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Of Sea and Stone, Shawndell Marks, + Tos Hopkins
Of Sea and Stone is a Folk Pop duo formed around the vocals of Luke and Morgan Dierker. After meeting on Tinder, the Missouri born, Austin based duo quickly realized their vocal chemistry and began writing and performing together.
Of Sea and Stone's sound ranges from joyful to solemn, hopeful to desperate, and ultimately reflects the very nature of their relationship. The two are opposites in many ways, yet they share an inherent link. Much like their namesake, theyre always crashing into one another. Of Sea and Stone has opened for several talented artists, including Judah and the Lion, The Harmed Brothers, and Pageant.
Their latest project, soon to be released, was engineered and recorded at Dark Horse Studios with producer Billy Smiley in Franklin, TN. It was mixed by Richie Biggs, engineer of The Civil Wars albums, Barton Hollow and The Civil Wars. The album features guitarist Brad Rice (toured with Keith Urban), drummer Jared Kneale (toured with Kacey Musgraves, currently performing with Hunter Hayes), bassist Danny OLannerghty, and guitarist Brennan Smiley of The Technicolors. The album is scheduled for release in Fall 2017 through Sony RED and Soundly Music of Nashville, TN. Of Sea and Stone will be touring the West U.S. in July 2017.
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Wisconsin native Shawndell Marks grew up surrounded by music. Singing and playing the organ in church, with extended family members at family reunions, and learning how to harmonize with her mother in the backseat of the family Ford Escort shaped her early music education. As a teen, she performed nightly at the Wisconsin Opry Music Theater in Wisconsin Dells singing songs by country icons Patsy Cline and Dolly Parton. While studying music at UW-Madison, Marks fronted the classic rock /country band Thunder Road performing in bars & festivals throughout the state and opening for acts such as George Jones & the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band.
After the death of her father to mental illness, Marks turned to songwriting as a way to cope and process the loss. Her first album, Remnants of Crazy released in 2005, in part is the result.
Her second album, Little Things, an EP made up mostly of voice and piano, was released in 2011 which also features Marks' experimentation with layering various synth sounds. Also included is a rendition of the fan favorite 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow'.
In 2012, Marks began working as an instructor and band coach for Madison's Girls Rock Camp, a week-long day camp. Campers ages 8-18 of all skill levels learn an instrument, are put into bands, compose an original song, and at the end of the week perform their song with full PA and light show.
In 2014, Artists Alive, Inc. presented a production of Tear Down the Wall, a dynamic and well-received multi-media live music concert experience for the benefit of children's music and arts education. Marks served as background vocalist and keyboardist.
In late 2016, her third original album was released. LP Broken Dam is a reflection of what happens when you break out of comfort zones, speak arduous truths, and do things not everyone understands. Several Madison powerhouse musicians were invited to be a part. "My material has been relatively heavy and ballad-ish for most of my career. I wanted the influence of others to shape something new. Dan Kennedy brought tasty, edgy guitar licks and poetic, concise lyrics to a track entitled 'Wishbone' while Meghan Rose and Emily Mills of Damsel Trash added grit and sass to the song ironically called Sweet. Beth Kille and Jen Farley offered their lightness and love to Stand Close to Me. Producer Jake Johnson of Paradyme Productions turned out to be the perfect co-hort to help break out of my old mold. So kind. So efficient. So open to trying whatever I threw at him." Previous bandmates Paul Isaacs, Al Buttner, and Joe McCloskey are also featured.
Broken Dam touches on the difficult but important subjects of mental illness with Not My Father and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder with the atmospheric Sparta. The album has been nominated for five Madison Area Music Awards including Pop/R&B Album of the Year, Pop/R&B Song of the Year (Restless), Unique Song of the Year (Heart Afire), Alternative Song of the Year (Sparta), and Cover Song of the Year (Jolene).
Marks now fronts her own original band and is involved with several area music projects including Girls Rock Camp, keyboardist in the Madison Chick Singer Night house band, trio Gin, Chocolate & Bottle Rockets and various studio projects. She has been nominated for four Madison Area Music Association awards, including Keyboardist of the Year, Best Cover Band with Gold Dust Women, and Best Vocal Ensemble with GC&BR.
The Shawndell Marks Band consists of John Chrstiensen on bass, Dan Kennedy on guitar, Anthony Lamarr on beatbox, and sometimes Brady Bachmann on cello and Jenna Joanis on percussion.
She lives in rural Reedsburg, Wisconsin with her husband and 2 children where she teaches piano, voice, and songwriting privately out of her studio, Blue Piano Studio.
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Tos Hopkins is a powerful and energetic musician and performer who is gifted at reaching the soul with his expressive lyrics and haunting melodies. He has the ability to get the audience stomping their feet to his songs about living life to the fullest and then turn them silent still when he expresses songs about struggle and the human experience.
Emerging as a street performer in the city of Madison, Tos learned how to adjust his performance to the crowd and be pleasantly entertaining. In 2015 he took his solo street performance around the U.S. after recording his self-titled debut album. Ending his adventures in Austin, TX he decided to redirect his performance from the demanding one-man-band to a more vocal focused performance.
Currently based in Madison, WI, Tos has been circulating the local scene at bars, music venues, cafes, private parties, weddings, and the occasional street performance. He is also working on a new album in collaboration with recording artists in the area. Adding to his versatility, Tos has performed his soul-folk music with Madison based percussionists Carlos Guzman and Aaron Kluz.
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LocationCRESCENDO ESPRESSO BAR + MUSIC CAFE (View)
1859 Monroe Street
Madison, WI 53711
United States
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| Minimum Age: 18 |
| Kid Friendly: No |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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