“Mark Dvorak is a treasure - genuine, talented and truly caring & engaging…”
FARM Conference & Gathering, Grand Rapids MI
“I’m proud to know you. Your music is spectacular but you give to our community in so many other ways. You are indeed our generation’s Pete Seeger. Thank you…”
Nicole Harpe, Plainfield IL
“ So proud of the way you represent Chicago and all of us folksingers out there. Keep on keeping on, man!”
Deborah Robbins, Berkeley CA
“‘We Become’ inspired my homily for a packed congregation! Hope you don’t mind. Happy New Year, Friend!”
Fr. Ed McKenzie, Chicago IL
“I cannot thank you enough for your hospitality in welcoming my students and me to the Old Town School Folk Jam last Thursday. The kids and I had a fantastic time! They enjoyed chatting with you about Pete Seeger and the spirit of the Old Town School. And it was really educational for me to watch you lead the session - you are clearly a master teacher…”
Tim Fawkes, Glenbard East High School, Lombard IL
“Mark is such a treasured troubadour. We are so glad we were privileged to enjoy his amazing talent and down to earth performance. We are fast fans!
Margie Birt Baumer, Indianapolis IN
“Thank you for your card and well wishes. You certainly did cast a spell that afternoon in the Lupus General Store & I do hope you can make it back someday.
Everyone who was there & whose path I’ve crossed since, all have spoken highly of you and your artistic gift to us. For some reason the word “therapy” came to my mind that day.
I just finished “Bowling For Christmas” this a.m. - great verbal expressions of your ramblings! Keep ‘em coming!
Best wishes & happy trails out there!
Doug Elley, Lupus MO
“It was great to see you and hear you at the FARM Conference. I truly enjoyed your MDLive CD. Thank you. You are a stellar soul.”
Michelle Held, Detroit MI
“Just wanted to tell your warmth and attitude mean so much. I am sure that many other folks have felt and feel, the love you have for people. We need you.”
Bruce Howard, Lansing MI
“Thank you for your selfless generosity this weekend at the FARM Conference in Grand Rapids. It was a good trip and invaluable in many ways…”
$11 Supper, Chicago IL
“Thank you Mark! I am always so happy to see you and hear your music. I know the clients do too. Thank you for filling Centennial Hall with joy!”
Maria Delis, Oak Park River Forest Food Pantry, Oak Park IL
“Jesus Blazes, that was good!”
5th Grader, Belvidere IL
“Thanks for the book. I especially enjoyed the story about John Hartford and Coffeyville… You are a legend.”
Andrew Morris, Kansas City MO
“Mark is a wonderful songwriter & performer. He highlights the human condition in his songs & his sense of our shared history is apparent in every note. A joy to listen to & to work with…”
Debra Cowan, Shrewsbury, MA
“Last night my friend, you were truly the brightest star in the constellation!”
Joe Artabasy, Glencoe IL
“When it comes to folk music and the great tradition of Americana, Mark Dvorak is the keeper of the flame…”
Jeff Peterson, Public Radio, Burlington WI
“Mark Dvorak is one of the greatest folk musicians I’ve ever had the pleasure of hearing. He’s a true master of his craft, a rare breed who has dedicated himself fully to the music. A true inspiration. He lives and plays around Chicago and the Midwest. I wish I could hear him more often…”
Andrew Morris, Warsaw IN
KAM: How long have you been singing and playing guitar?
MD: I purchased my first guitar the winter of 1977. I was working in the shipping department at a xylophone factory in LaGrange, Illinois, the Musser Corporation. LaGrange is a west suburb of Chicago.
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