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Mark Datema + Musician in Elkhart, IN

Mark Datema
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SEEKING

Band to Join, Vocalist, Vocalist - Bass, Vocalist - Baritone, Vocalist - Tenor, Vocalist - Soprano, Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums, Other Percussion, Violin, Trumpet, Saxophone, Keyboard, Piano, Background Singer, Harmonica, Flute, Other, Mandolin, Fiddle, Dobro, Vocalist - Alto, Trombone, Steel guitar, Upright bass, Cello, Ukulele, Electronic Music, Clarinet, Harp.

ABOUT

I'm getting pretty close to completing my first album of piano covers and originals of mine. The album is called Current Mood. I've been collaborating with an amazing saxophonist David Freeman on much of the album. The album also features a talented vocalist Stephanie Berry who has added an operatic version of my favorite Pink Floyd song "Great Gig in the Sky" with unparalleled range, power, and beauty. They are both amazing additions to the album for which I'm deeply grateful for. For me, this album has been about stretching myself as far as I can with my improvisation skills and gaining confidence in my recording abilities. I feel like I've come very far and hope to push myself even further as a musician. I'd love to continue adding additional instruments or vocals on my current and future work. If that's something you'd be interested in I'd love to hear from you. Probably the best way to reach me is leaving a message on my messenger. /markdat81 (Bandmix Messages), or comment one of the videos of mine.

Screen name:
Mark Datema
Member since:
Nov 23 2020
Active within 2 weeks
Level of commitment:
Moderately Committed
Years playing music:
30
Gigs played:
Under 10
Tend to practice:
1 time per week

Influences

Pink Floyd, Radiohead, Andrew Bird, Michael Kiwanuka, The main squeeze, Chilly Gonzales, Mac DeMarco, Jon Baiste, Cass McCombs, John Grant, Ed Harcourt, Ryan Adams, Jon McLaughlin, Chistopher O'Riley, Fiona Apple, Amos Lee, Adi-Keshet Cohen, Keane, Beth Orton, Al Green, Andy McKee, Bill Withers, Blue Merle, The Blue Nile, Bob Marley, Brandon Heath, Jason Morant, Chris Rice, Coldplay, Hall & Oats, David Crosby, Dios (Malos) The Doors, Eagles, Erik Satie, Eva Cassidy, Gary Clark Jr., Gary Moore, George Harrison, Harry Nilsson, Jadon Lavik, Jars of Clay, Jeff Beck, Jeff Buckley, Jeremy Riddle, Joan Armatrading, Joan Osborne, Joe Bonamassa, Joe Satriani, John Martyn

Instrument experience:

Piano:
Moderate

EQUIPMENT

Piano, Mic

MUSIC