Mark Eddie - "Comedy That ROCKS"

With a wonderful singing voice, Mark Eddie salutes classic and new artists like Bob Dylan, John Mayer, Van Morrison, Garth Brooks and more. He cleverly describes the similarities between Heavy Metal and Polka music, portrays Neil Diamond as a third-grade teacher, and demonstrates how Dave Matthews would sound when slowed down on a turntable.

Mark auditioned and became the voice of Nickelodeon's popular Nick at Nite jingles while performing in bar-bands and attending college in Ohio. Soon after receiving his degree, Mark was appearing in concert with Jackson Browne, Melissa Etheridge, Bad Company and The Hooters to name a few. Relentlessly touring with rock bands for over 10 years, Mark inadvertently found that his experience as a musician was the basis for a distinctive comedic point of view.

Recently, Mark released his third comedy CD, entitled Comedy That Rocks. Also in the works, a one-man play focusing on his personal struggle with Type 1 Diabetes. Diagnosed at age four and an active diabetes advocate, Mark jokingly says, "we've got to find a cure...I don't wanna be the only guy whose VH-1 Behind the Music special ends with a tragic Snickers overdose!"

Billboard, CMJ and CAT magazines have all featured the laid-back, positive minded performer. He and his wife of 15 years raise their two children and one golden retriever. Mark's life philosophy is summed up in three words... Peace, Joy, Laughter. His performances in yet three more...Comedy That Rocks!

Bio

With a guitar, a remarkable singing voice and an infectious spirit, comic/singer/songwriter Mark Eddie fires out musical observations, songs, guitar rifts and musical impressions of artists such as Bob Dylan, Dave Matthews, John Mayer and Al Green to name just a few. From a true musician‘s point-of-view, he demonstrates the similarities between Heavy Metal and Polka music . . . Neil Diamond as a third-grade teacher . . . and speeding up Creed on a turntable. "It's either brilliant observation or way too much time on my hands", says Eddie.

Mark performed in bar-bands while attending college in Ohio. Soon after receiving his degree, Mark was touring coffeehouses and eventually opening for national acts like Jackson Browne, Melissa Etheridge , and Toad the Wet Sprocket. Somewhere along the line Mark realized that adventures as a professional musician could be the basis for a kick-ass comedy show . "One day I just went from rock musician to rock comedian", he says.

Three comedy CD's later, Mark has garnered five nominations for the coveted NACA Entertainer of the Year Award. "I've officially become the Susan Lucci of that award", he jokes. Also in the works, a one-man play focusing on his personal struggle with "Type 1 Diabetes". Diagnosed at age 4 and an active diabetes advocate, Mark says, "we've got to find a cure . . . I don't wanna be the only guy whose VH-1 "Behind the Music" special ends in a tragic Snickers overdose!"

What people Are Saying

"Mark Eddie is a stand out performer and a dream to work with. That's why we have him back every year!"
-- North American Veterinary Conference

"Mark did an excellent job! He was able to keep the audience engaged in laughter the entire length of his performance. We are looking forward to having Mark perform on our campus for other events as well. Great job!!"
-- Ed Robinson, Dean of Student Affairs, Garrett College (McHenry, MD)

" It is obvious Mark can deliver the goods for our corporate clients."
-- Natalie Burnside, Hard Rock Cafe

"Multi-talented, unique, funny, and clean - a true crowd pleaser!"
-- Larissa Felton, Bayer Corporation

"Mark was the hit of our annual conference!"
-- Brenda Tollet, The Valvoline Company