Marty Ballou is a highly regarded New England bassist known for his work across jazz, blues, folk, rock, pop, and Americana. Equally adept on upright and electric bass, he began his professional career in 1979 and has since become one of the region’s most sought-after “first-call” musicians.
Over the course of his career, Ballou has performed and recorded with artists and groups including The Ritz, Duke Robillard Band, Roomful of Blues, John Hammond’s Wicked Grin Band, Peter Wolf’s Midnight Travelers, The Mystix, and Bobby Keyes. He has toured extensively throughout the U.S., Europe, Australia, South America, and beyond.
Ballou’s extensive studio work includes collaborations with artists such as Clark Terry, Jimmy Witherspoon, John Lee Hooker, Bill Harley, Jay McShann, Herb Ellis, and David Maxwell. His versatility and decades of experience have made him a respected presence on both the New England and national music scenes.
Singer/songwriter/musician, Mark Cutler has made a living as a musician for most of his life. He is a 2015 inductee in the Rhode Island Music Hall of Fame for his work with the bands The Schemers and The Raindogs as well as his solo work. The Schemers received national exposure on MTV after winning several New England music competitions. Mark’s work with The Raindogs included experimental collaborations with Iggy Pop and the actor Harry Dean Stanton. The Raindogs toured nationally with the likes of Bob Dylan, Don Henley, and Warren Zevon.
Mark has written soundtracks for various independent films. He continues to add unique entries to the great American songbook and currently leads The Men of Great Courage, the tiny string band, MMM, The Sorry Boys and performs as a solo artist. Cutler combines powerful lyrics with memorable melodies and driving rhythm and is always working on new material.
This event will take place at 848 Sidestage at The Historic Park Theatre & Event Center.
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