Mark Newman
Walls Of Jericho
Danal Music
www.marknewman.us
By George W. Harris

Vocalist, guitarist and songwriter, Mark Newman is an old soul. He took guitar lessons from jazz great Howard Roberts, so he’s got the right chops, but he uses them judiciously here on this straight ahead easy rocker. He toured with Mink DeVille’s band, which tells you about his sensibilities; he even does a nice job of “Mixed Up Shook Up Girl” that has the right amount of street smarts. His own material is concise, with lyrics on tunes like “Taking Pictures” and “Don’t Get Me Wrong’ causing you to pause and reflect. He does a take of the “White Bird” with a real folksy feel that is a perfect complement to the old 60s version. His voice sounds like he’s lived a full life, and wants to share some of it with you. No rocker like an old rocker who walks with a limp.