Mark Bryan
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Mark William Bryan (born May 6, 1967) is an American singer.
He is a founding member, songwriter, and the lead guitarist for the band Hootie & the Blowfish.
While attending the University of South Carolina in 1986, Bryan and his friend Darius Rucker formed The Wolf Brothers.
Eventually, Dean Felber and Jim Sonefeld joined the band, which culminated in the founding of Hootie & the Blowfish in 1989.
In addition, Bryan has released three solo albums, 30 on the Rail, End of the Front, and Songs of the Fortnight.
Early life and career
Bryan was born in Silver Spring, Maryland. He attended Seneca Valley High School in Germantown, Maryland, and received his bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism from the University of South Carolina in 1989. While attending the university, he collaborated with Darius Rucker to create an acoustic duo band called The Wolf Brothers. From there they grew to form a new band named Hootie & the Blowfish with friends Dean Felber and Jim Sonefeld.
Solo career
Since moving to Charleston, South Carolina, in 1999, Bryan has produced full-length albums, as well as co-written and produced songs for other artists. He was also involved in founding the College of Charleston Radio Station, and is helping to develop a music industry concentration there.
In 2001, Bryan founded Carolina Studios, a local nonprofit after school music recording and technology program that helps children ages 8–18 thrive in music and the arts. Bryan became a chairman on the board of Carolina Studios in 2007.
In 2012, Bryan partnered with NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin to create Pro-Am Jam, a yearly golf event for the Denny Hamlin Foundation, Carolina Studios, and Student Transportation of America Education Foundation.
In 2009, Mark created Chucktown Music Group, partnering with long-time friend Ashley Flowers in 2014. Chucktown Music Group offers services to local artists including music licensing, promotion, marketing and industry connection.
Bryan has also created, executive produced, and hosted a Southeast Emmy Award winning show called Live at the Charleston Music Hall. Bryan created a band with Hank Futch of The Blue Dogs and Gary Greene of Cravin Melon. One of their songs, The Great Beyond is the theme song for Live at the Charleston Music Hall.