Mark Anthony

The Mark Anthony Ensemble is an Acoustic group out of Franklin, TN and led by Singer/Songwriter &
Guitarist, Mark Anthony. Playing a variety of Ballads, Blues, and Contemporary Country flavored originals
by Mark, the Group plays at various Venues and Songwriter Showcases showing their unique Americana
style and blending the sounds of the Acoustic & Electric Guitars, Bass, Drums & Percussion. The Group is:

Mark Anthony – BMI Affiliate Singer-Songwriter / Acoustic Guitar / Lead Vocals
Jasco Duende – Electric & Acoustic Guitars / Lap Steel
Paul Presson – Drums/Percussion/Vocals
Tracy Cain – Bass Guitars

Mark Anthony is originally from the NE and got his start in Folk/Rock groups while attending the University
of Connecticut, graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and a minor in Music. Upon graduation,
Mark toured New England for 5 years with the Acoustic Band “On The Road Again”, culminating in a six
week Tour in the U.S. Virgin Islands. He returned home to play in several Rock Bands until he discovered
the new Country styles of the 80’s forming the Country/Rock Band, “Caribou” – the only CT Band to win
the State Finals in the Dodge/True Value Hardware Country Showdown. Mark moved to Nashville in 1987,
started appearing in the Songwriter circuit and eventually performed on local TV where he was chosen to
represent Nashville in the Discovery Television’s National Talent Search. He was selected as First Runner
Up, attracting the ear of BMI’s Jody Williams. Mark soon met John Bellar, aka ‘Johnny B’, a champion
Bluegrass Dobroist. The two hit it off musically, and became an acoustic Duo. In 2016, after a 20 year hiatus,
they decided to reunite and began to form the original Mark Anthony Ensemble. Mark is a BMI Affiliate
Songwriter and continues to write original songs gaining notoriety as an Artist in the Greater Nashville area.

The Mark Anthony Ensemble can be found on Facebook, www.facebook.com/MarkAnthonyEnsemble, where you can find Upcoming Events, pics, & video clips. The Band also has videos posted on www.YouTube.com, and can be reached via email by writing MarkAnthonyEnsemble.007@gmail.com