Friends and Contacts
Brook Guitars
Andy and Simon make the most incredible sounding, inspirational acoustic guitars, and Simon's son Jack provides artistic custom
inlays, all in a quaint workshop in a
beautiful hidden Devon valley. If you want a guitar built to your specifications, then Brook Guitars has to be top of your list.
Tony Wall
Tony is, in my opinion, the finest Jim Reeves tribute artist on the planet; his warm vocals bring a touch of silk to every show. Tony is also an accomplished guitar player, able to add backing to many of Mark's songs.
Richards Guitars
THE place to get your next acoustic guitar. Here you will find the most incredible (and affordable) instruments that you've probably never heard of, and the people who run this little shop are just wonderful human beings. It's a quite unique experience, like visiting the family you wish you had!
Kim Grant
Kim is far more than a therapeutic nature and landscape photographer; a published author, she provides mindful, motivational support through videos, webinars and workshops. My music features on Kim's 'Photographic Connections' podcasts. Kim has asked me to join her to deliver some Wellbeing retreat workshops.
https://www.photographicconnections.com
Furch Guitars
Family-owned, innovative makers of
precision-built acoustic guitars in Czechia;
relatively affordable instruments that are made with care, to exacting standards. They have that 'just one more' factor! Every single Furch guitar I've played sounds just incredible, and I can't believe that it's taken me most of my life to get around to trying them out. The Little Jane is really quite
remarkable; it's my go-to guitar now for overseas gigs, and my Red DL is one of my main stage guitars.
WM Guitars
If you're in the south west of England, then pay a visit to this lovely family-run shop in the picturesque village of Ashburton. They have some really unusual and unique
guitars, and if you buy one, they may ask you to play a song with it before you leave. Really nice folk, always happy to have a chat - I had to top up my car park ticket twice - it's also the only shop I've ever seen with a river running through it!
Friends and Contacts
Friendships Through John Denver
The members are the last few remaining of the original UK John Denver Fan Club. Through its different guises over the years, this has been a meeting place for people who love to hear and play John's music.
We now meet once a year - there are still enough people interested in keeping it
going; please use the Enquire button below if you're interested in these events.
Paul Amison
Paul's company is PA Music Production Studios; he put together Mark's 2025 double CD, and he can help bring your songs to life, ready to stream or be made into CDs. He is also a talented guitarist, playing regularly in Liverpool many years ago.
Paul is based in the Staffordshire Moorlands, and can be contacted via his Facebook page below.