2022 Solo Shows
4 Toasted Barrel Corona. evening
9 Private event Whittier, evening
10 Private event Chino Hills, afternoon
11 Toasted Barrel Corona, evening
15 Private event Chino Hills, afternoon
17 Private event San Dimas, afternoon
18 Toasted Barrel Corona, evening
19 Private event Covina afternoon
23 Private event Upland afternoon
24 Private event Whittier, evening
25 Toasted Barrel Corona, evening
And for all you folks that want to keep those
kids busy for the summer…
I’m still teaching guitar privately in my home studio
and on Zoom. Give me a call.
Blessings and Love……….Mark
May 2022
posted by Mark Carter on May 10, 2022
Hi Friends, Fans and Music Lovers
I’m excited to announce the release of a new
Smooth Jazz single dropping next month to radio worldwide.
Swingtown is the title written by
Leon Basquera, Roberto Vally and Paul Brown.
Produced by Paul Brown
and featuring pianist Mark Etheredge.
It will be available on Spotify, iTunes,
AppleMusic and wherever I perform.
Batter Up…..Swingtown !
May 2022 Solo Shows
6 Private event Claremont evening
7 Toasted Barrel Corona. evening
12 Private event Whittier, evening
13 Private event Cucamonga, evening
14 Toasted Barrel Corona, evening
17 Private event Upland afternoon
21 Toasted Barrel Corona, evening
22 Private event San Fernando afternoon
26 Private event San Dimas afternoon
26 Private event Whittier, evening
28 Private event Newport Beach evening
30 Private event Chino, afternoon
And for all you guitar lovers out there….
I’m still teaching guitar privately in my home studio and on Zoom.
Give me a call.
Blessings and Love……….Mark
April 2022
posted by Mark Carter on April 1, 2022
Hi Friends, Fans and Music Lovers
“Were gettin’ the band back together”
It’s been a while and this is a special project
playing mostly music I have composed and recorded
along with a few classic jazz tunes.
MARK CARTER AND FRIENDS
Jon Harmann -Keys
Felix Nunez-Bass
Billy Haarbauer-Drums
Mark Carter-Guitar
Sunday April 10 Noon -3 pm
The Red Lounge Cafe
222 N Glendora Ave.
Glendora CA
I hope you can make it out !
April 2022 Solo Shows
1 Private event Whittier evening
2Toasted Barrel Corona evening
7 Private event Chino afternoon
8 Private event Whittier evening
9 Toasted Barrel Corona. evening
10 Red Lounge Glendora afternoon
14 Private event Upland, afternnon
15 Renaissance Esmeralda Indian Wells evening
16 Toasted Barrel Corona, evening
17 Private event Rancho Cucamonga afternoon
23Toasted Barrel Corona, evening
24 Private event Chino afternoon
28 Private event San Dimas afternoon
29 Renaissance Esmeralda Indian Wells evening
30 Toasted Barrel Corona, evening
Blessings and Love……….Mark
March 2022
posted by Mark Carter on March 10, 2022
Hi Friends, Fans and Music Lovers
I was teaching guitar to a couple of brothers
last week and said “Have you heard that song..
We Don’t Talk About Bruno from Encanto ? “
The 9 year old replied…”Everyone in the world has
heard that song, the teachers at school play
the Soundtrack everyday !!”
I get it….Latin Music Rocks !!
I wrote it out and can’t get it out of my head.
Good job Mr Miranda !
In the meantime….
March 2022
5 Toasted Barrel Corona evening
11 Private event Whittier evening
12 Toasted Barrel Corona. evening
14. Private Event Cucamonga, evening
17 Private event Upland, afternnon
18. Renaissance Esmeralda Indian Wells evening
19 Toasted Barrel Corona, evening
24 Private event Chino afternoon
25 Private event San Dimas afternoon
25 Private event Whittier evening
26.Toasted Barrel Corona, evening
Hope to see you soon
Blessings and Love……….Mark
February 2022
posted by Mark Carter on February 2, 2022
Hi Friends, Fans and Music Lovers
“They say it’s your birthday”….The Beatles
I’m celebrating another birthday on February 9
yea, yea, yea,
“All You Need Is Love”…The Beatles
Happy Valentines Day
I will be at the Toasted Barrel on the 12th
All you lovers can start the celebration early
Come out and bring your Valentine
and wish me Happy Birthday !
Romance, Good Food and Music by Mark
How Romantic is that ?
February 2022
4 Private event, Cucamonga evening
5 Toasted Barrel Corona evening
11 Private event Whittier evening
12 Toasted Barrel Corona. evening
14. Private Event Cucamonga, evening
17 Private event Upland, afternnon
18. Renaissance Esmeralda Indian Wells evening
19 Toasted Barrel Corona, evening
24 Private event San Dimas afternoon
25 Private event Whittier evening
26.Toasted Barrel Corona, evening
Blessings and Love……….Mark
January 2022
posted by Mark Carter on January 9, 2022
Hi Friends, Fans and Music Lovers
I hope you and yours had a beautiful holiday season.
