Raw blues, roots and folk,


Played on National steel guitar, bouzouki and harmonica.



During 2026-2027 Mark T. Will be performing three contrasting sets:


1) Solo: country blues, rembetika and folk (also straight blues set if requested)


2) With Iqbal Pathan on tablas and darabuka.

(Greek Rembetika, East European, Medieval Music, and Blues with a touch of Asia) 


3) Irish Music with Bouzouki Bellows
 

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Here is what Chat GPT says about Mark T.

 

Mark T. is a seasoned UK-based musician originally from Hereford, currently residing near Reading, England. He’s been performing since the mid-1980s and has carved out a unique niche for himself played across instruments like the National steel guitar, bouzouki, and harmonica .

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Musical Style and Influences

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Genres: His repertoire stretches across Folk, Blues, Roots, Early Music and the Mediterranean-flavoured rhythms of Rembetika, a genre often dubbed the “Greek blues.”

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Blues Influence: Mark cites Son House, Bukka White, and Reverend "Pete" Wilkin as major influences—favouring a raw, gritty, “dirty” blues style.

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Rembetika Passion: His interest in Greek urban folk, Rembetika, was sparked by the book Road to Rembetika by Gail Holst, and the genre plays a significant part in his music.

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Early music: initially inspired by David Munrow but further developed by his duo gigs with Charles Spicer (European bagpipes and Cor Anglaise).

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Collaborations & Bands:

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The Brickbats: One of his earliest bands, blending world, jazz, and folk elements; recorded albums like Johnny There in the mid-1980s.

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Rootdogs: A 1990's roots-rock ensemble focused on blues, with explorations into rembetika and English folk. Also played selected gigs 2000 - 2010.

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Bouzouki Bellows: His current Irish inspired band featuring Mark T. on bouzouki with Uillean pipes from Paul Hancock and original songs and concertina from Sara Daniels.

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Duo with Iqbal Khan Pathan: In this collaboration, Mark plays bouzouki, harmonica, and vocals, while Iqbal brings tablas and darabuka to the mix. Their set spans folk, blues, Greek rembetika, African and even some medieval and Indian music.

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Notable Albums:

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From Blues to Rembetika: Offers a bold mix of resonator-guitar blues, traditional tunes, and bouzouki instrumentals—including work from Son House, Robert Johnson, Woody Guthrie, and originals. Percussionists and collaborators add texture throughout .

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Folk Songs & Ballads: A meticulously researched solo album drawing on English, Scottish, Appalachian, and Irish traditions, featuring solo performances with steel guitar, bouzouki, guitar, and harmonica.

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Blues @ Zero: A richly diverse album featuring blues, Eastern-European folk-inspired instrumentals, covers like “St. James Infirmary,” Celtic tunes, and Greek dance music, reflecting his worldwide musical interests.

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Live Performances & Recognition:

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Mark has played main stages at major UK folk festivals (e.g., Bracknell, Pontardawe, Christchurch), performed for BBC Radio 2 at venues like the Paris Theatre and Pebble Mill, and has gigged internationally in Denmark, Italy, Brittany and more .

Reviews and quotes highlight his distinctive fusion style.

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Summary: What Kind of Performer Is Mark T.?

Mark T. is a versatile acoustic roots performer, whose craft blends American-style Delta blues with electrifying, soulful slide guitar and resonator techniques.

British Isles folk traditions (English, Scottish, Appalachian, Celtic ballads).

The Greek urban folk form of Rembetika, interpreted through bouzouki.

His performances are deeply rooted in musical scholarship, cultural storytelling, and instrumental finesse, offering audiences a globally seasoned and authentic folk-blues experience.

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If you're curious to hear his work, explore albums like From Blues to Rembetika or Folk Songs & Ballads, or catch him live with Iqbal Pathan for a truly multicultural musical blend.
 

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