October 2021 posted by 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 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
August 2021 posted by on August 9, 2021
Dear Friends, Fans, and Music Lovers
 
Hoping everyone is doing well and staying healthy.
I’ve booked a few more jobs this past couple of months.
So, I’m hopeful, praying, and grateful.
 
We humans can be a fun bunch…..can’t we ?
A friend asked me to play her “baby shower” last Sunday….
What a PARTY that turned out to be !!
Pregnant women need to be careful in a Conga Line 🙂
 
Here’s this month:
 
 8. private event. Bonsall. afternoon
12. private event. Costa Mesa. aftenoon
13. private event. Chino Hills. afternoon
19 private event. LaVerne. aftenoon
22. private event. Laguna. afternoon
 
and the only public gig (for now) is at an excellent
steak house in Corona CA with new hours for me.
 
Saturday Nights 6:00-10:00 pm
The Toasted Barrel
1300 El Sobrante Rd.
Corona 92879
951-737-9463
 
I’m still Zooming Guitar Lessons and
in person from my home studio in West Covina.
 
Stay healthy & blessed
 
Mark
 
626-485-9266
July 2021 posted by on July 13, 2021
Dear Friends, Fans, and Music Lovers
 
I’ll step away from my career news for a bit and
share a little personal story…
 
About 10 years ago,
my son married a beautiful lady from Utah
and they have been making their home up there.
(They have an incredible home !)
Now with 2 kids and good jobs they took a vacation
and came home last month. The kids were a blast
and I took them to the beach for the first time in their
lives….what a thrill to watch my son and his family
play in the Pacific Ocean…..priceless !!
It was a great visit.
Years ago my son turned to me and said…
“Dad do you know the song..
Cats In The Cradle by Harry Chapin ? “
I responded with a yes and we agreed we were living it.
 
Wishing you all….. beautiful vacations.
 
Saturday Nights 5:30-9:30 pm
The Toasted Barrel
1300 El Sobrante Rd.
Corona 92879
951-737-9463
 
I’m still Zooming Guitar Lessons and
in person from my home studio in West Covina.
 
Stay healthy & blessed
 
Mark
 
626-485-9266
June 2021 posted by on June 15, 2021

Dear Friends, Fans, and Music Lovers
It’s June 15 2021….

California has officially re-opened and Dodger Stadium is packed to full capacity !! In the words of John Fogerty …..”put me in coach, I’m ready to play, today.”


My phone has started to ring again these past few weeks so I m playing a bit more and I’m feeling alot better about this summer. I don’t hink it’s just Baseball players who will stay busy. I’m swinging the bat for all my musician friends. Come on guys let’s suit up and play gigs again ! “put me in coach, I’m ready to play, today.”

Saturday Nights 5:30-9:30 pm ………The Toasted Barrel ………1300 El Sobrante Rd. Corona 92879 ………951-737-9463

I’m still Zooming away on Guitar Lessons from Los Angeles to Manhattan to Puerto Rico to Chicago. if you are in the West Covina area I’m teaching in person from my home studio also.


Stay Healthy … Stay Blessed
Mark
626-485-9266 …..

May 2021 posted by on May 14, 2021

Dear Friends, Fans, and Music Lovers


I ain’t got no crystal ball……just my faith.

Things seem to be moving along in our world again,and I’m so grateful . This past week I turned down 2 jobs because I was already booked and that’s a positive sign for me. Last month I performed at 10 different private events that came in very quickly. The wheels are a turning……Thank God !


In the meantime … There’s new songs to learn, new songs to write, new lessons to teach and new lessons to learn !


Saturday Nights 5:30-9:30 pm The Toasted Barrel 1300 El Sobrante Rd. Corona 92879 951-737-9463


And I my Zoom Guitar Lessons are pretty busy now. But there’s always room for one more..So grab your Guitar and let’s Go….

Stay healthy & blessed
Mark
626-485-9266 mcpgtrtrax@aol.com

April 2021 posted by on April 4, 2021
Dear Friends, Fans, and Music Lovers
Just like many of you, I am hopeful our world is starting to move
in the right direction while we move past this health crisis.
My phone has been ringing once again the past few weeks
and several jobs have came back and a previous restaurant.
These are positive signs in my life and I believe everyone
I’m working for is still being careful in serving.

So…When you are ready…..(Reservations are a good idea)
April 9, 10, 17, 24, 30
5:30-9:30 pm
The Toasted Barrel
1300 El Sobrante Rd.
Corona CA 92879
951-737-9463

And my Zoom Guitar Lessons are pretty busy now.
But there’s always room for one more..
So grab your Guitar and let’s Go….


Stay healthy & blessed
Mark
626-485-9266
mcpgtrtrax@aol.com
Mark Carter Productions
1217 N Hacienda blvd,
La Puente, CA 91744
626-485-9266
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March 2021 posted by on March 15, 2021

Dear Friends, Fans, and Music Lovers


Well….. I’m happy to announce some Live Public Performances !!

March 20 & 27 5:30-9:30 pm (Fine Dining)

Toasted Barrel

1300 El Sobrante Rd.Corona


March 26 7:00-9:00 pm (Food Court)

Haven City Market

8443 Haven Ave.Rancho Cucamonga


I hope you can make one… I’ve been missing you all more than I can say !!

Stay well & blessed
Mark
626-485-9266

mcpgtrtrax@aol.com

Februray 2021 posted by on February 12, 2021

Dear Friends, Fans, and Music Lovers
Happy Valentines Day !!


I rarely perform at weddings these days, but last year being as weird as it was I actually played for two. So for the Lovers this weekend…
Long time friend and former music partner Lewie Hughes was married and I played the ceremony, reception and was the Best Man,…a first for me ! It was totally fun with Lewie jumping in and singing and entertaining… Just like 40 years ago !!!


The second was a garden wedding for another couple that was introduced from another long time friend.With mask and social distancing in place, the Bride and Groom were at the alter and it was time to place rings on each other and then………they both sprayed sanitizer on each others hands…. before the rings !!


One more, from the late 90’s. I had been leading bands at the most beautiful locations in So Cal, the Ritz Carlton’s, Four Seasons, The Grant Hotel, The Bonaventure, Del Coronado, all world class locations. One day I got a call from a couple that asked if I could play acoustic guitar at the Gazebo by Las Brisas in Laguna. So there I was with only a dozen people in the Gazebo over looking the Pacific Ocean with one of the most amazing views and picture perfect weather. Simple, Sweet and Elegant. A beautiful simple wedding ……..and priceless.


Stay well & blessed
Mark
626-485-9266

mcpgtrtrax@aol.com

January 2021 posted by on January 7, 2021

Dear Friends, Fans, and Music Lovers


Happy New Year !!
I hope the holidays were as peaceful and enjoyable as possible at this time in our history. I’m praying with all of you, that things will calm down and move forward in the coming year. I’m looking forward to more teaching, more gigs and recording some new tunes !


This may be a start…
Well, hold on to your Stratocaster because my phone actually rang again ! I will be performing at a “food court” outdoors in a nice patio setting.

Friday. January 29. 7-9 pm
Haven City Market. 8443 Haven Ave Rancho Cucamonga 91730. 909-293-9408


It would be great to see you, but please call me or the venue before you make the drive. We all know how quickly things can change.


And…..I’m still teaching private guitar lessons on Zoom. I have students locally in my area and through a online school all across America and I have a students in Puerto Rico and in the Dominican Republic…Amazing !!


Stay well & blessed
Mark
626-485-9266