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5 Essential Tips for Going Solo; “Live from the Playroom” with Mark Oblinger

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Show Notes

It’s been 563 days, but we’re finally back in the Playroom with musical guest Mark Oblinger. Mark holds the double distinction of being an Emmy-winning/Grammy-nominated musician AND having a longtime connection with this very podcast! Tune in for Jared and Mark’s chat about his colorful career in music and audio. Mark highlights his time playing with bands like Firefall and Pure Prairie League, his successful stint in the tv-music world, and his current budding career as a solo artist. And then, the good stuff! Mark performs two of his songs live, including his slightly darker, melancholy version of the classic hit “Amie” by Pure Prairie League. Learn more about Mark and his upcoming tours and projects at: https://markoblinger.com/ ----- Mark's done us the kindness of putting together an absolutely stellar playlist for our enjoyment. Check out some of the songs that inspire his work and maybe become inspired as well. ----- Our opening track is Two Cigarettes by Major Label Interest. Our closing track is Little Bird from Mark's 2019 album High Water Line.

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