Mark James

Professional musician and entertainer for over 30 years. Most recent work has been within the Jimmy Buffett Parrothead community featuring JB covers, singer/songwriter material and tropical flavored country/rock.

As a lead guitarist, Mark James had been performing with John Frinzi, including several dates with different members of Jimmy Buffett's Coral Reefer Band: Doyle Grisham, Michael Utley, Robert Greenidge, Mac McAnally, Nadirah Shakoor and Peter & Jim Mayer. This personal accomplishment and experience has had a great effect on how he relates to and performs this style of music; as an ensemble player, solo performer and songwriter. Mark continues to perform with John on select dates when John is in the Northeast and various dates in Key West during Meeting Of The Minds.

He has also been collaborating with Dennis McCaughey of Tropical Soul around Southeast PA and Yankee Jack when in Key West, FL.

Mark James was lead guitarist for the premier JB tribute band Parrotbeach from 2006 to 2009, performing extensively throughout the US and Caribbean. Mark still performs on select dates with PB as required.

When not touring with other artists, Mark is available for solo, duo, trio and band dates performing select covers and original music.

Career experience has been in all styles of music and ensembles from show bands to music in the schools assemblies. Performing from NY to LA and Toronto to Key West to audiences from 15 to 15,000.

Gig of choice is outdoor events - someplace warm. Near water, if possible.

Mark's featured instruments: Acoustic and electric guitar, bass guitar, vocals.

Available in solo, duo, trio and band configurations as budget and event require, additional musicians play percussion, drums, bass, electric & steel guitar, steel drum, piano, saxophone. Additional lead time may be required for specific instrumentation desired.

Final price is driven by sound, production, lodging and transportation expenses.

Birthday Parties, Casinos, Celebrations, Christmas Parties, Cinco De Mayo Parties, Clubs, Cocktail Parties, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Country Clubs, Cruise Ships, Family Reunions, Festivals, Fraternity Functions, Fund Raisers, Hotels, July 4th Parties, Luau Parties, Mardi Gras Party, New Year's Eve Parties, Oktoberfest Parties, Picnic, Private Parties, Resorts, Restaurants, School Assemblies, Studio Session, Trade Shows, Valentine's Day Parties...and more.

• Mark has a natural gift for interacting with the audience. His humor and sponteneity at our Class Reunion made the event flow smoothly and professionally. His acoustic set during dinner was well received. We al enjoyed his talent and his special attention to all the requests that were made. Thank you Mark, for helping to make this Reunion our best ever! -- Barbara S, Perkasie, PA, 10/22/2011
• Mark covered a huge selection of music from classic folk rock, rock country, and the Jimmy Buffett sound. He is a walking jukebox! He took requests and did an excellent job on whatever we wanted to hear. Mark has an upbeat personality and plenty of talent to make your event a total success. Our overall experience was A1!! -- Sharon S, Wellsville, PA, 7/28/2011
• Mark, thank you making my wife's recent birthday party be a great surprise Prior to the event, I did not know of Mark and discovered him during an internet search on gigmasters.com. Since the point of contact, Mark was a true professional who made every effort in making it truly be a "special event" for the entire age group that was present. Mark played and sang a wide variety of music that was appreciated by all, including all of those special requests that we wanted to hear. On behalf of the Howanitz Family and Friends, we would like to thank you for being a part of our recent family event, we truly appreciated your entertainment for the day. -- Thomas H, Orefield, PA, 6/18/2011

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