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“Sunday Afternoon” by Mark Growden is a wonderful soulful single from his new independently released album titled “In Velvet.” He says the song was “recorded live in studio with a cast of veteran New Orleans musicians straight to a two-track tape over the course of three days at Piety Street…

In this video for the Porto Franco Files series by Porto Franco Records, our talented singer and songwriter friend Mark Growden plays an unmodified old bicycle handlebar as an instrument, creating an impressive range of hauntingly beautiful sounds. In 2008, we featured Mark along with a video in which he…

“Lose Me In The Sand”, the new album by Mark Growden, was released on Porto Franco Records. “Lose Me In The Sand” is Mark’s second album with Porto Franco, following 2010’s acclaimed “Saint Judas”. Long beloved in the San Francisco music scene, Mark’s live performances are legendary for their combination…

Now in its third year, the 2012 East Bay Mini Maker Faire will “showcase the talent and creativity of the East Bay maker culture in a one-day, family-friendly festival featuring a spectacular line up of over 160 new and returning makers, performers, food vendors, and speakers.” The event happens Sunday,…

Mark Growden has released a beautiful music video for his song “Coyote”. Featuring the enchanting stop-motion animation of Christiane Cegavske (director of 2006’s “Blood Tea and Red String”) and words by Deke Weaver, “Coyote” tells a haunting tale of love and loss. “Coyote” is featured on Mark’s latest album, “Saint…

guest post by mikl-em Above Mark Growden performs “I’m Your Man” (a Leonard Cohen cover) from his new, as-yet-to-be-released album Saint Judas. This just released video playing live with his quartet was recorded in July at The Red Poppy Art House in San Francisco. Mark has appeared numerous times on…

photos by Scott Beale The amazing Mark Growden did an impromptu accordion performance in our kitchen last night, playing a wonderful three song set. His latest album “Saint Judas” is coming out soon and you can catch Mark live at these upcoming shows.

guest post by mikl-em San Francisco musician Mark Growden is having a blockbuster concert event this Friday, November 13th at Fort Mason’s Cowell Theater to celebrate then release of his new album “Saint Judas”. Tickets are on sale now for Friday’s show, and it is likely to sell out. Here’s…