Mark Towns

Mark Towns Flamenco Jazz Guitar Sun. 11/17/19 @ Houston Polo Club 1:30pm - 4:30pm
2019-11-17 13:30 - 16:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Houston Polo Club, 8552 Memorial Dr, Houston, TX, 77024, United States
Mark Towns performs solo Flamenco Jazz guitar before and during breaks of the polo match at Houston Polo Club on Sunday, November 17, 2019.

Mark Towns Trio @ Eddie V's Palm Desert Sat. 12/14/19
2019-12-14 18:00 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Eddie V’s Palm Desert, 73040 El Paseo, Palm Desert, CA, 92260, United States
Mark Towns Trio performs Latin Jazz, Funk, and Fusion at the new Eddie V’s in Palm Desert, CA Saturday, December 14 (6-10pm) and Sunday, December 15 (5-9pm). Featuring Mark Towns on guitar with Leo Nobre (bass) from Sergio Mendes’ band, and Cedric Leonardi (drums) from the Gipsy Kings. No Cover Charge

Mark Towns Trio @ Eddie V's Palm Desert Sunday 12/15/19
2019-12-15 17:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Eddie V’s Palm Desert, 73040 El Paseo, Palm Desert, CA, 92260, United States
Mark Towns Trio performs Latin Jazz, Funk, and Brazilian Jazz at the new Eddie V’s in Palm Desert, CA Sunday, December 15 (5-9pm). Featuring Mark Towns on guitar with Leo Nobre (bass) from Sergio Mendes’ band, and Brazilian drum legend Lucio Vieira.

Mark Towns with Louis Van Taylor Quintet Fri. 1/10/20 @ Industry Cafe Culver City
2020-01-10 20:00 - 22:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Industry Cafe & Jazz, 6039 Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA, 90232, United States
Mark Towns on guitar with saxophonist Louis Van Taylor’s Quintet at Industry Cafe in Culver City Friday, 1/10/20 (8:00 – 10:30pm). No Cover Charge

Mark Towns Trio @ Eddie V's Palm Desert Saturday January 11
2020-01-11 18:00 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Eddie V’s Palm Desert, 73040 El Paseo, Palm Desert, CA, 92260, United States
Mark Towns Trio @ Eddie V’s Palm Desert Saturday, January 11, 2020 (6-10pm)
Brazilian Jazz, Bebop, Latin Jazz, Smooth Jazz

Mark Towns Trio @ Eddie V's Palm Desert Sunday January 12
2020-01-12 17:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Eddie V’s Palm Desert, 73040 El Paseo, Palm Desert, CA, 92260, United States
Mark Towns Trio @ Eddie V’s Palm Desert Sunday, January 12, 2020 (5-9pm)
Brazilian Jazz, Bebop, Latin Jazz, Smooth Jazz

Mark Towns Flamenco Jazz @ NAMM Sunday January 19, Godin Room
2020-01-19 10:30 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | NAMM, Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, CA, United States
Mark Towns Flamenco Jazz Sunday January 19, 2020 at NAMM, Anaheim, CA in the Godin Room, Anaheim Convention Center, 10:30am

Mark Towns with Louis Van Taylor Quartet Fri. 2/21/20 @ Industry Cafe, Culver City, CA
2020-02-21 20:00 - 22:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Industry Cafe & Jazz, 6039 Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA, 90232, United States
Mark Towns on guitar with saxophonist Louis Van Taylor’s Quartet at Industry Cafe in Culver City Friday, 2/21/20 (8:00 – 10:30pm). No Cover Charge

Mark Towns Trio @ Eddie V's Palm Desert Saturday March 14
2020-03-14 18:00 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Eddie V’s Palm Desert, 73040 El Paseo, Palm Desert, CA, 92260, United States
Mark Towns Trio @ Eddie V’s Palm Desert Saturday, March 14, 2020 (6-10pm)
Brazilian Jazz, Bebop, Latin Jazz, Smooth Jazz

Mark Towns Trio @ Eddie V's Palm Desert Sunday March 15
2020-03-15 17:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Eddie V’s Palm Desert, 73040 El Paseo, Palm Desert, CA, 92260, United States
Mark Towns Trio @ Eddie V’s Palm Desert Sunday, March 15, 2020 (5-9pm)
Brazilian Jazz, Bebop, Latin Jazz, Smooth Jazz

Mark Towns & Leti Garza @ SXSW Guero's Sat. 3/21/20 Austin, Texas
2020-03-21 19:00 - 21:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | Guero’s, 1412 S. Congress, Austin, TX, 78704, United States
Latin Jazz Guitarist Mark Towns with Latin Roots vocalist/keyboardist Leti Garza plus special guests Saturday, March 21, 2020 on Guero’s outdoor stage. Free! (No SXSW wristband required.)

