LIFE is a very busy thing! So I've put together a small, just over 3 minute video that gives viewers the chance to have a listen to samples of ALL 9 songs from the new album - "In Search of the Good Days". IF you haven't had the chance to give the new album a listen, CLICK ON THE ABOVE IMAGE.

IF you have not picked up a copy yet, ​​​​​​we hope you will find the time to add us to your regular playlists on your streaming platforms (Spotify, Amazon, Apple, etc.) or make a good old fashioned CD purchase. (Available on line via the STORE page within this site)  

Thanks to the many who came out this past Sunday to help us celebrate the release of our brand new album - "In Search of the Good Days''! Despite what the forecast had to say, it would seem Mother Nature just could not leave us alone, and she decided to dump some rain on us about halfway through the show. Unfortunately, for the sake of protecting our gear, we never did get back on stage to finish things out! 

However, ALL IN ALL, it would seem not even the rain dampened the spirit of the celebration!  

The power of music is an awesome thing. I've made many friends through performing music, and to look around the venue on Sunday and see so

many of these same faces that I would say are a part of my "musical family", it was both heartwarming and humbling! Music has given me so much... I am grateful. 

In FULL DISCLOSURE, our fans are our best weapon to grow this thing we are working on. The power of "word of mouth" is alive and well in the world of grass roots music! No fan should ever underestimate an artist's gratitude when a fan introduces a friend to their music... it's HUGE! 

I'm thankful for the many we have in our corner, helping us to grow "our musical family"!  

We have RESCHEDULED our Album Release Party, to SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 5th! The original event, scheduled for Friday August 13th, was postponed due to rain. We will celebrate the release of our brand new album of 9 new tracks, entitled "In Search of the Good Days"! (8 original tunes, as well as 1 cover tune) 

Copies of the brand new album will be available for purchase, as well as new tees, stickers and more! 
Joining Mark on this gig will be the 5 piece line up of Mark, Ryan (Sax, Backing Vocals), Chris (Bass), Blake (Trumpet, Backing Vocals) and Dan (Drums, Backing Vocals). 

Guests will enjoy 2 sets of music from 1 - 4P, featuring performances of the 9 new tracks from the new album. The performance will take place in Loxley's Beer Garden (500 Centerville Rd.) - brand new to Loxley's venue as of July 2nd, 2021. This event is ALL AGES and is kid/family friendly.  

A huge thank you to the event sponsor, Wyndridge Cider/Winding Path Brewing. Their products will be the FEATURED beverage available at this event. FULL BAR and FULL RESTAURANT menu will be available for your enjoyment as well.  

Stay tuned for more details as they develop.

UGH! on Friday August 13th, the day we had scheduled for our Album Release Party, for several months... right around 5 o'clock, as we were pulling into the venue to begin setting up, the heavens opened up and unleashed a huge downpour of rain! The outdoor area in which we were slated to perform was soaked, and the fear was, another round of rain was coming....SO, we decided to postpone the show! WE ARE CURRENTLY WORKING ON RESCHEDULING THE SHOW AND SHOULD HAVE A DATE TO SHARE WITHIN APPROX. 24 HOURS! 

August 13th has finally arrived, and our brand new album is available for your ears to have a listen. Stream on line on all major streaming platforms (Spotify, Apple Music, etc.), pick up a cd copy at a show, listen to sneak peaks on our music page here within this site.... whatever you do, HOPEFULLY you will take a minute (or approx 40 minutes) to listen to our new tracks.  

SO MANY THANK YOUS and tons of gratitude to be given to every heart and hand who had a part in putting this album together. My mates in the Dreadnoughts - you're time and effort given to this, without hesitation or immediate reward, does not go overlooked.  Our families who put up with the many hours away from home. Michael Waskevich, of MDW Productions for his time and talents to help us make this album... 

