Marc Atkinson

Marc Atkinson is one of Canada's finest JUNO-nominated, Western Canadian award-winning musicians. He is the leader and composer of the internationally renowned Marc Atkinson Trio (and co-founder, composer and performer in the acclaimed, The Bills). The music of this virtuosic group is melodically captivating, sensually charged and ferociously, technically awe-inspiring. Embracing a lifetime of musical influences, Marc and the Trio have just released their fourth CD, The Marc Atkinson Trio IV, praised as the finest yet. The compositions on this CD are punchy, driving and rhythmically inventive. The Trio, formed in 2000, has toured North America, England and Europe and has received standing ovations everywhere they peform from the Montreal Jazz Festival to the Vancouver International Folk Festival to DjangoFest NorthWest.

The many original Marc Atkinson compositions are jewels in Canadian guitar repertoire. The first three CD's are still garnering international attention for his stunning compositions and extraordinary guitar dexterity. The Marc Atkinson Trio II was voted one of the top five albums in North America by Acoustic Guitar Magazine. The Marc Atkinson III was nominated in 2006 for an Outstanding Album Award at the Western Canadian Music Awards. Most recently 'Vorizo' from the latest album Marc Atkinson Trio IV won second place in the International Acoustic Music Awards 2010.

Marc Atkinson, a multi-instrumentalist/composer/arranger/producer, is one of Canada's most talented musicians. His catchy compositions, found on the self-titled CDs I, II, III and now IV take guitar beyond the usual repertoire and sound. The tunes have a fiery but elegant guitar style, infused with a catchy blend of influences. All this while still maintaining the laidback humour and casual 'good time feel' of Canada's West Coast. Atkinson's picking has been described as flawless, surprise-filled, sizzling and supremely melodic. His music is original, complex and challenging in its conception and delivery but remains accessible and absorbing. The music of the Marc Atkinson Trio good-naturedly welcomes all listeners aboard for an intriguing, exhilirating and unforgettable ride.

Marc Atkinson is backed by Joey Smith on bass and Brett Martens on rhythm guitar.

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