Michigan Mark DePree

Whether performing with his own blues/folk/rock band, running sound at local concerts, or producing CD's for area musicians at his studio Aartvark Productions, "Michigan Mark" DePree is one of the best-loved figures on the Grand Rapids music scene. It has been my pleasure to perform with him at a number of his live shows, as well as to contribute drum tracks on several of his CD projects.

Follow the link below to download several original tunes from Mark's repertoire. The first song, Live & Love Again, is a slow blues tune from Mark's latest CD. The second tune is the title track from one of Mark's previous CD's, Mystic Moon. As for the third tune, Stoney, John Sinkevics in his column for the Grand Rapids Press characterized it as "...a rockin little ditty that thunders along with a big assist from drummer Eddie Eicher." Hey, thanks for the props, John! (By the way, Stoney is also the tune playing in the background right now.) Check them all out -- and for better sound quality, pick up Mark's CD's at Schuler Books & Music or online at CD Baby (link at bottom of this page).