October 2026 posted by on October 7, 2026

Dear Friends, Fans, and Music Lovers

It’s been a busy summer and lot’s of gigs! I hope you all had a good one.

I’m currently writing new material for tthe next CD. I have always loved Jazz Guitar and the funkier side of that world. I’m looking forward to the next one…Stay tuned !

The holidays are around the corner and I always play my share of Holiday parties as a solo or band leader.If you are interested in a booking let me know. December will be here before we know it.

I’m still teaching guitar, from beginners to more advanced players. I currently have a student that has been with me 11 years and is playing in his first professional band. One never knows where the love of music will take you.

Thats it for this month. Private gigs have been filling my calendar the past few years and I’m grateful.

Hopefully we will see each other for the holidays.

Stay Blessed……Mark

September 2026 posted by on September 5, 2026
August 2026 posted by on August 3, 2026
Hi Friends, Fans and Music Lovers



A couple of gigs coming up for my Contemporary Jazz group,

The Mark Carter Project....

featuring some of my long time friends and great musicians !



August 13 2026 Thursday. 8-11 pm

Club 1881

1881 Washington Blvd

Pasadena CA 91104


This is a small venue only selling drinks,

There is a $10 cover charge and 2 drink minimum



Coming up next month...


Septembet 26 2026. Saturday 7-9 pm

Sage Granada Park United Methodist Church

1850 West Hellman

Alhambra CA 91803



Our good friend Chef Bill Yee promotes concerts every month at this church

The concert is free and his staff will offer up some delightful snacks. It's always fun !



Thats about it for now..

I hope to see you all soon

Stay Blessed.....Mark
July 2026 posted by on July 9, 2026
Hi Friends,Fans and Music Lovers

Just a quick note,
This gig has moved to a new date
and we will have a special guest on keyboards
the legendary Frank Jansen will join us.
Stop on by...

August 13 2026 8-11pm

The Mark Carter Project
Club 1881
1881 Washington Blvd
Pasadena CA 91104

This is a small venue only selling drinks,
no food and it's becoming more and more popular
with Jazz lovers and musicians in LA

Thats about it for now..
I hope to see you all soon

Stay Blessed.....Mark
June 2026 posted by on June 5, 2026
Hi Friends, Fans and Music Lovers

Happy June folks, and congradulations to the Grads and Dads out there
and other' celebrations this month......

My daughter's son Jacob is graduating this year
and he will start college in the fall to study Engineering !
His sister Abby is having her 8th birthday party tomorrow !
Loretta G. is celebrating her retirement this weekend
and last weekend I played a birthday party for Jim M.
Congradulations to all !!

I've got a month full of private gigs
and there are no public performances but, mark your calendars for :

July 23 2026 8-11pm
The Mark Carter Project
Club 1881
1881 Washington Blvd
Pasadena CA 91104

This is a small venue only selling drinks no food
and it's becoming more and more popular with
Jazz lovers and musicians in the area.....Come check us out !!

Thats about it for now..
I hope to see you all soon
Stay Blessed.....Mark
May 2026 posted by on April 30, 2026
Hi Friends, Fans and Music Lovers

I'm early on this one , but I want to let you all know that
I'm performing a couple of public performances this month !!


My Solo Show
(Playing your favorite tunes from decades)

May 2 2026. 8-11 pm
Azo Vino Wine Bar
678 S Citrus Ave
Covina, CA
No Food but lots of Wine choices.


The Mark Carter Poject
(Playing My music & Jazz Classics)

May 15 2026. 6-8 pm
The Red Crepe Lounge
222 N Glendora Ave
Glendora CA
Lots of Great Food Choices
Bring your own Wine
$10 Cover charge


Thats about it for now..
I hope to see you all soon
Stay Blessed.....Mark

April 2026 posted by on April 7, 2026
Hi Friends, Fans and Music Lovers

Happy Easter and spring break to everyone !
I hope your holiday was good.
I just got back from visiting my son's family
and celebrating Easter with them....
Good times !

There are a dozen performances this month
but no public ones. But I''ll keep you posted,
they will come back around.

I'm still teaching guitar privately and
the students are getting better and having fun..
Isn't that what Music is all about ?

If you follow me on Facebook this year
I've been posting tracks from my early CD's
I will try and post all of them by the end of the year

Thats about it for now..
I hope to see you all soon
Stay Blessed.....Mark

March 2026 posted by on March 5, 2026
Hi Friends, Fans and Music Lovers

Just a quick note for a couple of
public performances this month....

My Solo Show

March 6 2026. 6:00-7:30 pm
Farmer's Market at
California Mission Inn
8417 Mission Drive
Rosemead CA


March 22 2026. Noon -3:00
Sunday Brunch at
The Back Abby
128 N. Oberlin Ave
Claremont CA

Thats about it for now..
I hope to see you all soon
Stay Blessed.....Mar
February 2026 posted by on February 3, 2026

Hi Friends, Fans and Music Lovers

Hey Lover’s….

I will be performing my Solo show at the beautiful

Renaissance Esmeralda Resort Indian Wells, CA

February 14 2026. 6- 9 pm. come join me in the desert,

for love songs and romance !

For you folks that enjoy my recordings I’m happy to announce my tune

“LA Hustle hit #1 on the Urbaninfluencer.com radio station on Jan 5 2026 !!

If you want to hear my music live…

The Mark Carter Project

Chad Edwards- Keys Felix Nunez- Bass Craig Bunch-Drums. Myself-Guitars

February 22 2026 2-4 pm

Red Lounge Crepe Cafe. 222 N Glendora Ave. Glendora CA

(no alcohol served but you can bring your own wine and enjoy some great Mediterranean dishes)

Thats about it for now.. I hope to see you all soon

Stay Blessed…..Mark

January 2026 posted by on January 8, 2026
Hi Friends, Fans and Music Lovers

Happy New Year...
I'd like to share a bit of the holidays with you.

I had time to visit my son and his family for Thanksgiving in Utah.
Play some guitar and sing some Christmas songs,
read some Superman to Simon
and watch the tree lighting in his little town.
His daughter and wife are the best cooks and I'm a good eater :)

Christmas was spent with my daughters
family in beautiful Claremont CA.
My daughter never asks for any gifts at Christmas,
not since she started her own family,
but this year her childhood kicked in and she asked for a Rainbow Brite Doll
(popular in the 80's). She got one from her son and one from me !

For those that follow my latest recording "Coast To Coast" I have some good news
Here we are in the first week of 2026 and my tune "LA Hustle" ended up in the
#1 spot on Urbaninfluencer.com.
The truth is,there are many stations around the world playing this kind of music
over the internet, and this is just one...But I'll take it !!
Thank you Urbaninfluencer.com

Thats about it for now..
I hope to see you all soon
Stay Blessed, .. .....Mark