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Mark Rogers

Mark fell in love with drums when he was eight years old and by the age of eighteen was recognized by the Canadian Jazz Festival as the top drummer in Canada for his age group.  He’s never looked back, having enjoyed a busy professional career of touring, and recording  ever since.

LIVE Upon becoming a full-time professional musician Mark toured with a Motown Revue backing many top R&B groups such as the Chi-Lites and The Crystals in the hottest clubs and festivals in the country. In 1989 he formed his current group, LMT Connection.  They have performed over 4000 gigs, released 3 CD’s and continue to perform all across North America and Europe.

STUDIOIn 1994 Mark founded New Century Productions establishing a base for his work as a writer and producer.  Since then he has performed on over 70 albums with such diverse artists as Sony rocker Edwin, Epic Records alternative hip-hopper Kazzer, European Jazz favorite Phe Cullen, Contemporary Christian artist Steve Bell.  He was also a part of Walter Ostanek’s 2003 Grammy nominated album. 

FILM & TELEVISION: Mark's film and TV work has been quite diverse; from acting as Music Studio Liaison on the soundtracks for such recent films as Catch That Kid and The Italian Job to drumming on episodes of The Young and the Restless to writing and producing projects for Miramax films, PBS and two children’s productions  - Maralee Dawn and Friends, which is broadcast around the world, and now, home-video release The Hugglers.

This past year Mark has received a 2004 Accolade Award and a 2004 Telly Award in recognition for his original music featured in the Hugglers DVD.

TEACHINGMark has inspired well over 500 drum students, from beginners to professionals, since he began teaching in 1981.  An advocate of educational music he has done many clinics in the public school system with sponsorship from the American Federation of Musicians.

MEMBERSHIPS
American Federation of Musicians local 298
NARAS – Nashville Chapter
SOCAN

 

ENDORSEMENTS:  Sabian Cymbals, Ahead Drumsticks, Electro Voice  Microphones         

Please contact.  416.945.0478  Rogers@LMTConnection.com

8108 Mount Carmel Blvd. Niagara Falls ON L2H 2Y8

www.LMTConnection.com    www.NewCenturyProductions.ca