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Mark DuFresne Band

Mark DuFresne is one of the most sought after Blues talents in the Northwest. The Washington Blues Society has awarded him for best vocalist, songwriter and harmonica more than any other artist.
He has recorded three CDs of all original music. Out of That Bed, Have Another Round and Theres A Song In There, which featured the lineup of the former Hollywood Fats Band.
In 2002 Mark joined the coveted band Roomful of Blues as lead vocalist. While in that role the band received a Grammy nomination for Thats Right. They also won the W.C. Handy award for Best Band 2004. The New England Blues monthly awarded him Best Blues Vocalist. He returned home to the Pacific Northwest in 2006 after a very successful and fun four and a half years.
Recently he has had the pleasure to tour in Europe with Italys finest Maurizio Pugno, guitar, Alberto Marsico, organ and bass, and Gio Rossi.. excellent musicians.. excellent pasta..
His work on the chromatic harmonica is considered as some of the most innovative in Blues music. His ability to circular breathe has left audiences amazed.
DuFresne is as distinctive as a vocalist as he is a fiery player; rather than recycling old riffs, his original compositions are tuneful, melodic and grooveworthy.. Blues Review Magazine.