Mark Fitchett's classic 90's Cult of the Wrong Note rock/jazz/fusion album is slated to be re-issued and released with new artwork by Gabe Kreiswirth. The album shows The Cult of the Wrong Note's trademark tight rhythm section, virtuosic soloing, strong songwriting and orchestration. The entire album (all tracks) are available for preview on SoundCloud.  Featuring Mark Fitchett: Guitar, Rick Hollander:Bass, Chuck Messana: Drums, Craig Roth: Keyboards. Check The Daily Fitchett for announcements about when and where this classic re-issue will become available. 

The Last Time

Those who can, do; those who can’t, teach
WTF? Seriously?

Here to crush the life out of an ignorant insulting old myth perpetuated by a line in a George Bernard Shaw play is Mark Edward Fitchett, a much respected guitar instructor in the California Southland. 

Over the course of 30+ years, he has taught several thousand students, many who have went on to have professional music careers themselves.

Anyone who has heard Fitchett perform live in his two favorite settings, jazz and blues, can attest to the fact that the man not only “can,” but “does,” and does so with the excitement and energy of “an in their 20’s player” (he’s not), and the experience and knowledge of an over 20, umm over 30…never mind, of an older player.

In his own words he says “Teaching over these many years has actually made me a much better musician. This not only caused me to dig deeper into the blues and rock music I grew up with, but also because of my many students different interests I would learn other styles not normally on my radar and ultimately incorporate them into my own bag of tricks.” 

On his latest CD release, “Chasing The Blues” Fitchett showcases 12 of his original songs that combine traditional blues styles with a touch of funk, rock ‘n roll, R&B and jazz.

Tell Me What I Do

Best Thing

Cant Make You

Expiration Date

Thanks For The Dance

There It Is

Carlos Time

Can She Tell

Lazy

Moody sometimes unsettling rock and sometimes folk. Possibly borderline disturbing.

Sunset Long Ago

Line Them Up

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Driving guitars, soulful vocals, and stories that hit close to home.  Vocalist Michelle McBride and guitarist Mark Fitchett join forces as The Michelle & Fitch Band, bringing a wide range of musical influences to their songwriting. 

Michelle’s expressive vocals draw from blues, R&B, and soul, while Mark’s accomplished guitar work and production reflect a deep respect for the blues infused with rock, jazz, and roots influences. 

Their debut album, Here and Now Blues, blends heartfelt storytelling, soulful grooves, and just the right touch of humor and playfulness.

From the heartfelt emotion of How Long and Wandering Man Blues to the guitar-driven swagger of Stripped Down, The Michelle & Fitch Band explores a wide spectrum of blues-inspired music. 

They blend humor and heart with the funky groove of Preheat the Oven, the sassiness of Slow Dance, and every couple’s tug-of-war in the rocking See Things My Way. 

Upbeat and country-tinged, Ooo Eee Baby plays with impatience and desire, while the swinging shuffle of Keep Walking and the driving Here and Now Blues reflect resilience and the strength to move forward. 

The longing in Is There a Man and the mischievous charm of bluesy Bad Girl add to an album that showcases Michelle and Mark’s wit, heart, and musical chemistry throughout.

Here and Now Blues is the sound of two musicians doing what they do best — making honest music that connects.

Mark Fitchett

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