Mark McDonald
I specialize in pre war Acoustic Blues and Delta Style Blues, as well as Chicago style electric guitar. I play both guitar and harmonica. I also play with the Mark McDonald Band. I have either studied personally or played with David "Honeyboy" Edwards, Lousiana Red, Jorma Kaukonen, Carey Bell, Lurrie Bell, Paul Geremia, Terry "Harmonica" Bean, Steve James, Bob Brozman, John Cephas, Phil Wiggins, Drink Small, Warner Williams, Walker T. Ryan, David Jacob Strain, Keith Allen, and Geoff Achison over the years.
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
You can see all details at http://www.markmcdonaldblues.com or http://www.myspace.com/markmcdonaldblues
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
You bectcha. All over the Northbay of the San Francisco Bay Area. For a recent TV appearance go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2lFyPNwTCM
Your musical influences
Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters, John Hammond Jr. Louisianna Red, Little Walter, Luther Allison, B.B King
What equipment do you use?
Guild acoustic and vintage small body guitars, National Resonators, and Gibson Electrics. Hohner and Lee Oskar Harmonicas
