Mark Barden Music: Guestbook

Tim Washburn

October 29, 2008

Hey, Mark!
I hope this finds you and yours well. I'm dropping a line to say "hey" (as I've just done, ha!). I miss hearing you play. Were can I find your music to play?
Sincerely, Tim

Kevin Kathey

October 22, 2008

Hope we can hook up while I'm in NYC with Charlie. Heard from Randy lately? Take care & have a wonderful day!!!

Jazzman

October 4, 2008

Bien,

La Cueva - Jazz, Rock, Blues Cafe in Benidorm
visit: http://www.lacuevajazz.com

September 7, 2008

Happy September 7th - what a beautiful day - enjoy it!

Larry Horowitz

June 22, 2008

Hi Mark,
Saw you playing in Mamaroneck twice this week.
Your playing is inspiring.
Would like to talk to you about lessons.

Pat Williams

May 30, 2008

Cool site.

DeeCee

May 23, 2008

Enjoyed @ Turtle Bay.

Leslie Costa

May 7, 2008

Mark,
I was thinking of you since Stuey or Chris mentioned you are moving to Newtown.

Sounds like you are really busy but I was wondering if you would be interested in possibly getting something going as a duo or trio. I want to play more gigs and record a lot of songs in the coming months.

Mary & I are playing this Friday at Inn at Newtown across from the flagpole from 8-11:00... If you are free and want to come by, I'd love to chat w/you. Let me know... feel free to bring your guitar if you are in the mood.

Stuey & Chris always say how great you play!

Hope to hear from you.

Leslie Costa

Dave D

May 6, 2008

Mark,
i loved listening to those music clips - opens up the mind a bit! have a great show tonight. i'm sure to be at one soon ;) -dave

Lisa

May 3, 2008

Thanks for the inspiration!! Just an old lady realizing an old dream!! Gotta learn how to play the strings so I can improve my voice and ear and just get better in general. Real life has so gotten in the way! Either way thanks for the joy I get from just listening!!! You guys are great and so much fun!

Mark Barden

April 16, 2008

well well, another musician named Mark Barden. 'm a composition student currently getting my Master's in Freiburg, Germany and I thought it is about time I organize a website. Shucks, dude, you beat me to the website name...if you ever throw in the towel and want to drop your (admittedly excellent) site, lemme know! haha. =) Take it easy, Mark.

Best,
Mark (Barden)

Vicki Bird

February 7, 2008

Hey mark,
i'm so glad we found you! Hello to jACKIE TOO! STILL PICKIN I SEE. CAN'T BELIEVE YOU ARE A COMMERCIAL PILOT I REMEMBER HOW MUCH YOU LIKED TO RIDE ON THE TRAIN THOUGH HA HA. TAKE CARE AND GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
VICKI

MIke Judge

January 14, 2008

Hi Mark- Sweet jam on Friday night. Sorry to hear about you stolen property. I mentioned it to my friend and he said you should check Ebay. Apparently many crooks try to unload on Ebay. Sorry for the loss.
Mike

Petey B

January 9, 2008

Who knew there was a website? Just read through it and now I am thoroughly depressed. Gary, John DiGug, Pea! Where has the time gone?
Haven't seen you in a while. Great Christmas Card. I keep meaning to pop in and catch a show, but my popping days are apparently over. I'll make it one of these days. Until then, say hi to everyone.

Pete

TIM

December 23, 2007

Holy Crap!!!!

I thought I posted this long ago!!!!

Long ago, in a time I think about with great fondness and awe, I was behind Billy Weavers house and I heard Dark Star for the first time... I don't want to, and cant talk about the music but it was the first time I got goose bumbs listening to music. Mark I don't know how to say this but when you play I am Happy and there is nothing else I can think about but the notes that flow through through the speakers and I know I'm just lucky enough to be there.

You are the most incredible musician that I have ever had the pleasure of shaking hands with. The road goes on forever and I will be on that road listening to you...

Thanks

Tim J

Dan Makowski

October 17, 2007

Hey Mark Cool website. I love the pictures. Hows everything going gimme a call sometime love to hear from you.
845-399-1313

The D mon

October 9, 2007

Love your site. It only took me how many years to check it out? I guess I didn't have to visit the site to know how cool you are. By the way your family is tres beautiful and I am ohhhh sooooo happy my sister married you instead of that other guy!

punman

August 31, 2007

we found you!!!! Oh my God..........the worlds cuttest human!!

