Mark has been called "one of a vanishing breed", a modern day troubadour who has never stopped performing, writing, and recording. His most recent CD, Every Step of the Way, features 10 well-crafted and poignant originals and was hailed as one of Waterbug's outstanding releases of 2006. Dvorak has been called a folk singer's folk singer who has an encyclopedic knowledge of traditional songs and is a superb guitarist and banjo picker. Dvorak continues to be a member of the faculty of Chicago's Old Town of Folk Music. Dvorak also is a member of WeaverMania! a musical tribute to the Weavers.
No one spins a yarn or sings an old timey song with more skill and respect than Mark Dvorak. He's a builder of the folk world, in Chicago, the region, and the continent.--Bill's Blues
One of a vanishing breed...Although all of us benefit from the tradition, Dvorak is one of the few who keep it alive.--Utah Phillips
A modern day troubadour and Chicago folk treasure...equal parts Big Bill Broonzy, Win Stracke and Art Thieme---Chicago Second Sunday.
From his website www.markdvorak.com
Come here him play here at the library on Monday, May 12, at 7:00 p.m. All ages are welcome. Hear his music at www.markdvorak.com
Friday, May 9, 2008
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