MP3 Mark Lorenz - Route 72
A "strait" mixture of country, spiced with southern rebel rock n'' roll.
10 MP3 Songs in this album (38:02) !
Related styles: COUNTRY: Country Rock, COUNTRY: Modern Country
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Mark Lorenz’s passion for music started early. While traveling throughout the continent, 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.
Mark’s first time in a studio to record was brought about by a dare to record a country song for a friend’s birthday. From that point on, Mark knew he was destined to be a country singer/entertainer. He worked at anything to do with music, from being a DJ host to singing a few tunes for family or friends, to performing at local bars. This desire to share his passion for music has launched his career on the country music scene.
In 1996, Mark went to Nashville and was invited to play at the legendary Grand Ole Opry. This opportunity to sing within the “squared circle” only amplified his passion for country music. Mark recruited his band, and began touring extensively throughout Canada and the USA. His desire to reach the top brought him back into the studio to record a five song demo, allowing him the opportunity to leave his talent with his ever growing legion of fans along the way.
With his passion growing, Mark went back to the studio to record his debut 5 song EP Reputation in 1998. Releasing the title track “Reputation” to radio across Canada, Mark knew his heart lay in being a recording artist. He toured vigorously, promoting himself and his music. This helped in selling over 7500 units of his debut EP from stage sales alone.
Growing his own brand of country music; with support from his family and friends, Mark recorded his sophomore CD Black in 2006. Self-penning nine of the ten track CD.
Releasing this CD in front of a hometown crowd of 10,000 people, Mark proceeded to hit the country music scene with a vigorous stance, releasing four singles to Canadian country radio within an eighteen month span. The response has been phenomenal.
Meeting his mentor, George Strait, has this native Albertan continually traveling back and forth to Nashville, honing his writing skills in pursuit of writing the majority of material on his upcoming new CD Route 72, releasing in February 2009. The album taps into Mark’s writing skills by pairing him with some seasoned Nashville songwriters, including writing with Julian Austin on his first single “You Wreck Me,” which is already being played on Country radio across the country.
Every album launches a new chapter within Mark''s recording career, from hosting his annual charity golf tournament, entertaining on many other charity event stages to 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.
This reputable Native, Albertan singer/songwriter''s continuous ability to enthrall his ever growing legion of fans with his blended sound, of uptown country, traditional country and rock, has fans from each live performance satiated, leaving even the reluctant, hollering for more.