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As a varsity athlete at Princeton, Mark Gothard traded his strung racket for a six string and never looked back. The long road road to success has been as vibrant and rich as the colorful folk narratives he's crafted along the way.
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The pivotal moments in our lives are often concealed in the most innocuous gestures and events. Such was the case for Mark Gothard, a varsity tennis player attending Princeton University. At that time, a teammate showed him how to strum a few chords on the guitar. It was an innocent gesture, but one that would profoundly affect Mark's future. He pursued his education, earning a Master’s in Education with teaching credentials, but his roots remained firmly planted in song from that day forward. Since then, award-winning musician and artist Mark Gothard has written over three-hundred songs and has traveled across the coutnry like a troubadour. He has passed through New York City, Nashville, D.C., Boston, the Santa Cruz Mountains and Jackson, Wyoming, ultimately landing in Los Angeles, performing at many of the music capital’s most renowned venues including House of Blues, Largo, B.B. King and The Troubadour. Not one to stay put for long, Mark is currently assembling a band and preparing to hit to the road in support of ‘Fly the Coop’ his latest album. He notes, ‘This album was 20 years in the making, a return to the old school roots origins that move me. It reeks of the road, of experience, of dive bars, the blues, dust, and rivers’. Lily Clark recently caught up with Mark to learn more about this exceptional American storyteller and his source of musical inspiration. LILY: When did you first discover your love of music? LILY: Your song ‘Dive Bar Lawn’ is receiving a positive listener response on radio. What was your initial reaction when you first heard your song playing on radio? LILY: What was the inspiration behind your debut radio single? LILY: Would you say that the mood of your other songs is in the same vein as ‘Dive Bar Lawn’? LILY: How would you characterize yourself as an artist/musician? LILY: Did you come from a musical background? Are there other musicians in your family? LILY: What do you find most rewarding about being an artist? What do you find most challenging? LILY: Who are your role models in music? LILY: Describe your best or most memorable performance. LILY: Do you have a music video for your hit single? If so, what can you tell us about it? LILY: What advice would you give to young, aspiring artists out there who are unsure and need guidance? LILY: What's next for you as an artist? Is there a new single in the works? If so, what can you tell us about it? LILY: I definitely look forward to hearing it! Thank you for taking time out to share your story with me. I wish you safe travels and much continued success! © 2024 Avastar Entertainment Network |