Milford Native To Rock Milford Oyster Festival

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MILFORD, CT — Milford native and long time resident Mark C. Daniel and his band the Free Radicals are set to open the Main Stage at this year's Milford Oyster Festival on Saturday August 18th 12:15 pm ahead of John Cafferty & the Beaver Brown Band and headliner Eddie Money.

Over the past 15 years Mark has spent extended periods of time touring the USA in support of various artists including: member of Pearl Jam & Blind Melon, Everclear, Buckcherry, Steve Vai, Eric Gales, Bret Michaels, Vertical Horizon, Living Colour, Vice (featuring Cory Glover of Living Colour) as well as releasing multiple albums with rock oriented projects notably former rock trio The Limit.

Most recently he has been working with session drumming legend Mickey Curry (Bryan Adams, Hall & Oates, the Cult, Mick Jagger) and former roommate from Berklee College of Music Bassist, Marc Hickox (Charlie Musslelwhite) recording a series of E.P.s of his orginal music. To sign up for Milford breaking news alerts and more, click here.

2018 has seen the return to live dates across the USA and the release of “New Truth,” Mark's first official solo effort now available on all streaming and purchasing sites worldwide.

Mark will be joined on stage at the Oyster Festival by two extraordinary CT musicians: Jeff Richardson on Bass and Nathaniel Dobas on Drums that go by “the Free Radicals.”

Together Mark C. Daniel & the Free Radicals look forward to delivering a high energy rock & blues inspired set.

“Lovers of Melodic Heavy Rock will be Absolutely Enthusiastic."... Blues Magazine - Peter Marinus

"Honing his musicianship and delving into the art of songwriting, the result is this expression of the straightforward Rock & Blues which drive his musical passions."

- Sound Waves Magazine - Joe Persson

“The laid back Connecticut native comes across as a relaxed, really dedicated guy that just lives for his music. His sound is what you would expect if Jon Spencer and Led Zeppelin had a baby that went to high school with Neil Young and Stone Temple Pilots." - DO512 Austin, TX

Singer, songwriter, guitarist, and producer Mark Daniel is a rising star whose music comes from his heart driven by a voice made for live performances. Gifted with a passionate voicing liken to the classic bluesy hues." - Susan Frances - AXS

" Solid Rocker, crisp vocals and his guitar playing is loose and colorful with Blues and Metal influences..Very Cool." -Nashville Blues Society/Don & Sheryl's Blues Blog