06-25-04 - Mark and the band have been working on a new CD and it is nearly complete. The CD will feature all new Mark Farner material with at least 15 new songs. No definite releases date has been set but reports are coming in that indicate it could be sometime in the early fall of 2004.

In addition to the new CD will be the release of Mark's performance from 1999, at Itchycoo Park. The DVD will be approximately 60 minutes and will include Mark's entire set list at that show. Expected release date is 9-7-04.

We are also expecting the release of the live DVD recorded last year at the DTE Energy Theater in Auburn Hills, Michigan. This has been a highly anticipated release and the fans have been looking for it for some time now. Again, the release date hasn't been set but is expected sometime in the early fall of 2004. Keep an eye on Mark's website www.markfarner.com for more news about these exciting events

06-25-04 - It has been a while since I updated this section of the website. That doesn't mean that there hasn't been anything going on in Mark Farner's world, though. Since my last update Mark has played a benefit concert for the victims of the Rhode Island night club fire, he was selected to be the grand marshall at the ACD Motorcycle Festival, he has recorded a live DVD, and played a private show at Bruce Willis' high school class reunion (live footage recorded there as well). Mark also received a letter of appreciation from the USO for his support.

For the first half of 2004, Mark and the band have traveled to Japan as well as Sweden for concerts with the fans in these countries. All reports say that each event went extremely well and the fans had an absolute blast with Mark and the band

Mark has also retained new management for 2004. Christopher Crawford will represent Mark in a managerial role while booking will be handled through Fantasma Productions out of Florida

04-12-03 - The Complete Atlantic Sessions (Mark's two solo albums) will be available May 15, 2002. The first 1500 copies sold will include a live CD. The CD will include a set list of 15 classic Grand Funk Railroad power trio era songs. The CD was recorded live over two recent shows performed by the Mark Farner Band. MarkFarner.com is now taking pre-orders for this great offer. To place your order for your copy and to find out the full details visit Mark's website www.markfarner.com.

04-12-03 - The Mark Farner Band is scheduled to appear at a benefit for the vicitms of the Station Fire which claimed the lives of 99 people. The benefit is scheduled for April 22, 2003 in Providence, RI. Proceeds from the benefit will go to the victims. Other preformers include Rick Derringer, Blue Oyster Cult and Vanilla Fudge. Make plans now to attend! More information is available at Mark's website www.markfarner.com.

04-3-03 - Due to personal reasons, Derek St. Holmes is no longer appearing with Mark Farner and his "NrG" band. Mark and Derek have written several songs together and plan on getting together again in the future. We wish Derek well and look forward to future collaborations with Mark.

12-28-02 - Derek St. Holmes, formerly with Ted Neugent has joined the Mark Farner Band. Derek begins performing with the band tonight in St. Paul, MN. Derek will be adding guitars and vocals. We are excited about this new information and are looking forward to 2003 with much anticipation. The Mark Farner Band has always been fantastic and adding Derek St. Holmes to the mix can only make the band even better! More information is available at Mark's website www.markfarner.com.

12-28-02 - Paradise Artists will announce Mark's 2003 tour schedule after the first of the year. We are looking forward to a fantastic year. Hopefully, many of Mark's dedicated fans will get a chance to catch a show this year, including our family. For information on concert dates, continue checking Mark's website. The concerts will be added to the schedule as they are confirmed www.markfarner.com.

10-03-02 - More information is now available about the next phase of the Capitol re-issues of the complete GFR catalog. The re-issues are scheduled for release in November. Included on each CD will be bonus tracks with some very interesting twists which include an acoustic recording of "Stop Looking Back", featuring Mark on guitar and Don on vocals, with NO drums! You can get more info about the upcoming Capitol re-issues at Mark's website www.markfarner.com.

10-03-02 - GREAT NEWS for fans of Mark's Christian recordings, they will soon be available again! The re-issues will be digitally remastered and will include new liner notes as well as photos. If you're anything like me, you're beginning to NEED replacements! Also slated for re-issue are Mark's first two solo recordings, "Mark Farner" and "No Frills". The albums will be combined as one CD and will include new liner notes and photos. Stay tuned to Mark's website www.markfarner.com. for more on this exciting news!

10-3-02 - In addition to the above news, word has it from Lissmark that all of Mark's concerts are being digitally recorded. There is no word as of yet as to when or how these recordings will be released.

