Welcome!
Grabbing hold of his first guitar as a young teen, Mark Kesson climbed on the music bus and never got off. From his long-haired days in high school metal bands to his ten year stint directing a church choir to his weekend gigs while working a family-supporting job, Mark never stopped playing although he did eventually get his hair cut. Covid gave him an opportunity to lock down in his basement studio and begin to write…which lead to full compositions, multi-track recordings, constant revisions and finally a fully mastered CD ready to be heard by the public. “It’s Been Something” is Mark’s take on love, friendship, and this world we live in. If it feels like listening to a friend or brings a smile or a memory, then Mark would say he succeeded. He hopes you enjoy the songs and carry the music with you.
Years ago and a few miles to go!
Explore the beauty of the music.
Studio Musicians
Bonnie May
Vocalist
A huge thanks to Bonnie May for joining me on lead and harmony vocals on this project. Bonnie and I started our musical journey together in a band thirty years ago and her voice is just as beautiful today as it was back then. I am thrilled that she was able to join me on this project as her singing elevates every song. When Bonnie sings, my songs are simply more beautiful.
John Burhop
Bass
A big thank you to John Burhop for his creative bass work on all of my music. In our writing process I would send John my song arrangements with simple bass lines and he would reimagine them with melodic lines that helped bring the music to life. Composing and playing a great bass line on a song is a gift. John has that gift.
Wayne Cornett
Lead Guitar
A big thank you to Wayne Cornett for composing and recording the guitar solo work for “In the Night”. Wayne has a unique guitar style and tone that I could listen to all night. So adding his musical talent and gift to this song was really special
Paul Rogers
Drums
A special thanks to Paul Rogers for his performance of percussion and drums for this album. Paul has a high level of commitment to excellence in music and is just a great guy and musician. Like John, Paul always had creative concepts to contribute to my music whether it was fill patterns or just accenting the snare with a tambourine… (Who knew?…) —It is always a pleasure playing music with Paul. Rock on.
Sefi Carmel
Soundtrack Creation
This album was mixed and mastered by Sefi Carmel at Soundtrack Creation, London, England. Thank you Sefi for your unbelievable talent, ear and suggestions for my music. It’s been a pleasure collaborating with you on this project. I look forward to our next musical partnership (soon!).
Upcoming Singles
Mark always has music & lyric ideas rattling around his head. A few songs that will be performed at upcoming shows and will be released in the near future are:
Hurricane
Just Another Day
Shine On Crazy Love
Ain’t Going Nowhere
Come out to a show and hear the new music!
Trinity House – January 12, 2024 cd releasE Performance
Other Music Projects
Mark also plays in a music Duet with his good friend Wayne Cornett, featured on In the Night on his album It’s Been Something. Mark also performs frequently in a cover classic rock band The Fossil Band http://www.thefossilband.com
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