tag:dreadnot-music.com,2005:/blogs/dreadnot-news?p=2DREADNOUGHT NEWS!2024-03-27T10:16:16-04:00Mark DeRose & The Dreadnoughtsfalsetag:dreadnot-music.com,2005:Post/73732292024-03-27T10:16:16-04:002024-03-27T10:16:32-04:00NEW TUNE OUT NOW - "Keep Me In Mind" <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/325870/35c3f4991ec44f0e16e80e2c54c0ca812d9a2f25/original/frame2kmim.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" height="3000" width="3000" /><p>New tune came out today and is available for streaming on all major platforms - Spotify, Apple Music, etc.! As well, visit the MUSIC PAGE on the site and give us a listen there. </p>Mark DeRose & The Dreadnoughtstag:dreadnot-music.com,2005:Post/73664742024-03-13T11:29:55-04:002024-03-13T11:29:56-04:00DFP '24 LOGO artwork!!! <p>Very excited to share the artwork which will adorn promo materials and the like for this year's Dreadnought Family picnic!!! A throwback of sorts as I made some tweaks to what was a familiar face of some year's gone by! STAY TUNED for tees and more which will have this smilin' fellas face on em! </p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/325870/6bfd053829c5547f9c284b7611ddc537a0aa9c34/original/socmed-bigboyannounce.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" height="1500" width="1500" />Mark DeRose & The Dreadnoughtstag:dreadnot-music.com,2005:Post/73593962024-02-29T11:44:20-05:002024-02-29T11:44:21-05:00Tunes played on The River 97.3 "Local Show"!<p>Thanks so much to local DJ Glenn Hamilton and Central Pa Musician's Hall of Fame director Brandon Valentine for spinning our tunes this past Sunday night on their “locals show”. Greatly appreciate the exposure, and props to you both for taking the time to spotlight the area's talent. For those of you living in the neck of the woods we call home, their show is on the River 97.3, Sunday nights, 8P.</p>Mark DeRose & The Dreadnoughtstag:dreadnot-music.com,2005:Post/73586802024-02-28T11:20:38-05:002024-02-28T11:20:38-05:00ANOTHER First Friday - MARCH the 1st - at Our Town Brewery! <p>This Friday night, we will be making another visit to play music for our good friend's at Our Town Brewery (<a class="no-pjax" href="www.ourtownbrewery.com" data-link-type="url">www.ourtownbrewery.com</a>). Ever since October of last year, they've been hosting us for Downtown Lancaster's First Friday. A HUGE thank you to them for being so supportive to us!!! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE ‘em!!! They are kind folks from the Robs all the way down through the entire staff!<br><br>I'll be playing a mix of covers and originals with my trio - Nick Lowry on kit and Frank Portaro on bass (filling in for Chris Jakubowicz for the evening). Showtime is 7-9P…. Tunes, yummy eats and frothy treats! <br><br> </p>Mark DeRose & The Dreadnoughtstag:dreadnot-music.com,2005:Post/73198352023-12-15T14:22:54-05:002024-01-04T07:34:39-05:00"Breathing Life" '08 vs. '23!<p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://youtube.com/shorts/kh_zWAcDuAI?si=A6Rh13Zkb29Mnsa4" data-link-type="url"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/325870/fb8eed772467610b548858c1180e423ce71e3d07/original/oldblife.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_inline border_" /></a></p><p> </p><p><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);">"Breathing Life" is a remake of one of my older tunes which was originally recorded in '09. This reel not only gives the viewer an audio comparison of the two tracks via a "mashup" of sorts, but ALSO provides a visual comparison!!!! It would appear my music is not the ONLY thing that's changed over these 10+ years. Putting this video together gave me a giggle, I'm hopeful you enjoy it too. THE ABOVE IMAGE is Hyperlinked to the aforementioned YOUTUBE video.</span></p>Mark DeRose & The Dreadnoughtstag:dreadnot-music.com,2005:Post/73010212023-11-09T05:15:43-05:002023-11-09T05:17:31-05:00BRAND NEW TRACK OUT TODAY! <p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/325870/57216694bc2e105944af986a0533914212c2923d/original/fcc00bcd-5fea-4d4e-abff-14578b9fec6c.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_inline border_" /> </p><p>NEW SINGLE OUT TODAY, and we could not be more excited to share it with you! IN CASE YOU MISSED IT, to listen, visit the above link OR our “Listen” page. “Breathing Life” is also available for streaming on many major streaming platforms (Spotify, Pandora, Itunes, Apple Music to name a few). </p><p>This track is a new take on an old favorite, originally written and recorded in 2008. "Breathing Life" is s/sw DeRose's point of view on the much too fast pace at which life can move. Recorded during the Summer of '23, this was DeRose's 4th session with producer/engineer Eddie Jackson (James Taylor, Gavin DeGraw, Jordan McGraw, Blu DeTiger) </p>4:31Mark DeRose & The Dreadnoughtstag:dreadnot-music.com,2005:Post/72863232023-10-11T14:11:02-04:002023-10-16T10:53:09-04:00New track to be released NEXT MONTH! <p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/325870/c6dbac8d33a4417679b93409d85cb272900f04e2/original/blifecoverartname.