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Dec 30 Charlotte, NC
Dec 31 Raleigh, NC
Jan 8 Philadelphia, PA
Jan 9 East Hartford, CT
Jan 10 New York, NY
Jan 17 Pegram, TN
Jan 22 Austin, TX
Jan 23 The Woodlands, TX
Jan 24 Dallas, TX
Jan 31 Ann Arbor, MI

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Mark Schatz
Bass, Clawhammer Banjo, Percussive Dance

Mark Schatz of the Claire Lynch BandMark is a prominent figure in the new acoustic music scene. Twice named IBMA Bass Player of the Year, he has worked and/or recorded with an impressive variety of artists including Bela Fleck, Jerry Douglas, Maura O'Connell, Tony Rice, John Hartford, Emmylou Harris, Linda Ronstadt, Tim & Mollie O'Brien and most recently, Nickel Creek. He also acts as Musical Director for the internationally-acclaimed Footworks Percussive Dance Ensemble, which showcases his other talents - clawhammer banjo and Southern Appalachian clog dancing.

He has two solo recordings, Brand New Old Tyme Way & Steppin' in the Boilerhouse, both on Rounder Records. He's also released two instructional bass videos on Homespun.

Find out more about Mark by visiting his website at MarkSchatz.net.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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