S4 Ep79: Another Bar To Cry In: Interview with Mark Christian
In this hour long episode, Mike Ford gets into an in-depth discussion with lead singer Mark Christian of Merle Jagger. They discuss Mark's colorful career and their opinions on Elvis, the music industry, Colonel Tom Parker, The Beatles and even The Monkees! "Boiling out of the stills of LA's underground is Merle Jagger, an instrumental trio, now with vocals too, blazing a new trail of outlaw melodic for the Western millennium. Searching for the truth and not just the cake, long time sessioneer guitarist Mark Christian, a native of the Southern California orange tree ranches, teamed up with barnyard pals bassist Pat Flores and drummer Brandon Goldstein for the ultimate progressive Hillbilly experiment. Mr. Christian's eclectic electric guitar style is fueled by a kaleidoscope of banjo and flatpicking treasures that emulate a round-up of influences including Jimmy Bryant, Roy Clark, Jimi Hendrix, Earl Sgruggs, Roy Buchanan,, Rory Gallagher, Danny Gatton and Joe Maphis." Merle Jagger