The Marcus King Band
NewMusicForOldFolks says …
The Marcus King Band comes with Warren Haynes' stamp of approval and that's about all I need to know. Haynes serves as a mentor to young Mr. King and produced the band's most recent album, The Marcus King Band. But you don't have to take Haynes' word for it, just listen to a track or two and you'll hear the talent as a guitar player, singer and songwriter. King's first album, Should Insight, might be the best album by a teenager (one that writes all the music and plays an instrument as well as sings) since Elvis Costello's My Aim Is True. And the followup is even better.
Artist's Info
Website: marcuskingband.com
See them live: Tour dates
Record company: Fantasy Records
Genre: Blues, Soul, Jam
If you like this, look into: Warren Haynes Band, JJ Grey and Mofro, Tedeschi Trucks Band
Bio (From the artist's website)
Songwriter. Guitarist. Singer. Bandleader. At only 20 years of age, Marcus King’s dazzling musical ability is evident throughout The Marcus King Band, the young phenom’s second full-length LP and first for Fantasy Records. Operating within the fiery brand of American roots music that King calls "soul-influenced psychedelic southern rock," the album highlights King’s gorgeous, rough-hewn vocals, soaring guitar work and heartfelt songwriting all amidst a group of masterful musicians who, together, are quickly becoming one of the country’s most sought after live acts. (more)
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Recordings
Most Recent
THE MARCUS KING BAND (2016): Having spent the past year tirelessly playing ever-larger venues and festivals to a burgeoning fan base, The Marcus King Band was written on the road and recorded during a series of live takes at Carriage House Studios in Stamford, Conn. The album captures the energy of the band's blazing live show, as well as the talent of a rising young songwriter reaching well beyond his years.
Others
Soul Insight (2015)
