Mark Erelli

Ever since he released his self-titled debut at 24, Mark Erelli has exhibited an uncommon musical maturity. From twangy roots rock through fingerpicked folk, rollicking blues, western swing, rockabilly, nineteenth century ballads, lullabies and songs of social and political commentary, Mark has produced an assured and varied catalog over the last decade. Now 34, with well over 1000 concerts under his belt, multiple awards and growing notoriety as an accompanist, he has one of the most impressive and varied reputations in modern roots music.

Since being "discovered" while still enrolled in graduate school, at an impromptu 3 am music conference showcase in a hotel room. In 1999, he both finished his studies and released his self-titled debut on Signature Sounds. Following his win of the prestigious Kerrville New Folk contest, his fledgling career was heralded as "the beginning of a promising new road" (Acoustic Guitar).

For the last 10 years, over the course of six albums and countless miles traveled from coffeehouse to house concert to listening room, Erelli has made himself the veritable James Brown of Unitarian church basements. He's "the hardest working man in folk business" and one of the most respected singer-songwriters on the circuit.

Beyond his solo career, he has also fashioned himself into one of the most in-demand instrumental sidemen, touring with Lori McKenna and gaining strong attention as a writer, performing in Nashville song circles and backstage pickin' parties with the likes of Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Trisha Yearwood, Lyle Lovett, John Hiatt and others. Things are working for him.

Mark's, seventh record Delivered (Signature Sounds), is an apt title for Erelli's new collection, produced by Zack Hickman (Josh Ritter). Delivered is a recording born of change, a reckoning of new things seen and old things seen anew. "No need to read between the lines when singer-songwriter Mark Erelli vents on Delivered…The prolific New England-based tunesmith makes his case with clarity and conviction. Even listeners who don't share Erelli's views might find it difficult to dismiss the quality of his songcraft or his ties to the likes of Bob Dylan and Woody Guthrie." — Washington Post

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