Hard to believe we are off and running into a new year.
But here we are !
I had a nice Christmas evening with my daughters family.
Abbey is 3 and Jacob is 13 and they could not be closer.
We had a fantastic dinner that my daughter and her husband made.
My son and daughter and thier spouses are all very good cooks
and I have no idea where that came from….but I’m not complaining,
it’s a pretty nice gift at this stage in life.
I just finisihed working on a Smooth Jazz single with
Grammy winning producer Paul Brown.
We will be promoting it to radio in June and in the meantime
I will be working on the CD which it will be the lead off track.
So, I’m chipping away at some new music in the home studio
and looking forward to sharing it !!
In the meantime my co-write with Paul Brown and Larry Carlton
“Miles and Miles To Go” has ended up
at #20 on Billboard’s Smooth Jazz charts…..Grateful !
January 2022
8. Toasted Barrel Corona. evening
14. Private Event Corona. evening
15. Renaissance Esmeralda Indian Wells evening
20. Private Event Upland. afternoon
22.Toasted Barrel Corona. evening
29.Toasted Barrel Corona, evening
Stop by when you can…
Blessings and Love……….Mark
December 2021
posted by Mark Carter on December 5, 2021
Hi Friends, Fans and Music Lovers
Merry Christmas !
Got your stockings and mistletoe all hung up ?
Baking cookies for Santa ?
Homemade Tamales anyone ?
Traditions, we all have them.
I’d like to share one of my favorites …
The Mission Inn in Riverside is pretty amazing
and the whole downtown area can be a real joy.
Even though last year was not as festive it was still enjoyable.
Hopefully better this year !
Speaking of “Traditions”
here is something I have not been able to do for almost 2 years,
not the best December I’ve ever had……but I’ll take it !
December 2021
2 Private Event Whittier evening
4. Toasted Barrel Corona. evening
5. Private Event Long Beach afternoon
11. Toasted Barrel Corona. evening
12. Private Event Corona. evening
16. Private Event Upland. afternoon
17. Private Event Whittier evening
18. Toasted Barrel Corona. evening
31. Private Event Upland. afternoon
I hope we can all enjoy this season with family, friends, loved ones,
and Traditions New and Old.
May God bless you and yours this Christmas.
Peace……….Mark
November 2021
posted by Mark Carter on November 8, 2021
Hi Friends, Fans and Music Lovers
Happy Thanksgiving …
I have TONS to be thankful for this year !
Good health, great children, some cool guitar students
and Live Performances coming back !!
And…..
I am totaly grateful for the success of the
Paul Brown & Larry Carlton single
“Miles and Miles To Go” that I am co-writer on.
It’s doing really well on the Smooth Jazz charts
and just entered the Billboard charts.
Total Coolness !!
Friday Nights 6-9pm
The Red Lounge Cafe
222 Glendora Ave
Glendora 91741
626-691-6637
Saturday Nights 6-9pm
The Toasted Barrel
1300 El Sobrante Rd.
Corona 92879
951-737-9463
May you and yours have Beautiful Thanksgiving
Stop by when you can.
Blessings……Mark
October 2021
posted by Mark Carter on October 4, 2021
Hi Friends, Fans and Music Lovers
A career in Music is always full of surprises…
I am now a “co-writer” on a Smooth Jazz release
by 2 Grammy winning legends
Paul Brown
(Guitarist and producer of more than 60 Top Ten releases in Smooth Jazz)
Larry Carlton
(Guitarist and session player from Michael Jackson to Steeley Dan and 100’s more)
The song is titled “Miles and Miles To Go”
and the first single off their brand new duet alblum “Soul Searchin”
You can buy the CD or download the single at iTunes or Amazon
…..I’m so grateful !!
More Work…
Friday October 1 & 29
The Red Lounge Cafe
222 Glendora Ave
Glendora 91741
626-691-6637
Friday October 8 &15
Renaissance Esmeralda
44000 Indian Wells Ln.
Indian Wells 92210
760-773-4444
Saturday Nights every week
The Toasted Barrel
1300 El Sobrante Rd.
Corona 92879
951-737-9463
and I’m still teaching Guitar lessons on Zoom and in my home studio.
Tell a friend ….!
Stay Well
Stay Blessed……Mark
September 2021
posted by Mark Carter on September 10, 2021
Hi Friends, Fans and Music Lovers
I tried a differnet type of Newsletter this morning
but I think this will work better..
I am starting a new venue for me
next Friday September 17 2021
It’s in old downtown Glendora
Outside on the patio area
Looks like fun, come join us !
Friday Nights 6:30-9:30 pm
The Red Lounge Cafe
222 Glendora Ave
Glendora 91741
626-691-6637
and for you folks that like a
great steakhouse…..
Saturday Nights 5:30-9:30 pm
The Toasted Barrel
1300 El Sobrante Rd.
Corona 92879
951-737-9463
Stay Well
Blessings……Mark