Mark Lemaire

Mark Lemaire’s unique guitar style incorporates slap-and-tap harmonics, hand percussion, and a delicate touch that goes straight to your heart. While the playing can be virtuosic, keeping it simple is the thing: he takes you to unexpected places that just “feel right” when you arrive. Mark’s music is shaped by years as recording engineer and producer for everything from classical (San Francisco Symphony) to rock-n-roll (Rolling Stones’ producer Jimmy Miller). Mark has represented Somogyi Guitars, Buendia Guitars, Caton Guitars, Sam Guidry Instruments, and many others. This year, he represents Matsuda Guitars, DnA Ryer Guitars, and Guitares Julien Sublet Mark releases both instrumental guitar CDs and vocal works. Google his name, and you’ll find many videos for your listening pleasure. He tours the world-- New Zealand, Sweden, England, Canada and Scotland- as well as America. His home is San Francisco. “Complex, sophisticated song arrangements. His guitar playing is so good, it might distract you from his compelling, engaging melodies and sharp songwriting… but only for a second.” -Richard Rice, Director, San Francisco Free Folk Festival “It was an impeccable performance. Never have I witnessed such control of the steel stringed guitar’s sound. This was a flawless show.” –Mark Twang, Folkways Recordings

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