August 8, 2007

Brother, obviously you and Artie made a deep impression on me (and my wife) at the Coach party in Larchmont this past Saturday night. I already wrote to Artie to tell him how blown away everyone was at that house. Now I've done some researchin' on the internet and realize that I wasn't imagining that we were in the presence of the real thing with you two guys. I just want to thank you sincerely for an incredibly great night of music, as entertaining and professional as it gets. I only wish the both of you the best music has to offer true, dedicated, passionate musicians. People being entertained can very easily take for granted being in the presence of greatness. As I told you, I did not. With great respect to you and Artie.....TF. God speed and best of luck

Cathy Denise

July 26, 2007

Hey Mark, LOVE your site! especially the pic of James! Hope to see you soon,
Cathy D.

Gunny

July 7, 2007

Made it to the U.P. Things are a little crazy but I figured I would drop you a line. Hope to hear from you. All my best to you and your family.

Eric Stamberg

May 25, 2007

Mark: I've been trying to reach you but do not have any current numbers or emails; please contact me.

Ali

May 20, 2007

Hi Mark w/a K :) It's Ali from Rosy's. Great website. I enjoyed checking it out. I might come see you play in Greenwich on the 30th. Nice meeting you.

Terri Lynn

May 19, 2007

Glad to have found this site.. Heard good stuff about you for years from Kevin Kathey. http://www.myspace.com/TerriLynnBlues
http://www.myspace.com/TerriLynnBluesMusic

christine

April 14, 2007

i liked the show too and by the way, we're planning on stealing your little phillman...

matt

April 14, 2007

just got back from catching your latest gig in greenwich. another great show by you and artie, this time augmented by mark on bass and stuart on drums. the addition of the rhythm section brought out another aspect of your playing, as you were able to stretch out more on fills and solos. the dead covers were brilliant; a precise and rollicking version of "franklin's tower" got the fannies off the seats and an electric "bertha" that got the crowd moving in the second set. as big a clapton fan as i am, "lay down sally" isn't one of my favorites; your treatment of it, though, made it a standout as you took a gentle boogie and gave it a sonic overhaul via nashville that made me hear that tune in a whole new way. fantastic. the crown jewel, however, had to be your searing cover of "cortez the killer"--eerie, moody, and magnificent, the perfect show-stopper. my jaw was left hanging after you were done. another evening well spent listening to you pour your heart out through your tele. see you next week at the new rochelle gig...

david

April 7, 2007

Great site and great music.

from all at lovelyrecovery.com

Lee

April 7, 2007

Wow, why'd it take me so long to Google you!?! Cool site, cute kids! All the best to you, old friend. Ciao, Pea

Thomas Nastasi

March 26, 2007

Hey Mark Just wanted you to know I checked out your site Have a good gig tomorrow in the city..see you on Fri!

John DiGuglielmo

March 4, 2007

Hey stranger! Long time no see (like 15 years)! Please e-mail me when you get a chance. I would love to catch up with you. BTW, your kids are adorable!! Do you still speak with Bob Petti and Artie?

Bill Andresen

February 27, 2007

All the Federales in Cuidad Juarez and the West Texas Cowboys in El Paso say that Mark Barden is the hottest picker Either Side of the Hill.
PS: I see my sister posted a comment one year befoe I did, go figure.

MARK BARDEN

February 15, 2007

HI MARK. I WRITE TO YOU FROM SPAIN, I BORN IN ENGLAND, MY ENGLISH IS NOT THAT GOOD, MY NAME IS MARK BARDEN LIKE YOURS, I WAS IN GOOGLE LOOKING AROUND, AND I MEET YOUR PAGE, IS POSIBLE FOR ME TO HEAR SOMETHING ABOUT YOUR MUSIC IN INTERNET, THANK YOU VERY MUCH, I JUST SEE IS ANOTHER MARK BARDEN PIANIST.

Teresa

February 13, 2007

Hey Marc..Take me for a ride in the sky!!! Had no idea you could do that!!Great website and ADORABLE kids!!! T

Mike Judge

January 24, 2007

Mark- I got your link while checking out Eddie Denise's website. Pretty cool, nice family photo's. I didn't know you were into flying as well. Rock on.

Nora

December 6, 2006

Hey Mark love your website and I always enjoy myself at your gigs!! Looking forward to the next one! Peace Nora

ERIC STAMBERG

December 2, 2006

HELLO

Dale

November 29, 2006

I caught your show at the Bitter End last night...I was blown away. I wrote down your name when kathleen introduced you and i went home and looked you up. I was there to see someone else and Deena said to stay for Kathleen's show. Your ability to go from atmospheric soundscapes to straight ahead blowing is both impressive and so appropriate for her music. I love her songs and what you and the band do with them. Thank you. Dale

Tim Washburn

November 16, 2006

Hey!
Did you get to see the Great Pumpkin? :P

Kevin Kathey

October 24, 2006

Mark, how are you brother? I just googled your site, and was thrilled to be brought up to date on what's happening in your life. I'm still in Nashville, working with Charlie Louvin. I'm also pitching songs for Jim & Joe Music, and I own a studio with my partner and engineer Dan Boyd. I'm glad to know that life has worked out well for you. Be careful flying around New York!!! Hope to meet your family at some point in the future. Take care, and God Bless you and your family

Lane

October 16, 2006

Hi Mark!

