Mark is now working on new material to be released as a series of EP's throughout 2026.- -The latest M R C EP= N8 The MRC at KonK Studios is available on the Bandcamp platform now!
Mark writes serious songs for serious people. Motivated by human stories and current affairs, both local and global. 
Two MRC albums are currently on release ‘My City Of Fire’ and ‘Scirocco'. 
The 'Scirocco' Album recording is complete and now released everywhere.
https://ditto.fm/scirocco
The MRC film 'Scirocco' has been released via Vimeo.
 https://vimeo.com/191045239
And this beautiful visual story telling film. 
= ‘The King Of Bhutan’
https://youtu.be/4bHplIN8QYk

Mark worked in collaboration with songwriter Robin Nixon on a 'song-cycle' project involving both music and poetry. The piece 'Fair Game' is now written and recorded. and is now on release. 
https://ditto.fm/fair-game

And similarly from ‘Fair Game’. = ‘Flashing Blue Sparks’
https://youtu.be/6NVEC4uWYKg

Mark's songs have been covered by Jennifer Crook, My Darling Clementine, and Bob Andrews (Keys wizard with Graham Parker and The Rumour).
His influences are Ray Davies, Graham Parker, Smokey Robinson, Curtis Mayfield, Gladys Knight, Nina Simone, Emmylou Harris and Rodney Crowell. And Dusty!
The song 'Hide Away With You' being awarded a Semi-Final placing in the United Kingdom Songwriting Contest.
and appears on the fabulous compilation album 'The Wonder Of Things To Come' released by Ramshaw Records.
And his tune- ‘Changing Places (For Eleda)’
on The Aldora Britain Records label,
‘Victrola Blues’ released via Bandcamp.

Clara lives for music, curating playlists and discovering new sounds. Whether hosting listening parties or exploring local scenes, clara finds life’s rhythm in every track.

Music is my heartbeat / exploring sounds, vibes, and stories one track at a time / Always chasing the perfect melody

Martin Howard is an English guitarist, originally trained in the classical tradition who
has expanded into folk, blues and rock, both electric and acoustic. He specialises in
original instrumental music featuring both solo and ensemble electric and acoustic
guitars. He has also collaborated with a number of other artists, notably Mark
Johnson, leader of the Kent based band The Midnight River Crew.

Martin also records and shares cover versions under PRS licence LE - 0036402.

Western, contemporary folk and prog rock performer. links: Click here for all your links:beacons.ai/motherwitz

I am a singer-songwriter born and living again in  Liverpool (yes, that one; home to Cilla, Everton FC and a few other cultural icons) having spent many years living near London. I play in a ‘punk n’roll' covers band called the The Oddball 3 and my own songs solo at open mics. I’m a music nerd/geek obsessed with The Beatles and Bowie and like lots more: Costello (btw my ‘Elvis’ moniker is a nickname I picked playing rugby football – I think I started one season with a decent set of sideburns!), Squeeze, R.E.M., Smiths, Roxy, Bolan, Springsteen, Neil Finn etc. Partial to a bit of synth / electronica/ country/ SKA/ reggae/ Motown/Stax soul too – a very eclectic mix of inspirations and influences. I’m a vinyl and CD junkie and overall,  listening to, playing and writing music is my life's passion...... However, I try ,nonetheless, not to take myself too seriously and I do this 100% for fun and while I dream of writing a classic song(s) from which the publishing could allow me to quit the day job (I'm a school teacher) realistically, I have no ambition other than for friends and strangers to give me the privilege of their valuable time to listen to my songs; and, as a bonus, if they like it; maybe click and comment. I record all my stuff on my iPad using Garageband for iOS. Yeah; for sure I could get a better sound if I used X,Y and Z or mixed this up and that down etc. but I'm honestly not really bothered. Generally, I’m lo-fi, vintage, retro, 20th century kind of guy and everything I present here is purely a demo. It is all about the songs and the sound ‘idea’ for me and not the performance. Although I believe that I’m a very competent/experienced, (albeit technically ‘unadventurous’) guitar player; I’ll hold my hands up to a limited singing range and looping and pre-sets save my life given my keyboard skills extend barely beyond being able to flange out chords with one or two not accompanying bass notes. If you want to talk about my (or your) songs that's cool; as is anything geeky/nerdy about any of the artists above or similar. However, please don't get in touch with production tips and suggestions, because in the nicest possible way, I’m not that interested in such things - But I won't be rude if you don't read this first :) More than anything, think it’s really important that artists respect each other’s’ work even if they don’t like or rate it highly. Anyway, Love and Peace, ElvisOddball AKA Michael Murray

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