Mark and Samantha are an acoustic duo that blends folk, Americana, and bluegrass into a sound that’s warm, honest, and unmistakably unique to them.
With Mark and Samantha, you can expect heartfelt classics from Tony Rice, Bob Dylan, Grateful Dead and John Prine.
Mark and Samantha FAQs
Q. What style of music do you play?
A. Folk/Americana
Q. How many pieces do you typically play as and what instruments are they?
A. Two-piece acoustic.
Mark – guitar
Samantha – banjo
Q. Do you play in other configurations?
A. No.
Q. Why did you become a professional musician?
A. We chose this path because music was the place where everything felt right. Our chemistry, our drive, and the love for connecting with people. Mark has been playing for over 30 years, and I (Samantha) decided it was time to join in on the fun! It started with sitting in the garage, learning song after song. Pretty soon, we had a decent sized set list and decided to give it a go. We just wanted to play, tell the stories, create memories, and live in the moment. We want to do what we love, life is too short not to.
Q. Where are you located?
A. Clover, SC
Q. Do you travel?
A. We are willing to travel the Southeast and beyond if there is opportunity.
Q. Why should an event professional book you?
A. We take pride in each and every performance, big or small. We have a very compact set up. We are prompt and efficient. With sound check, our load in time takes on average 30 minutes. We work to perfect our craft, constantly practicing our current set list and incorporating new songs. We are professional.
Q. Do you have the capability of providing your own sound & lights?
A. Yes.
