Mark Nonisa + Musician in Upland, CA

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ABOUT

I am a vocalist/guitarist/actor/recording and mix engineer; born and raised in Los Angeles CA. I'm also an honors graduate of Musicians Institute (G.I.T.) in Hollywood CA. I was an instructor at Musicians Institute for 20 yrs. I'm currently the musical director at Valley Community Spanish Church. Some other credits include playing guitar on Babyface's YabYum label, movie soundtrack "Hav Plenty", and vocals on Scott Henderson's "Tore Down House" CD.
Touring/performance credits include guitarist and or vocalist for: Taste of Honey, Rufus, G.C. Cameron of the Spinners and Temptations, Glen Leonard of the Temptations, GQ, Eddie Holman, Anastacia, Tim Weisberg, T. J. Helmerich, Reno Jones and IV Xample. Also main member of 3rd Generation musical stage show.
My acting credits include, roles in the Christopher Guest directed, feature film "A Mighty Wind", independent film "From Grandma With Love", and the stage play "Fall On Your Knees".
I also have a valid U.S. passport, and my profile picture is current, from 3/15/2024. The songs at the top of the page are all original songs written by me (Lead vocals and all guitars).

Screen name:

Mark Nonisa

Member since:

Jan 29 2017

Active within 1 month

Level of commitment:

Very Committed

Years playing music:

45

Gigs played:

Over 100

Tend to practice:

2-3 times per week

Available to gig:

2-3 nights a week

Most available:

Nights

Influences

Jeff Beck, George Benson, Jimi Hendrix, Robben Ford, John Scofield, Al McKay, Prince, Stevie Wonder, Donny Hathaway etc.

Instrument experience:

Background Singer:

Expert

Vocalist:

Expert

Vocalist - Tenor:

Expert

Rhythm Guitar:

Expert

Lead Guitar:

Expert

Acoustic Guitar:

Expert

EQUIPMENT

3 Gibson Les Pauls (Axcess, Classic and Special), 1 Everett dreadnought, 1 Nylon string acoustic electric, 1 Blackface Fender Bassman amp, 1 Carr Slant 6V amp, Sennheiser Vocal mic, Shure SM 58 mic.

MUSIC