Rockin' Marietta

Published: 06/26/2009

By Sally Litchfield
sallylit@bellsouth.net

Classic rock musician Chris DeMarco and The Chris DeMarco Band will open at one of Marietta's newest music venues, The Scene (2854 Delk Road on July 10 at 9 p.m.) In addition to vocals, DeMarco plays guitar and harmonica. Band members include Dell Bolos and Jerry Sorn on guitar, Reggie Dantzler on bass, Dave James on Keyboards and Brandon Thompson on drums. Price of admission is $10 in advance, $12 the night of the show. For advance tickets, visit www.chrisdemarco.com/store.html. The venue is for "all ages," but concertgoers over age 21 have the option of purchasing drinks by obtaining a colored bracelet.

DeMarco's interest in music began when he met and played with a small blues band while in school in Los Angeles. When his sister married the bass player of Blood, Sweet and Tears, "I got to meet those guys and began thinking about a singing profession," says DeMarco. His musical career evolved, with a short interlude in acting, taking him to New York, Boston, Europe and back to L.A., where he connected with a who's who of people in the music industry.

Happy to report that my first two shows went well.  There was not a great turnout at Smith's Olde Bar, it was Monday after Easter and there had been major storms knocking people's power out all over Atlanta.  It was a good "dress rehearsal" for the band anyway and the people who came enjoyed the show.  Yesterday at Trilogy in Marietta we had a much better crowd, around 120 people, and I appreciate all the friends who came out to support me and the band!

The new t-shirts are here, Chris DeMarco Band 2009 Tour shirts by Bay Island.  Soft "slim fit" 100% cotton.  Available at shows or from my official web store at http://www.chrisdemarco.com/store.html.

A couple of new videos posted on YouTube and MySpace, from the show at Smith's Olde Bar.  Hope to see you at a future gig - next one on the schedule will be in Loganville, Georgia at a club called @tmosphere. Then Tasty World in Athens, Georgia. See you there!

RadioIndy is pleased to present Chris DeMarco with a GrIndie Award for the CD "Chris DeMarco-The 80’s"

Chris DeMarco's most recent self titled release, “Chris DeMarco-The 80’s” is an album that re-invents the upbeat classic pop rock music of that era. DeMarco, a seasoned veteran of music who has performed with various well known artists, has decided to debut his works originally recorded in the 1980’s. These catchy pop styles are splashed with light lyrics over striking guitar riffs while keyboards add a touch of pop orchestration. DeMarco’s vocals are melodic and rich, exhibiting his polished, strong and distinct voice. Note the high harmonies on “The Same Old Way” and also on “One More Shot." They are undoubtedly a staple of ‘80’s pop. Rock-hard drums streaming with solid fills and edgy guitar licks reach well beyond their roots on “The Mirror.” If you like music that captures the essence of 80's pop/rock, “Chris DeMarco-The 80’s” is a CD well worth listening to.

-Diane And the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
Check out Chris DeMarco 's music on RadioIndy.com with link to purchase and links to popular sites

UK Internet radio station www.radiogetswild.com has between 1.5 and 2 million hits per month!  They are featuring Chris DeMarco as the artist of the month for March 2009 and have included several songs on the show "Indie and Unsigned" with DJ Dee, as well as other programming.

This is a great station with lots of resources for fans and artists. Check it out!

By Jim Clark
Publisher

DeMarco finds heart of classic rock ‘n’ roll

True rock aficionados will know Chris DeMarco.  Unfortunately most won't. You should.  He was a sought-after musician in the 70's and 80's. On his CD Lost and Found he has a who's who of rock artists helping out. It features Dick Wagner (Alice Cooper Band), Tommy Talton (Gregg Allman Band), Ken Mazur (Robert Palmer Band), Barry Richman (Skynyrd), Rhys Clark (Billy Joel) and Jim Fielder (Buffalo Springfield).

Back in 1977 Chris was the front-man for Riff Raff.  In the day he was an important part of the Hollywood music scene. But he grew tired of the life, and has settled in Atlanta.

Lost and Found is a complex mix of the bluesy, "Out of the Blue," the arena-like Journey rock "Can't Go Home Again;" the quirkly story song "Love and Murder" to the sensitive, delicate cadence of "The Quiet of the Rain."

I especially liked the slow rocking "It's Inevitable" and the love ballad "When It's Gone."

If you like original rock, give Chris a try. You can get the CD from CD Baby or at www.chrisdemarco.com
 

DJ Bette invited me to be on her show Thursday, February 19 from 4 - 6 PM (EST)!  Supporting the troops is important to me (not just because I am a veteran myself) so the opportunity to be on the air with Bette and communicate and share my music with the brave men and women who serve our country was terrific!

HOOAH!!!! Radio, the ONLY veteran owned, FREE internet-based radio station Saluting our troops, veterans and their Families. HOOAH!!!! Radio brings another way for families and soldiers to connect with one another, another way for us to salute our men and women of the US Military and Allied Forces being active duty or a veteran, and to act as a source of entertainment, directed towards their interests and personalities. For them, by them and their families.

Listen to HOOAH Radio any time on the Internet at http://www.hooahradio.com

Uncleshag is featuring my song LET ME GO on Longtown Sound's latest episode - 481. Unc says "Monday, Monday. Back in the indie groove on this day so come on along and hear all new music guaranteed to kick start the week and get your revs and BP up to specs. Have a great one and pass it on!" Here's the link: http://wlso.fm.wordpress/archives/1277 so you can listen.

SPN Radio Network has added both my CDs to the playlist. Check out this internet radio station at: http://www.spnradionetwork.com. This station features Sports/Politics/News and supports our men and women in the Armed Forces.

Powerhouse Mix Radio (on the internet) has a show called LOVE Songs with Chickee on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 pm to midnight. DJ Donna ("Rockin Chickee") has been featuring some of my rock love songs on the show and you can call in to the show to win stuff (like a signed CD, download cards, t-shirt!). Here's how you get there: http://www.powerhousemixrado.com or http://www.galacticworldradio.com

By David Buchanan on August 27th, 2008