Catching you up with the Coffee House Sessions, this week Media bring you a quick fire chat with singer/songwriter Mark Sullivan. A mix of acoustic funk and soul, his EP Still Good For Nothing is hopefully out soon.
What one song could you not live without?
Jeff Buckley – ‘Lover, You Should’ve Come Over’
And what song is your guilty pleasure?
‘Genie In A Bottle’
You’ve got the chance to record a duet… who would you like to sing with you?
Emeli Sande
Tell us about where you’re from…
I’m from Stevenage, and I’ve been playing in and around the area for a long time. My parents were heavily into Motown and the Beatles and I grew up playing guitar, first joining a band around the age of 14. Stevenage’s music scene is pretty much non existent, however the scene in Hitchin, next door, is fairly healthy.
What’s been your career highlight so far?
Winning Rock The House Soloist category, then having my award presented to me by Rick Wakeman and then getting to play at the US ambassador’s’ house all in one day!
What are you most looking forward to about the Coffee House Sessions tour?
Getting to perform around the country to new listeners – playing live is what I live for.
What would we find in your dream rider?
Vocalzone, peroni and iberico ham, with a selection of cheeses, 1000 packs of guitar strings, and maybe a chili sauce laden kebab after the show!
Which famous person, dead or alive, would you most like to have a coffee with?
Jimi Hendrix
Have you ever been starstruck?
Yes, I met Flea from the Red Hot Chili Peppers in London once and rather than asking for a photo I proceeded to say “Flea, you’re a legend”. I then ran away like a little child. Gutted I didn’t get a photo!
What advice do you wish someone would have given you when you were just starting out in the music industry?
Believe in yourself. If you want it you can get it.
Where can people go to find out more about you?
www.facebook.com/marksullivanmusic
www.twitter.com/marksullivanmus
