MUSIC
Bands
Playing Dead
I have been playing keyboards and singing with Playing Dead for the last 9 years!
Playing Dead is a Grateful Dead tribute featuring former members of Dark Star Orchestra, Slipknot!, and Uncle John's Band. Their marathon sets feature music and jams from the entire Grateful Dead catalog. Playing Dead faithfully recreates the experience of a live Grateful Dead concert. The music of The Grateful Dead is a complex stew of different styles of music including rock, blues, jazz, folk, bluegrass and more. Their improvisational style and large repertoire guaranteed that every musical performance would be unique. Every Playing Dead show is equally unique featuring different set lists each night and exciting improvisational jams.
Playing Dead Videos
I have been playing keyboards and singing with The Knot for over 25 years!
The Knot has been at the forefront of improvisational rock and roll for many years. Our marathon sets of 90 minutes or more are packed with a variety of musical styles and extended jams. We enjoy playing creative, high energy music that is sure to keep you dancing. We mix original compositions with the music of classic artists like The Grateful Dead, The Allman Brothers, Eric Clapton, The Band, Traffic, Steely Dan, and many others.
The Knot
The Knot - Sitting on Top of The World (live 4-1-11)
I have been playing keyboards and singing with The Lovelights for 2 years!
The Lovelights is a groove and jam oriented rock & roll band. In our sound, we think you'll hear the influences of such groups as The Grateful Dead, The Allman Brothers, Phish and artists such as Paul Simon, Joni Mitchell, Eric Clapton and Bonnie Raitt, to name a few. We mix original compositions with well chosen covers and include lots of improvisational jams!
The Lovelights
Song Writing
I have been writing original songs for over 25 years. Some I have performed with my bands (most with The Knot), and others I have either performed solo, or never performed in public. I wrote the music to all of them, but some are collaborations with lyricists (Jeff "Tree" Riley and Leo Gauthier).
The Promise
Words and Music by Mark Munzer. Performed by The Knot from the CD "Slip Into Somewhere". Copyright 1997.
Nights Aglow
Music by Mark Munzer. Words by Jeff Riley. Performed by The Knot from the CD "Slip Into Somewhere". Copyright 1997.
Just For Fun
Occasionally I just like to sit down at the piano and record a quick cover of a song I like. Nothing polished... just a quick rough take for the fun of it. Here are a few.