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p><p>I'm excited to announce the release of our (Mark DeRose & The Dreadnoughts) latest SINGLE “Breathing Life”, due for release this coming November. We initially started recording this track back in June of ‘23. We had the great joy of working with my ol' music school pal, Eddie Jackson. Eddie is the same producer and engineer I worked with on Tales From The Sandcastle Kingdom, Hear to Listen and Carolina Smile. Working with Eddie once again could not have been easier, absolutely joy filled! <br><br>Little by little, with a handful of sessions spread out across the Summer calendar, we managed to wrap on the tune in August. Now, after some due diligence with Post Production and the like, the track will be ready for your ears next month. <br><br>Originally written back around ‘07 or so, this is a rework of a previously released track of mine. It’s one of my favorites that I've written, and for some time, I've been wanting to get it back onto our set lists. Given the line up of my band is not what it was those years ago, and “the sound” of my music has changed a bit, I wanted to give it a new treatment…. in the end, I was immensely happy with how things came out. I learned a lot from making a change to something that I was so used to in it's original form. <br><br>Stay tuned to social media and to this news feed for updates re:the new track's release. - Mark </p>Mark DeRose & The Dreadnoughtstag:dreadnot-music.com,2005:Post/72756022023-09-19T10:28:28-04:002023-09-19T10:28:29-04:00GIMUNGOUS thank you to all who came out and supported the 2ND ANNUAL DFP! <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/325870/67588a098f6f4d2a46238e83968cda06e3c70ac9/original/47b3c048-c490-42c1-836d-8167b79de93c.png/!!/meta%3AeyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ%3D%3D.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><p>I am STILL “riding the high” after the 2nd Annual Dreadnought Family Picnic (which took place this past Saturday evening on the 16th of Sept.). Because of your support and kindness through donations in advance of the picnic, tee shirt sales and donations at the event, the '23 DFP raised $1,271.32! This money will be donated to help out the brand new endeavors at <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.westartlanc.com" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">West Art Lancaster</a>. <br><br>I've received a lot of good feedback, compliments from those who attended and it sounds as though, folks enjoyed themselves. A good deal of work went into putting this event together, so to get that positive feedback brings a big smile to my face! I am very, very happy with the way things turned out and I have to admit, I was up early on the morning after considering ways to make the '24 DFP even better! <br><br>Thanks again! This year's DFP will definitely go down as a highlight of this year's gigs. </p>Mark DeRose & The Dreadnoughtstag:dreadnot-music.com,2005:Post/72609102023-08-22T11:10:34-04:002023-08-22T11:10:34-04:005 days left to get your '23 DFP delivered in time for this year's Picnic! <div class="xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs x126k92a" style='-webkit-text-size-adjust:auto;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;caret-color:rgb(5, 5, 5);color:rgb(5, 5, 5);font-family:system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif;font-size:15px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px;orphans:auto;text-align:left;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:pre-wrap;widows:auto;word-spacing:0px;word-wrap:break-word;'><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/325870/6efe915100c3c1dcc8ba4c6f8df831f761121568/original/dfpteeoptions-socmedfinal.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><div style="font-family:inherit;text-align:start;" dir="auto"> </div>
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</div>Mark DeRose & The Dreadnoughtstag:dreadnot-music.com,2005:Post/72382992023-07-07T13:00:18-04:002023-07-07T13:20:32-04:00DFP Event for online purchase - COMING SOON!!! <p>I am VERY pleased with how the artwork came out for this year's DFP tees. It was a bit of a lengthy process of working and reworking with my trusty team of art evaluators - Dana my wifey and our dear ol' friend Shirley Webster. We eventually landed on something we are excited to share and hopefully sell many of in support of this year's beneficiary the West Arts Center in Downtown Lancaster. <br><br>Before long, these tee's will be available for purchase via Bonfire.com. Coming in various colors and prints (one or two color), order your tee via Bonfire.com and they will deliver it DIRECTLY to your doorstep. </p><p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/325870/06a8dd346cb8e0290104c2623d45f5757ecbb6fa/original/dfpteessocmed.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br> </p>Mark DeRose & The Dreadnoughtstag:dreadnot-music.com,2005:Post/72329762023-06-26T22:03:37-04:002023-06-26T22:03:37-04:00DFP TEE ARTWORK COMPLETE! <p> </p><p>Artwork for the Dreadnought Family Picnic Tee's is complete! No picnic is complete without the the ol' toppings of Ketchup and Mustard! Our condiments feature the event's artwork, and shoutouts to our host/hostess and event beneficiary. Stay tuned for where to get yours. </p>Mark DeRose & The Dreadnoughtstag:dreadnot-music.com,2005:Post/72318212023-06-24T15:37:34-04:002023-06-24T15:37:34-04:00Tonight’s show POSTPONED! <p>Tonight’s show at the Shoppes at Belmont has been postponed due to the threat of rain!!! (T storms predicted to come through right in the middle of the show…. Too much gear at stake!) </p><p><br>Stay tuned for the rescheduled date! </p>Mark DeRose & The Dreadnoughtstag:dreadnot-music.com,2005:Post/72299492023-06-21T06:23:53-04:002023-06-21T06:23:53-04:00In the HOME STUDIO! <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/325870/f61d4e8844ab221010cc3a50a030d273e54c8b65/original/img-5797.