POSTPONED Mark Towns Latin Jazz Quartet feat. Oscar Hernandez Thu. Nov. 12 Live Online at LiveAtZeroBPM
2020-11-12 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | LiveAtZeroBPM, Los Angeles, CA, United States
POSTPONED. New date TBD.
Mark Towns Latin Jazz Quartet featuring Grammy-winning keyboardist Oscar Hernandez, percussion wizard Tiki Pasillas, and bassist Ross Schodek perform live online Thursday, November 12, 2020 at LiveAtZeroBPM
That’s where you’ll find the links to the live stream on YouTube, Facebook, and Twitch

Mark Towns Guitar Duo - Private Event, Beverly Hills, CA
2021-09-18
To book Mark Towns for your event, please email music@marktowns.com

Mark Towns - An Evening of Flamenco Jazz Guitar Thu. 9/30/21 @ Warehouse 72, Houston
2021-09-30 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Warehouse 72, 7620 Katy Fwy. Suite 305 in the Marq-E Entertainment Center, Houston, TX, 77024, United States
Mark Towns – Solo Flamenco Jazz Guitar at Warehouse 72 in Houston, Texas Thursday 9/30/21, 6:30pm-8;30pm CST

Mark Towns - POSTPONED with Cro Cro & Jazzismo Afro Latin Jazz in Houston Thu. 12/30/21
2021-12-30 19:30 - 23:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Memorial Tacos, 7951 Katy Freeway, Houston, TX, 77024, United States
POSTPONED, new date TBA: Guitarist Mark Towns’ scheduled guest appearance with percussionist Cro Cro & Jazzismo Afro Latin Jazz Band in Houston at Memorial Tacos is postponed until a later date to be announced. Jazzismo will still be performing on 12/30/21.

Mark Towns - guest appearance on Deb's "In My Special Room" Jazz Showcase Wed. 2/2/22 9pm PST
2022-02-02 21:00 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Mark Towns Essence (solo guitar) live streaming performance from L.A. on Deb’s “In My Special Room” Jazz Showcase Wednesday 2/2/22 9pm Pacific.
Read more info on JazzNearYou.com
See the Facebook event and get the Zoom link

Lili Haydn/Mark Towns @ SXSW Austin Convention Center Tue. 3/15/22 Noon
2022-03-15 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Austin Convention Center, 500 E Cesar Chavez St., Austin, TX, 78701, United States
Lily Haydn (violin/vocal) & Mark Towns (guitar) will perform at the world premier of the film Split At The Root on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at the SXSW Film Theater at the Austin Convention Center. The film will screen at Noon and runs 96 minutes. After the screening, a live performance will be given by the film’s composer Lili Haydn accompanied by guitarist Mark Towns. The duo will perform songs composed by Lili Haydn which are featured in the film. More information is available at https://schedule.sxsw.com/2022/films/2054924

Lili Haydn w Mark Towns @ Wisdome Austin SXSW Wed. 3/16/22 5:00pm
2022-03-16 17:00 - 17:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Wisdome Austin 2022, 313 Red River St., Austin, TX, 78701, United States
Grammy-winning violinist/vocalist Lili Haydn will perform accompanied by guitarist Mark Towns during SXSW at The Wisdome Austin 360° Immersive Dome Park. The performance will take place on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 from 5:00pm-5:30pm.

Mark Towns Trio @ Elephant Room SXSW Showcase Fri. 3/18/22
2022-03-18 23:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Elephant Room, 315 Congress Ave., Austin, TX, 78701, United States
Mark Towns Trio makes their official SXSW debut on Friday, March 18, 2022 at famed jazz club The Elephant Room. The trio kicks off late Friday night at 12:30am and will perform until 1:20am. The band will feature legendary Austin bassist Steve Zirkel and drummer Jeff Botta. The band will perform original Latin Jazz and Flamenco Fusion compositions by Mark Towns.

Mark Towns & Cinnamon Cloud @ Guero's Austin TX Saturday 3/19/22 during SXSW
2022-03-19 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Guero’s, 1412 S. Congress, Austin, TX, 78704, United States
Mark Towns & Cinnamon Cloud featuring 13th Floor Elevators drummer John Ike Walton will perform Psychedelic Instrumental Rock at Guero’s Outdoor Stage during SXSW. The band will also feature legendary Austin bassist Steve Zirkel from Beto & The Fairlanes and The Brew as well as percussionist Laura Mordecai. The band will perform tunes from their upcoming album “Head Shop.”
New album “Head Shop” by Cinnamon Cloud featuring Mark Towns – coming soon to all streaming platforms!
The performance will take place on Saturday March 19, 2022 (6:00pm-6:45pm). There is no cover charge (no event wristband is required)

Mark Towns Trio featuring Liela Avila & Otmaro Ruiz @ La Puglia Santa Monica Tue. 3/29/22
2022-03-29 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | La Puglia, 1621 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, CA, 90403, United States
Mark Towns Trio featuring vocalist Liela Avila an pianist Otmaro Ruiz perform at La Puglia in Santa Monica, CA on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 (7pm-9pm)

Mark Towns Flamenco Jazz Guitar @ Montrose Harvest Market Sunday 4/24/22
2022-04-24 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Montrose Harvest Market, 2300 block of Honolulu Ave., Montrose, CA, 91020, United States
Mark Towns will perform solo Flamenco Jazz guitar at the world famous Montrose Harvest Market in the 2300 block of Honolulu Ave., Montrose, CA, on Sunday, April 24, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Free!

