Pub Can Records

Many said that this day would never come… well, maybe not. But if you’ve followed the last 2 years of this project at all, you know that we intended for this record to be completed long before now and never really had a grasp on when we could expect to be finished with it. Originally slated for January of 2008, the record took a long hiatus while we worked out schedule conflicts and other things that come with operating a growing small business. But today we have reason to celebrate because the record is finished and we now have boxes full of the beautiful discs just waiting to be sent to all of our wonderful Mark Rice fans everywhere.

The official release date is set for April 11th, 2009. There will be a party held at the Union Project in Mark’s new hometown, Pittsburgh, PA commemorating the event. Musicians and artists from Mark’s old hometown, Philadelphia, PA as well as the record’s producer, Dave Young and his wife Kristine Young representing their first Pub Can Records recording artist will be among the many convened to celebrate Mark’s great and long-awaited achievement.

The CDs are currently available for purchase HERE for $12.00 plus tax which includes the cost of shipping. These pre-ordered CDs will be sent out the week leading up to the April 11th release party in Pittsburgh. We encourage everyone to pre-order their copy today, and to those of you who already placed their order, thank you very much. We certainly appreciate all of your support.

Mark, who recently moved to the ‘Burgh (Pittsburgh, that is) to pursue work opportunities, is coming back to Philly for one night at the Burlap and Bean! The ‘Burgh is a place he knows well and he even references it and the whole region in an autobiographical song called Ohio. Come out to support Mark as this is one of his only shows in Philly for some time. He’ll be playing with his trusty side-kick and producer Dave Young. You can’t beat a free show and great fair trade coffee.

Burlap and Bean
Shops at Springton Pointe
204 South Newtown Street Rd
Newtown Square, PA 19073
• 484-427-4547

be with you tonight mark rice 2005 (2007 re-release) $5.00

Being the perfectionist that producer Dave Young is known for, at no surprise came his recent statements of dissatisfaction with the outcome of the Mark Rice 2005 EP release, “Be With You Tonight”. He was recently quoted (although noted on loose authority) saying, “I would have never allowed that out of my studio had I not been tied up and outright robbed by Mark’s croonies!”. Since this statement, slight investigation has provided reason to believe that no such croonies actually exist. However, Young’s passion for complete and utter perfection rings through his passionate claims.

In following up with these sentiments, Young has convinced Rice and company to agree to a 2007 Pub Can re-release of the 2005 EP having been touched up in the mixing lab and completely re-masterd. Throw in a 2-panel full-color insert with liner notes and a jewel case, and this record becomes a great opportunity to own a piece of Mark Rice history(still in the making), and all for the same low price of $5 US.

Check out more of Mark’s stuff on his artist page.

songs from the right verien 2006 $3.00

Verien Brotzman, veteran session drummer/percussionist, boldy steps onto the stage with his debut solo EP – Songs from the Right. For years Brotzman has backed up artists all over the globe and made a name for himself as the perfect side-kick. Now, the only name you need to know is “VERIEN“. Taking on singularity, Verien has become the quintessential pop songwriter picking up where the likes of Brian Wilson, Jack Johnson, Ben Lee and Ben Kweller leave off.

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hold me now mark rice | live @ the treehouse coffee shop

Recently discovered is this recording of Mark Rice performing for what appears to be the first time a new, unfinished song “Hold Me Now”. It was recorded on an ipod, however the drive and emotion found in Mark’s music translates even through the rough recording.

Find more of Mark’s music on his music page.