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><p>Earlier this month we began working on a track entitled “Breathing Life”. Some of you may recognize this title as a tune that's been previously released. This “re done” track, along with a few others, will aim to be a part of a compilation of my older tunes that I'm revisiting. </p><p>These tunes that have managed to remain on my set lists, have under gone some changes. Not only does time naturally change you… but my band mates have changed, my “sound” has change, and I'd like to think I've evolved a little bit musically! (This last one may be in question!) <br><br>Needless to say, I'm happy these tunes have stuck around and I'm so pleased by the way they've evolved, and the way in which we play them today, that I want to take the time to record them! Stay tuned for more on this front. In particular, keep an eye out for two singles from this bunch to be released soon. </p>Mark DeRose & The Dreadnoughtstag:dreadnot-music.com,2005:Post/72128502023-05-29T10:00:00-04:002023-05-29T10:00:08-04:00 SAVE THE DATE - 2nd Annual Dreadnought Family Picnic!<p>Plans are in full swing for the 2nd Annual Dreadnought Family Picnic - Saturday Sept. 16th! This year's Picnic will take place in Marretta, PA. We will start things at 3P, music to start approximately 6P (depending upon how much fun we are having hanging out with all of you) . <br><br>Please mark your calendars now so you can join us, and let us say “thank you for being a fan of what we do". Stay tuned for MORE DETAILS coming soon. </p>Mark DeRose & The Dreadnoughtstag:dreadnot-music.com,2005:Post/72121982023-05-19T15:49:43-04:002023-05-19T15:49:43-04:00MEET A DREADNOUGHT - Chris Jakubowicz, Bass<p>Chris Jakubowicz is one of the kindest, chillest people I've come to know... He will mark his 4 year anniversary of playing bass with the Dreadnoughts this coming July! If you're a musician, OR have spent a lot of time around musicians, you'd understand me when I say "his personality fits the bass"... always content to hang out in the middle, and lay it down. All the while, being the real glue that keeps things together! </p>Mark DeRose & The Dreadnoughtstag:dreadnot-music.com,2005:Post/71457652023-01-30T12:52:24-05:002023-03-24T17:19:40-04:00Mark nominated for "Best Children's Music Artist" by CPMHOF<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/325870/b6126156b18216d1b886a37c3f692aef134a9e80/original/cpmhofbagde23.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" />As some of you may know, Mark also writes and performs Children's Music. Some years back, Mark spent time playing bass in children's music project. When that gig ended, Mark decided he'd like to strike out on his own. These years later, Mark's received the honor of being nominated for 2022's Best Children's Music Artist by the Central Pennsylvania Musician's Hall of Fame. Voting is currently open @ <a contents="CPMHOF VOTE HERE! " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://vote.easypolls.net/63c323d37e59a7005f014969">https://vote.easypolls.net/63c323d37e59a7005f014969</a></p>Mark DeRose & The Dreadnoughtstag:dreadnot-music.com,2005:Post/71359502023-01-10T11:22:01-05:002023-01-10T11:22:01-05:00NEXT LIVE SHOW!! Friday Feb. 3rd at Tellus 360. <p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/325870/a856eed37503b29c8a4af6e19ed3f4c1e27873fb/original/tellus-2-3-23.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" />After a little bit of a respite from gigs to take some time to get ready for some upcoming studio efforts... we're excited to announce our next upcoming show. <a contents="Tellus 360" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.tellus360.com" target="_blank">Tellus 360</a>, Friday Feb. 3rd with our friends Red Hill Road, fronted by our dear ol' friend and former bandmate Blake Hillard! Blake fronts this 4 piece Americana/Roots band which performs a mix of originals and covers. Visit <a contents="BlakeHillardmusic.com" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://BlakeHillardmusic.com">BlakeHillardmusic.com</a> to listen for yourself and check out videos. Tix are $10 in advance (available via on line link SOON! We will share once available) and $12 day of show at the door. </p>Mark DeRose & The Dreadnoughtstag:dreadnot-music.com,2005:Post/71315522023-01-02T14:11:05-05:002023-01-02T14:11:05-05:00Recapping the year 2022! <p>YEAR IN REVIEW!!! 'Twas a good year, here are some highlights of the year was 2022 for Mark DeRose & The Dreadnoughts. <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/325870/d1623f16d58e20a3dccc551f54e5e00476b35e2b/original/my-project-1.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" />I could not ask for better friends of both me and my music than Libby and Steve Foreman! Back in February they opened the doors of their home to my music and to a house full of their friends. A HUGE highlight of my year, and up there with one of my FAVORITE shows I've ever played, was the house concert they hosted that evening.</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/325870/5696c09993bad6256988ed39971c2c607fa3028d/original/my-project-1-4.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" />2022 included the addition of Vinny Shickora on trumpet to our regular line up in the band. So happy to call Vinny a bandmate! He’s a great musician, as well as a great and kind person!!!</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/325870/e637b1331b46d4a323d4c3f6198f66c30084c5ea/original/my-project-1-3.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>After playing music together for close to 7 years, I will be saying "farewell and a very heartfelt thank you" to my dear friend Blake Hillard! Over his tenure, Blake's played trumpet, guitar, and kit as a part of the Dreadnoughts, logged many, many a mile with me on the road and shared so, so many laughs!. He's a big ol' teddy bear behind the largeness of his presence and personality... he's full of love, and one of the most loyal friends I've come to know. </p>
