Friends & Enemies

After many years on the road with various rock bands, Duane Mark decided to focus his efforts on writing stories of American life, the old west, the craziness of love, and the good ol' hard working man. With influences such as Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan, Waylon Jennings, The White Buffalo, Tom Petty, Dave Grohl, Murder By Death, and Bob Wayne, his music is a fine blend of Americana, Country and Rock. No matter the venue, he works hard to truly engage his audience. Duane Mark's musical philosophy is built on the idea that 'a song that holds it's own when played with one instrument and a vocal is the foundation for a great musical composition.' He shares his stories with the conviction of a soapbox preacher, moving along a broad range of vocals that vary from a whiskey rasp to a honey smooth melody. While the vocals draw you into the story being told, the adept instrumentation roots you in the music. This acoustic driven music is the perfect complement to a wide variety of musical genres, whether it be Country, Hard Rock, Folk, Punk, Americana, Rockabilly, or otherwise. Simply put, this music is relatable to a medley of life's characters. 'Friends & Enemies' captures this maturity and vision in a way that Duane Mark is pround to share!