Mark Erelli Quick Info | |
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Height | 5 ft 11 in |
Weight | 87 kg |
Date of Birth | June 20, 1974 |
Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
Spouse | Polly Mathewson |
Mark Erelli is an American songwriter, touring folk musician, singer, and can play multiple instruments. In 1999, he released his self-titled debut album. Soon, he won the Kerrville Folk Festival’s New Folk Award. He is also credited for working with Lori McKenna and Josh Ritter as a side musician.
Born Name
Mark Erelli
Nick Name
Mark
Sun Sign
Gemini
Born Place
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Nationality
Education
He initially went to Bates College in Lewiston, Maine.
In 1997, Mark started attending the University of Massachusetts Amherst to get a master’s in evolutionary biology in 1999. After that, he learned music.
Occupation
Singer, Songwriter, Musician
Manager
He is managed by Kristina Latino, the owner of Cornerscape Artist Management.
Genre
Americana, folk, pop, country
Instruments
Vocals, guitar, mandolin, harmonica
Labels
Signature Sounds
He has also self-released many albums.
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 11 in or 180.5 cm
Weight
87 kg or 192 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Mark has dated –
- Polly Mathewson (1998-Present) – Mark started dating Polly Mathewson in 1998. They remained an item for 4 years and married on September 1, 2002. They have 2 sons together.
Race / Ethnicity
White
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Hazel
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Dimpled smile
Mark Erelli Facts
- He was born in Boston but his upbringing happened in Reading, Massachusetts.
- He formed the band Freddie and Slip when in school.
- After that, he became a part of the band Organic Ice Cube.
- Hell In the Sky is his first song as a songwriter. At that time, he was a member of the band “Dead Flowers”.
- Growing up, he listened to WBOS, an FM radio channel where he listened to singers Patty Larkin and Chris Smither.
- He has a pet dog named Leo.
- During the 2005 International Songwriting Competition, he was the winner of the Grand Prize for People Look Around.
- He has been diagnosed with an eye disease called retinitis pigmentosa (RP).
- Visit his official website @ markerelli.com.
Featured Image by Mark Erelli / Instagram