<p>Blake's moving on so he can pursue his own creative aspirations, performing solo and with his band Red Hill Road. We've got plans to continue to perform together, in a new way - sharing gigs with our bands! IN FACT, the first one will be on Friday Feb. 3 at Tellus 360. STAY TUNED FOR MORE DETAILS. </p>
<p>Here's to you Blake - looking forward to keeping in touch, despite not seeing one another quite as much, but forging new memories in new ways!! </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/325870/5f67a7ec0ec9df415383fcda4c455dd956eb9929/original/my-project-1-2.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Back in September we celebrated the first of hopefully many more to come, Dreadnought Family Picnics. Along with Grandview Vineyard, we were happy to be a part of raising over 7K to support the Children's Miracle Network. </p>
<p>Before long, we will be announcing plans for '23's DFP! STAY TUNED!</p>Mark DeRose & The Dreadnoughtstag:dreadnot-music.com,2005:Post/71251332022-12-19T11:13:28-05:002022-12-19T11:13:28-05:00NEW RECORDING - Cover of Steve Miller's "Jet Airliner". <p> </p>
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<p>This past fall we were invited by Lebanon Valley College's Audio Engineering class to record a track with them, as a part of their Senior project. We chose to do a recording of our take on Steve Miller's "Jet Airliner". We've been playing this tune at our live shows for some time now, and it feels like a "favorite" amongst our fans. It's a joy to have a recording of this song, and was a joy to work with LVC. <br><br>This link - <a contents='Mark DeRose & The Dreadnoughts "Jet Airliner" ' data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/cQqjTYnevqE" target="_blank">Mark DeRose & The Dreadnought's "Jet Airliner"</a> - will take you to a sneak peak of the track on YouTube, due out for official release some time early in '23. </p>Mark DeRose & The Dreadnoughtstag:dreadnot-music.com,2005:Post/71218912022-12-12T20:18:01-05:002023-12-10T13:09:53-05:00Heading into the studio soon! <p>Our gig schedule slowed down in it's usual, annual way as of late October. Since then, I've (Mark) been spending a lot of time working on writing, producing and demoing new tunes. On the list to be recorded some time in the early new year are a few older songs I've had hanging around, two older tunes I'm re-recording, a cover tune, and some brand spankin' new tunes. <br>As much as I LOVE performing, I equally love spending time in my home studio writing, recording and prepping to get ready to head into the BIG studio to lay down the tunes for real. It's a quieter, and not as busy time of year... with it comes the peace I find from digging inside the craft of songwriting that I so love. More updates to come. </p>Mark DeRose & The Dreadnoughtstag:dreadnot-music.com,2005:Post/70440002022-08-23T09:22:47-04:002022-08-23T09:22:47-04:00PRE ORDER/RESERVE your Dreadnought Family Picnic Tee! <p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/325870/f4b6f564ac6a8f1317c28d6a3dce7bbdfbed41da/original/dfp-siteteeimage-a-01.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>Tees for the First Annual Dreadnought Family Picnic are on order and in the cue to be printed with our local friends, <a contents="Unique Apparel" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.uniqueapparel.biz" target="_blank">Unique Apparel</a>! Reserve yours now via this <a contents="link" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://forms.gle/oC827R7SZiAmvKG48" target="_blank">link</a>. Tees are $20 and a portion of profits will go to benefit the Children's Miracle Network. </p>Mark DeRose & The Dreadnoughtstag:dreadnot-music.com,2005:Post/70281472022-08-01T09:49:20-04:002022-08-01T09:49:20-04:00Shy Bear Brewing - HIDDEN GEM!! <p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/325870/197723def70a31752ebd4d5cc101d9738fa22da8/original/img-8684.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsImxhcmdlIl1d.jpeg" class="size_l justify_center border_thin" alt="The "drum shrine" at the back of the outdoor stage @ Shy Bear Brewing" /><br>My mates in the Dreadnoughts and I performed at <a contents="Shy Bear Brewing Co" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.shybearbrewing.com">Shy Bear Brewing Co</a>. for the first time this past Saturday evening (Saturday July 30th). Tucked only a short drive off of 322, in Lewistown, this place is a COMPLETE HIDDEN GEM!!! This venue is so absolutely lovely, and the staff and patrons could not be cooler or more kind. I cannot wait until the next time to get back up there to perform, as I'm hopeful to make it a regular stop. <br><br>Check out <a contents="Shy Bear" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.shybearbrewing.com">Shy Bear</a> for yourself on line! They've recently been voted 2nd best Brewing Co. in the state of PA... it's easy to see why from the site, and a "fall in love at first visit" type of venue! Thanks for having us Jason, Jen and the rest of the family at Shy Bear.</p>Mark DeRose & The Dreadnoughtstag:dreadnot-music.com,2005:Post/70135862022-07-13T05:11:19-04:002022-07-13T05:11:19-04:00FUN Week FULL of Shows!<p>Thus far the Summer has been good to us and our gig schedule. By the "season's end", we will have performed over 30 shows! This week is a busy one with a kiddo show on Tuesday (Mark SOLO), a corporate gig on Wednesday (4 Piece), Central Pa Arts Fest on Thursday (FULL Band) and a double header on Saturday (4 Piece). Visit the shows page to get a FULL RUN DOWN of the week's shows. </p>Mark DeRose & The Dreadnoughtstag:dreadnot-music.com,2005:Post/69668082022-05-09T11:10:26-04:002023-12-10T13:08:26-05:00This FRIDAY MAY 15th, 5P @ Taqueria El Camino!! <p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/325870/64770f2e8f28b18eb451cbfd4a6766684d38acdd/original/elcamino-5-13-22ig-01.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Join us this Friday May 15th at 5P, for what will be our first visit to Taqueria El Camino of HOPEFULLY MANY MORE TO COME! We are excited for an evening of delicious craft Mexican food and music.</p>
