Mark Towns

Mark Towns Latin Jazz Quartet featuring Diana Purim
2017-12-02 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Casa Arjona, 4515 E. Harvey Way, Long Beach, CA, 90808, United States

Mark Towns Latin Jazz Quartet featuring Diana Purim
2018-01-17 17:00 - 20:00 | Seven Degrees, 891 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach, CA, 92651, United States

Mark Towns Flamenco Jazz @ Godin/NAMM Sun. 1/28 3pm
2018-01-28 15:00 - 15:30 | NAMM, Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, CA, United States
Mark Towns Flamenco Jazz Band performs at 3:00 p.m. at NAMM in the Godin Room. Free to NAMM attendees.

Mark Towns Latin Jazz @ Bagby Park, Houston TX Sat. 2/10 12:30-2pm
2018-02-10 12:30 - 14:00 | Bagby Park, 415 Gray St., Houston, TX, 77002, United States
Mark Towns Latin Jazz performs a free outdoor show at Bagby Park in Midtown, Houston Texas on Saturday February 10 (12:30-2pm). Bagby Park is located on the corner of Gray St. and Brazos St.

Mark Towns 2/26/18 w Ron Bruner's Strange Jazz Universe at Viva Cantina - Burbank
2018-02-26 21:00 - 2018-02-27 00:00 | Viva Cantina, 900 W. Riverside Dr., Burbank, CA, 91506, United States
Monday 2/26/18: Mark Towns on with Ron Bruner’s Strange Jazz Universe at Viva Cantina, Burbank, CA 9pm-Midnight. No Cover Charge

Music Biz Workshop by Mark Towns Sat. 3/10/18 at AUN Burbank
2018-03-10 11:00 - 14:00 | Acting Up Network, 3406 W. Burbank Blvd., Burbank, CA, 91505
What Music Talent Bookers Won’t Tell You
Saturday, March 10, 2018, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Veteran music business insider Mark Towns presents “What Music Talent Bookers Won’t Tell You,” a workshop designed for singers and musicians, veterans and newcomers alike, who want to get more gigs–or land their first one! Have you ever wondered why some music artists seem to always get gigs while others don’t? Find out at this entertaining event! True case studies will be examined, and talent booker’s insider secrets will be revealed–key information which will allow you to formulate successful strategies for getting what you want from music gig gatekeepers!
WHAT MUSIC TALENT BOOKERS WON’T TELL YOU is great for vocalists, individual musicians, sidemen, band leaders, and groups. If you sing or play an instrument and want to get gigs, this workshop is for you! Whether you’re a beginner, a seasoned pro, or somewhere in between, you’ll discover valuable information in Mark Towns’ workshop – information that you can use right away!

In WHAT MUSIC TALENT BOOKERS WON’T TELL YOU, you’ll find out:

How to find the gig, how to book the gig, and how to keep the gig
What talent buyers look for in an EPK
True Case Studies – (don’t do what they did!)
The best time to contact talent buyers
What to never say to a booking agent
What talent bookers look for on audio and video demos
All this and much more in this fun, informative workshop!

Mark Towns Latin Jazz at Sambuca Houston Wed. 3/21
2018-03-21 19:00 - 23:00 | Sambuca Houston, 909 Texas Ave., Houston, TX, 77002, United States
Mark Towns Latin Jazz with vocalist Randi Smith at Sambuca Houston Wednesday 3/21/18 (7-11pm). Featuring Felix Luna (bass), Miles Towns (drums), Mark Towns (guitar), Randi Smith (guest vocalist). No cover charge

Mark Towns with Karen Briggs @ Martini Blu Jazz Cafe Saturday 4/28
2018-04-28 19:30 - 23:30 | Martini Blu Jazz Cafe, 3101 Fountain View Dr., Houston, TX, 77002, United States
Mark Towns on guitar with phenomenal violinist Karen Briggs and her band at Martini Blu Houston, featuring Darrell Lavigne (keyboards), Jelando Johnson (bass), and John Fontenot (drums)

