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Reggae Luminary Mark Shine at The Gallery

Saturday, October 25, 2014
20:00 to 00:00

128 Main Street, Stamford, NY 12167

Abstract artist Timothy Touhey and D.I.A's Global Rock Showcase present international singer/song writer, musician and reggae luminary MARK SHINE at The Gallery located at 128 Main Street, Stamford, NY 12167, Saturday, October 25, 2014.

When you mention “reggae,” some folks only think about Bob Marley. But there are lots of other great reggae artists out there. Mark Shine is one of those artists. Mark Shine is one of reggae's best performers.

Mark Shine was born in the UK to an English mother and Jamaican father. At 2 years old he relocated to Jamaica with his parents. Guided by his grandmother who was a school teacher, plus local Jamaican culture and color, Mark was introduced to artistry which helped develop an early passion for music. Mark's passion for a wide variety of music steered him to experiment with different sounds including rhythm & blues, rock, gospel, jazz and of course reggae.

Mark Shine's musical career enabled him to perform in Mexico, Central and South America, India, London and Jamaica. He currently resides in New York City where he plays venues such as the Blue Note. The meshing of different cultural experiences helped define Mark's sound and philosophy which have roots embedded in father's life as a church deacon. Mark Shine's zeal for artistry inspired him to create the ROCSTA (Reconnecting Our Cultural Similarities Through Artistry) concept. Please mouse Youtube link for Mark Shine's Electronic Press Kit to get more familiar:>: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5Q2K28QOWY. You can listen to songs at this link also.

Some folks in Western Catskill Mountains have seen Mark Shine performed in Bloomville, NY at the Rocsta Summer Reggae Party, September 1, 2013, and at the Global Rock Showcase Reggae T'ing Fest August 2, 2014. Mark is looking forward to jamming at The Gallery Saturday, October 25, 2014. Mark Shine's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rocstasociety

Admission for this all-ages organic gig at The Gallery located at 128 Main Street, Stamford, NY 12167, Saturday, October 25, 2014, is only $10. walk-up day of show. Doors at 8pm. Jamaican Jerk Cuisine refreshment will be available. For further details call the The Gallery at 607-652-4030. Event's flyer link: http://dia-inc.com/MARKSHINETIMTOUHEYDIA.jpg