With a prowess in the live concert arena that marks him as an extremely special performer, Mark Farner has left behind a lengthy legacy for himself. This release presents the full live experience, offering a selection of his most popular songs, including Some Kind of Wonderful, Locomotion, and many others.
Mark Farner: American Rock singer, songwriter, showman and guitarists well known as lead singer for Grand Funk Railroad. Still performing classic Grand Funk music and NEW selections from "For The People" with "N'rG"
WHY THOSE TWO PEDALS?! BECAUSE THEY ARE MARK FARNER’S FAVORITE! YES, THE MARK FARNER OF GRAND FUNK RAILROAD!
Celestial Effects and I are teaming up once again but this time, it is to raise awareness and possibly provide help for the Rockumentary….
“I’m Your Captain- The Mark Farner Story”
~Celestial Effects
TO ENTER, YOU JUST HAVE TO DO A FEW THINGS…..
Step 1- Click indiegogo campaign page and watch the trailer for the movie. After you've been moved to donate, Click the LIKE button…. once you click the LIKE button a dialog box will appear allowing you to post the fundraising link to your facebook Home. By doing so you've just helped with the fund raiser! Thank you!
You Rock! PLEDGE: $25Receive our gratitude and special thanks (every dollar counts!) and a movie credit in the Special Thanks section on the official movie website.
Receive a personally autographed photo of Mark Farner with his personal message to you and a movie credit in the Special Thanks section on the official movie website.
Receive an official commemorative “I’m Your Captain – The Mark Farner Story” movie T-shirt and a movie credit in the Special Thanks section on the official movie website.
Receive BOTH a personally autographed photo of Mark Farner and the official commemorative “I’m Your Captain – The Mark Farner Story” movie T-shirt, plus a movie credit in the Special Thanks section on the official movie website.
Enjoy a collectible piece of rock cinema art. Receive an official, specially autographed movie Poster, signed by Mark Farner, Director Vinny Straggas, and many of the famous rock stars that appear in the film, plus a movie credit in the Special Thanks section on the official movie website.
Receive a special limited edition, pre-released, numbered DVD, complete with out-takes and additional footage only found on this special indieGoGo edition and autographed by Mark Farner and the film’s director, Vinny Straggas. This DVD will not be sold publicly.
Receive BOTH the special limited edition, pre-release, numbered DVD, PLUS, the official Movie Poster signed by Mark Farner, Director Vinny Straggas, and many of the famous rock stars that appear in the film, plus a movie credit in the Special Thanks section on the official movie website.
Receive a custom "Mark-Farner, "Librarian" effects pedal by Celestial Effects. This pedal ensemble (designed by Mark Farner), contains 4 effects and uses cutting edge technology and is housed in an ultra light travel case (weight is equal to 1.5 pedals) making it the ultimate travel companion for serious guitarists. This multi-effects pedal is made exclusively for Mark Farner by Celestial Effects and is not available to the public - EXCEPT through this fundraiser and your pledge.
Get a Pair of Tickets to the Rock n’ Roll Fantasy Camp "All-Star Celebrity Concert", w/ Aerosmith's Steven Tyler, at the Playboy Mansion in CA! Meet n’ Greet Rock Stars, Playboy Bunnies, & Hollywood Celebrities! Package includes: One-night stay at the Hilton Universal Hotel, Admission for 2 to the Playboy Mansion Rock n' Roll Fantasy Camp Concert, and 2 rock camp T-shirts. Enjoy a tour of the grounds, FREE hors d’oeuvres, dinner, desert & OPEN BAR! Free Parking and Shuttle to the mansion.
2 VIP Tickets & Backstage Passes to a future Mark Farner concert of *your choice (Travel not included. Not valid for Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp concerts). Includes: Dinner with Mark and his Band the night before the show, hotel accommodations for 2 nights - the night before the show and night of the show, two premium concert seats and VIP credentials to visit the band backstage for a special meet n’ greet. *Show dates subject to change and must be approved by Stellar Entertainment Group,
Receive 2 VIP movie premiere tickets and 2 private movie reception passes (including after-party) to premiere location of your choice – Boston, LA or Detroit! Hang out with Mark and his band and party like a Rock Star! Your name will be listed the Movie’s End Credits…and your party photo, taken at the After-Party, will be included in the photo montage, to be added post-production, and appear after the end credits on the actual retail version of "I'm Your Captain - The Mark Farner Story!
