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Mark May Band (Vocalist and Guitarist for Dickey Betts)

"Mark May is one of the best new blues-rock artists to come along in years. With great singing/songwriting and guitar playing, he reminds me of everyone from Albert Collins to Stevie Ray to Carlos Santana. Hell, I even heard a couple of my licks in there. I was blown away!"
- Dickey Betts, Allman Brothers Guitarist.

"Mark May's gutsy tone, feisty pull-off licks and ground-glass vocals invite comparison to any number of Texas bluesmen. But the twin guitar leads, wah rhythm spanks, and occasional burst of fusionesque melodic complexity make May something much more than just another traditionalist."
- Guitar Player Magazine.

Bluesman Mark May is a former guitarist and vocalist for Dickey Betts and Great Southern. His new 2012 album, Release My Soul, is jam-packed with traditional blues, blues-rock and soulful ballads.

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Perfecting his craft in Houston, Texas for over 20 years, Mark May's astonishing live shows featuring dynamic twin leads and dual harmony guitar work which are the perfect complement to his smooth vocals.

The Mark May Band has performed at Telluride Blues and Brews, Mississippi Valley Blues Fest, King Biscuit, Tremblant International Blues Festival, Dallas International Guitar Show, Chenango Blues Festival, Lone Star Rally, Dogs on Hawgs, Houston International Festival, and in addition, was opening act for Allman Brothers Amphitheater Tour.

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Mark May currently gets heavy rotation on Sirius / XM Radio and Sonic Tap radio. He has been featured in Blues Review, Guitar Player, Guitar World, Vintage Guitar, Tone Quest and other major publications.

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