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Mark
Lorenz’s passion for music started early. While traveling throughout
North America, competing in horse shows with his parents; one could always
hear Mark singing along to the likes of Marty Robbins, George Strait,
Merle Haggard, Alan Jackson, Bryan Adams and John Cougar Mellencamp.
Mark's first studio experience was brought about by a dare to record a
country song for a friend’s birthday. From there, Mark's passion for
country music escaladed from singing a few tunes for family and friends to
eventually performing at local venues.
In 1996, Mark had the opportunity to showcase within the “squared circle”
at the legendary Grand Ole Opry in Nashville. This prestigious
opportunity only amplified his passion for country music. Mark recruited
his band, and began touring extensively throughout Canada and the USA, at
clubs such as Caravan in Albuquerque, New Mexico; Saddlelite in Rock
Springs, Wyoming; Houston's in Brandon, Manitoba; and Coyote's in Thunder
Bay, Ontario.
Mark went back to the studio to record a 5 song EP called Reputation
in 1998. He released the title track “Reputation” to radio across Canada
and received some solid airplay. Mark filled his calendar with 48 weeks of
the year out on tour, including a spot at the Merritt Mountain Music
Jamboree.
In 2006, Mark recorded his sophomore CD Black, a ten song album (9
of which Mark wrote himself), including the single “Sweet Summer Nights”
which was written for the Airdrie Pro Rodeo Association. The CD release
party was held in front of a hometown crowd of 10,000 people. Four
singles from the album; "Hillbilly State Of Mind," "Wouldn't Change A
Thing," "The Way She Walks Away" and "Sweet Summer Nights;" received
airplay on Canadian country radio. Mark continued to play venues across
the country including Big Valley Jamboree, Telus Country Music Festival,
and Airdrie Pro Rodeo.
Since 1997 this native Albertan has frequently traveled back and forth to
Nashville honing his writing skills. Pairing with numerous seasoned
songwriters in Nashville and Canada; this combination has attributed in
the development of the singles on his newest CD "Route 72",
released in spring 2009. The album taps into Mark’s writing creativity
and includes the first single released to radio across Canada, “You Wreck
Me” which was co-written with Julian Austin. Branded with his own country
twist, Mark does a countryfied upbeat remake of the John Fogerty tune,
“Centerfield.” This summer Mark filmed two videos in support of the
album, “Somewhere in Alberta” and “Like A Radio,” the current single at
Canadian radio.
A born entertainer, Mark's likes to give back to the community, from
hosting his annual charity golf tournament, to entertaining on many other
charity event stages. He continues to play festivals, jamborees as well
as finding himself front and centre stage opening for artists ranging from
Road Hammers, Clay Walker, Tracy Byrd, Emerson Drive, Johnny Reid to
Trooper and April Wine.
Mark's music is a blend of hard core country, hillbilly rock, and spiced
with some good ole southern rock. This seasoned singer/songwriter's
continuous ability to enthrall audiences leaves even the reluctant ...
hollering for more after each performance.
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