Anyone that has witnessed living legend, Mark Lavengood, perform will attest to these three key attributes: his big heart, wild energy on stage, and the aptitude on the many instruments that he plays. Having released 3 LPs and a 7 inch vinyl under his own name in conjunction with 3 LPs, and more with International touring act, Lindsay Lou (formerly, Lindsay Lou & the Flatbellys), Mark Lavengood is no stranger to the hustle of the music industry. On top of building out his music agency, Bear Mark Productions, Lavengood is creating music, videos, blogs, and more. He’s also shared the stage and recorded incredible studio albums with with Billy Strings, Seth Bernard, Amy Helm, the Infamous Stringdusters, Greensky Bluegrass, Johnny Irion, Gregory Stovetop, Trout Steak Revival, winter/sessions, among many others. Billy Strings played on 8 of the 15 tracks on Marks’s latest album.
A new spin on Americana has been born. With signature licks, harmonies and heartfelt lyrics Joe Rood is here to stay. His smooth blend of classic American rock n roll and country and bluegrass has been turning heads and is drawing attention everywhere he plays. The 36 year old west Michigan native has been writing songs professionally for nearly 15 years. All the while, keeping his favorites for his run to the top. After a hiatus from the music scene to focus on raising up his small children, he’s now ready to build and leave a legacy for them. Paying homage to his idols, like Tom Petty, Waylon Jennings, Eddie Money, Randy Travis, and many many more, Joe tips his hat to those who came before him, and you can hear it in the style with which he plays.