<p>This is an outdoor venue with a limited amount of picnic tables for diners/guests. This show has a pretty good "buzz" about it re:potential attendance numbers, so lawn chairs, blankets, etc. are strongly encouraged should we run out of seating (picnic tables) provided by the venue. There is additional seating available in the lawn in the surrounding picnic table area.</p>
<p>Suggested donation of $5. This a "dry event"/no alcohol available for sale as Dover (PA) is a dry township. </p>Mark DeRose & The Dreadnoughtstag:dreadnot-music.com,2005:Post/69564682022-04-25T14:04:28-04:002022-04-25T14:04:28-04:00"Giggin' Season" starting to kick in! <p>Such a great gig last weekend (April 15th) at the new Lititz Shirt Factory! We cannot say enough good things about the venue, the staff/management/ownership, concert goers and the KIND welcome we received from ALL of them! We greatly look forward to our next return to that venue. IF you have not checked it out yet, DO SO, visit <a contents="https://lititzshirtfactory.com" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://lititzshirtfactory.com">https://lititzshirtfactory.com</a> Tons of great shows coming through regularly!!! <br><br>Please keep an eye out on our growing list of Spring/Summer Shows... See below for shows coming up in this next month or so. For a FULL LISTING of upcoming shows, visit the SHOWS page within this website. <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/325870/033584bdfe49427b9de156b79f00bc8a323618b0/original/4-14igupcshows-01.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
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<p> </p>Mark DeRose & The Dreadnoughtstag:dreadnot-music.com,2005:Post/69381482022-04-01T15:07:27-04:002022-04-01T15:07:27-04:00Upcoming Shows - Early APRIL INSTALLMENT<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/325870/1033d27006791659ab73ec1067f46983c9271c9e/original/4-1igfbupshow-01.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br>The Spring and Summer booking season is underway and in FULL SWING, and we could not be MORE excited about the list of shows that are brewing for the months ahead! We are keeping our fingers crossed that several more gigs that we are seeking are still to come in. What we do have booked currently for Spring/Summer is looking good and we are excited to see the LIVE MUSIC WORLD COMING BACK TO LIFE!!! For a listing of all upcoming shows, visit the SHOWS PAGE. <br><br>Here (above) are just a few of what's coming up in the weeks ahead in the NEAR FUTURE. Look for us to be posting on the regular, smaller updates just like these to keep you up to date. </p>Mark DeRose & The Dreadnoughtstag:dreadnot-music.com,2005:Post/68609902022-01-06T11:31:31-05:002022-01-06T11:31:31-05:00"In Search of the Good Days" Nominated for ALBUM OF THE YEAR - CPMHOF! <p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/325870/d064fb7c2726a3b9e239b443a3648a4c5b9e92c9/original/cpmhof-nombadge.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
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<p>We found out earlier this week, "In Search of the Good Days" our latest album release from August of 2021, has been nominated for Album of the Year by the Central Pennsylvania Musician's Hall of Fame. (<a contents="www.cmphof.com" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://cpmhof@yahoo.com">www.cmphof.com</a>) It's quite the honor to be recognized for the work we've released in this year, and further more, it's lovely when your peers do the recognizing!</p>
<p>We are on the list with 9 other area musicians/artists, that list can be seen here<a contents=" https://cpmhof.com/awards" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://cpmhof.com/awards"> https://cpmhof.com/awards</a>. On line voting by fans to decide Album of the Year will begin tomorrow, the 7th of January! Stay tuned for links and updates!!! </p>Mark DeRose & The Dreadnoughtstag:dreadnot-music.com,2005:Post/68500442021-12-23T10:20:32-05:002024-01-04T07:34:39-05:00Happy Holidays - may your days be "merry" even if it means diggin' in a little bit! <p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/325870/b776a3171e428533698e7d81cd26ff74c5918228/original/igxmas21-01.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br>They are here once again - the holidays! It seems they come around faster with each passing year... so much so, that seems almost trite to say. I'm very hopeful your days at this time of year - ESPECIALLY this year - are happy ones. The holidays for me, mean being able to get together and be surrounded by those whom I love. It goes without saying, "the world's not quite there yet". So, I'm gonna dig a little deeper to find that usual joy that comes at this time of year.</p>