Mark Towns Trio featuring Diana Purim @ La Puglia Santa Monica CA Tue. 4/26/22
2022-04-26 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | La Puglia, 1621 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, CA, 90403, United States
Guitarist Mark Towns with vocalist Diana Purim (daughter of Brazilian Jazz legends Airto Moreira & Flora Purim perform at La Puglia in Santa Monica, CA on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 (7pm-9pm)

Mark Towns (bass) with Louis Van Taylor Quartet Sun. 8/28/22 @ Urban Press Winery
2022-08-28 14:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Urban Press Winery, 316 N San Fernando Blvd., Burbank, CA, 91502, United States
The Louis Van Taylor Quartet featuring Mark Towns (bass), Lance Lee (drums) and Charles Love (keyboards) will perform Jazz on Sunday, August 28, 2022 (2pm-5pm) at Urban Press Winery in Burbank, CA.
Saxophonist/flutist Louis Van Taylor is currently performing with Kool and the Gang and has also performed with Ray Charles, Marc Antoine, Jimmy Smith, Jimmie Witherspoon, The Four Tops, The Temptations, Michael Bolton, Carl Thomas, Eric Benet, The Gap Band, Teena Marie, Poncho Sanchez, Francisco Aquabella, Sheila E, Gerald Wilson, Kenny Burrell, The Funk Bros., Johnny Otis, Charles Wright, Buddy Miles, Frieda Payne, Mary Wilson, and many others.

Mark Towns (guitar) with Gregg Karukas Organ Trio @ Canyon Bistro, Topanga CA Fri. 9/23/22
2022-09-23 19:00 - 21:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Canyon Bistro, 120 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga, CA, 90290, United States
Guitarist Mark Towns will perform with Grammy-winning keyboardist Gregg Karukas and his Organ Trio (Soul/Jazz/Brazilian) at Canyon Bistro on Friday, September 23, 2022. No cover charge, reservations required.

Mark Towns Solo Flamenco Jazz Guitar @ Frogtown Artwalk 7-9pm
2022-09-24 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Frogtown Artwalk, 1901 Blake Ave., Los Angeles, CA, 90039, United States
Mark Towns will perform solo Flamenco Jazz guitar at the Frogtown Artwalk on Saturday, September 24, 2022 from 7:00pm until 9:00pm.

Run by the Elysian Valley Art Collective, the Frogtown Artwalk is a biennial free tour of the studios of the artists and artisans of Elysian Valley (Frogtown).
Every two years, Frogtown welcomes art lovers of all ages to enjoy pop-up galleries, artists’ studios, musical performances and art installations along the Los Angeles River.

Mark Towns Latin Jazz Trio @ Club 1881, Pasadena CA
2023-01-25 20:00 - 23:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Club 1881, 1881 E. Washington Ave., Pasadena, CA, 91104, United States
Mark Towns Latin Jazz Trio will perform at Club 1881 in Pasadena, CA on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 as part of the World Music Jazz Wednesdays series at the venue. Mark (guitar) will be joined by Ross Schodek (bass), and Joey DeLeon (drums and percussion). Shows at 8:00pm and 9:30pm.

Mark Towns Latin Jazz Band @ SXSW Guero's Saturday March 18, 2023
2023-03-18 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Guero’s, 1412 S. Congress, Austin, TX, 78704, United States
Mark Towns Latin Jazz Band will perform at Guero’s outdoor stage during SXSW 2023 on Saturday, March 18, 2023 7-8pm. Free! No SXSW wristband/badge required.

Mark Towns Latin Jazz Trio @ The Eclectic Music Fest Saturday 4/29/23 5:00pm-5:45pm
2023-04-29 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Piccolo Ristorante, 1010 Mission St., South Pasadena, CA, 91031, United States
Mark Towns Trio will perform at Piccolo Ristorante on Saturday, April 29, 2023 (5:00pm-5:45pm) at the 13th annual South Pasadena Eclectic Music Festival. The band will feature Mark on guitar with Leo Nobre (bass) and Joey DeLeon (percussion).

Mark Towns Flamenco Jazz Guitar @ Altisima Winery Sunday 7/23/23
2023-07-23 13:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Altisima Winery, 37440 De Portola Road, Temecula, CA, 92592
Flamenco Jazz Guitarist Mark Towns will perform at Altisima Winery in Temecula, CA on Sunday 7/23/23 from 1-5pm. The event is free and open to the public!
