Mark is a young Kentucky songwriter with lyrical depth beyond his years. His debut album,
“The Shadowlands,” features twelve original songs and a stellar musical line-up,
including Curtis Burch (dobro), Casey Driessen (fiddle), and Béla Fleck (banjo).
Mark plays the acoustic guitar and sings about a variety of themes -- rural Kentucky, Vietnam and the
twentieth century, comical relationships, train heists, and lamp lit church services just to name a few.
Songs like “Hubert Atwell's Store” (Pascal, Kentucky), “Courthouse Rock” (Red River Gorge),
and “O Kentucky” have secured a loyal local following, and concert attendance is outstanding.
Mark's folk band headlines Kentucky theatres and conferences,
while Mark also appears solo for schools and other events.
“I think he's the next James Taylor. He's a very talented singer, songwriter and musician”
(Curtis Burch, New Grass Revival & “O Brother, Where Art Thou” soundtrack).
“The poetry of the lyrics is classic. The accompanying music is a perfect match. This gets my vote for
one of the best Americana bluesy collections I have ever experienced”
(Larry Alexander, Louisville Music News).
“An impressive array of musicians and a fine collection of originals which display a real understanding
of how to paint pictures in words and tell great stories”
(Dave Higgs, Bluegrass Breakdown, WPLN-FM Nashville).
“The Shadowlands doesn't fit neatly into a genre. It's a little country, a little folk, a little just good music.
The lyrics have some dominant themes: Kentucky, history, storytelling, loves of sorts”
(Lindsay Grimes, The News-Enterprise).
“I think he is an artist with extreme potential . . . His voice as a writer is very distinctive, and he's
a good performer” (Dr. Erika Brady, Barren River Breakdown radio program).
“The kids had a great time! The music teacher is going to teach 5th grade about folk music
using your CD! You're now part of our curriculum!!!”
(Leslie Blair, Briarwood Elementary)
“The avant-garde album combines traditional, bluegrass instrumentation with progressive,
acoustic guitar and poignant lyricism . . . Don’t be surprised if Melloan becomes
the Dave Matthews of bluegrass in a few years”
(Matt Wolf, The Angle Magazine).
"One of Kentucky's finest folk singer-songwriters"
(Alicia Carmichael, Bowling Green Daily News).
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C l i c k o n t h e N E W S l i n k f o r f u l l r e v i e w s !
400 N. Mulberry Street, Elizabethtown, KY 42701 email: mark@markmelloan.com, phone: (270) 765-4376