R & B acoustic folk with a funky twist of jazz - that is the unique sound of MarKaren Music. Their heartfelt intimate performances weave lyrical stories that empower, enliven, and impassion audiences in an emotionally open and connective atmosphere. They live the belief that music unites people together in celebration of all life, in sadness and in joy. With them, you are always welcome. Come listen and be among friends.
Well crafted original songs delivered with captivating vocals and stellar guitar work. You could feel the passion in every note! We look forward to booking this band again!
MarKaren is the current house band for our monthly concert series. They have been performing for our audiences monthly since October 23, 2021. Their tasty original music is full of a unique blues funk folk vibe that has our audience members tapping their toes and listening intently to their heartfelt soul filled lyrics. We have also had them perform as a feature artist in our concert series which was highly entertaining. The band is fronted by Mark and Karen, a husband/wife combo, whose witty banter and insightful storytelling combined with their delightful music fills audiences with joy. We look forward to having them return next season!
Price Range: negotiable, dependent on size of the band booked.
Gig Length: 30 - 120 minutes
Languages: English
Funky blues acoustic folk with a twist of jazz - that is the unique sound of MarKaren Music. We love to write and create original songs that weave a story empowering, enlivening, impassioning, and healing our listeners. Our music brings people together in celebration of life, sadness, and in joy. You are among our friends with us.
How it all began...well, once upon a time...sounds like the start of a fairy tale doesn't it? Truthfully it feels like one. A chance meeting online resulted in a whirlwind of musical creations and romantic adventures for Mark and Karen Humpage. Defying cancer and traumatic brain injuries, MarKaren Music was born from their long-distance romance, with years of commuting between Canada and New Zealand. Blending Mark's funky rock reggae style with Karen's bluesy folk-jazz style has created an intimate and sometimes hilarious musical experience for their fans. Not focused on any one genre, their unique songwriting and theatrical comedy adventures explore the human condition, emotional experiences, and uniting connections between people with laughter, poignant lyrics, and intricate guitar patterns. To date MarKaren has performed in a variety of settings from pubs to weddings, house concerts to theatres, and everything in between, across Canada, the United Kingdom, and New Zealand. Maybe their next performance will be with you!
| June 17, 2023 • 4:00pm - 9:30pm | Mission Coffee House Concert Series |
| June 12, 2023 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Youth Open Stage |
| June 05, 2023 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Youth Open Stage |
| May 29, 2023 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Youth Open Stage |
| May 27, 2023 • 4:00pm - 9:30pm | Mission Coffee House Concert Series |
| May 15, 2023 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Youth Open Stage |
| May 08, 2023 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Youth Open Stage |
| May 01, 2023 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Youth Open Stage |
| April 24, 2023 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Youth Open Stage |
| April 22, 2023 • 4:00pm - 9:30pm | Mission Coffee House Concert Series |
| April 17, 2023 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Youth Open Stage |
| April 03, 2023 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Youth Open Stage |
| March 27, 2023 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Youth Open Stage |
| March 25, 2023 • 4:00pm - 9:30pm | Mission Coffee House Concert Series |
| March 20, 2023 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Youth Open Stage |
| March 13, 2023 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Youth Open Stage |
| March 06, 2023 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Youth Open Stage |
| February 27, 2023 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Youth Open Stage |
| February 25, 2023 • 4:00pm - 9:30pm | Mission Coffee House Concert Series |
| February 20, 2023 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Youth Open Stage |
| February 06, 2023 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Youth Open Stage |
| January 30, 2023 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Youth Open Stage |
| January 28, 2023 • 4:00pm - 9:30pm | Mission Coffee House Concert Series |
| January 23, 2023 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Youth Open Stage |
| January 16, 2023 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Youth Open Stage |
| January 09, 2023 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Youth Open Stage |
| December 17, 2022 • 4:00pm - 9:30pm | Mission Coffee House Concert Series |
| December 12, 2022 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Youth Open Stage |
| December 05, 2022 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Youth Open Stage |
| November 28, 2022 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Youth Open Stage |
| November 21, 2022 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Youth Open Stage |
| November 19, 2022 • 4:00pm - 9:30pm | Mission Coffee House Concert Series |
| November 14, 2022 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Youth Open Stage |
| November 07, 2022 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Youth Open Stage |
| October 24, 2022 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Youth Open Stage |
| October 22, 2022 • 4:00pm - 9:30pm | Mission Coffee House Concert Series |
| October 17, 2022 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Youth Open Stage |
| October 03, 2022 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Youth Open Stage |
| September 26, 2022 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Youth Open Stage |
| September 24, 2022 • 4:00pm - 9:30pm | Mission Coffee House Concert Series |
| September 19, 2022 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Youth Open Stage |
| June 13, 2022 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Youth Open Stage |
| June 11, 2022 • 4:00pm - 9:30pm | Mission Coffee House Concert Series |
| June 06, 2022 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Youth Open Stage |
| May 30, 2022 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Youth Open Stage |
| May 28, 2022 • 4:00pm - 9:30pm | Mission Coffee House Concert Series |
| May 23, 2022 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Youth Open Stage |
| May 16, 2022 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Youth Open Stage |
| Karen Humpage | Lead Singer/Songwriter |
| Mark Humpage | Singer/Songwriter/instrumentalist |
We have stage equipment for small venues. If you are a larger venue that has stage equipment we have stage plots available on request dependent on the size of the band booked.
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