Mark Porter

Lena & Harry Smith · Post by **Lena & Harry Smith** » Thu Nov 01, 2007 6:17 pm

They certainly did look smart, it was part of the image that was expected in the Rat Pack era.
It was a polished performance from start to finish.

Marian · Post by **Marian** » Tue Nov 20, 2007 11:40 am

I've just found out that one of my friends has booked to see "The Kings of Swing" at Nidd Hall over Christmas. This is another Warner Hotel.
We need some updates to your list on your website Mark.

Marian.

mark porter · Post by **mark porter** » Wed Nov 21, 2007 2:05 pm

hi Marian,
It is our show at nidd hall but i shant be on that one ( only second ive missed) i had an engagement on a cruise booked in before the nidd hall date so i have to honor it!! someone has to!! haha. I will have a "dep" for that night.
I will update the website asap, we are at chatham theatre tommorrow, then birkenhead on 29th, carlisle on 30th and cannock on 1st. Apart from the NIDD HALL we are off until january when we kick off on 9th feb at the palace manchester.

mark porter · Post by **mark porter** » Wed Nov 21, 2007 2:07 pm

i meant off until february!! need more red bull!!

Marian · Post by **Marian** » Wed Nov 21, 2007 10:15 pm

I see Mark, you're much too young for a senior moment I suppose!!!

Hope your cruise is going somewhere nice. We could all have joined you!
Thanks for the updates of your shows, unfortunately rather all too far away for us, but next September at the Palladium is already in our diary, just awaiting the date. Possibly we can rally the troops!!:D

Marian

P.S. Well done on 50 postings.

Lena & Harry Smith · Post by **Lena & Harry Smith** » Thu Nov 22, 2007 10:31 am

Sounds good to us, and well done Mark on your 50 postings.
Hope your engagements go well Mark and you found the Chaham venue OK.
We had a job finding this theatre when Al Martino appeared there, and so did his warm-up comic artist who said....If there's a war I'm coming here.
We'll have no trouble finding The Palladium, We'll be there.

Lena & Harry Smith · Post by **Lena & Harry Smith** » Sun Jan 06, 2008 1:23 am

We have had the of pleasure of listening to Mark's CD ..."Titled "Where Does The Time Go." our thanks go to Marian for this

This CD contains Twenty One tracks of some of the best standards that have ever been written, all still remaining popular today and every one sung superbly by Mark. We particularly liked "How Do They Keep The Music Playing" "Where Does The Time Go" "The Things We Did Last Summer." Begin The Beguine".
We really enjoyed it.... Great stuff Mark

Will be looking forward to the Palladium Show.

Gray · Post by **Gray** » Sun Jan 06, 2008 8:55 am

That's great to read, Lena & Harry

Gray

Marian · Post by **Marian** » Sun Jan 06, 2008 9:15 am

So pleased you liked this CD Lena and Harry. I should perhaps mention that it was issued in 1988 and I came across a copy just by chance.

As Lena and Harry says, there are some lovely old standards on the album, all beautifully sung by Mark.
I loved "How Do You Keep the Music Playing" too, and "The Summer Wind" and "Blue Velvet," "Lullaby in Ragtime" etc. etc.

You should reissue most of these on a new album Mark.
Marian

mariana44 · Post by **mariana44** » Sun Jan 06, 2008 11:27 am

I also loved listening to this cd--lots of great tunes-one of my favourites is Marks version of "What are you doing the rest of yout life"--one of the best versions I have heard.

Although this was issued in 1988, there is such a lot of this American Songbook Type albums that are popular at the moment, and I am sure that this one could be just as popular , if reissued. Well done Mark, on a great album-and thanks to Marian

john · Post by **john** » Sun Jan 06, 2008 11:48 am

I agree it is a super album, love "How Do You Keep The Music Playing" and "What are You Doing The Rest Of Your Life". Great listening!

mark porter · Post by **mark porter** » Thu Jan 31, 2008 1:54 am

hi guys thanks for the comments, i like this cd myself actually, the songs are many of my favourites, ive put up a few new dates on the kings of swing section!!!!

mark porter · Post by **mark porter** » Thu Jan 31, 2008 2:01 am

cant find the kings of swing thread!!!
here are a few dates that have been confirmed though.
8TH FEBRUARY BILLINGHAM FORUM THEATRE

9TH FEB MANCHESTER PALACE THEATRE

12TH FEBRUARY ROYAL CONCERT HALL NOTTINGHAM

14TH FEB DUNDEE CAIRD HALL

23RD FEB BODELWYDDAN CASTLE WARNER HOTEL. NORTH WALES

6TH MARCH WAKEFIELD THEATRE

22ND MARCH NIDD HALL HARROGATE WARNER HOTEL

MORE TO COME WHEN FINALISED.

Mark Fox · Post by **Mark Fox** » Thu Jan 31, 2008 10:55 am

We'll try for Nidd Hall this time!

Marian · Post by **Marian** » Thu Jan 31, 2008 1:15 pm

The Kings of Swing are on page 1 of this thread Mark. Don't think there is a thread of their own, so you are in the right place.

Marian