Mark Pountney
I am a singer/songwriter and I began writing songs almost ten years ago. I also play with the band The Mojave Collective.
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
I have fronted a number of bands performin my material: The Marbles, Supergiant and lately The Mojave Collective.
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
I play live regularly around Liverpool I run a monthly band showcase night called The Medicine Show at the Vines on Lime Street and also a weekly acoustic/songwriter night on wednesday at Viva Cafe in Lark Lane Liverpool. I have enjoyed travelling and playing my music in France, Spain, Denmark, Norway, Africa and USA.
Your musical influences
I enjoy writing in many different styles although my main influences come from the artist and bands that came from the 60's era and blossomed in the early 70's such as Neil Young, Tom Waits, Van Morrison, The Rolling Stones, Beatles, Parsons + The Flying Burrito Brothers, The Band, The Grateful Dead, Little Feat, Kris Kriostofferson and John Prine to name a few. Other recent influences - The Flaming Lips and vintage influences like Charlie Pattern, Jimmie Roders and Big Bill Broonzy.
