Mark Bryan
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Birth name | Mark William Bryan |
Born | May 6, 1967 |
Origin | Silver Spring, Maryland, U.S. |
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Years active | 1986–present |
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Member of | Hootie & the Blowfish |
Mark William Bryan (born May 6, 1967) is an American musician. He is a founding member, songwriter, and lead guitarist for the band
Early life and career
Bryan was born in
Hootie & the Blowfish
The band has since gone their separate ways, however Hootie & the Blowfish still perform together numerous times each year. Bryan is a consistent participant in the Hootie & the Blowfish Monday After the Masters Celebrity Pro-Am Golf Tournament. All proceeds from this tournament go to the Hootie & the Blowfish Foundation which makes donations to education and junior golf charities. Hootie & the Blowfish also holds Hootie HomeGrown, an annual event in which they perform a concert to benefit area schools.
Solo career
Since moving to Charleston, South Carolina, in 1999, Bryan has produced full-length albums, as well as co-written and produced songs for other artists. He was also involved in founding the College of Charleston Radio Station, and is helping to develop a music industry concentration there.
In 2001, Bryan founded Carolina Studios, a local nonprofit after school music recording and technology program that helps children ages 8–18 thrive in music and the arts. Bryan became a chairman on the board of Carolina Studios in 2007.
In 2012, Bryan partnered with NASCAR driver
In 2009, Mark created Chucktown Music Group, partnering with long-time friend Ashley Flowers in 2014. Chucktown Music Group offers services to local artists including music licensing, promotion, marketing and industry connection.
Bryan has also created, executive produced, and hosted a Southeast Emmy Award winning show called
Discography
Albums
- 30 on the Rail (Atlantic Records), Produced by Don Dixon (2000)
- End of the Front Artist Garage/Fontana, Produced by Fred LeBlanc/Nick Brophy/Mark Bryan (2008)
- Songs of the Fortnight (2016)
- Midlife Priceless (2021)
EPs
- State Your Peace (2004)
Singles
- "Maybe Then (Electric)" (2012)
- "Coffee County Line" by Carolyn Evans feat. Mark Bryan (2012)
- "Be Happy Christmas" (2013)
- "Theme for Being John Daly" (2014)
- "Keep My Mouth Closed" by Bettina and Mark Bryan (2014)
- "Color Me" (2017)
Production credits
- "Doug Jones Everybody, Doug Jones" by "Doug Jones", produced by Mark Bryan (2007)
- "Thank You, Mark" by "Danielle Howle", produced by Mark Bryan (2006)
- "Six Trips Around the Sun" by "The Django Walker Band", produced by Mark Bryan (2005)
- "Wrecked" by "Five Way Friday", produced by Mark Bryan (2003)
- "Chances Are" by "Patrick Davis", produced by Mark Bryan (2003)
With Hootie & The Blowfish
- Hootie and the Blowfish (DEMO) with Fishco (1991)
- Kootchypop with Fishco (1993)
- Cracked Rear View with Atlantic Records (1994)
- Fairweather Johnson with Atlantic Records (1996)
- Musical Chairs with Atlantic Records (1998)
- Scattered, Smothered and Covered with Atlantic Records (2000)
- Hootie & the Blowfish with Atlantic Records (2003)
- Rhino/Atlantic Records(2004)
- Looking for Lucky with Vanguard Records (2005)
- Live in Charleston (2006)
- Imperfect Circle with Capital Nashville (2019)
References
- Allmusic. Retrieved October 24, 2015.
- ^ Oyer, Kalyn. "Mark Bryan of Hootie & the Blowfish has both a new album and Emmy". postandcourier.com. Retrieved 3 September 2018.
- ^ Waller, Tim (May 18, 2017). "Mark Bryan of Hootie & the Blowfish talks golf and music in Greenville". WYFF News 4. Retrieved 3 September 2018.