June and July will see Mark embarking on an extensive tour with other legendary musicians such as Jack Bruce and Alan Parsons. "A walk Down Abbey Road" is a tribute tour to the Beatles. The tour starts in Hawaii and will continue through July. Early reviews of the first shows have been positive and indicate that once again, Mark Farner delivers his show stopping brand of pure showmanship! If you get a chance to take in this show, don't pass it up, you won't be disappointed! To read some of the early reviews and see photos from the shows, visit Mark's website www.markfarner.com.

August will see Capitol releasing a "Trunk of Funk" which will include the first four Grand Funk Railroad recordings, On Time, Grand Funk, Closer To Home and Live Album. The trunk will be designed to hold all 12 of the expected remasters! Following in November will be, E Pluribus Funk, Phoenix, Survival and We're An American Band. The remaining titles will follow in February 2003 with All The Girls in The World Beware!!!, Born To Die, Caught In The Act and Shinin' On. To listen to a sample of what is in store, go to www.hollywoodandvine.com and give "Paranoid" a listen, it's great! You can get more info about the upcoming Capitol re-issues at Mark's website www.markfarner.com.

Capitol gears up to begin releasing the entire Grand Funk Railroad cataloge remasters. The campaign kicks off with a new Live CD with recordings taken from major shows during the bands 1971 tour, including some from Shea Stadium. Grand Funk Railroad Live The 1971 Tour will be available July 2, 2002! Preorder yours now at Mark's website www.markfarner.com.

Mark will be participating in a celebrity charity event for the All Children's Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida. The events will begin on Friday, March 15, 2002 and end Saturday, March 16, 2002. Included in the events will be a home run derby and a celebrity baseball game! For more information visit Mark's website at www.markfarner.com.

Mark on Rockline Radio Show! Mark will debut "Red, White & Blue" on Wednesday, March 13 at 8:30 p.m. EST/11:30 p.m. EST. Rockline may be heard on the internet at over 130 radio stations. Go to www.markfarner.com for a list of online radio stations. Get your questions ready!

The Mark Farner Band will soon be hitting the highways and byways across America! The "Red, White & Blue Tour 2002" promises to be an exciting one! Are You Ready? Who knows, maybe we'll see you at one of the shows, just look for us up front at center stage!

Great news from Capitol Records! Capitol will be releasing a new Live recording featuring many great live preformances from Grand Funk's 1971 tour. The CD is scheduled for release on May 7th 2002! Be sure to watch for more news at www.markfarner.com.

Mark's authorized biography, "From Grand Funk To Grace", is completely sold out! The books publisher is in the process of printing more copies for release to bookstores. They will be shipping the additional copies soon! Way to go Mark and Kris! Keep up the good work!

Mark's new 3 song "single" titled "Red, White & Blue" will soon be available for order. The CD will include the title cut as well as an acoustic version of "Closer To Home" recorded with Ricky Farner, and "Airborne Ranger". We will be anxiously awaiting the release of "Red, White & Blue". Be sure to check Mark's website for more information www.markfarner.com.

"From Grand Funk to Grace", Mark's authorized biography by Kristopher Englehardt will be available in mid December! You may place your order beginning Friday, November 30, 2001. The book will also include a 9 song CD featuring previously unreleased material. For more information, and to place your order for the book, see the news section at www.markfarner.com.

Lismark has recently reissued "Grand Funk Lives". The CD was completely remastered and sounds terrific. Visit www.markfarner.com for more information about "Grand Funk Lives".

"What's Funk", Grand Funk Railroad's last studio recording is now available. The CD has been wonderfully remastered and includes a booklet which is packaged in addition to the original liner notes. The booklet offers detailed accounts of each tract by Mark Farner and Dennis Bellinger as well as additional photos of the band. If you haven't already ordered your copy, don't miss this opportunity to own this outstanding CD. To order "What's Funk" visit www.markfarner.com today!

Volunteer's For America, a collective effort by many bands, including STYX, Journey, Mark Farner of Grand Funk Railroad and Edgar Winter, among others, was a huge success. Mark joined the efforts of many other bands and celebrities in the benefit concerts for relief efforts to help families of victims of the WTC and Pentagon terrorist attacks. "Volunteers for America" was held on October 20, in Atlanta, GA, and on October 21, in Dallas, TX. Mark did not perform with his band, but performed a shortened set backed by members of other bands. He also sat in with other bands. Photos of the benefits are up at Mark's website www.markfarner.com.