Artist description Mark Leland writes all of his own lyrics and music. Plays keyboard, rhythym and lead guitar, bass, mandolin and saxophone. Passion is songwriting and outdoors.

Music Style COUNTRY

Musical Influences DAN FOGELBERG

Similar Artists VINCE GILL, GEORGE STRAIT, TOBY KEITH, BROOKS AND DUNN

Artist History Born in Jena, Louisiana. Still live and work there now. Band name, "American Overdrive". Play a lot of festivals and travel back and forth to Nashville. Started playing and writing at the age of 15. Started singing in church at the age of 7.

Group Members American Overdrive includes: Mark Leland, Lead vocals, guitars and keys, Tim Cripps, Lead guitar and vocals, Steve Cripps, drummer, Nick Cripps, Bass guitar

Instruments guitars, keyboard, mandolin and saxophone

Albums Mark Leland * Through the Heart & Mark Leland * Baby, Turn down the Lights

Press Reviews Been on many Radio and TV shows, featured artist at many festivals and numerous newspaper articles and events. Was a featured artist for Fan Fair 2001.

Additional Info Crossover music of country and southern rock, easy listening also.

Location JENA, LA - USA

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