Mark Margolies - Can't You See

Mark Margolies

Mark has been passionately playing guitar since he was 13 years old. Growing up he learned to play what he heard on the radio. Mostly self-taught, he started playing professionally shortly after graduating from the PA College of Optometry in 1985. In 2022 he released his first album of contemporary Blues music entitled “Can’t You See”.  His album has been played on SiriusXM radio and on other radio stations around the country. Mark regularly performs in the greater Philadelphia area while still maintaining an independent optometric practice in Levittown, PA.

Eric Senderoff

Eric has many years of gigging experience covering a wide range of musical styles including Blues, Rockabilly, Vintage Rock n’Roll, Rolling Stones and 60’s/70’s Classic Rock. His influences include Freddie and Albert King, Chuck Berry, Jimmy Vaughan, Johnny Winter, Mick Taylor, Roy Buchanan, Jeff Beck, Robin Trower, and Grant Green. He currently also plays the role of Robbie Krieger in a Doors tribute band.

Gary Brooks

Everybody’s favorite sideman, a triple threat playing keyboards, bass guitar and tenor saxophone. Gary hails from Queens NYC where he was influenced first by his brother 10 years his senior Harvey Brooks. There was a heavy diet of blues and R&B in the household and at 10 years old saxophone was heard from the bedroom. Gary eventually played for many bands including The Harvey Brooks/ Lester Chambers Band, Lonnie Mack, and Bobby Kyle just to name a few. Residing now in the Philadelphia area he stays busy playing R&B, Zydeco and Blues with various area bands.



Rando Branning

Rando has been playing the bass professionally since the 1970’s. Originally from Trenton, NJ, Rando currently lives in Bucks County, PA. Rando’s influences are Jimi Hendrix , Jack Bruce from the band Cream and Jack Casady, best known as a member of the Jefferson Airplane and Hot Tuna.

Van Jones

Van has been playing drums since the 5th grade. Born in NYC, he grew up in Broomall PA, and now lives in Philadelphia. His influences in the blues genre include Pete Ragusa from the Nighthawks and Chris Layton, the drummer for Stevie Ray Vaughan. Influences from other genres include Pip Pyle, Ginger Baker, Pierre Moerlen and Bill Bruford from the progressive rock band Yes.

Photos

Sellersville Theater 07/14/2022

Sellersville Theater 07/14/2022

Bucks County Blues Society Footstomper 05/15/2022

Videos

Bucks County Blues Festival-Can’t You See -07/15/2023

“Can’t You See” CD release — live at the Twisted Tail in Philadelphia, PA 3/20/22

Mark Margolies Band at Sellersville Theater 03/12/2022

Jersey Shore Jazz & Blues Foundation IBC 10/02/2022

Jersey Shore Jazz & Blues Foundation IBC 10/02/2022

Jersey Shore Jazz & Blues Foundation IBC 10/02/2022

Jersey Shore Jazz & Blues Foundation IBC 10/02/2022

Music

Radio Airplay Report -Mark Margolies – Can’t You See- 8th Train Records                                                                                                                                                                  

WXPN - Philadelphia - Pennsylvania                                                               

WQSU - Selingsgrove - Pennsylvania                                                              

WZXR - Williamsport - Pennsylvania                                                              

WCXR - Louisburg - Pennsylvania                                                                    

WQLN- Erie Pennsylvania                                                                       

WCNI  -New London - Connecticut                                                                                                                  

WITR - Rochester - New York                                                               

WBFO - Buffalo - New York                                                                   

WVBR - Ithaca - New York                                                                     

WVKR - Poughkeepsie - New York                                                                                                                  

WMWV- Conway - New Hampshire                                                                    

WUMB- Boston - Massachusetts                                                                                                                     

WUML - Lowell - Massachusetts                                                                                                                      

WMEB -Orono - Maine                                                               

WBOR - Brunswick - Maine                                                                   

WMPG - Portland - Maine                                                                     

WMHB - Waterville - Maine                                                                                                                  

WIZN - Burlington - Vermont                                                                

WVPE - Elkhart - Indiana                                                                                                            

WBGU- Bowling Green - Ohio                                                              

WCBE - Columbus - Ohio                                                            

WAIF - Cincinnati - Ohio                                                                                                             

WJMU - Decatur - Illinois                                                                       

WNIJ - DeKalb - Illinois                                                               

WEFT - Champaign - Illinois                                                                                                                   

WDCB - Glen Ellyn - Illinois                                                                    

WCMU - Mount Pleasant - Michigan                                                                                                  

WCOO- Charleston - South Carolina                                                                                                   

KNON - Dallas - Texas                                                                                                                 

KPFT - Houston - Texas                                                                                                              

KUNM - Albuquerque - New Mexico                                                                                                

KXCI - Tucson - Arizona                                                                                      

KSCU- Santa Clara - California                                                                                                 

KZSU - Stanford - California                                                                                                                   

KRSH - Santa Rosa - California                                                              

KRCB - Rohnert Park - California                                                                                                          

KAFM Grand Junction - Colorado                                                                                                                     

KCRT - Trinidad - Colorado                                                                                                                     

KFMG Des Moines Iowa                                                                         

KZUM - Lincoln - Nebraska                                                                    

KFAI - Minneapolis - Minnesota                                                                                                                       

KOWZ- Owatonna - Minnesota                                                                                                            

KUFM - Missoula -Montana                                                                   

KBGA - Missoula -Montana                                                                   

KRCL - Salt Lake City - Utah                                                                   

KKFI -Kansas City - Missouri                                                                  

KSPQ - West Plains - Missouri                                                               

KCOR- Walla Walla - Washington                                                                                                                    

KTUH - Honolulu - Hawaii          

 

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Can't You See (CD)
$20.00

MARK MARGOLIES — CAN’T YOU SEE on 8TH Train Records
The debut album from Philadelphia guitar veteran Mark Margolies is steeped in the blues tradition. Produced by Mikey Junior, one of Philadelphia’s best known and accomplished blues entertainers, this album pays homage to such artists as B.B. King, Memphis Slim, Roy Brown, Muddy Waters, Sonny Boy Williamson II, Freddie King and Lowell Fulson, Benny Goodman, and Lionel Hampton. Backed by a solid band, Mark Margolies infuses classic blues grooves with a jazz sensibility.

The title track “Can’t You See” is an original composition set to a familiar blues form. The lyrics have a double entendre as many blues songs often do. The eye chart and phoropter which are found on the album cover are part of the mystique. “Doctor Mark” is also a licensed Optometrist.

The other nine songs honor an art form which is deeply rooted in American history, and which touch the soul of many people worldwide. “Can’t You See” has a traditional “old school blues” feel with some modern touches and swinging arrangements.

Mark Margolies — Guitar & Vocals
Dean Shot — Guitar
Steve Kirsty — Saxophone, Upright and Electric Bass
Nick Fishman — Drums
Bill Heid — Piano
Mikey Junior — Harmonica

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