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Mark Duval is a singer / songwriter from Kalamazoo, Michigan. In March of 2006 he released his first cd, Rhythm of the Rustbelt. The music on Rhythm of the Rustbelt is all about feel and vibe, and features a mix of americana and contemporary folk with shades of the blues. Mark’s eclectic songwriting has been compared to the music of Tom Waits, Neil Young, and Bob Dylan among others. The instrumentation centers around Duval’s acoustic guitar, with upright bass, banjo, mandolin, cello, fiddle, harmonica, and drums. The lyrics tell stories that draw you in with compelling imagery, and are delivered with soulful, haunting vocal harmonies by singer and guitarist Traci Seuss. They have been performing in Michigan as a duo for the last year, and also with a 5 piece band, Two -Track Mind, featuring Larry Lowis on upright bass and Scott Dill on drums. Mark’s new cd, Two-Track Mind, will be released June 9, 2007 on Hey Burner Records. “Rhythm of the Rustbelt” ...mature songwriting, wonderfully tasteful arrangements, and naturally pleasing voices. Mark Duval’s songs draw you in, make listening and pondering the meaning most gratifying. Then, when you start singing along, it hits you…“This stuff has it all…it’s genuine... catchy…thought-provoking... fun.” And you wonder…“Who IS this guy and where did he come from?” Throughout the album, cello, violin, percussion and clarinet are used sparingly and with great effect. Harmony singer Traci Seuss is feelin’ it, and her parts add even more substance and soul to the sound. This album by Kalamazoo singer/songwriter Mark Duval has found a permanent home on Grassroots, WMUK’s locally-produced acoustic music show. -Lorraine Caron, host of Grassroots, WMUK 102.1 Rhythm of the Rustbelt is like a cross-country road trip - the soundtrack to a summer sunrise over a dusty, forlorn Route 66. ‘Real Men Dig Their Own Graves’ is a beat-driven, boot-stomper atoned with Duval’s best redition of Tom Waits’ graveled vocals... The album is earthy, candid and nostalgic - everything an Americana album should be. Reviewer: - Dustin Walsh, Music Writer, On the Town Magazine; Creem Magazine | ||
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Uncommon Ground Past Show Dates | |||
| 2007-05-25 (507 days) | Brice Woodall | ||
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