Mark Towns Trio with Vocalist Randi Smith @ Eddie V's CityCentre Tue. 5/1/18
2018-05-01 18:30 - 22:30 | Eddie V’s CityCentre, 12848 Queensbury Ln., Houston, TX, 77024, United States
Mark Towns Trio with vocalist Randi Smith perform Latin Jazz, Bossa Novas, and more in the lounge at Eddie V’s CityCentre on Tuesday, May 1, 2018 (6:30 – 10:30pm). No Cover Charge

Mark Towns Latin Jazz Duo with Cro Cro @ Floyd's Cajun - Pearland Cinco de Mayo
2018-05-05 18:00 - 21:00 | Floyd’s Cajun Seafood – Pearland, 1300 E Broadway St,, Pearland, TX, 77581
Mark Towns Latin Jazz Duo with Cro Cro @ Floyd’s Cajun – Pearland Cinco de Mayo (6-9pm). Free!

Mark Towns Latin Jazz Guitar @ CityCentre Fellini Courtyard Thu 6/21 (5-8pm)
2018-06-21 17:00 - 20:00 | TX
Mark Towns Solo Latin Jazz guitar Thu. 6/21/18 outside of Fellini Gelato at CityCentre (5-8pm) Free!

Mark Towns with Anita Robles Duo Tue. 6/26 at Edwin Mills, Pasadena CA
2018-06-26 19:00 - 22:30 | Edwin Mills by Equator, 22 Mills Place, Pasadena, CA, 91105, United States
Mark Towns (guitar) with vocalist Anita Robles Duo Tuesday 6/26/18 (7-10:30pm) at Edwin Mills by Equator, 22 Mills Place, Pasadena, CA 91105. No Cover Charge

Mark Towns Latin Jazz Band Tue. Aug. 7 @ Cabo Wabo Cantina, Hollywood & Highland
2018-08-07 21:00 - 23:30 | Cabo Wabo Cantina Hollywood & Highland Center, 6801 Hollywood Blvd. #411, Los Angeles, CA, 90028, United States
Mark Towns Latin Jazz Band Tue. 8/7/18 at Cabo Wabo Cantina (Hollywood & Highland Center) After-Party for Poncho Sanchez Latin Jazz Band’s performance earlier that evening in the plaza at Hollywood & Highland Center. Featuring Oscar Hernandez (keyboards), Tiki Pasillas (drums/percussion), Mark Towns (guitar), Ross Schodek (bass), Diana Purim (vocal), plus special surprise guest stars! No Cover Charge! Cabo Wabo Cantina is located on level 4 inside Hollwood & Highland Center.

Mark Towns Flamenco Fusion @ Hobby Center Houston, Mayor's Jazz Brunch 8/12/18
2018-08-12 11:30 - 14:00 | Hobby Center For the Performing Arts, 800 Bagby St., Houston, TX, 77002, United States
Mark Towns Flamenco Fusion will be a featured artist at the annual Mayor’s Jazz Brunch on Sunday, August 12, 2018 Houston Hobby Center (11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.). Mark will be joined by Latin percussion maestro Reinaldo Araujo (congas), along with Keith Vivens (bass), and more. Ticket info at https://mayorsjazzbrunch.org/

Mark Towns Flamenco Jazz Guitar at Houston Oasis Sunday 12/30/18 10am-Noon
2018-12-30 10:00 - 12:00 | Houston Oasis, 401 Branard St., Houston, TX, 77006, United States
Mark Towns Flamenco Jazz Guitar performs Sunday, 12/30/18 at Houston Oasis (located at the Baker-Ripley Neighborhood Center), 6500 Rookin St., Houston, TX 77074. 10am – Noon. Free!