<p>IF you are feeling the same, know I sympathize with ya... HECK, if need be, reach out to me and we can commiserate! <br><br>Nonetheless, I've got much to be thankful for here at my little dot in the weeds! I'm VERY hopeful the year ahead is filled with gigs, and chances to celebrate life, and share in smiles and good times with many folks!!! <br><br>BEST TO YOU AND YOURS!!!! Mark </p>Mark DeRose & The Dreadnoughtstag:dreadnot-music.com,2005:Post/68328292021-12-07T12:04:01-05:002021-12-09T06:32:51-05:00NEXT FULL BAND SHOW - Saturday March 26th @ Zoetropolis! <p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/325870/5e1a98296c4f2db03627d47fe757c1dde63bab13/original/zoe-site-3-26-21-01.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>Mark DeRose & The Dreadnoughts will be taking some time off from regular gigging during Winter '21-'22 to see one Dreadnought welcome a third kiddo, and another one tie the knot. The four piece band will be playing a gig, or two (or three) here and there at local venues along the way ... </p>
<p>HOWEVER, Saturday March 26th at Zoetropolis (112 N Water St. Lancaster, PA) will our band's first FULL, 6 PIECE BAND SHOW - this is the whole kit and caboodle with HORNS! </p>
<p>Along with newer tunes from our most recent release “In Search of the Good Days” (August ’21), the night's performance will include an unveiling of several BRAND NEW tunes that we will be crafting during our time away from the stage (during the winter of '21/'22). As well, we will be videotaping this show for promo purposes - come out and get your pretty face into our video. </p>
<p>Cost of admission, $10. Online Tickets Link, VISIT - <a contents="Zoetropolis, March 26, 2022" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://zoetropolis.com/purchase/158662/">Zoetropolis.com </a></p>
<p> </p>Mark DeRose & The Dreadnoughtstag:dreadnot-music.com,2005:Post/68176632021-11-22T05:00:22-05:002023-12-10T13:09:40-05:00Fine Living Lancaster Issue #58, ARTICLE! <p>My band and I were honored to be a part of Fine Living Lancaster's most recent issue, in an article entitled "Balm for the Blues". We've known the "fine folks" over at this magazine for some years and were flattered when they decided to include us in this latest issue of their long running quarterly magazine, now in it's 58th run.</p>
<p>Within the article, is a highlight for us, in the form of a review of our most recent release, "In Search of the Good Days". The review, written by the very friendly Claire Hannum reads, "Featuring his vibrant band the Dreadnoughts and an uplifting blend of soulful, rootsy jams with a twinge of vintage flair, it offers the exact kind of music we all could use a little more of right now''. <br><br>In time, folks will be able to read the article that will be posted on FLLmag.com. (The magazine is sent out to subscribers for some time before posting on line.) Until then, those REALLY desperate to get their hands on a copy, can do so at Penn Cinema and other "fine" establishments. Visit www.fllmag.com for more info. <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/325870/1b55be92954e3a8d9c2c63395213928eaa5518d7/original/tempimagehlwkvs.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Mark DeRose & The Dreadnoughtstag:dreadnot-music.com,2005:Post/68032312021-11-09T15:09:53-05:002021-11-09T15:09:53-05:00ORIGINAL art installation in home MDRMusic Home Studio! <p><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="5j3sCVeMYw4" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/5j3sCVeMYw4/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5j3sCVeMYw4?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="180" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>
<p>During the months of September and October of '21, I worked to put together a collection of original artwork to install on the back wall of my home studio. The above video, is a time lapse of the install... less than one minute in length, viewers can watch from start to finish. Plans for the coming months, are to shoot a collection of performance videos in the home studio, with this NEWLY decorated wall as the backdrop! (A bit nicer, I'd like to think, than the old gray wall that previously graced such videos.) </p>Mark DeRose & The Dreadnoughtstag:dreadnot-music.com,2005:Post/67904682021-10-29T10:31:04-04:002021-10-29T10:31:04-04:00SOCIAL MEDIA is KING when it comes to booking! <p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/325870/4934304c4fe30acfeb76db7f429cc86cba98f7dc/original/img-3702.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>FANS AND FRIENDS!! Bandzoogle is the hosting site for this website. THEY DO A TON to help out independent artists. On the list, is a regular email they send out to their users, which is FULL of great info. Today, they sent along an email in regard to "not being afraid to ask for help".</p>
<p>Within this email, there was this cool JPG. I thought it worthy to share with you all. <br><br>PLEASE NOTE, the #1 slot. All on this list are SO much more helpful than I believe the average fan understands. In particular, however, #1 - following on social media. It's rather humbling to me to see how much social media is front and center when it comes to whether or not a venue/fest/event considers an artist for booking. <br><br>IN SHORT, the music landscape is ALWAYS and FOREVER changing. Currently, social media is king... IF you haven't already, please consider following/liking me and my music on social media (Facebook, Instagram, Spotify, YouTube). Your one "like" is one step closer to me booking a show. <br><br>Gratefully, Mark </p>Mark DeRose & The Dreadnoughtstag:dreadnot-music.com,2005:Post/67795082021-10-18T13:21:57-04:002021-10-18T13:22:10-04:00Regular season winding down! <p>The "gig season" is winding down for myself and my mates as October is halfway done. With one bandmate expecting a baby and another tying the knot here at the beginning of November, we are going to take a little time off! We will be back at it Mid November - working on video shoots, rehearsing, writing, etc. Our plan for "cold weather months" this year, is to a ton of behind the scenes work with a return to gigging come mid March! (Stay tuned for details on that first show back) <br><br>I will be sure to keep you up to date on all of our efforts as we work "behind the scenes", as well as keep you informed of solo shows I will be playing during this time.</p>
