MARKLAND
San Diego, California, United States | Established. Jan 01, 2012 | SELF
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"MARKLAND is unlike any other band I've heard. These guys are unique! Their music is one-of-a-kind and their story is even more extraordinary!" - Elizabeth Alvarez - KUSI News
“The band's strength is its energy...Markland's debut rocks, with several interesting songs for fans of alternative blues-rock.” - Frank Kocher - San Diego Troubador
"MARKLAND not only gave an impressive live performance, but they were truly a pleasure to work with. It's refreshing to meet a band whose charismatic members aren't afraid to highlight their chemistry by blending rock, funk, and blues elements into a soulful, unique sound. They're the kind of band that you really enjoy jamming out to during the show, and would really love to hang out with afterward." - Maeve Norton - The Blaze Radio Station
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Still working on that hot first release.
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Markland is a high-energy, original Blues/Funk/Rock fusion band hailing from Ocean Beach, CA. Among others the band consists of brothers Aaron and Justin Markland, and their father Steve “Tunker” Markland, all born and raised in Ocean Beach. Justin Markland brings the funk bass with the likes of Flea and Les Claypool, and to top it off, he is an ex-Marincore Sniper. Tunker blasts the harmonica reminiscent of Magic Dick and John Mayall, and is currently a San Diego Police Officer. Randy Jones brings the heat with his poppy backbeat influenced by drummers like Don Brewer from Grand Funk and Mike Portnoy from Dream Theater, and has played in many San Diego bands over the years including "The Clairemonsters". Last but not least Aaron Markland, currently a Paramedic Firefighter, writes, plays, and sings with the rhythm of Jack Johnson coupled with the attitude of Jack White. Aaron recorded his last solo album entitled “Rewind” at Treefort Studios in L.A. and was produced by Chris Julian (Billy Idol, Queen Latifah) and Robert Vaughn (CBS, Sony). Several of Aaron’s songs were featured in Noah Taffolla’s acclaimed “Wonderland” documentary series of Ocean Beach. MARKLAND just headlined the Wonderland Stage at the 2014 Ocean Beach Street Fair where they officially released their debut self-titled album produced by OB local Michael Head of "The Country Rockin' Rebels" at Headtrap Music Studio in La Mesa. Since then the band has sold over 10,000 downloads, have been signed by Crucial Music Publishing, and will be featured in a documentary set to be released in 2016. MARKLAND's Albuquerque band members include Jake Franks (Guitar), Opey (Bass), and Tim Archuleta (Drums).
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