Mark Haze: 10 Interesting Facts You Did Not Know

South African Singer-Songwriter and full-time touring musician Mark Haze is known for his wide vocal range and electric large live performances. Mark skilfully delivers a signature combination of high energy Rock ‘n Roll and silky Old-school Soul, fused with raw emotional Blues … guaranteed to have audiences singing along on their feet!

On-stage Mark oozes charisma, with the distinctive ability to confidently command both large audiences, and personally connect with audiences in intimate venues – not an easy task when moving from large stages with a full band to a smaller acoustic setup where he is face to face with the audience.

His powerful soaring vocals, skilled soulful guitar playing, and pulsing rhythms are a force to be reckoned with, delivering a show experience like no other – an escape into a world where nothing else matters, where you find yourself lost in the moment and his music. Each performance is treated as though it would be his last.

Off-stage, Mark shows appreciation for his fans, always taking the time to meet them at every show. Mark shares that “I believe to really love music, is to find the beauty in all forms and genres and embrace it”

Mark is a natural showman with influences ranging from Rock Icons like Queen, The Beatles & Lenny Kravitz, Blues Masters Eric Clapton & B.B. King, to modern artists like Bruno Mars, The Weekend, Fallout Boy & Jack Garrat. Mark is known for experimenting sonically, merging contemporary Pop & Electronic Cultures with the historic timelessness and beauty of Rock, Soul, and Blues.

Here 10 Interesting Facts about Mark Haze

1. He has a birthmark on his face.

2. He was 4 years old the first time he sang in front of people – it was at church.

3. He plays guitar on stage, but he can also play the drums, bass, the piano and the trumpet.

4. Mark Haze actually struggles to enjoy the sound of his own voice on recordings.

5. He won the American Idol Experience at Disney World Orlando in November 2010, before he entered SA Idols in 2011 where he finished second.

6. Mark Haze once stumbled into a bar in New York and played an open jam night with a bunch of musicians. The next morning, he Googled the place (which was called “The Underground”). It turns out that he played on the same stage that hosted some of his heroes, like Eric Clapton, The Rolling Stones & Jimi Hendrix, and he had no idea.

7. He’s allergic to Guava and Coriander.

8. Mark Haze is terrified of Sharks, but he loves to watch shows about them.

9. He’s never had a singing lesson in his life.

10. Mark loves to cook.

Well, there you have it, 10 Interesting facts about Mark Haze. Mark’s latest single and video is a grandiose Rock Opus called ‘Don’t Say Goodbye’. This blistering arena-style Rock Anthem will be accompanied by a Music Video, showcasing Mark’s wide vocal range and signature energy Rock ‘n Roll, guaranteed to have audiences singing along on their feet!

Mark Haze comments on writing ‘Don’t Say Goodbye’

“The riff is one of the first I ever wrote. It was originally intended to be for my first proper band ‘12th Avenue’ but got shelved. When I started writing new music, I picked the riff up again, at the same time a friend whose father passed away contacted me to share how much this song meant to him. The song was written to encourage strength in character, to always fight on in the face of adversity, and to always push to do better, regardless of what life throws at you.”

“Today this theme is more relevant than ever. Lyrically I also wrote this song from me, to me, to encourage myself to always stand steadfast, keep everything together, and fight on no matter what – to always push on and do better! As I also produced the track, I had to be extra stringent on myself, between playing the roles of artist and producer, to push myself to keep doing better and fight on for the desired result.”

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