MARK VAN HAREN - January 27

Step back into the golden era of ‘70s pop-soul with Mark Van Haren – guitarist, vocalist, and lifelong devotee of the music that made AM radio magic. As a banana-seat Schwinn–riding kid of the ‘70s, Mark grew up with a portable radio glued to his side and a soundtrack full of Stevie Wonder, Hall & Oates, Al Green, James Taylor, Steely Dan, Bill Withers – and of course, some Bacharach and Beatles for good measure. The pop-soul of the '70s captures a moment in music history when melody, musicianship, and heart shared the same airwaves. Mark's sets balance warm vocals, rhythmic guitar work, and a love of "harmonic complexity" – utilizing rich chords and progressions to create emotional depth. Mark’s repertoire is highly curated and designed for connection. He loves bringing back familiar-but-forgotten gems – like Player’s “Baby Come Back” – that make audiences light up with recognition, while also slipping in soulful deep cuts like Stevie Wonder’s “Knocks Me Off My Feet.” Whether it’s a radio hit or a hidden treasure, Mark aims for songs that possess a soulful core and make the audience feel something.