SoundClick artist: Marc Abrams Music - Creating an eclectic mix of Rock, Pop, Country, and Blues. Hope you enjoy!

My band is called The Smokin' Ace. You'll be hearing a lot more about it soon. I'm currently finishing writing several brand new blues songs and will start production in the first quarter of next year. The songs need to be tweaked a little because I want them to be perfect. When it's done, it'll be some of the hottest Blues you ever heard. The song on this site, "Call 911" featuring Jimmy Hall is a preview, but I got some even better ones than that. Stay Tuned!

Why this name?

Marc Abrams Music is the name of my production company and I am the aforementioned Marc Abrams. My writing name is Marc Alan Abrams. There is a Hollywood writer named Marc Abrams. I've had it a lot longer than him but I use my middle name to avoid confusion. Besides, every songwriter needs 3 names, don't you think?

Do you play live?

You can hear me most Thursday nights at Ragamuffin Music Hall in Roswell GA plus I'll play sometimes in Nashville and Los Angeles.

How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?

It got people listening to my music, didn't it?

Would you sign a record contract with a major label?

I have a couple of cuts but I don't aggressively pursue many opportunities. There are far too many talented writers out there. If someone heard one of my songs and was genuinely interested, I would sign.

Band History:

All songs written by Marc Alan Abrams
Produced in Nashville by Jay Vern and Marc Alan Abrams
Guitar: Danny Parks
Drums: Tommy Wells
Keyboards and Bass: Jay Vern
Sax and Harp: Jimmy Hall
Vocalists include: Marc-Alan Barnette, Jimmy Hall, Gary Pigg, Tim Buppert, Dana McVicker, Butch Baker, Kim Parent, and Marc Alan Abrams.

Your influences?

Early Rock & Roll, R&B, Country and Folk, and Blues. People such as Elvis, Buddy Holly, the Beatles, Hank Williams, Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, Paul Simon, and a whole host of others. Far too many to mention.

Favorite spot?

Favorite Spot: Napali Coast, Kauai

Equipment used:

I like Gibson Acoustics. I have a 1967 J-160E (John Lennon Guitar), A Hummingbird, and EJ-200 Elvis(Epiphone Version). Also, a couple of Martins and a Takemine.

Anything else...?

If you like what you hear, contact me to have your music produced very professionally. Very reasonable rates. Price includes song analysis, arrangement and professionally produced at a top Nashville studio using the A List of musicians and singers. It will open a whole new world for you.

I also do very concise songwriting critiques, $15 (Paypal Accepted).

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