A Mark Perry concert is like a Canadian roadtrip...
A dozen albums strong, Mark Perry is deeply loved in regions across Canada for his good-humoured, thought-provoking performances and socially-narrative songs. He is recognized as an important storyteller of time & place, sweeping you up in emotional and animated tales of sinking ferries, springtime floods, NHL dreams… or buying a car for “two cords of wood and 24 beer”. “New Jersey has Springsteen, New York has Billy Joel, northern BC has Mark Perry,” salutes music reviewer Frank Peebles. Towns dying, towns being born, small planes going down… this Canadian singer-songwriter draws us in with his personal insights and reminds us who we are. His rich vocals & guitar are accompanied by everything from accordion & violin to pedal steel, drums & bass. He draws upon his huge repertoire of music, both contemplative and lively, performing at festivals, in theatres and community halls. You’ll be transfixed by a dirt road ballad one minute, and cutting a rug to a river-rising frolic the next.
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NEW SINGLE: Cold Road 
RELEASED MARCH 19, 2019 & premiered on Roots Music Canada
Hear a bit about what hockey means in Canada and the spirit of kids pursuing their NHL dreams…
Listen...
Maybe Tonight
Bicycle
Backroad Wave
Black Ice
River Will Rise
Northern Skies
Blue
West
Queen
Ode
Big Bel Air
David and Louie
Videos
12 Albums... and new releases in 2019. Stay tuned.
Updates
January 22-26, 2020
Mark Perry & Special Guests Official Showcase @ Folk Alliance International | New Orleans, LA, USA
Saturday February 8, 2020
Mark Perry & Special Guests @ Mount Elizabeth Theatre, Kitimat Concert Series | Kitimat, BC, Canada
Fall 2020
Mark Perry Trio, Alberta tour (stay tuned – venue dates TBA soon)
Posts
THE BOSS !
Bruce Springsteen turned 70 this past week. I had "Born to Run" on 8 track. I listened to "Jungleland" and was transported to New York city. To me, he represents so much of what is good about our bigger than life neighbour.
When I saw him live in Vancouver, the late, great Clarence Clemons sat on a throne between solos. He was on his last legs and it was extremely moving.
His book to me was riveting and I loved it. Strangely I felt so much in common with him. I think that is what connects him to so many of us. He is a true man of the people. Bruce, Thanks so much for being you !
When we get frustrated by Donald T...we have to remember it's a great country with great people..
thanks & merci x1000 Bruce...!
Just back from Vancouver, Matt and Anne - a new skyline, the musical "Rent" and the amazing Elton John. 4 day whirlwind tour ! The Broadway show "Rent" left me a little confused at time but some of the vocals were soooo good. A neat experience. I have always loved Vancouver and we saw some cool parts of it, Vancouver Art Gallery, Burnaby Art Gallery, and walked East Hastings to Robson street.
I am not an Elton John junkie, Jane wanted to go, so we did. Rogers arena, seated right up at the very last row, we enjoyed a great band and show. At 72, Elton John said it was his last show and he performed with great energy. Very impressive !
Something special about a bike ride, wearing shorts and feeling good on a warm fall day. Endorphins or what ? If a person could bottle this - wow ! We are talking about gigs in 2020...in some pretty interesting places. Working on a little home studio. Psyched for Alex Cuba's listening party tomorrow night. See you soon !
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