Mark Cutler(II)

Mark Cutler is a singer/songwriter, short story and screenwriter who resides in the state of R.I. Rockers, cowpokes and punks have covered his songs. Mark's meticulously crafted, heartfelt rock, pop and alt-country songs gained heavy rotation throughout the Northeast. Mark led his first band, The Schemers, to popular acclaim in famous (and infamous) juke joints like Lupos Heartbreak Hotel, The Living Room and CBGBS. His guitar driven tunes, played and sung at every gig as if for the very last time, assured the young songwriter's band its victories in both WBRU's Rock Hunt and WBCN's Rock & Roll Rumble. The first CD by Mark's next project, The Raindogs, received a four star review in Rolling Stone. "Lost Souls" (Atco) reminds you how a good record can explore musical byways and still be firmly grounded in hard, riveting, mainstream rock & roll". While touring in support of legends such as Bob Dylan and Warren Zevon, Mark and the Raindogs recorded "Border Drive-in Theatre" (Atco)-with guest spots from Iggy Pop and Harry Dean Stanton, and soaring fiddle from band mate, the late, great Johnny Cunningham. A gifted guitarist and award-winning singer/songwriter from Providence, Rhode Island, Mark continues to add unique entries to the great American songbook and leads a variety of roots-rock bands, combines powerful lyrics with memorable melodies and driving rhythm.