Marc Silver & The Stonethrowers

• Marc Silver - Guitar/Voice
• Isaac Stanford - Pedal Steel Guitar
• Mike Hlatky - Upright Bass/Voice
• Lewin Barringer - Mandolin/Voice
• Banjo available upon request - Banjo

Marc's Americana/Bluegrass band, The Stonethrowers, began playing together in January 2007 for the release of his first CD Release, Stonethrowers. Since then, Marc has enjoyed the company of the band on three more recordings: California Avenue (2011), Naïve Lovers (2010), and Past Is Prelude (2008). The band blends a passion for original and traditional songs, with a unique mix of country and popular music. Lead singing with great vocal character and seamlessly blended three-part vocal harmonies fill out their energetic delivery.

The Stonethrowers have performed with: Bela Fleck and The Flecktones, Jerry Douglas, The Seldom Scene, Claire Lynch, Shawn Mullins, Chuck Prophet, Vienna Teng, Moe, and others. Past Performances include appearances on the 2010 Philadelphia Folk Festival (main stage), The Kimmel Center, The Sellersville Theater, The World Café (Philadelphia & Wilmington), Musikfest, Penns Peak, The Tin Angel, and many other great venues and festival.

A Stonethrowers performance will make you feel like you are a guest in a good friends living room. Stage banter projects through the large diaphragm condenser microphone keeping you intimately informed of what is going on in their heads as they navigate their nightly set lists. Speaking of set lists… The Stonethrowers will bring you along a ride from joyous and energetic improvisations, to mournfully sad songs about love and loss. With a song list of 4-5 hour your are likely to hear your favorite original songs as well as artists like The Beatles, Peter Rowan, George Jones, The Band, The Rolling Stones, Hank Williams, Tom Waits, Gillian Welch, Steve Earl, Gram Parsons, Townes Van Zandt, Ricky Skaggs and more.

Winner: Best Band at Pickin In The Panhandle Sept. '08

Reviews "Take back your heart/ I don't want it no more," pleads Philly song-slinger Marc Silver on Past Is Prelude, his third album. Another tune finds him on similar footing: "I don't wanna leave just to learn/ All I need was inside your heart." Just as timeless as those sentiments is the plucky, bluegrass-tinged folk delivered so sharply by Silver and his regular band the Stonethrowers. There's banjo and mandolin, upright bass and pedal steel, and lots of harmonies raining down, all serving to brighten Silver's somewhat mournful songwriting. But like the well-worn Appalachian tunes he looks to for inspiration, his own work is uplifting in its clear-eyed honesty. (Doug Wallen) Philadelphia Weekly Review Nov. 2008

"A little bit of folk, a little bit of country and a whole lot of three-part harmonies add up to make this band one you don't want to miss." Philly Metro: Jan. 2008

• Come Back Home - Marc Silver
• Darlin, You Can Stay - Marc Silver
• Early Morning Dreaming - Marc Silver
• Every Knot - Marc Silver
• Find Some Time - Marc Silver
• My Earthly Bed - Marc Silver
• Lay Me Down - Marc Silver
• My Last Breath - Marc Silver
• 10 Years (No Greater Love) - Marc Silver
• Out On The Road - Marc Silver
• Pull In On The Reins - Marc Silver
• Take Back Your Heart - Marc Silver
• When It Is My Time - Marc Silver
• You're Still On My Mind - Marc Silver
• Blues Stay Away From Me - Traditional
• Dead Flowers - Rolling Stones
• Folsom Prison BLues - Johnny Cash
• I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry - Hank Williams
• Honky Tonk Blues - Hank Williams
• John Hardy - Traditional
• Just Because - B. Shelton - J. Shelton - S. Robin
• Lonesome River - Traditional
• Love Of The Mountains - Traditional
• Love Please Come Home - Traditional
• Naked As We Came - Iron & Wine
• Norwegian Wood - The Beatles
• Old Shoes - Tom Waits
• Raleight and Spencer - Traditional
• Red Clay Halo - Gillian Welch
• Short Life of Trouble - Traditional
• Sitting On Top of The World - Traditional
• Walking Shoes - Traditional
• Wayfaring Stranger - Traditional
• Weary Blues From Waiting - Traditional
• White Freight Liner - Traditional
• You Ain't Going Nowhere - Bob Dylan
• Your Still On My Mind - Gram Parsons
• Where The Soul of Man Never Dies - Traditional
• Bury Me Beneath The Willow Tree - Traditional
• There's More Pretty Girls Than One - Traditional
• Little Maggie - Traditional
• Sunny Side of The Mountain - Jimmy Rogers
• Whiskey In A Jar - Traditional
• Nellie Cane - Traditional
• Can't You Hear Me Calling - Traditional
• If I Lose - Traditional
• Why You Been Gone So Long - Traditional
• On and On - Traditional
• Foggy Mountain Top - Traditional
• She Left Me Standing - Traditional
• I'll Go Stepping - Traditional
• I've Just Seen A Face - The Beatles
• I'm Blue, I'm Lonesome - Traditional
• Savoy Truffle - The Beatles
• I want You (She's So Heavy) - The Beatles
• I will - The Beatles
• Wagon Wheel - Old Crow Medicine Show
• Annabelle - Gillian Welch
• Out On The Weekend - Neil Young
• Long May You Run - Neil Young

