Artist description Mark Hewer has discovered the secret formula for making the perfect CD! "Just don't put anything on it that doesn't sound good."

Music Style Easy Listening/Pop/Rock/Alternative

Musical Influences Alice Cooper,Tears For Fears, Toto, Genesis, Harry Nilson, Mike Burn, Bruce Hornsby, King Crimson, Beatles, Supertramp, Rolling Stones, SRC, Steely Dan, Elton John, Yes, Led Zeppelin, Frank Zappa, The Who, The Guess Who, ELO, Pink Floyd, Thomas Dolby, Billy Joel, Jerry Lewis, Gary Lewis & the Playboys, Eric Clapton,Sting,Sparks,Gowan, Flo & Eddie(The Turtles), Ken Hewer, Bush(from Toronto), The Amboy Dukes, The Frost, The Tubes, Marmalade, Three Dog Night, Chicago, The Strawberry Alarm Clock(Incense & Peppermints showed the importance of a hi-hat), Barry Manilow, Bruce Springsteen, Ricky Nelson, Aerosmith and many more.

Similar Artists Phil Collins, Genesis, Sting, Steely Dan, film music, Soundtrack, The Beatles, Elton John, Alice Cooper, Pop, Rock, Easy Listening, Classical, New Age, Bruce Hornsby, ELO, Soft Rock.

Artist History Marks' interest in music began back in 1965 at the age of 7, when he & his brother Ken took the metal base off of the family globe and used it to complete their first drum set using a snare drum and the bottom of the globe as a cymbal. Growing up in Windsor, Mark was exposed to the Motown explosion coming out of Detroit in that era, such as the Supremes, The Temptations, The Jackson 5, as well as all of the great new music being played on "The Big 8" CKLW radio waves back in the 1960's & 70's. Mark has drummed for numerous bands in the Windsor/Detroit area and has over 25 years experience in the music business. Now his passion is songwriting, recording, and sharing his music with fans around the world.

Group Members Mark Hewer (and some very special guest appearances!)

Instruments Drums,bass,guitar,piano, and full orchestration.

Albums Instrumental, Dreaming, the Collabs, Anthology

Press Reviews Sue Braiden of CBC Radio says "Mark Hewer is a gentle, passionate and gifted composer. Even better, he's from my hometown, Windsor, in Canada. "Daybreak" is a touching instrumental, one of several beautiful pieces in Hewer's repertoire. His ability to collaborate (have a listen to "Sea of Emotion") is likely the product of his experience as a drummer for various bands on the circuit. Hewer's got much more than just a knack for rhythm. His ability to create well-textured scores is almost poetic, not getting caught in the trap of forumla songs. He adroitly crosses genres, moving as easily through instrumentals and vocal pop pieces as he does the jazzy, delicious little piano riffs (What's Up), and even a gorgeous chamber piece (Walkerville Times). Mark Hewer's scores are shapeshifters -- melodically layered journeys that are a delight to take." ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Here's what the critics at Hitsession.com say about Marks' new song 'Friends Like These' - Cait: This song begins with a beautiful piano solo. It reminds me of somthing "E" or the "Eels" would do. MC: There's a part in this instrumental song that sounds a lot like "Bridge Over Troubled Water." Cait: This is a very pretty song. I love the piano. MC: I agree, this is the kind of music I like to listen to while I'm trying to relax. Cait: Yes, when I need something to relax to, I'd listen to this. Green light. MC: Green light.

Additional Info Special guest performances by Leo Lauzon, Beccy Hewer, Marg & Ken Hewer, Les Lewellyn, Mike Burn & Tom Tighe. Photography by: Beccy Hewer & Elaine Weeks.

Location Windsor, Ontario - Canada

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