September 2009 Newsletter posted by on September 1, 2009

Dear Friends, Fans and Music Lovers
I hope this letter finds you healthy and happy in September 2009.

Sweet memories…….1969….Do you remember ? Woodstock, the Moon Landing, Credence Clearwater Revival ? I was going to school in Brea Ca.and falling madly in love with the guitar. I had a paper route and saved some money so my dad and I could attend a Chet Atkins concert at the Fabulous Forum on July 20 1969 The world was watching Neil Armstrong, dad and I were watching Chet. Fast forward, I took my son to see Chet 20 years later almost to the day ! Don’t tell anyone, but my best buddy John Anderson and I played at the grand opening of the first McDonald’s in Brea ….talk about bookings!

Who would have known all these years later, Brea had grown up and I would be playing my guitar there again ?
Hope to see you soon…………..Mark

Monday September 7 2009 2:00- 5:00 pm
Shoreline Village (near Parker’s Lighthouse) Long Beach 90802
Friday September 18 2009 7:30-10:00 pm
Brea Jazz Festival 155 W. Birch St. Brea 92821
Friday September 25 2009 7:00-8:30pm
Claremont Depot 200 W. First St. Claremont 91711

And don’t forget my weekly Solo Show at these fine restaurants. Dine and
Dance the night away !!

Dal Rae Tue. Wed. Fri. Sat . (7:00-11:00)
9023 E. Washington Blvd. Pico Rivera (562) 949-2444
Cedar Creek Inn Thur. (6:00-10:00)
500 Pointe Dr. Brea (714) 255-5600

 

 

 

August 2009 Newsletter posted by on August 1, 2009

Dear Friends, Fans and Music Lovers
I hope this letter finds you healthy and happy in August 2009.

“The Mark Carter Project” (my great 5 pc band)
is winding up the summer with some great shows in some cool outdoor venues performing “original music” I composed and a few classic’s
It’s always a fun time, so come on down and get funky !
Sunday August 23 2009 2:00- 5:00 pm
Shoreline Village (near Parker’s Lighthouse) Long Beach 90802
Monday September 7 2009 2:00- 5:00 pm
Shoreline Village (near Parker’s Lighthouse) Long Beach 90802
Friday September 18 2009 7:30-10:00 pm
Brea Jazz Festival 155 W. Birch St. Brea 92821
Friday September 25 2009 7:00-8:30pm
Claremont Depot 200 W. First St. Claremont 91711

And don’t forget my weekly Solo Show at these fine restaurants. Dine and
Dance the night away !!

Dal Rae Tue. Wed. Fri. Sat . (7:00-11:00)
9023 E. Washington Blvd. Pico Rivera (562) 949-2444
Cedar Creek Inn Thur. (6:00-10:00)
500 Pointe Dr. Brea (714) 255-5600

 

 

March 2009 Newsletter posted by on March 1, 2009

Dear Friends, Fans and Music Lovers
I hope this letter finds you healthy and happy in March 2009.

Hey friends, It’s been a while and I need to catch up!!
Work has been keeping me busy,
mostly teaching and the restaurant gigs each week.
January came and I took some time off and drove up the coast to Monterey.
The weather turned out nice and it was relaxing and fun.
February came by and I enjoyed another birthday
as well as Valentines Day at the Dal Rae………nice !
March is here and I’m feeling a wee bit of me Irish bloodline!
Now, If I could only find me Blarney Stone 🙂

You Tube……….Me Tube
If you have never seen “The Mark Carter Project” live check out
a performance recorded at the Hip Kitty in Claremont CA. in 2008

And…wildly enough someone has also recorded
The Weather Channel using my version of “Walking In Rhythm” and has posted it also
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trsvVMeETjI

Yes, I guess we are all living in the world of “Reality TV” !
Hope to see you soon…………..Mark

Dal Rae Tue. Wed. Fri. Sat . (7:00-11:00)
9023 E. Washington Blvd. Pico Rivera (562) 949-2444
Cedar Creek Inn Thur. (6:00-10:00)
500 Pointe Dr. Brea (714) 255-5600

 

December 2008 Newsletter posted by on December 1, 2008

Dear Friends, Fans and Music Lovers
I hope this letter finds you healthy and happy in December 2008.

Merry Christmas !!
Blessings to all of you that keep me up and running all year long .
I am counting mine this month, and you folks are at the top of that list.
Thank you for your love, support and in many cases, years of friendship.
I have a grateful heart.
Cedar Creek has held me over and I continue to rock the Dal Rae
Both restaurants have decorated for the holidays and are spectacular.
I will be leading a trio this New Years Evening at the Dal Rae.
It will be a great night to end the year and welcome a new one.
Come on out and get down to da sounds of…… MC3 !!
Reservations are highly recommended
And……….Gift Wrapping up the back stories from “ Smooth As Silk ”
Here’s the last tunes.

Track #9 “Old Days ” is a tune I wrote as a funky jazz vehicle, in
tribute to Steely Dan and Boz Scaggs.Two of my favorite artist I enjoyed
while learning my craft, “back in da day “ This track features great Sax work by Sean Holt and once
again Tim Redfield’s production is superb !
Track #10 “ City Of Angels ”. Inspiration for this tune came from my
ongoing love affair with Santa Monica and that’s where Tim and I did most of the work on this CD.
Heading back home on the 10 freeway late at night can give you a beautiful view of our city,
and a lot to think about.
The Oklahoma in me still gets lost in it all and once again I end up with a grateful heart.