<p>Peas - Mark </p>Mark DeRose & The Dreadnoughtstag:dreadnot-music.com,2005:Post/67484412021-09-16T10:11:05-04:002023-12-10T13:10:09-05:00NEW VIDEO - 9 Song Sampler! <p><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="F4JrCQR3F9I" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/F4JrCQR3F9I/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/F4JrCQR3F9I?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="180" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>
<p>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.<br><br>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) </p>Mark DeRose & The Dreadnoughtstag:dreadnot-music.com,2005:Post/67387372021-09-07T13:23:11-04:002021-09-07T13:23:11-04:00Thanks to all who attended our Album Release Party! <p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/325870/aa0b1f135681cbb59a0fb8899bd8fbfb3758ba9b/original/isotgd-rpthanks-01.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>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! </p>
<p>However, ALL IN ALL, it would seem not even the rain dampened the spirit of the celebration! </p>
<p>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</p>
<p>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. </p>
<p><br>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! <br><br>I'm thankful for the many we have in our corner, helping us to grow "our musical family"! </p>Mark DeRose & The Dreadnoughtstag:dreadnot-music.com,2005:Post/67201442021-08-18T06:40:13-04:002021-08-18T06:40:13-04:00ALBUM RELEASE PARTY RESCHEDULED - SUNDAY SEPT. 5th! <p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/325870/a41f2dca13547c802a2ed9c4e3b6c791b8aebd3f/original/isotgd-rp9-5-21-01.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>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) </p>
<p>Copies of the brand new album will be available for purchase, as well as new tees, stickers and more! <br>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). </p>
<p>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. </p>
<p>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. </p>
<p>Stay tuned for more details as they develop.</p>Mark DeRose & The Dreadnoughtstag:dreadnot-music.com,2005:Post/67175392021-08-15T06:21:53-04:002021-08-17T04:12:04-04:00ALBUM RELEASE PARTY POSTPONED! <p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/325870/a0744d29cb11103bec775bf1eb117af0b5b11839/original/showpostponed-ig-01.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" />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! <em><strong>WE ARE CURRENTLY WORKING ON RESCHEDULING THE SHOW AND SHOULD HAVE A DATE TO SHARE WITHIN APPROX. 24 HOURS! </strong></em></p>Mark DeRose & The Dreadnoughtstag:dreadnot-music.com,2005:Post/67152442021-08-13T08:15:53-04:002021-08-13T08:27:20-04:00TODAY'S THE DAY - ALBUM OUT NOW! <p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/325870/bc5f369dbd84141b720abe8a247988284e09e1e5/original/socmed-nowavail-01.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>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. </p>
<p>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... </p>
<p>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"! </p>
<p>Gratefully - Mark</p>Mark DeRose & The Dreadnoughtstag:dreadnot-music.com,2005:Post/66960662021-07-23T07:43:07-04:002021-07-23T07:43:08-04:00NEW CDS have arrived!!!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/325870/67eb6168710bf59ed9660f0cc9b84e546ac106c6/original/img-3251.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>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. </p>
<p>Looking forward to sharing the NEW MUSIC with you on Friday August 13th! </p>Mark DeRose & The Dreadnoughtstag:dreadnot-music.com,2005:Post/66873632021-07-14T06:15:54-04:002021-08-17T05:09:55-04:00ALBUM RELEASE PARTY Co Sponsor - Winding Path Brewing! <p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/325870/9f10d31873fee489f54f9f612d15ba89bc3c23c8/original/newswindingpathframe2-01.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>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! <br><br>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. </p>Mark DeRose & The Dreadnoughtstag:dreadnot-music.com,2005:Post/66785432021-07-04T07:26:40-04:002021-08-07T14:57:55-04:00HAPPY B'DAY 'MERICA! <p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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!</p>Mark DeRose & The Dreadnoughtstag:dreadnot-music.com,2005:Post/66762772021-07-01T14:39:50-04:002021-08-18T04:44:13-04:00SO...What is a Dreadnought? <p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/325870/559e1182d646cb0216676f16e5c1261f96c51382/original/mdrmsocmedia-6-17-21-01.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>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”. </p>
<p>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. </p>
<p>A little bit more on the word DREADNOUGHT and it's origin! </p>
<p>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”! </p>
<p>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”. </p>