ALL IN ALL, it was a great experience, and I'd be happy to go RIGHT BACK INTO THE STUDIO to start another project tomorrow! Hopefully before too, too long, we will have more music to share. PLEASE, IF you enjoy what you hear, share it! Every new album, has a bit of potential energy to it to open new doors for artists/bands. THE GREATEST energy is that which lies in the power of "word of mouth"!  

Gratefully - Mark

We're very excited to announce that the new CDS have arrived on Mark's doorstep! This is a monumental day as it marks the culmination of many hours of work, effort and love poured into and packaged into one tiny cardboard sleeve, slimmer than a saltine cracker! Not to mention, it's a sigh of relief as there are PLENTY of stories of artists/bands not actually having the new album on hand by the actual release date... so that nightmare can go away.  

Looking forward to sharing the NEW MUSIC with you on Friday August 13th! 

We are excited to announce that Winding Path Brewing has agreed to be a part of our ALBUM RELEASE PARTY! We are throwing a little pre show party for the "band family", to say thank you for ALL of the support and love they give us. Winding Path has been kind enough to donate some "TASTY GOODS" to this cause for our guests enjoyment. They will also be in attendance during the show, providing concert goers with free samples of their brew, free gear and more! 

We are especially excited to be partnering with Winding Path on this event for a handful of reasons. One, they are from my hometown (Mark). In fact, their home brewing facility (they like to refer to as "the farm") is right around the corner from the high school I went to. Two, they are one of only a few breweries to feature a female head brewer - and my tastebuds say she's quite good at her craft! And finally, they are GOOD and KIND people who are growing what they do, at an awesome rate. 

Happy 4th of July!! Today and this time of year, are right up there next to the "winter holiday season", as a favorite for me, as it means gathering together with friends and family to celebrate - soak up some sunshine, do some bbq'n, and simply enjoy life.

For obvious reasons, given the year we've all been through, it means a bit more this year. I'm taking time to count my good fortunes in greater quantities this holiday weekend, and I'm so thankful for the love and support of those around me.

Here's to better days ahead for the great land we all call home... I'm a firm believer in the power of love, gonna do my best to "spread it all around and watch it grow"!!! I'm hopeful we all can do the same. Happy 4th of July and happy b'day 'merica!

Literally, the word Dreadnought means “fear nothing”. I’ve read - and LOVE - that it can be used to describe a person with an “undeniable, unsinkable sunny disposition”. 

I love my brothers in our band, and I thought it an appropriate name for the collection of mates in my band.  Additionally, the “positive vibe” of the name, fits the music I write and the music we make together. 

A little bit more on the word DREADNOUGHT and it's origin! 

Initially, a dreadnought was a warm garment or thick cloth, used to make heavy coats for sailors in the 18th century! Later on, early in the 20th century, the dreadnought came to be a type of battleship developed by the British Navy. Vast in size and power, these ships were believed to be “unsinkable” and “the strongest of their kind”! 

COINCIDENTALLY, and more to hitting home for me, one of the biggest in its class, it’s a style of acoustic guitar (developed by PA’s own CF Martin & Co.). It’s my personal favorite, and is the style of the first guitar I ever owned. I write and create the large majority of my original tunes on a dreadnought guitar. Much like my mates in our band, the dreadnought guitar has become one of my “best friends”. 

In case you ever wondered where the name comes from, there you have it!

Two gigs this weekend with the Dreadnoughts - 3 piece size!!! Blake Hillard will be on kit, my ol' friend and bass player Frank Portaro will be joining us while our "regular bass player", Chris, is on vacation!  

Friday's Show - Celebrate Lancaster (Lancaster City Alliance ) 5 to 7P in Buchannan Park (Food Trucks and MORE!) 901 Buchanan Ave. Lancaster, PA 

Saturday's Show - Wyndridge Downtown Lancaster ( Wyndridge Farm ) 4 to 6P on the main stage in the Beer Garden. (Located just off of Harrisburg Ave, behind Wyndridge's tasting room which is in the Old Fenz restaurant. 398 Harrisburg Ave. Lancaster, PA)