Anniversaries, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Birthday Parties, Children's Birthday Parties, Celebrations, Christenings, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Clubs, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Halloween Parties, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Restaurants, Reunions, Weddings, Wedding Ceremonies, Wedding Cocktail Hours, Wedding Receptions...and more.

• Marc and the band were amazing - friendly, professional and fun, they were exactly what we needed. Great bluegrass delivered by folks who could get people up dancing and share in the revelry! We loved their music online, and as we had hoped they were even better live. They helped us to add some personal touches to the set, and were a total pleasure to have at our wedding. Highly recommend them. Do it before they get famous and are no longer available! Thanks so much, Ronnie and Nikolle -- Nikolle K, Cornwall Bridge, CT, 8/16/2008
• Marc Silver and the Stonethrowers absolutely exceeded our expectations in every way -- the put on an excellent show, and their music helped make our wedding very special. Many guests asked for their cards so that they can hire them for their own events, and we will definitely ask them to play for our next big party. We give them our highest recommendation. -- Seanna B, Babylon, NY, 5/22/2010
• Marc Silver and the Stonethrowers were a huge hit at our conference! They gave a fantastic performance and were truly a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend them! -- Dara K, Ithaca, NY, 11/14/2009
• These guys were fantastic. They were very professional at every turn & played some great music. I took some time away from greeting guests, etc. to check them out. We are looking for an excuse to hire them again. Great band! -- Kevin S, Villanova, PA, 11/7/2009
• Amazing performance, amazing talent, amazing people! Marc Silver and the Stonethrowers put a lot of effort into making our wedding day special. They gladly accepted special requests and if they never played a song before, they learned how to. Their performance was so genuine and sincere. It's obvious they take pride in their musical talents. Not only are they exceptional musicians who know how to set an awesome ambience, they are the kindest people you will ever meet. My husband and I felt so honored to have them perform for us and our guests on such a special day. ;) -- Kristin K, North Wales, PA, 10/3/2009
• Start to finish, I thought they were excellent. Good communication before the gig. Very talented, accomodating and professional. They lent a great vibe to the party and we had no issues at all. Very highly recommended and without reservations. -- Michael P, Stanfordville, NY, 7/25/2009
• the band was just great, they were flexible and open and friendly and really ehlped to make our event special. and great music too! -- Jane Ellen M, Point Pleasant, NJ, 6/28/2009
• Marc Silver and the Stonethrowers are an incredibly talented band. They were on time and very flexible with last minute changes at the reception. Most importantly our guests loved them. -- Karen H, Turbotville, PA, 7/4/2009
• Not only were these guys super talented and sounded awesome, they really helped to make my wedding, my dream wedding. They were fun, easy going, and flexible to our schedule throughout the night. I would highly recommend them to anyone!!!!!! -- Wendy G, Califon, NJ, 6/19/2010

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