Mark Weakland

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Pittsburgh Connection
I Lived in PGH from 1982 to 1991. Even though I now live in beautiful Somerset County, I get into Pittsburgh on a regular basis to gig, visit, sometimes record and always take in the scene.
Favorite Pittsburgh musicians/performers
Over the last five years or so I've been fortunate enough to play with Don Aliquo, Ken Powell, Paul Thompson, Mark Perna, Eric DeFade, The Newlanders, Chris Laitta, Ben Opie, Jeff Berman, Douglas Levine, Roger Day, Eric Suesoff and some many other wonderful players and singers. Blasts from the past include The Pitt Jazz Band with Nathan Davis, Dave Harger, Dave Brown, Lee Robinson, Bill Maruca, The Flying Cunninghams, Dale Cinski and many others. Although I've never played with them, I love listening to Roger Humphries, Joe Negri, Etta Cox, Dwayne Dolphin, Poogie Bell... too many too list!
Favorite Pittsburgh Jazz Venue
It used to be the Balcony, James Street and Dowe's on 9th. Seems like we've lost a lot of good places to gig. Now MCG of course, Gullifty's is cool, the new Crawford, and some of the great jam sessions.
About Me:
Don't believe the picture. I'm best at drums and percussion, especially kit playing. By day I'm a teacher, educational consultant and sometimes writer. I've produced six of my own singer-songwriter CDs and I've done a small bit of composing. Some of my songs have won contests and awards. Right now I play jazz whenever I can, sometimes rock and roll, sometimes shows at a summer stock theater. I also sing with an a cappella quintet and play guitar. I used to play all the time, but now not as much. I've played with many way talented players and I'm thankful for that.
Website:
http://www.springwatermusic.com
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  • Dr. Nelson Harrison

    Hey Mark,

    Thank you for joining and sharing your background. This is a great place for staying in touch and sharing memorabilia. Glad to have you here.

    Apr 10, 2008

  • Marly Ikeda

    Hi Mark,
    Nice to meet you, thanks for the friendship!
    Kisses and hugs,
    May

    Jun 9, 2008

  • Jeff Rosenthal

    Looking forward to playing with you in Johnstown this weekend! Saturday was a blast.

    Jul 16, 2008