Mark Aaron James - Introduction

Mark Aaron James and the Borrowed Souls are a group steeped in the tradition of classic rock mixed with new alternative/pop sensibilities, borrowing heavily from Billy Joel, Elvis Costello, Tom Petty, James Taylor, Joe Cocker and the Beatles, along with several contemporary bands like Del Amitri, Counting Crows, Mathew Sweet and The Wallflowers. The group is headed by soulful singer/ songwriter Mark Aaron James. Mark is from Cocoa Beach, FL and is a graduate of Vanderbilt University. He has been singing in assorted bands, and as a solo act, throughout the Southeastern United States. James is 28 years old. Although he has been known to dabble on both the keyboards and the saxophone, Mark mainly sticks to his acoustic guitar and his voice. The rest of the instrumentation is left in the hands of a talented collection of musicians with an impressive collective resume. The group's guitar sound comes from Eric Halbig. A native Californian, Eric was brought to the bands attention through his stellar studio reputation, and his work on guitar and mandolin with Jonny Lee. His mastering of the pentatonic scale has garnered him three published books and two feature articles in Guitar Player magazine. The Borrowed Soul's unique and solid percussion is provided by David Burch. A graduate of the University of Tennessee's studio and jazz programs, David has honed his chops with contemporary Christian recording artist Erin O'Donnell, and the college alternative band, Holland. His sound stands out among rock drummers due to his creative use of the African Djembe, providing a funk essence to his rock and jazz skills. And finally, rounding out the rhythm section is bass player Aaron Hatmaker. Aaron is a 20 yr-old from Ohio. He came to Nashville as a music student at Belmont University, and earned the position as bass tech for one of the top bass players in the country, Dave Pomroy. His work with Mark, and his own Jazz combo, are gaining him a solid reputation as a new gifted player on the Nashville scene. As you can see the Borrowed Souls were "borrowed" from some of the best rock and blues bands in the "Music City." When they get together great music and a satisfied crowd are soon to follow.

Mark Aaron James - Meet the Peeps!

Mark Aaron James - singer, guitar Eric Halbig - guitar, mandolin David Burch - drums Aaron Hatmaker - bass

Mark Aaron James - Download and Listen!

Happy Hour.mp3   2.9 mb Plastic Bag.mp3    2.8 mb

Mark Aaron James - Discography

Mr. Wirehead Adventures With a Plastic Bag --- coming soon ---

Mark Aaron James - Links

Check out Mark's page at www.markaaronjames.com