Finding and living your dreams in a city of gold. The only collaboration between the poet, Phil Zurawski, and the songwriter, Mark Zeus.

El Dorado

Inspired by the doorman at an old classic haunt in the old neighborhood on the Northwest Side of Chicago. Song appears on the Mark Zeus/Thunderbotz album, The Sequel 2021.

Juanita

From the A2Z release, Fresh Cuts, 1988. Tom O'Brien came up with the original lyrics and chords and we finished the tune and arrangement in his basement. Track was produced and recorded by Craig Williams at Dr. CAW Recording in Northbrook IL.

Fool For Believin'

Regrets turn to stark acceptance. Written in 2010, recorded 11 years later for the album, Mark Zeus Thunderboltz- The Sequel.

Shoulda Climbed That Mountain

From the album Mark Zeus/Thunderboltz 2001. A ditty about the hole in the sky. Some say the release of this song was a driving factor in it finally closing. You decide..

T-Bolz/Mark Zeus

Poof!

Performed by Houston Thunderboltz members, special guest: Brian Thomas on Dobro. Released on the album, Bridging the Gap (Extended Legacy Edition) by Mark Zeus, Stone Face Records 2016. Celebrating the continuous rights of passage throughout life.

Between the Cradle & the Grave

A tribute to the Life and Souls of the children born in the tradition of the Abrahamic religions and a call for Peace to spare the children of Gaza.
Recorded, mixed & mastered at Stone Face Studio, Houston TX by Mark Zeus. Special guest: Madeline Herdeman on harmony vocal

Children Of Abraham

A tribute to the speaking prowess of an often-misunderstood US establishment politician.

Word Salad Harris

"Hasbara"

True story of unrequited love in the big city. This is a Mark Zeus Thunderboltz recording from the self-titled release of 2001, featuring the saxophones of Rico Russell.

Ruby Red Lips

A response to the corporate takeovers and ensuing labor actions in the Midwestern industrial town of Decatur IL in the 1990s. This tune is a story of those events, as well as a refection upon, and celebration of the 20th century labor movements.

Fine Wine

Labor Of Love

Veteran Singer-Songwriter based in Houston, bred in Chicago. Acoustic and Full band- FolkCountryBoogieBluesRock- themes vary:  political, humor, slice of life, sci-fi, and more.

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