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The Mark Fitchett Band
Current Band/Album Project
In 2022 guitarist Mark Fitchett and vocalist Michelle McBride joined forces to create “The Mark Fitchett Band featuring Michelle McBride.” Contributing their own magic to the mix is drummer Michael Dills, keyboardist Joe Kennedy, and harmonicist Jon Garner.
At the core of their sound are unique interpretations of classic covers as well as original compositions. Whether they're reinventing timeless favorites or unveiling their own creations, with each performance this ensemble of seasoned musicians pays homage to the traditions of blues, rock and R&B while carving out their own distinctive sound.
The band is currently in the studio working on their upcoming release of original funky blues rock tentatively titled “Here and Now Blues.”
Vocals/Guitar/Songwriter
Mark’s love for the blues started as a child being mesmerized by his grandfather’s boogie woogie piano playing
He spent hours listening to Grandpa’s record collection that included early Elvis, Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee, Jerry Lee Lewis, Chuck Berry as well as many other now classic blues, boogie, ragtime, rock and country records.
Keyboard/Bass/Vocals
Originally a jazz pianist, Joe, over the course of his career has expanded his repertoire to include R&B, blues, funk, and rock ‘n’ roll.
Over the years Joe has become a much in demand keyboard player for live and session work.
Harmonica/Vocals
Jon was inspired to play after hearing the Fresh Cream album and after a few weeks had learned all the harmonica parts note for note. Then, after hearing the Paul Butterfield Blues Band he was committed to mastering the harp.
He enjoys expanding his horizons by contributing solos and ensemble color to his various projects and has been involved in countless music scenarios for decades.
Vocals/Guitar/Songwriter
Singing is something Michelle has always loved all her life but she started her career in the entertainment industry as an actress notably as of the the lead characters in the first now cult classic Subspecies.
After a movie audition that had required her to sing (and being called back for 5 screen tests) she realized singing was something she was good at and needed to pursue on a professional level.
Drums
Growing up in a family of musicians helped Michael develop a feel for music at a young age and he started playing drums when he was 9 years old.
"There was always a guitar strumming or music playing over the radio growing up in Central Illinois.”
Mark Fitchett's Videos
Mark Fitchett & Michelle McBride Band reel
Blues Duet: See Things My Way
Flip Flop and Fly
Fitchett blues guitar solo Bootlegger Dumble clone
Upcoming gigs
2024 Shows
Friday September 25 from 6-9
Beales Texas BBQ, Sunset Beach
Sunday, September 22 from 3:30-7:30
Redondo Beach
Sunday, September 15 from 3-5
Rancho Palos Verdes
Friday, September 6 from 9-12
Monday Labor Day September 2nd from 2-5
Beales Texas BBQ, Sunset Beach
Sunday September 1st 12:30-1:30
Harbor City Jazz Festival
Friday August 16 from 6-9
Beales Texas BBQ, Sunset Beach
Sunday, August 11 from 5-7
Rancho Palos Verdes
Sunday, August 11 from 11am-3pm
Fundraiser
@The Depot Restaurant in Torrance
Saturday August 10 from 4-7
The Seahawk Cocktail Lounge in Lakewood
Sunday, August 4 from 11am-3pm
Triple B: Bourbon BBQ and Blues
@The Depot Restaurant in Torrance
Saturday, August 3 from 6-9
Friday, July 20 from 9-12
Sunday, July 7 from 5-8
Saturday April 27 from 4-7
The Seahawk Cocktail Lounge in Lakewood
Sunday, April 21
Saturday April 20 from 6-9
Friday, April 12 from 9-12
Address
3840 Woodruff Avenue, Suite 109
Long Beach CA 90808
Phone
310-918-0439