Mark Dannells
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Award-winning Producer/Composer with over 30 years of experience across various music genres, from Rock to Orchestral. Notably contributed to a GRAMMY® nominated album for DJ Willy Wow and secured an EMMY® with Blacklight Posterboys. Expert in digital song production and mastering, showcasing unparalleled creativity and technical proficiency. Proven track record of success in high-profile collaborations and extensive touring.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
OWNER
SOLITARY CONFINEMENT STUDIOS
01.1998 - Current
- Owner, Engineer/Producer at Solitary Confinement Studios, my home studio since 1998
- Have Produced/Co-Written/Mixed Hundreds of different songs in numerous genres.
PRODUCER/COMPOSER
DJ WILLY WOW
01.2023 - Current
- Produced popular Children's artist DJ WIlly Wow's Sirius XM Radio Show on Kid's Place Live
- Co-Produced/Co-Wrote DJ Willy Wow's "Hip Hope For Kids" album that was nominated for a 2023 GRAMMY® Award for best Children's Music Album.
GUITARIST
YACHT ROCK REVUE
09.2007 - Current
- Extensive Touring in 3000-7000 seat venues in the US
- Recent US Tours with Kenny Loggins (2023), and Train REO Speedwagon (2024).
- 2020 Original Release "HDITJ" entered Billboard Top 200.
TOURING AND RECORDING GUITARIST
VARIOUS
09.1990 - Current
- I have toured/recorded with several national/major label acts over the last few decades including:
- Platinum Selling Hard Rock Band Skid Row, Singer/Songwriter/Producer Butch Walker, GRAMMY® Nominated Singer/Songwriter Angie Aparo, Elektra/The Music Company Artist Brand New Immortals, Zac Brown Band's John Driskell Hopkins, and many others
PRODUCER/COMPOSER
BLACKLIGHT POSTERBOYS/FOX 5
09.2000 - Current
- Guitarist/Producer/Songwriter for popular Atlanta, GA based band
- Was awarded an EMMY® award for "OUTSTANDING COLLOBORATIVE ACHIEVMENT TELEVISION CRAFT EXCELLENCE/COMPOSER for the song "Have an Nice May" used in Atlanta FOX 5 sweeps week promotion.
- Currently Producing first new release since 1999's "Psychotic Love Songs" due out in early 2025
Education
Associate of Arts - Professional
Berklee College of Music
Boston, MAMix Engineer
HCMS Pro Production System
Ontario, CanadaSkills
- 30 years experience in digital recording/song production in multiple genres : Rock, Pop, Hip Hop, Country, Metal, Electronic/Dance, Orchestral
- Intense editing, including time correction for drum/percussion tracks
- Well versed in Auto-Tuning vocals in all musical genres
- Pro level Mixing
- Mastering capabilities in house
Timeline
PRODUCER/COMPOSER
DJ WILLY WOW
01.2023 - Current
GUITARIST
YACHT ROCK REVUE
09.2007 - Current
PRODUCER/COMPOSER
BLACKLIGHT POSTERBOYS/FOX 5
09.2000 - Current
OWNER
SOLITARY CONFINEMENT STUDIOS
01.1998 - Current
TOURING AND RECORDING GUITARIST
VARIOUS
09.1990 - Current
Associate of Arts - Professional
Berklee College of Music
Mix Engineer
HCMS Pro Production System
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