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Mark May has been a integral part of the Texas blues scene for over 20 years. He has performed at countless festivals across the country, and even had the
opportunity to be the opening act on the Allman Brothers Amphitheater Tour. May's current album, Blues Heaven, packs a powerful punch, and boasts a three-piece horn section, The Soul Satyr Horns. In 2019, Mark May represented the Houston Blues Society in the 45th International Blues Challenge, an annual showcase in Memphis, TN. |
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RELEASES
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"BLUES HEAVEN" |
"Veteran artist Mark May is an amazing guitar player and vocalist. [Blues Heaven] is a very tasty blues album chock full of great original songs, blistering guitar work, and an excellent section band featuring an outstanding horn section; The Soul Satyr Horns."
- Blues Society of Tulsa
"Blues Heaven is a seriously fine piece of work, and you’d be doing yourself a huge favor by picking up a copy."
- Rock Doctor
“Mark May is far and away one of the most talented and passionate bluesmen I’ve ever had the pleasure to listen to. His songs work their way into your very soul…in a way that makes you feel naughty for liking them so much. His licks are like narcotic…you simply can’t wait for that next hit.”
- Sue Leighton, Program Director QFM96 and Host of “Blue Monday”
"For those who die for horn-based blues rock, the Mark May Band’s latest is Blues Heaven!"
- Blues Blast Magazine
"[Blues Heaven] is definitely his best yet with lots of exciting guitar, solid vocals and the bonus of a three man horn section... This is a well-filled album that clocks in at 78 minutes and presents a great value for anyone who enjoys guitar playing set at the service of the songs. "
- Crossroads Blues Society
“[Blues Heaven represents] a new height in blues power performances and songwriting chops for the celebrated musician.”
- Grateful Web
- Blues Society of Tulsa
"Blues Heaven is a seriously fine piece of work, and you’d be doing yourself a huge favor by picking up a copy."
- Rock Doctor
“Mark May is far and away one of the most talented and passionate bluesmen I’ve ever had the pleasure to listen to. His songs work their way into your very soul…in a way that makes you feel naughty for liking them so much. His licks are like narcotic…you simply can’t wait for that next hit.”
- Sue Leighton, Program Director QFM96 and Host of “Blue Monday”
"For those who die for horn-based blues rock, the Mark May Band’s latest is Blues Heaven!"
- Blues Blast Magazine
"[Blues Heaven] is definitely his best yet with lots of exciting guitar, solid vocals and the bonus of a three man horn section... This is a well-filled album that clocks in at 78 minutes and presents a great value for anyone who enjoys guitar playing set at the service of the songs. "
- Crossroads Blues Society
“[Blues Heaven represents] a new height in blues power performances and songwriting chops for the celebrated musician.”
- Grateful Web
NEWS
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Join the Mark May Band at the Big Easy on Friday, 1/18 for their Int. Blues Challenge Send Off!
Click here to read more Mark May presented with inaugural Sam "Lightnin'" Hopkins Instrumentalist award
Click here to read more Mark May awarded honorable mention for
Blues Heaven in 2017 Blues Blast Music Awards Click here to read more Mark May will perform to support Missouri non-profits and homeless shelters, Saturday 5/20
Click here for more details. |
VIDEOS
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BLUES HEAVEN CD RELEASE TEASER
RELEASE DATE: MAY 20, 2016 |
"SHE'S A KEEPER" + "LEAVING HOUSTON" - LIVE AT SHAKESPEARE'S PUB IN HOUSTON, JULY 1, 2016
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"SOUTHBOUND (ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND COVER)" LIVE AT TEXAS ROCK TAVERN IN HOUSTON, DEC. 2009
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"YOU'RE LEAVING BABY" - LIVE IN ST. LOUIS, MO
JULY 4, 2014 |