"I'd
love to have Mark come sing at our church." Folks tell us
that all the time. It's easier than you might think to have
Mark come share his songs with your church. Just call The
Harper Agency at (615) 851-4500, or visit their website at
www.harperagency.com.
For
years, the folks at The Harper Agency have coordinated the
scheduling for groups like The Cathedrals, The Bishops, The
Speers, The Booth Brothers, Brian Free & Assurance, and many
others you'd recognize.
They are
a blessing to their artists, and they really understand the
unique situations of each individual church. Pastors and
music ministers all over the country have been extremely
satisfied when working with The Harper Agency, and their
congregations have really enjoyed Mark's music.
So, if
you've been thinking about having Mark at your church, contact
the Harper Agency today. You'll be glad you did.
Mean, Mean People
No, Mark's not talking about his neighbors, the Perkins's.
Or at least we don't think he is...
"Mean, Mean People" is actually the title of Mark's latest
radio song. It's got a different title, but it's a
catchy song that dispenses some sound advice on how to
deal with those folks that we all know and have to deal
with. You know, those ones that never seem to be
happy unless they are making others just as miserable as
they always seem to be? Well, as Christians, we have
the responsibility to love one another, including "Mean,
Mean People," and this song addresses that very subject.
If you've not heard it yet, call your local station and
request it. This tune will get stuck in your head,
and hopefully, the message will get stuck in your heart.
Get your copy of
Mark's newest recording "Abundant Sunshine!"
Don't miss "The Making of
Abundant Sunshine" webcasts!
Listen in as Mark and Steve discus the process of
making a new album and share photos along the way.
THIS MONTH IN
CONCERT...
May
3
Bonifay, FL
First Baptist Church
6:00 PM (960) 547-2420
May
4
Bonifay, FL
First Baptist Church
9:15 & 10:45 AM (850) 547-2420
May
4
Marianna, FL
Eastside Baptist Church
6:00 PM (850) 526-2204
May
18
Cunningham, TN
Gray's Chapel Church of the Nazarene
10:00 AM (615) 763-0454
May
18
Clarksville, TN
Little Westfork Baptist Church
6:00 PM (931) 647-3814
May 31
Richmond, VA
Buford Road Baptist Church
6:00 PM (804) 320-2734
Mark Bishop: Thinking Out
Loud
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Links to Mark's past articles
courtesy of The Singing News Magazine.
March 2008
It is still very cold here in
east-central Kentucky. Most of you will be reading this in late
February and into March so you may still be in the middle of cold
weather too. Unless of course, you happen to be some of our good
friends from Florida or some other southern climate. We see you
smiling. Don't rub it in.
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Alternate Album Covers
SN Songwriter Search
Find out what
several of Marks albums COULD have looked like! I think this
will be pretty interesting to some of you folks. You know
what the finished cover looks like. Here are some of the
alternates that didn't make the cut.
Everyone has an opinion.
Here, we have archived some album reviews, old and new.
Click here.
Meet the Mark Bishop
Music Family!
You
think Mark does all this stuff himself? Ha! Here are some of
the folks who keep things going while Mark's out sharing His
music!
Bookings & Appearances - The Harper Agency
Mark Bishop is scheduled
exclusively by The Harper Agency.
Considered by industry leaders as one of the leading
booking agencies in its field, The Harper Agency has led
the way in bringing Gospel Music to some of the largest
churches in America and they have been very successful in
scheduling their artists on many of the largest church
concert series in the nation today. The Harper Agency's
desire is to serve the individual needs of its artists as
well as promoters and churches.
Whatever the demographic of your audience, The Harper
Agency can assist in meeting your needs. The Harper
Agency considers it an honor to be representing Gospel
Music at its best!
Recordings & Radio Promotions - CrossRoads
Music/Sonlite Records
Mark
Bishop records exclusively for Sonlite Records, part of
Crossroads Entertainment & Marketing. Crossroads is also
home to many of the top artists in Southern Gospel Music
today including The Inspirations, The McKameys, The
Kingdom Heirs, Poet Voices, The Talley Trio, Ivan Parker,
The Kingsmen, and others.
The
2000 musical marriage of Mark Bishop and Crossroads music
has been bountiful, to say the least, yielding eight Top
Ten songs, including two Number One songs from the 2004
recording, Can I Pray For You. Much of this success is
due to the Mark's co-producer Jeff Collins, and the
promotional work of Jim Stover.
"I
just feel at home with the folks at Crossroads," explains
Mark. "Chris White and Mickey Gamble have been so
supportive and encouraging to me, my family, and this
ministry. I know that they believe in me and the songs,
and they prove that by giving me the artistic freedom to
create this music. Greg Bentley, Scott Wagner, and entire
team work very hard to make sure that the music is
promoted so that we can share the message and the music
with as many people as possible. I am blessed and honored
to be part of this team."
For
more information about Sonlite Records and
Crossroads Entertainment & Marketing, call 1-800-966-7664,
or visit
www.crossroadsmusic.com.
With
over 20 years in Gospel Music, Steve Perkins knows his
stuff. Most of you may remember him for his tenure as
Bass Guitarist for The Bishops back in the 1990's. But
that's only one facet of Steve's career stops in Southern
Gospel Music.
Prior to his stint as our bass player and part-time Front
Porch singer, Steve was recognized and well known as one
of the best Southern Gospel Radio programmers and
announcers in America. He was nominated several times for
Singing News Fan Awards for his radio work, but, as Steve
puts it, "I was always up against some guy named Heil from
Pennsylvania who has a syndicated radio program."
Steve also spent some time working for "some songwriter
from Indiana" (another Steve quote), named Bill Gaither.
Steve's job was quality control at a record/cassette plant
that Mr. Gaither owned at the time. In addition to this,
Steve has worked as a studio musician and in marketing and
promotion for record companies and the healthcare
industry. Obviously, we were thrilled to have someone of
his caliber with us on the road.
Even
more so, I am thrilled to have Steve with me for this
phase of my life. He was the first one that offered to
"do anything I can" (another Steve quote) to help me get
going as a soloist. He's kept his word, and we've had a
good time. Although Steve has some serious health issues
that can limit his ability at times, his influence and
fingerprints can be found on just about every aspect of
this ministry, "except the songwriting. Mark won't accept
my offer to help him with his songs." (another Steve
quote)
Website Design - Brandon Jones
Before
Mark Bishop ever stepped out on a stage for the first time
as a soloist in January 2002, markbishopmusic.com was up
and running.
The
man responsible for this stopping off point on the world
wide web is Brandon Jones. The Bishops first crossed
paths with Brandon and his family several years ago. It
didn't take long before a kindred spirit was recognized
and strong friendship formed. Since that time, Brandon
and his family have never hesitated to help at concerts,
our Homecoming event, and most of all, keeping us online.
Although we may be in Kentucky and Brandon and his lovely
wife Amanda (Yes, he actually talked her into becoming his
bride...) are in Texas, Brandon is a vital part of this
team and lends his technical expertise, solid advice, and
wise counsel whenever needed. But most of all, he and his
family are dear friends, and as vital as he is to our
e-commerce and web-based whatever's, it's the friendship
that matters most.
Brandon's always open to your ideas and suggestions for
the website. And trust me, he is the one to handle it.
If you email me, I won't have a clue what you're talking
about! So, feel free to
email Brandon.
Click here to see more photos from the wedding!