Scottsdale Sounds - Local Musicians @ Mustang Library

 A Man Called Ed

A Man Called Ed, is Phoenix, Arizona-based singer/songwriter, Edward Helmstead III.

Ed's musical inspiration covers the gamut, from Dylan and the British Invasion to modern Americana, and everything in-between. Ed's songwriting and singing style has been compared to Neil Young, but most people think he sounds like A Man Called Ed.

Mark Bishop Evans

Mark has performed extensively on both the West and East Coasts, engaging audiences in settings ranging from upscale restaurants and coffeehouses to local bars, listening rooms, festivals, house concerts, and honky-tonks. His repertoire spans from the 1920s to today, blending tasteful covers with original songs. He interprets artists such as Paul Simon, Gordon Lightfoot, Lennon and McCartney, America, Dougie MacLean, Kenny Loggins, George Michael, Glen Campbell, the Eagles, Dan Fogelberg, and James Taylor, among others. As a songwriter, Mark is known for his strong melodic sense and expressive guitar work, combining them into music that is both warm and evocative. His style weaves together elements of folk, folk rock, and ballads. He now resides in the Phoenix area, where he continues to write and perform.

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