Mark Towns Latin Jazz Band @ Hotel Sorella Monnalisa Bar Sun. 12/30
2018-12-30 19:00 - 22:00 | Hotel Sorrella Monnalisa Bar
Mark Towns Latin Jazz Quartet with Rainel Pino (keys), Tim Ruiz (bass), Miles Towns (drums), Mark Towns (guitar). Free show 7-10pm

Mark Towns Saturday 3/9/19 at Sun Space (LA) w. Chikako Iversen, Brad Rabuchin, Brad Dutz
2019-03-09 21:00 - 21:30 | Sun Space, 9683 Sunland Blvd., Sunland, CA, 91040, United States
Jazz guitarist Mark Towns with Chikako Iversen (flute), Brad Rabuchin (guitar), and Brad Dutz (percussion) Saturday, 3/9/18 at Sun Space, 9683 Sunland Blvd., Sunland, CA 91040 at 9pm.

Mark Towns & Cumere @ SXSW Guero's Sat. 3/16/19
2019-03-16 17:00 - 18:30 | Guero’s, 1412 S. Congress, Austin, TX, 78704, United States
At 2019 SXSW in Austin, Texas, guitarist Mark Towns debuts his latest project, Cumere, a high-energy Latin music ensemble featuring Steve Zirkel (bass), Rene Gonzalez (congas), and Miles Towns (drums). Cumere takes classic rock, surf music, and jazz songs and performs them as instrumental cumbias and merengues. Cumere = “Cu” for “cumbia” + “mere” for “merengue.” It all adds up to fun! Saturday, March 16, 2019 on Guero’s outdoor stage. Free! (No SXSW wristband required.)

Mark Towns with Zip Dagger Band at Dan Electros 5-6pm Saturday 3/30/19
2019-03-30 17:00 - 18:00 | Dan Electro’s Guitar Bar, 1031 E. 24th St., Houston, TX, 77009, United States
Zip Dagger Band – Electro Funk Jazz at Dan Electros Houston Saturday March 30, 2019 as part of Guy Schwartz’s South By Due East Festival. Free!

Mark Towns Latin Jazz Trio @ Blue Guitar Lounge Thu. 4/4/19 S. Pasadena CA
2019-04-04 19:00 - 21:30 | Blue Guitar Lounge, 1055 Lohman Ln., South Pasadena, CA, 91030, United States
Mark Towns Latin Jazz makes an encore appearance at the Blue Guitar Lounge Thu. 4/4/19 (7:00-9:30pm) at Arroyo Seco Golf Course in South Pasadena, CA. Featuring Ross Schodek (bass, from Poncho Sanchez Band), and Cedric Leonardi (Gipsy Kings drummer). With special surprise guest artists. Click for Ticket Info

Mark Towns at Habitat House Concerts Saturday 4/13/19 with Erich Avinger, Bill Solley, & Kim Prevost
2019-04-13 18:30 - 22:00 | Habitat House, 10037 Hazelhurst Dr., Houston, 77080, United States
Jazz guitarist Mark Towns performs in the round with guitarists Erich Avinger and Bill Solley, with vocalist Kim Prevost on Saturday, April 13, 2019, 7:00pm – 10:00pm at Habitat House Concerts hosted by Selia Qynn. Habitat House is an outdoor garden venue at 10037 Hazelhurst Drive, Houston, TX 77080. Reservations 281-772-7100 (not necessary, but appreciated).

Mark Towns 9-pc Latin Jazz Band @ Willow Waterhole Festival 4/14/19 Sunday
2019-04-14 17:00 - 18:00 | Willow Waterhole Greenspace Conservancy, 5300 Dryad, Houston, TX, 77035, United States
Mark Towns Latin Jazz Band (9-pc band) Sunday 4/14/19 @ Willow Waterhole Music Festival Houston. Featuring Rainel Pino (keyboard), Cro Cro Orta (congas), Marachucho (percussion), Felix Luna (bass), John Torres (sax), Miles Towns (drums), Mark Towns (guitar), Luis Juarez (trumpet) plus Special Guest! Free outdoor concert.

