Hi, I'm Mark Branscombe, a Vancouver-based musician rooted in Original Roots, Indie, R&B, Blues, Country and Americana. I've spent over forty years in the Vancouver Roots, Rock and R&B scene as a guitarist and harmonica player, performing at festivals and shows and building a history of engaging live shows. My current solo work, Field Recordings, showcases a breadth of influences and storytelling across genres. Beyond my solo project, I have collaborated with The Gravel-Aires and The Ormidales, released albums with Mud Bay, and opened for icons like Stevie Ray Vaughan, James Cotton and Long John Baldry. Music from my records has appeared in film and TV, and I continue to write, perform and record with a focus on roots, country and blues storytelling.

Mark Branscombe

Hi, I'm Mark Branscombe, a Vancouver-based musician rooted in Original Roots, Indie, R&B, Blues, Country and Americana. I've spent over forty years in the Vancouver Roots, Rock and R&B scene as a guitarist and harmonica player, performing at festivals and shows and building a history of engaging live shows. My current solo work, Field Recordings, showcases a breadth of influences and storytelling across genres. Beyond my solo project, I have collaborated with The Gravel-Aires and The Ormidales, released albums with Mud Bay, and opened for icons like Stevie Ray Vaughan, James Cotton and Long John Baldry. Music from my records has appeared in film and TV, and I continue to write, perform and record with a focus on roots, country and blues storytelling.

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Hi, I’m Mark Branscombe, a Vancouver-based musician rooted in Original Roots, Indie, R&B, Blues, Country and Americana. I’ve spent over forty years in the Vancouver Roots, Rock and R&B scene as a guitarist and harmonica player, performing at festivals and shows and building a history of engaging live shows. My current solo work, Field Recordings, showcases a breadth of influences and storytelling across genres.

Beyond my solo project, I have collaborated with The Gravel-Aires and The Ormidales, released albums with Mud Bay, and opened for icons like Stevie Ray Vaughan, James Cotton and Long John Baldry. Music from my records has appeared in film and TV, and I continue to write, perform and record with a focus on roots, country and blues storytelling.

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Work Experience

Guitarist, Vocalist at The Ormidales
January 1, 2008 - Present
Singer, songwriter and guitarist with The Ormidales; co-writing, playing and singing on albums and singles that received FM and digital airplay in Australia, New Zealand, Canada and Europe.
Guitarist, Co-Founder at The Gravel-Aires
January 1, 2016 - Present
Co-founded The Gravel-Aires, a North Americana duo with Michael Mahoney; contributed as guitarist and performer on recordings and live shows since 2016, including releases like Headlights in The Rear View Mirror (2018) and Westerly (2021).
Independent Musician at Self-Employed
January 1, 2014 - Present
Solo artist releasing original Roots, Country and Blues material; debut album Grandview (2014) and ongoing projects including the Field Recordings solo release.
Co-founder / Performer at Gravel-Aires
January 1, 2016 - Present
Formed the Gravel-Aires, a North Americana duet with Michael Mahoney (formed 2016); released Headlights in The Rear View Mirror (2018) and Westerly (2021/2024); substantial festival and live performance activity.
Solo Artist at Self-Employed / Mark Branscombe
January 1, 2014 - Present
Released solo album Grandview (2014) featuring pop, country, rock, blues, R&B and folk; music from the album has been used in film and TV. Solo album Field Recordings released (2024).
Singer, Songwriter, Guitarist at The Ormidales
January 1, 2008 - Present
Co‑writing, playing and singing on albums and singles receiving FM and digital airplay in Australia, New Zealand, Canada & Europe. Discography includes The Ormidales (2008), These Little Dreams (2009), Bijou Blue EP (2013), Any Other Year EP (2021), Love Had A Chance EP (2023).
Band Member / Co-writer at The Ormidales
January 1, 2008 - Present
Co-writing, playing and singing on albums and singles receiving FM and digital airplay in Australia, New Zealand, Canada & Europe.
Duet Musician at The Gravel-Aires
January 1, 2016 - Present
Formed in 2016 as a North Americana duet with Michael Mahoney; released Headlights in The Rear View Mirror (2018) and Westerly (2024).
Solo Artist at Self-Produced
January 1, 2014 - Present
Released first solo album Grandview (2014), blending pop, country, rock, blues, R&B and folk; music from the album has appeared in film and TV.
Solo Artist at Field Recordings
January 1, 2024 - Present
New solo album Field Recordings released with accompanying singles and videos, including 'Leave This World' and 'Blind Leading The Blind' (2024).

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