As a solo singer/songwriter, Marc’s self-accompanying guitar styling is bluesy, melancholic, and captivating. Lyrically mournful, but “uplifting in it’s clear-eyed honesty.” –Doug Wallen As a solo act, Marc has opened for Chuck Prophet, Vienna Teng, Madi Diaz, Hot Club Of Cowtown, and many others. Marc enjoys traveling solo, duet, small groups, or as a full quintet with The Stonethrowers.
Marc’s bluegrass band, The Stonethrowers, began playing together in January 2007. They have opened for Bela Fleck and The Flecktones, Jerry Douglas, Chuck Prophet, Cabinet, Moe, and King Wilkie. The band blends a passion for traditional song, Appalachian fiddle tunes, and jazz with a unique mix of original songwriting, bluegrass and folk music. Lead singing with great vocal character and seamlessly blended three-part vocal harmonies fill out their energetic delivery.
Winner: Best Band at Pickin In The Panhandle Sept. ‘08
Members of the Americana Music Association, IBMA, & NERFA.
Reviews
Martin Guitar Sounding Board:
http://martinguitar.com/news/PDF/Vol_27.pdf - Page 34
Marc Silver, a Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania-based singer/songwriter,
offers a mix of Appalachian fiddle tunes,
jazz and original songwriting. Marc
counts on his one and only Martin D-35
Dreadnought whether working with his band, The Stonethrowers, or working as a solo musician. All of his consummate musical activities can be tracked at http://www.marcsilvermusic.com.
“Take back your heart/ I don’t want it no more,” pleads Philly song-slinger Marc Silver on Past Is Prelude, his third album. Another tune finds him on similar footing: “I don’t wanna leave just to learn/ All I need was inside your heart.” Just as timeless as those sentiments is the plucky, bluegrass-tinged folk delivered so sharply by Silver and his regular band the Stonethrowers. There’s banjo and mandolin, upright bass and pedal steel, and lots of harmonies raining down, all serving to brighten Silver’s somewhat mournful songwriting. But like the well-worn Appalachian tunes he looks to for inspiration, his own work is uplifting in its clear-eyed honesty. (Doug Wallen) Philadelphia Weekly Review Nov. 2008
"A little bit of folk, a little bit of country and a whole lot of three-part harmonies add up to make this band one you don't want to miss." Philly Metro: Jan. 2008
"The band's ability to cross genres.has made it unique in a city where the lulling tunes of folk music aren't often heard." South Philly Review: July 2007
TESTIMONIALS
Marc and the band were amazing - friendly, professional and fun, they were exactly what we needed. Great bluegrass delivered by folks who could get people up dancing and share in the revelry! We loved their music online, and as we had hoped they were even better live. They helped us to add some personal touches to the set, and were a total pleasure to have at our wedding. Highly recommend them. Do it before they get famous and are no longer available! Thanks so much, Ronnie and Nikolle -- Nikolle K, Cornwall Bridge, CT, 8/16/2008
Start to finish, I thought they were excellent. Good communication before the gig. Very talented, accomodating and professional. They lent a great vibe to the party and we had no issues at all. Very highly recommended and without reservations. -- Michael P, Stanfordville, NY, 7/25/2009
?he band was just great, they were flexible and open and friendly and really helped to make our event special. Great music too! -- Jane Ellen M, Point Pleasant, NJ, 6/28/2009
Marc Silver and the Stonethrowers are an incredibly talented band. They were on time and very flexible with last minute changes at the reception. Most importantly our guests loved them. -Karen H, 7/4/2009, Wedding, Turbotville, PA