Hope to see you soon…………..Mark

Dal Rae Tue. Wed. Fri. Sat . (7:00-11:00)
9023 E. Washington Blvd. Pico Rivera (562) 949-2444
Cedar Creek Inn Thur. (6:00-10:00)
500 Pointe Dr. Brea (714) 255-5600

 

August 2008 Newsletter posted by on August 1, 2008

Dear Friends, Fans and Music Lovers
I hope this letter finds you healthy and happy in August 2008.

I hope this letter finds you healthy and happy in August 2008. “Summertime and the living is easy” Gershwin was NOT swinging guitars in Los Angeles ! My summer is as busy as can be, and my “savage tan “ is a fading!
The Mark Carter Project has been playing some cool shows in Long Beach and some private events. Along with teaching, church and restaurants, I am keeping our Oil Companies very happy …..oh well. I need to take time and thank the many of you that have picked up my latest CD “Smooth As Silk”. I am enjoying playing these tunes and working on more. Here’s a little more background on the CD.

Track #5 “Talk To Me Brother “is a fun tune I wrote to honor my six brothers. As time passes we seem to talk more and more, though we live miles apart. Thanks for the love brothers!

Track #6 “Carnival Time”. I had taken a Carnival Cruise. I thought I was going to get some rest……NOT…….what a party !!! When we were recording this tune, Tim suggested taking this tune to Brazil. That idea sent this song on a party of its own. That’s about it for now. I’m still rocking the world on a weekly basis at these fine restaurants. Come and enjoy the great food and dancing.

Hope to see you soon…………..Mark

Dal Rae Tue. Wed. Fri. Sat . (7:00-11:00)
9023 E. Washington Blvd. Pico Rivera (562) 949-2444
El Dorado Thur. (7:00-11:00)
3014 N. Studebaker Rd. Long Beach (562) 421-2122

 

July 2008 Newsletter posted by on July 1, 2008

Dear Friends,Fans and Music Lovers
I hope this letter finds you healthy and happy in July 2008.

Wow….I am way behind this summer !
Life has just been busy and I want to catch up with everyone.
So lets start with a couple of tracks from “Smooth As Silk”
Track #3 is the Smokey Robinson classic “Being With You”
When Tim and I were working on this CD We discussed so many
tunes that Smokey had written. But this tune has always stuck with me.
Tim did a beautiful job presenting this one with a whole new vibe.
Track #4 is a tune I wrote “ Funky Like Dat ! ”
Is a tune I wrote to jam with saxophone legend Jeff Kashiwa.
We really let loose on this one and I think it just feels really fun.
Thanks Jeff !! ……FYI : Jeff is touring this summer with the “Sax Pack”
The Mark Carter Project had a really cool gig last month at Shoreline Village.The band was just way out of control …Sooooooo…
We gonna rev it up one mo’ time……come join us !!

Shoreline Village
Sunday August 3 2008 2-5 p.m.
429 Shoreline Village Dr. Long Beach 90802
That’s about it for now. I’m still rocking the world on a weekly basis at these fine restaurants. Come and enjoy the great food and dancing.
Hope to see you soon…………..Mark

Dal Rae Tue. Wed. Fri. Sat . (7:00-11:00)
9023 E. Washington Blvd. Pico Rivera (562) 949-2444
El Dorado Thur. (7:00-11:00)
3014 N. Studebaker Rd. Long Beach (562) 421-2122

April 2008 Newsletter posted by on April 1, 2008

Dear Friends,Fans and Music Lovers

I hope this letter finds you healthy and happy in April 2008.

March 2008 Newsletter posted by on March 1, 2008

Dear Friends,Fans and Music Lovers

I hope this letter finds you healthy and happy in March 2008.

Hi friends, lately some friends have asked me
“Mark where do the songs come from on the Smooth As Silk CD ? “
So I thought maybe it would be cool to explore this with you tune by tune.
Starting with the first track, Walking In Rhythm.
When I first started playing in bands back in the 70’s this tune was very popular and I always enjoyed it then and still do. I will never forget the day in the studio when Trumpet legend Greg Adams came in to do his solo and he enjoyed our version so much,he just raved.
He really enjoyed playing on it and gave us more than we had hoped for.
That’s why he’s a legend….Thanks Greg !
I have received a lot of airplay on Walking In Rhythm on many stations across America and I have to thank all you folks for buying the CD and making my name the #1 position on Google !!
In the meantime I’m still rocking the southland and for all of you who celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, I will be performing at the El Dorado on Monday, March 17, 7-11 p.m.
Bring your Shamrocks, Blarney Stone and lets get down and dance an Irish Jig !

Hope to see you soon…………..Mark

……….. and of Course these fine restaurants
Dal Rae Tue. Wed. Fri. & Sat . (7:00-11:00)
9023 E. Washington Blvd. Pico Rivera (562) 949-2444
El Dorado Thur. (7:00-11:00)
3014 N. Studebaker Rd. Long Beach (562) 421-2122

Hope to see you soon…………..Mark