We saw you play with Kathleen Pemble at the Peekskill Coffee House on 10/14/06. We really enjoyed the music! It was a great way to cap off the day. You are an amazing musician. You sounded great! I look forward to seeing you on stage again. Take care and best wishes.

Matt

October 11, 2006

Mark,
Nice website. Since the early days in Carl's basement to seeing you with Third Stone last Sunday night, it's been nothing but a treat for me to hear you play and learn from you. Now that I'm back in NY, some homebrew is coming your way! Cheers!

Emily Barden

September 27, 2006

Hi there Mark.
This is a strange email, but I found you whilst looking up the Barden namesake on the internet. I'm Emily Barden living in Liverpool England and I'm a musician too!I'm a songwriter/singer/pianiat/guitar player and if you fancy seeing what I do check out www.myspace.com/stella66. It's weird, all the Barden's seem to be artists, musician, photographers or designers. Must be a creative gene somewhere..! Anyway, cheers for your time, and best wishes from Liverpool x

Stevage

September 23, 2006

(((Mark))) How r u buddy!! So i google your name and here i am on your site!! Hope all is well with you and yours. We are doing quite well. I accepted a position with the bus company as co-operations manager! I'm really enjoying it and am loving being home every night! To allow you plenty of time to rearrange your schedule and maybe book a trip to Europe, i wanted to let you know that yours truly will be coming to NYC on the eve of Nov. 7th for a billboard conference on the 8th & 9th. It would be so awesome to see you unless you decide to make arrangements for a mountain hiking trip to the Himalayas in Tibet around that time! :)
Please give Jackie my love and your kids are so beautiful!!

I will be looking forward to hearing back from you unless of course you are in Australia taking over for Steve Irwin (God rest his soul) as the new Crocodile Hunter!! :)

Talk to you soon and by the way, Happy Belated Birthday my friend!

Tim Washburn

September 22, 2006

Hey!
I hope all is well with you. Belated Happy Birthday! You look great for 97! Ha, ha. :P Take care!

Amy O'Shea

September 16, 2006

Your brilliant heart
and brilliant hands
blend sweetly for you, Music Man

You're such a treasure
To know you is a pleasure

Whether on a pier
or in a bar,
shine on you crazy Rock Star!

Tim

September 8, 2006

September 7 - 2006 HAPPY BIRTHDAY !!!!
Can't wait for the Bowdoin Concert.
I hope all is well with Jackie and the children.
I hope that you read these comments frequently. Rock On Brother......

Janet Palin

August 23, 2006

Can I call you MacGyver? Glad to see your doing so well!

Cheers,
Janet

July 26, 2006

Hello pinky.,..........I just found your website ...how fun is this.............where is that cell phone..??? heee hhe hee hee hah hah

bye twinkle..........

Bob Player

July 8, 2006

Enjoyed your site. I really like the Cox family, and I have fairly recently returned to playing guitar. I played in high school and college bands in the mid to late '60's, but didn't play much for the past twenty years. I've recently gotten into music again, and am really enjoying flatpicking and bluegrass. Glad to hear that you are pursuing your dream. I guess I decided to write all of this, because my birthday is July 27th, which was your parents' anniversary. Little coincidences like that in life always strike me. I was directed to your site from the Peekskill Coffee House site, and a link on Kathleen Pemble's site.

Byron Steward

June 10, 2006

Mark,
Hey man....Do you remember me? We went to Arizona or somewhere with Gabe Nieto back several years back. Anyway, I just came across your website and thought I would say hi. Drop me a line.

Byron Steward

Billy Flash

May 28, 2006

Some friends were listening to the work that Mark did on a recording of mine. It seems like he can play (the right notes) faster than the ears can hear them! You watch him play live and you just grin.
We all know of those famous guitarists that everyone wants to go see. They have huge followings and they sell-out big arenas. And then there's someone like Mark who can wail with the best of them. It's a gift to go to a local "joint" and hang with a guitarist of this caliber right here in our own back yard.
Take advantage of this opportunity. Catch his gigs at every opportunity. And when he really gets going, just TRY to listen as fast as he can play,

Rich Fabec

May 22, 2006

Mark is a truly fantastic musician and even better human being. I learned so much from him when we lived in Nashville, and hope to learn more soon. Mark, you da man!!!!

