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2007 Detroit Music Awards
Nominee for .
"Outstanding Acoustic/Folk Instrumentalist"
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Mark Iannace (aka Dr.
Bellows) has been 'practicing' the medicinal art of music for quite some time now. A
veteran of the Detroit music scene and the folk circuit, Mark has
performed in many different avenues ... from contemporary folk, to
musical theatre, to vocal jazz.
As
a member of folk/pop's Tangerine Trousers, Mark toured thru the
Midwest and into the Southeast ... featured at venues such as
The
Bluebird Cafe, The Ark, The Ann Arbor Folk Festival, Legion Arts - Cedar
Rapids, Benefit for Alejandro Escovedo - Raleigh, Blissfest, and
Hiawatha Music Festival. |
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Mark was a major force in the
"Trousers"
signature 3-part harmonies, as well as sweetening up the pie with a
unique accordion style. The group had the honor to
share the bill with
Martin Sexton, Ani Difranco, Old Crow Medicine Show, Donna the
Buffalo, Jackie Green, Railroad Earth, The Clumsy Lovers,
Ruthie Foster,
and The Bluehouse. While with Tangerine Trousers,
Mark helped the band win 3 Detroit Music Awards. The bands
last CD "Dressed for Success" got strong reviews
from Performing Songwriter
("..damn cool!") and No Depression ("an
unassuming powerhouse") magazines.
Mark also has been blessed to play guest-accordion spots on
stage with Chris Stamey & Peter Holsapple
(of the dbs),
Jill Jack,
and Jen Cass. As well, he has contributed harmony
vocals and accordion to Stewart Francke's "Wheel of
Life" CD
Mark was also a member of
Blowtop,
Detroit Music Awards Nominee for Outstanding Indie Group.
The band has recently reformed for select shows.
Mark
is currently performing select solo shows of his own
original music, with plans for his debut CD release later in
2009. As well, he is performing with former Trouser-mate
Luke Sayers
--- their first CD/EP, "Long Way Back"
was released in May of 2007 at The Ark in Ann Arbor. Their
newest full length CD, "Radio
Flower" was released in May of 2008 at The Ark
as well. |
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