Mark Towns (guitar) w Chikako Iversen (flute) Fri. 5/3 @ Bella Vista - La Jolla, CA
2019-05-03 17:30 - 19:30 | Bella Vista Social Club & Caffe, 2880 Torrey Pines Scenic Dr., La Jolla, CA, 92037, United States
Chikako Iversen (flute) with Mark Towns (guitar) Friday, May 3 at Bella Vista Social Club & Caffe in La Jolla, CA (5:30-7:30pm). Jazz, Bossa Nova, Flamenco Fusion

Anita Robles Duo w Mark Towns (guitar) Sat. May 4 - Garden Cafe, Sherman Oaks
2019-05-04 20:00 - 22:00 | Garden Cafe, 4351 Woodman Ave., Sherman Oaks, 91423, United States
Anita Robles Birthday celebration & concert featuring Mark Towns on guitar with Anita Robles (vocal) & special guest artists. Brazilian Jazz, Latin Jazz, Flamenco Jazz at Garden Cafe, 4351 Woodman Ave., Sherman Oaks, CA 91423. Free!

The Zip Dagger Show #4 @ The Complex Hollywood featuring music by Mark Towns Wed. 5/22
2019-05-22 19:30 - 21:30 | The Complex Hollywood, 6476 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90038, United States
Free screening of The Zip Dagger Show #4 Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at The The Complex Hollywood (Ruby Theater), 6476 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA. The film features music composed by Mark Towns & performed by Zip Dagger. Presented by We Make Movies “What’s Next.”

Mark Towns (guitar) w Ron Bruner's Strange Jazz Universe @ Viva Cantina Burbank Thu 5/30/19
2019-05-30 20:00 - 23:00 | Viva Cantina, 900 W. Riverside Dr., Burbank, CA, 91506, United States
Mark Towns on guitar with Ron Bruner Sr.’s Strange Jazz Universe Thursday, May 30, 2019 at Viva Cantina in Burbank, CA 8-11pm, with Ben Shepherd (bass), Katja (vocal), Keith McKelley (sax), and Ron Bruner, Sr. (drums). No cover charge.

Mark Towns w Diana Purim Sun. June 2 @ Blossom Spiritist Society Brazilian BBQ 1-3pm
2019-06-02 13:00 - 15:00 | TX
Diana Purim (vocal) with Mark Towns (guitar) Sunday, June 2, 2019 (1-3pm) at Blossom Spirits Society’s Brazilian BBQ, 4528 Belita Ln., La Canada, CA 91011

Mark Towns with Zip Dagger's Ziraj @ Sun Space Thu. 6/13/19, Sunland, CA
2019-06-13 20:00 - 22:00 | Sun Space, 9683 Sunland Blvd., Sunland, CA, 91040, United States
Zip Dagger’s Ziraj – Acoustic Experimental Excursions to the Unknown & Beyond, Thursday, June 13, 2019 at Sun Space, 9683 Sunland Blvd., Sunland, CA 91040. With Mark Towns – 12 string guitar & harp, Ross Schodek – acoustic bass, Cedric Leonardi – drums & percussion, Diana Purim – voice

Saturday July 6: Mark Towns Duo Montpelier, France
2019-07-06 | TX
Mark Towns Flamenco Fusion Duo – Montpelier, France TBD

Sun. July 14: WMM International Film Fest Hollywood - Zip Dagger 3 featuring music by Mark Towns
2019-07-14 16:00 - 18:00 | TX
The Zip Dagger Show 3 is an official selection in the WMM International Film Festival, screening at Broadwater Theatre in Hollywood on Sunday, July 14, 2019 (4:00pm). The Zip Dagger Show 3 is an Experimental Art Film featuring Avant-Funk music composed by Mark Towns and performed by Zip Dagger. The film also features Psychedelic Art by Mark Towns. Tickets available in advance from Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wmmintl-festival-block-eleven-tickets-62935527858
