Today we’d like to introduce you to Mark Anthony
Mark, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?
When I was 10 years old I saw Elvis Presley and wanted to play and sing like him. I asked my mother and father to buy me a guitar. After taking a few lessons I started playing for friends and family around 11 years old. That led to me getting into the first Baptist Church ensemble where I played guitar and sang. We toured all over the South One Summer and I really got the feel of a professional musician. From that point I gathered some musicians from my area there in Athens Georgia and formed a band called Tribe. We played local school functions and parties. My next band was called RatHaus. We had a large truck and road crew that would set us up in different clubs around the South. All this time I was going to school and studying to be a Chiropractic Doctor. My next band was a weekend band that only played local called The Changing Tide. I did this several years until my practice of Chiropractic got too large to play in the band and be a doctor so I gave up my music for 40 years. When the pandemic hit I retired from Chiropractic and moved to Hilton Head Island where I once again picked up my guitar and started singing at local bars and restaurants on the island. Now I play at the frosty frog bar and grill every Thursday, Royal Dunes every Wednesday, Robbers Row bar and grill. on Fridays. I also play at top dog tavern and the tiki hut regularly. My favorite gig are weddings and private parties. I currently know by heart almost 200 songs. I use a loop pedal in which I play drums and bass to back up my guitar which gives me a full band sound. My website is markanthonyhhi.com.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
I think the most difficult time was when I had different bands. Dealing with several different musicians and personalities and opinions were very difficult at times. Now I am a solo artist and things Are fun and easy
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
I pride myself in being very versatile in that I can play songs from the 40s ,- present. I can do a complete full set of Jimmy Buffett songs or I can even play Elvis Presley and Frank Sinatra if the occasion calls
What makes you happy?
I think I’m most happy when I’m playing and singing and the crowd is really enjoying my music. I very much like making people happy
Pricing:
- I am very affordable compared to other musicians of the same quality.
- $250. -$1000. Depends on time needed
Contact Info:
- Website: https://Markanthonyhhi.com
- Instagram: @Markanthonyhhi
