DESCRIPTION:
Fusing elements of blues, roots, rock, alternative, folk and classical; as a solo artist Mark has developed a distinctive sound.
Combining his unique vocal tones, ranging from smooth and soulful to rockin' wails, with driving rhythms, intricate melodies and dynamic percussion from his guitar, Mark's original performance is intended to provoke thought, evoke emotions and inspire unity.
Drawing from a selection of original tracks, weaved with
improvised instrumentals and poignant sentiments; whether delivering an
inspired lyric or sliding and screaming his way around the frets, the
sounds of Mark Hillman reach out and envelop listeners in sonic bliss, with
the intention of leaving them feeling uplifted and inspired.
Mark has been a member of several bands throughout his career, some of which have made Australian festival appearances. These include; The Walkers, Sons of Ra, Townsville Blues Project, Band of Dawn and Crossroads (some of the festivals listed below were with these bands).
Festival/Gig Apperances include;
Cairns Winter Solstice 2010
Tribal Daze 2011 & 2012 (Twizted Lotus Records)
Woodstock Music & Lifestyle Festival 2012 (Purple Haze Productions)
Cairns Summer Solstice/End of Mayan Celebration 2012
Tribal Rhythms Music & Lifestyle Festival 2013 (Black Wattle DiMenTions)
Aussie Produce @ JCU Cairns (Taesty Gecko Productions)
Dysphemic & Miss Eliza Album Launch @ The Jack - Cairns (Taesty Gecko Productions)
Dragon Dreaming Festival 2013 (Servants Of Sound)
Abducted Festival 2013 (Townsville)
Regrowth Festival 2014 (Re-Gen)
Townsville Cultural Fest 2014, 2015, 2016 & 2017 (Townsville Intercultural Centre)
Townsville Blues & Roots Festival 2015
Collaborations Festival 2015
Sunday Residency - Hotel Allen, Townsville - 2015 (Spirit Hotels)
Palm Creek Folk Festival 2016 & 2017 (Townsville Folk Club)
Thursday Resudebct - Flynn's Irish Bar - 2016 (Girl At A Rock Show)
No Worries Reggae Party II 2016 (Becca Productions)
Earthdance Cairns 2016 (Plant the Seed Productions)
No Worries Again 2017 (Becca Productions)
Townsville EcoFiesta 2017 (Townsville City Council)
6th Billabong Beats 2017 (The Billabong, Kuranda)
Montly Residency - Just One More - 2017 (Just One More Bar & Grill, Mission Beach)
Tropical Bloom 2017
Wallaby Creek Festival 2017
Collaborations Festival Confirmed!
http://www.collaborationsfestival.com/musician/mark_hillman
Well, I've known about this for a little while now, but have been waiting for the official lineup announcement to let you all know.
I am extremely happy to say that I've been chosen to play at Collaborations Festival this year. This is an incredible honour for me personally, as this was the second festival I ever attended, and played a massive part in my musical journey.
Also, this year the festival is being held at Sugarbag Station out near Mt. Garnet (inland NQ), which was the same site as my first ever festival (Cairns Winter Solstice 2010), so I really feel like this one will be one of those full circle moments.
Big thanks to Ned, Arlene and the rest of the crew for giving me this opportunity - I feel blessed to be involved.
Got some special stuff in store for this one, so don't miss it! Get your tickets now!
http://www.collaborationsfestival.com/tickets
- Oct, 05 Hotel Allen
- Oct, 12 Hotel Allen
- Oct, 26 Sons of Ra @ Hotel Allen
- Oct, 31 Halloween @ Hotel Allen
- Nov, 04 Mlebourne Cup Day @ Hotel Allen
- Nov, 04 Hotel Allen
- Dec, 01 Hotel Allen
- Dec, 07 Hotel Allen
- Dec, 14 Hotel Allen
- Dec, 21 Hotel Allen
- Dec, 28 Hotel Allen
- Feb, 28 Go Wild Get Wired @ Old Courthouse Theatre
- Mar, 28 Go Wild Get Wired @ Herbert Hotel & Old Courthouse Theatre
- Apr, 05 Hotel Allen
- Apr, 11 Townsville Blues & Roots Festival @ Old Courthouse Theatre
- Jul, 17 Collaborations Festival
Hotel Allen
Gregory St, North Ward
Hotel Allen
Gregory St, North Ward
Sons of Ra @ Hotel Allen
Duo ft. Tiny The Bad Teddy.
Gregory St, North Ward
Halloween @ Hotel Allen
Gregory St, North Ward
Mlebourne Cup Day @ Hotel Allen
Gregory St, North Ward
Hotel Allen
Gregory St, North Ward
Hotel Allen
Gregory St, North Ward
Hotel Allen
Gregory St, North Ward
Hotel Allen
Gregory St, North Ward
Hotel Allen
Gregory St, North Ward
Hotel Allen
Gregory St, North Ward
Final resident show at this venue for the year, back again in March 2015.
Go Wild Get Wired @ Old Courthouse Theatre
Go Wild Get Wired @ Herbert Hotel & Old Courthouse Theatre
Mark Hillman
http://www.reverbnation.com/markhillmanmusic
Set starts @ 8pm, Herbert Hotel.
Also with:
Tasha Zappala
http://www.facebook.com/pages/page/285822731553261
The Wee Johnny's
http://www.reverbnation.com/theweejohnnys
Al Boulton Band
http://www.facebook.com/pages/page/466029180126916
The Dvanti BAND
http://www.facebook.com/pages/page/793671700693218
Twisted Whisker
http://www.facebook.com/pages/page/1500403560193198
Still Waters
http://www.facebook.com/pages/page/780783201977613
Mystery Blue Dress
http://www.facebook.com/pages/page/1386512071667842
Not Hogun
Wrong Direction
The Comedy Generation
All ORIGINAL local artists, 10 bands over 2 venues for $10.
Tickets: $10
18+
Full Details: http://www.reverbnation.com/show/15659191
Hotel Allen
We're back again at the Hotel Allen for a 2 hour show on Easter Sunday, playing in the beer garden during dinner service - which will also see the return of the Allen's infamous Pig on the Spit buffet dinner. Come on down, enjoy some groovy tunes and great food with genuine, down-to-earth people.
Townsville Blues & Roots Festival @ Old Courthouse Theatre
Appearing LIVE with Mark-O and the Townsville Blues Project.
Collaborations Festival
17th - 20th July, Sugarbag Station, Mt Garnet, N. Qld - exact set time yet to be announced.
Tickets and More Information
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The Warden (Unmastered)MARK HILLMANhttps://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/ae-p/system/music/file/76765/1427271714.mp3https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/ae-p/system/music/file/76765/1427271714.mp3The Warden (Unmastered)
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In A World (Unmastered)MARK HILLMANhttps://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/ae-p/system/music/file/76768/1427276431.mp3https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/ae-p/system/music/file/76768/1427276431.mp3In A World (Unmastered)
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Mark Hillman LIVE - "The Warden" ft. Miss KimmyLIVE @ Go Wild Get Wired, 28th Feb 2015 [Townsville, North Qld] -
Mark Hillman LIVE @ Dragon Dreaming Festival 2013Short improvised instrumental from impromptu performance @ PsyBus Cafe, Dragon Dreaming Festival (Wee Jasper, NSW)
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