Edna Lee

May 20, 2006

Just checking out Chris. I knew him well.

Halz

April 24, 2006

Alleen onder Glamour versta ik wat anders maar dat moet kunnen.

Charles Lore

April 13, 2006

I would see Fred Astaire on the screen, and immediately get the urge to have my feet echo his movements. Watching Errol Flynn duel with Basil Rathbone would find me attempting to repeat the moves that set both men apart from the many other impersonators since.

What artistry would be on display and the respective love of the performing of it was so infectious as to have me drooling over their ability.

It's much the same watching Mark Barden perform - and I've seen him well over 100 times over the last almost 8 years. I'll grumble if my gazing of his magic fingers is disturbed by something blocking my sight. It's as if all he is and all he is capable of was transcended into the 10 digits that struck the strings and fondled the frets.

Once in a while he will find himself so much in a sense of "one" with his music that he will close his eyes as he performs - nothing from outside will conflict with his bond with his guitar. We in the audience only exist in his mind as a potentially pleasurable response - which is usually the case - but he's so at peace in these moments that it hardly matters. He's content in having pushed himself to this level of achievement and then looks to give even more.

In person, he is as laid back as his playing - he let's his ability speak for itself and in talking with the crowd, is never one to ask if he was appreciated, or have the need to do so. He knows what he can do, and he does it unassumingly. He is the musician who has to please himself before he considers the audience reaction and his bar is set high. Yet, he's an ultra professional who also has the unabashed respect of his fellow performers to be complimentary and not overshadowing.

I've sung to his accompaniment many times and have only felt his lack of ego and not his need to be center stage. He's the first to compliment the drummer, bass man or vocalist. They may not be at his level of ability, but they are indeed elevated for the time that they share the stage - well, in most cases, I've heard a few vocalists who couldn't be aided by an all-star band from Heaven.

Anyone reading this who has not experienced the talents of Mr. Barden live is really missing out on one of the most fulfilling experiences they can have as an audience member. Once sampled, I won't be surprised if one becomes a regular at his venues. Should these words even result many such cases, I'll still be in debt to this man for the pleasure given me.

Laura Giblin

March 25, 2006

Hey, Mark!

LOVE the website. SO glad I was able to make it out here to see you guys. Wish it could be more often! Love you lots!

Corrinne Downs

March 25, 2006

Wow! So impressed w/your website here, but even more impressed w/what a great guy you are! Enjoyed reading your bio and am proud to have you as an uncle!

Peace, love and music......

Nick

March 24, 2006

Kathleen is cool, don't remember if i saw you play with her in the past? Did you? Nick

Penny Phillips-Armand

March 12, 2006

Got the audio samples this time around. They're terrific! It must be great to be comfortable with so many different styles.

eddie mugavero

March 11, 2006

Hey Mark~
Greetings from Nashville..thanks so much for the kind words!
Rock on & peace!
Eddie

www.eddiemugavero.com

Mark Barden

March 7, 2006

Yes, well--this is pretty wild. Hello Mark Barden, Mark Barden here. I'm a musician too. I studied classical piano and composition at Oberlin, and am currently living in Berlin producing my music independently. Small world, eh? Best wishes to you, and if you're ever in Berlin I'd love to grab a brew and talk about the Mark Barden experience. :)

Elise Andresen Kukuzke

February 28, 2006

I googled my brother and saw that someone had jammed with you and Bill Andresen and wondered if it was him. I have not seen my brother for several years.

jeff entin

February 25, 2006

Nice little site you've got here :)

Christina Fichter

February 15, 2006

Hello familia!!!
Great website Mark! It was so great to talk with you "on accident" yesterday. Let's not let that much time pass again without talking! Hope to get together soon.
Christina (and John)

Penny Phillips-Armand

February 13, 2006

This is a nifty site, suggesting a really full life and a fascinating group of friends. But I wish it could let me hear some of your music!

Tim Washburn

December 25, 2005

Merry Christmas! Happy New Year!

Rey Cutolo

December 20, 2005

Hey Mark,
Happened upon your site andthought I'd say hello. The kids pictures are beautiful!

Best wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year to you and your family.

PS yo Jackie

Ronnie

December 20, 2005

I wasjust cruising around your website and it looks great. Happy Holidays!!!!!
Lots of luck.