<p>In case you ever wondered where the name comes from, there you have it!</p>Mark DeRose & The Dreadnoughtstag:dreadnot-music.com,2005:Post/66701822021-06-25T10:54:56-04:002021-06-25T10:54:56-04:00SHOWS THIS WEEKEND (6.25&26) - 2 shows w/the TRIO! <p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/325870/96c05a30b6e4946a087125b970c4b02b40fee5ff/original/band-bmfrank-fbevent-01.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>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! </p>
<p>Friday's Show - Celebrate Lancaster (Lancaster City Alliance ) 5 to 7P in Buchannan Park (Food Trucks and MORE!) 901 Buchanan Ave. Lancaster, PA </p>
<p>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)</p>Mark DeRose & The Dreadnoughtstag:dreadnot-music.com,2005:Post/66566492021-06-11T13:24:14-04:002021-08-09T12:24:46-04:00Tonight's show CANCELED! <p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/325870/06060d12b99f234b8be7b0871bbe3891cdf28b39/original/showcancel-ig-01.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Bummer to post that tonight's show - 8 - 11P at Loxley's in Lancaster has been cancelled. It's storming like crazy here in Lancaster... thus we will be staying in without a backup location for the band to retreat to! DO join us tomorrow night at the Shoppes of Belmont Summer Music Series. We will perform from 6 to 10P on their stage (located in the center of their plaza). Bring along blankets and lawn chairs as there's limited built in seating (benches). </p>
<p> </p>Mark DeRose & The Dreadnoughtstag:dreadnot-music.com,2005:Post/66036452021-04-14T06:06:00-04:002021-08-08T13:04:23-04:00ALBUM ARTWORK UPDATE! <p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/325870/dbc744d660e95e1f5b0045e018ed8541c261a0b5/original/tempimage7bikfy.png/!!/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>As many of you know, I (Mark) do 99% of all of the artwork that adorns our albums, tees, stickers, etc. This image is a screen shot of the artwork that's in progress to be a part of our upcoming album - "In Search of the Good Days". It's been a wrestling match to get things this far, admittedly. </p>
<p>But, I'm feeling pretty good about things as I look at 'em here this a.m. (That could be because I'm lacking in sleep and I've chosen to devote this round of insomnia to working on this effort?) I find the creative process one that requires being able to be a give in to the pitfalls and rabbit holes that find you, knowing that you'll climb out of it OR find the other end of things, if patient! </p>
<p>Maybe it's the really good artists/creative types who can get through it quicker, OR find ways around it quicker OR they're sooo good, they can avoid 'em entirely? I'd love to know anyone's point of view on it... as I'm looking to learn and workshop on the topic.</p>
<p>Do stay tuned as there will be a complimentary, daytime version of this image! Both will be a part of promotional materials, album artwork and the like! </p>Mark DeRose & The Dreadnoughtstag:dreadnot-music.com,2005:Post/65822362021-03-23T07:27:47-04:002021-08-06T15:18:11-04:00Some new artwork, a new sticker in the works! <p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/325870/3d4b64fc1f835d0deece5768d5686626ffc9b0ef/original/wingmdrmsticker-01.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsImxhcmdlIl1d.jpg" class="size_xl justify_center border_none" alt="" />While the album wraps up, I'm keeping busy doing some behind the scenes work to revamp some marketing efforts. One such effort, is an overall revamp of a Mark DeRose Music and Art logo. Along with the help of a trusty old sidekick by the name of Sheryl "Shirley" Webster - who provides me with much needed marketing input and consultation - the above image is what we have come up with thus far! IF ALL STANDS, we will look to use this to print some new stickers, website update in the form of a landing page, and more. <br><br>Clean those back windshields and trapper keepers, as I'm hopeful we can do some sticker bombing together, soon! </p>Mark DeRose & The Dreadnoughtstag:dreadnot-music.com,2005:Post/65474592021-02-12T19:00:00-05:002021-07-07T05:53:03-04:00Album Artwork UPDATE! <p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/325870/d9ab2a25730af6e6c38c652cad369716c6af284b/original/63470147994-10b54f78-0122-4e86-a622-af6021becfc1.jpeg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
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<p>Progress is being made with my work to put together the artwork for our band’s forthcoming album! Working on a day and night versions of this “flying ship” image - to be used in various promotional efforts. (The above being the "Day Version") I had this image on hand for some years. At that point, it was simply the flying ship, in much less detail. I wasn't sure what to do with it for some time... then the light bulb came on when I started working on the artwork for this album. </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/325870/e6f7ac3b22d765598078cf069ccffefc4592ac73/original/63470144165-a78aeb16-64b1-411c-aad5-ab8101b2e5bb.jpeg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>My hope is that these two images (night time image on the left, day on the right) will end up in some form of "full color" and will fade in and out one another in a short video. The audio bed for this video will be sneak peaks of new tracks (from our forthcoming album). </p>
<p><em>PLEASE NOTE, the title listed is a working title... kicking around one or two other options. </em></p>
<p>More coming soon.....thanks for stopping by, Mark. </p>Mark DeRose & The Dreadnoughts