Become an Executive Producer: Receive full film credits at the beginning and end of the film! This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to become part of rock n' roll history. You'll be invited on set. Appear in the movie! Choose from 3 locations: BOSTON, LOS ANGELES, or DETROIT. You and your guest will ride-in-style in Mark Farner’s limousine w/Director Vinny Straggas to your movie premiere. You'll walk the red carpet, & attend the Reception & After-Party! *Travel, food, lodging not included
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Looks like the creative staff at Celestial Effects are thrilled to be building a special light weight but, for Hard Rock pedal for Grand Funk Railroads Ace guitar player Mark Farner!
Custom PC board for Mark Farner
Prototype For Mark Farner Pedal
Production PCB For Mark Farner Pedal
Four In One
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Conceptual Artwork Drawing for the custom Mark Farner "The Librarian" pedal ... I'M GETTING CLOSER TO MY HOME :)
Celestial EffectsMark Farner prototype pedal built and working. It will be called "The Librarian" per Mark who is a Libra and this pedal is "A Library" of Celestial Effects Pedals.
Finished Product as the Librarian~Mark Farner American Rock Legend!
Mark tells us about the deep roots he and the band members put down in support of the Cleveland Rock scene. His appearances, along with Craig Frost and Don Brewer on the Cleveland "Up Beat Show" showcase talent and the beginnings of the beloved band: Grand Funk Railroad" color: black;"> Excellent Interview with Grand Funk Railroad's MARK FARNER
If you need more proof of why Mark Farner, Mel Schacher, Don Brewer and Craig Frost NEED to be inducted into the Cleveland Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame...Here you go, Two rare video's from 1968, the Genesis of Grand Funk:
Let Me Stand Next To Your Fire;
"Move Over Rover...And Let Markie Take Over..."
Also, Antics included; "Let Me Stand Next To Your Fire"
Feel Free to write in; GRAND FUNK RAILROAD on Goldmine's Poll of: "Who We Wish Would Be Inducted To The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame 2012"
It took about 10 year's for Mark Farner to speak of the real reason he is not appearing onstage with the band that legally won the rights to the moniker; "Grand Funk Railroad"
"Mark Farner is the heart and soul of the band Grand Funk Railroad, having written and/or sung their most famous songs from the majority of their '70s hits: "I'm Your Captain (Closer to Home)," "Bad Time," "Footstompin' Music," "Rock & Roll Soul," the number one remake of the Little Eva classic "The Loco-Motion" (which is everything creatively that a remake should be)
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Music News Notes: February 23, 2009
ROCK: RUNDGREN, McKAGEN, WINGER SIGN UP FOR ROCK N’ ROLL FANTASY CAMP LOS ANGELES Todd Rundgren, Steve Lukather of Toto and Carmine Appice of Vanilla Fudge are signed up as counselors for the next Rock N’ Roll Fantasy Camp. Other counselors include Duff McKagen of Velvet Revolver, Mark Farner of Grand Funk Railroad, Alan White of Yes, Kip Winger of Winger, Bruce Kulik of Kiss and Slim Jim Phantom of Stray Cats. The camp allows fans to jam out with the counselors and learn the finer points of rock and roll. The camp begins April 29 and costs $8,000 a person, not including hotel or air fare. (Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
Mark Farner MP3's
Inside Looking Out 1969
Mark Farner - Rock Patriot - Rock Legend - Bookings
Visit Mark's Official Website
Mark's Official Myspace page is HERE
Booking: The Bobby Roberts Company, Inc.
Address: P.O. Box 1547
Goodlettsville, TN 37070-1547
Phone:615-859-8899Fax:615-859-2200
Email:info@bobbyroberts.com
Mark Farner
Mark Farner: Legendary American Rock singer, guitarist and songwriter, formerly known as the lead singer, guitarist for Grand Funk Railroad, and still rocking solo artist