Ronnie

Billy Flash

November 4, 2005

I'll be jamming with some friends (David, Alex, etc..) in neighbor's barn tonight (Fri). Call me if you think you can come. Should be fun. Nice barn with couches, fridge, amps, etc.. 914-649-5479

Tim Washburn

October 30, 2005

Hi!
I hope you and yours are doing well. I'm glad to see you're still playing music (not that I thought you'd ever stop). I'd like to hear from you when you have the time.
Sincerely,
Tim Washburn

Billy Flash

September 18, 2005

I'm planning to see the River Rats at Metropolitan Cafe on Tuesday. Since they start around 10:30, that should leave a little time to visit Turtle Bay first.
Also, I visited with one of my guitar heroes, David Bromberg, while I was in Delaware this week and he invited me to an open Blues Jam they have every Thursday in a local coffee house. Had a great time.
I'll see you Tuesday (somewhere).
Billy Flash

September 6, 2005

So pleased with your many successes, Mark - especially since my claim to fame is as "Mark Barden's Mother"! I'm happy you're keeping this website as current as possible!!

Kol Marshall

August 4, 2005

My own independant studies support the lava lamp theory. Looking forward to seeing you very soon.

Tom De Franza

August 3, 2005

I have a CD coming out soon. A blues band named Lil Cliff & the Cliffhangers. Perhaps we could do a gig together with some of your contacts someday. I played with you one time in NYC with Bill Andresen. I look forward to hearing from you. I will keep in touch. Be well.

Bob Petti

August 3, 2005

Mark,

We've been playing together for a long time....Dark Star, Blackberry Jam and many other variations. Throughout the years your playing style has remained fresh, and you sound better every time we play! You truly have raised the bar for all who have had the opportunity to play along with you...you have pushed us and made us better. Above all else though it is your friendship for which I am most grateful, you have a big heart and an uplifting spirit that shines through everything you do and that's what makes your music so special!!

Cousins Adriana & Kevin

August 3, 2005

What a great site! We're so proud you're our Cousin. Congratulations!!

Dave Berg

July 30, 2005

Great musician, a better person, making the world better one tasty guitar line at at at time!

Eugene McLeer

July 29, 2005

Mark, from the first time I jammed with you at the Casa Calabria back in 1982, I knew you were special musician. Over the past 23 years that I have had the priveledge of calling you my friend, I've come to know that you are even more special as a person. You simply are THE man, and I consider it an honor to get to play with you semi-regularly. You raise the bar for all the rest of us!!! God bless. P.S. Thanks for the link to our site.

Stacy Labriola

July 27, 2005

Hey Mark- Stacy Labriola from MotherLode Trio here. Terry just sent along your e-mail. We are THRILLED ,to say the least that you'd be interested in playing with us at some point. We're big fans of your playing. We still don't know Jeff's availability but due to the fact that he'll be so much farther away it's going to be difficult for him to get to gigs up here. As sad as we are about his moving he understands that we need to stay covered for the big gigs. We would love to meet with you in August - perhaps the week of the 8th? Let us know what works for you. This is just terrific that you'd consider working with us!! And I promise all the lucky musicians that found you first (Kathleen, Ali etc) get first dibs on your availbility so please let them know we'll be considerate. We look forward to meeting with you. Thanks for your note. - Stacy

Matthew Stevens

July 18, 2005

Greetings brother,

From your friend in Nashville.
Matthew, Heather, Caleb, and David Stevens

www.matthewstevensmusic.com

Randy Stafford

July 18, 2005

Yur az purhtie as ye alwayz wuz.
Great site Mark ~ kiss your family for us!

Gary

July 3, 2005

Greetings from San Francisco!
Don't ask how I stumbled into your Website. It must be new. Nicely done.

Stuart Stahr

July 2, 2005

Hi Mark!
Great site! Thanks for putting me on your links page. I can't wait till we perform together again, & you go into to that musical zone that is the ride of a lifetime!
Stu

Chris Switzer

July 1, 2005

Hi Mark- just heard about you today from a mutual friend- Bill Flash. He said you were playing in Pelham tomorrow night 7/2, which of course was on your calendar here. Am going to try and make it. Hope to see you live sometime. Good luck and all the best.
Chris

Joe DeSanctis

June 29, 2005

got to tell you; I love those photos.. who does your photography.. can I get his number.. I'm totally impressed.
Mark.. kudos on your website.. I pray it brings you much success for you and your lovely family whom we know you cherish!
Love ya, man. Joe

Deena Miller

June 29, 2005

Thanks for sending me your wesite link..I enjoyed reading your BIO....and I am impressed with your positive outlook on life. Just curious....What meds are you on ??

Richard, Valerie and Leslie (Pure Tone)

June 29, 2005

Congratulations on the great website and gorgeous family Mark..... you're a winner!