Marc Silver & The Stonethrowers

• Marc Silver - Guitar/Voice
• John Spangler - Banjo/Voice
• Isaac Stanford - Pedal Steel Guitar
• Mike Hlatky - Upright Bass/Voice
• Adam Kruzic - Mandolin/Voice

Marc’s bluegrass band, The Stonethrowers, began playing together in January 2007. They have opened for Bela Fleck and The Flecktones, Jerry Douglas, Chuck Prophet, Vienna Teng, Moe, and others. The band blends a passion for traditional song, Appalachian fiddle tunes, and jazz with a unique mix of original songwriting, bluegrass and folk music. Lead singing with great vocal character and seamlessly blended three-part vocal harmonies fill out their energetic delivery.

The Stonethrowers are available with the following instrumentation: guitar/voice, banjo/voice, mandolin/voice, pedal steel guitar, and upright bass/voice. Smaller groups are also available upon request.

You can expect to hear your favorite traditional songs as well as songs by The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Hank Williams, Tom Waits, Gillian Welch, Steve Earl, Gram Parsons, Townes Van Zandt, Ricky Skaggs and more.

As a solo singer/songwriter, Marc’s self-accompanying guitar styling is bluesy, melancholic, and captivating. Lyrically mournful, but “uplifting in it’s clear-eyed honesty.” –Doug Wallen, As a solo act, Marc has opened for Chuck Prophet, Vienna Teng, Madi Diaz, Hot Club Of Cowtown, and many others. Marc enjoys traveling solo, duet, small groups, or as a full quintet with The Stonethrowers.

Winner: Best Band at Pickin In The Panhandle Sept. ‘08 Members of the Americana Music Association, IBMA, & NERFA.

Reviews outside of gigmasters:

Martin Guitar Sounding Board

Marc Silver, a Philadelphia, Pennsylvania-based singer/songwriter, offers a mix of Appalachian fiddle tunes, jazz and original songwriting . Marc counts on his one and only Martin D-35 Dreadnought whether working with his band, The Stonethrowers, or working as a solo musician. All of his consummate musical activities can be tracked at

Philadelphia Weekly

“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

Philly Metro

"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

South Philly Review

"The band's ability to cross genres...has made it unique in a city where the lulling tunes of folk music aren't often heard." South Philly Review: July 2007

TESTIMONIALS

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

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

?he band was just great, they were flexible and open and friendly and really helped to make our event special. 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, 7/4/2009, Wedding, Turbotville, PA

Marc Silver | 215.460.5376

• 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
• Why You Been Gone So Long
• On and On
• Foggy Mountain Top
• She Left Me Standing
• I'll Go Stepping
• I've Just Seen A Face
• I'm Blue, I'm Lonesome
• Can't You Hear Me Calling

Anniversaries, Apres Ski Parties, Awards Nights, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Bar Mitzvahs, Bat Mitzvahs, Birthday Parties, Children's Birthday Parties, Casinos, Celebrations, Christenings, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Clubs, Coffee Shops, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Country Clubs, Cruise Ships, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fraternity Functions, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Hotels, Jingles, Movie Soundtracks, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Resorts, Restaurants, Reunions, Showers, Sorority Function, Studio Session, Temples, TV Soundtracks, Weddings

• 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
• 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

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