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
Downloads, Streaming & CD's
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Also available as CD, where indicated, £9.99 world wide.
Buy CD's using PayPal (See below) or you can also buy via our Sumup store
Arts Council Award Winner
Year of the Artist Award Winner
GSMC Live Artist of the Year
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ABOUT MARK T.
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Originally from Hereford, but now living near Reading, Mark T. has been playing his unique blend of blues, folk and roots music since the mid eighties, solo and in the company of
esoteric collaborators The Brickbats, roots rock band Rootdogs,
with Charles Spicer (Mellstock Band) and, most recently, with Irish band Bouzouki Bellows!
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High points have included main stage Saturday night appearances at the Bracknell, Pontardawe and Christchurch festivals as well as sessions for BBC radio 2 live from their Paris theatre, London and Pebble Mill in Birmingham. He regularly gigs in Denmark, played in Italy and, with Paul Hancock, has toured Brittany twice.
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Mark cites Son House, Bukka White and Rev. Pete Wilkin as major influences as well as pre-1950's Greek Rembetika. His favourite Irish players are Tommy Peoples, Willie Clancy and Donal Lunny.
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He has released thirteen albums in his own right and appeared on many more.​​
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For live dates visit the news page.
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QUOTES:
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‘Mark T. has his own unique way of presenting original music
that spans English Folk, American Blues and Greek Rembetika, and it’s very cool!
Mark is a fine singer and guitarist with his own style which shines through,
especially when he sings and plays slide on his National guitar’- Michael Messer
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Tonight's set included the excellent Sean McDonagh song 'Green Brooms'.
Mark's rendition of St. James Infirmary was wonderful.
He concluded with a poignant 'Wish I Was in Heaven, Sittin' Down' - Brian Harrington, NWN
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Mark T. performed an entrancing opening set, the audience were captivated -
Robert Buttrick, Peppard Unplugged.
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The brand new album (Blues at Zero) may be an early contender
for one of the best albums of the year -
Andy Nagy, Black Jack Davy Radio Show, WBRS, Waltham, USA​
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A unique release. Different, daring and hugely enjoyable -
Norman Darwen on Blues at Zero in BluesNews (Norway)
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Here's a truly eclectic roots release of the highest order from a multi-talented man with a pertinent pedigree, such is the wonderful mix of styles. - John Bottomley, Blues in Britain, (Blues at Zero)
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'Blues at Zero' is an extremely varied and enjoyable product and a great way to discover a considerable talent. Massimo Ferro, Blogfoolk, Italy
Mark’s talent for both composing and finding melodies of tear-jerking quality linger long after the disc is over ****– Alan Clayson RnR
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Mark T. has carved out a distinctive niche for himself in the UK music scene. His latest album is enjoyable and very, very listenable – Kwartalnik Blues, Poland.
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An original voice - The Guardian
Why haven't I heard of you before? - Reg Presley (Troggs)
I enjoyed the blues, but I must confess I liked the Rembetika even more.
- Gail Holst author of ‘Road to Rembetika’
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CONTACT MARK T. circleofsound28@gmail.com
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