Review of All at Sea in FATEA

Mark Roberts
Album:All At Sea
Label:Drip Dry Records
Website: http://www.markrobertsmusic.com

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There are singer/songwriters and there are wordsmiths. It's a fine distinction between the two, particularly when the tracks are recorded with just voice and guitar. For me Mark Roberts falls into the latter category. It's the words and narrative that drive his songs forward. Yes he can play guitar, very well as the instrumental "He Fell Asleep" proves, but predominently the music provides accompaniment to the lyric, rather than as an equal part. It's an approach that works well, it gives a mellow and reflective edge to the work and helps give the album a distinct feel. Definitely worth a listen.

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• April 2007 Playing at the Glass Onion , Peterborough.
  The Glass Onion is an Arts and Community centre entirely run by volunteers, headed by Muddy Promotions. Give the project your support!

• March 2004, the single, ‘Angela’ released on Chromium Records.

• 2004 'Feel No Need' played on the Billy Maher show on BBC Radio Merseyside

• December 2005
  Welcome on board to our first set of street teamers. In Liverpool we have the legend that is Mathew Nye, and representing our cause in Chester we have Craig Farnham. There are many more positions available for street teamers. Their task is to ruthlessly promote the music of Mark, and also source out support acts and venues in their local areas. In return for this, they get free stuff, and exclusive cd's. If you would like to be a street teamer, go to my contact page

• 2006 Mark will be involved in reworking the soundtrack for a documentary called 'Ghost Hunters'.

• January 2006 New website: www.markrobertsmusic.com
  My new website offers you the chance to catch up on news, find out about my latest gigs and listen to extracts from my songs.

• 25th May Gig at the Cavern in Liverpool
  I'm in the line-up on 25th playing at one of the most famous venues in England. Email me for details on how to get cheap tickets.

• The confirmed date of the 16th March at the Cabaret in Nottingham will see the unveiling of Marks music with the accompaniment of his string quartet. All accomplished members of the Liverpool Youth Philharmonic Orchestra; this looks set to be a captivating performance. Mark shares the bill will the talented and beautiful Catherine Anne Davies, Pulco and Andy Whittle.

• ~Note from Mark~ After a prolonged period trying, I have given up and stopped growing my hair. Although I may sound like a folky, I have become resigned to the fact I will never look like one. However, in an attempt to look more indie I have bought one of those black corduroy jackets with the hood and the novelty badges. And a big scarf.

• Mark is playing at the International Pop Overthrow Festival at the Cavern in Liverpool on Sat 27th of May.
  
  For details, click on the link below:

www.internationalpopoverthrow.com