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Walk On By

Mark Gardner

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I see the sun beat down on the water’s edge I see the blossom bloom on the inset I mixed messages on the radio As the sun turns red I walk on by and wait for you I walk on by with you

CHORUS : You walk on by and take my hand You walk on by cheek to cheek You walk on by, Walk… Walk on by…. Walk on by

I see the wind-swept valley As the trees vibrate

I see the sun beat down on the water’s edge I see the blossom bloom on the inset I mixed messages on the radio As the sun turns red I walk on by and wait for you I walk on by with you

CHORUS : You walk on by and take my hand You walk on by cheek to cheek You walk on by, Walk… Walk on by…. Walk on by

I see the wind-swept valley As the trees vibrate I see the possums by the moonlight I hear mixed messages on the radio As the night sets in I walk on by and wait for you I walk on by with you (repeat chorus)

Guitar Solo/Chorus I hear the footsteps down in the park below I see the ripple of the waves out to the reach I hear fixed messages on the TV As the sky turns Blue I walk on by and wait for you I walk on by with you (Repeat Chorus)

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BIOGRAPHY

 

Mark is a seasoned Multi-instrumentalist - Singing , playing acoustic guitar, harmonica , trumpet, flugelhorn, euphonium and keys . As a Singer / Songwriter ,performer and entertainer he is often nicknamed as “Sergeant Trouser”” as he has plays so many instruments and in the past in bands such as “Bricks and Mortar” , “Sergeant Trouser ,“The Broken Sweethearts” and currently his own outfit "Mark Gardner and The Great Divide" gaining much support as well as performing alongside-Steve Lucas, Jack Howard, Neil Murray, Keith Potger (The Seekers),Swannee , Chris Wilson and Alan Barnes gaining much experience. 


Mark’s band "The Great Divide" (under www.reverbnation.com/markgardnermusic ) are currently No.5 on the Reverbnation Indie Charts for Victoria and Top 20 for Australia and has previously released his debut EP “The Great Divide EP” as produced by Brian Canham (Pseudo Echo,Brill,Anthony Calea) and mastered by Martin Pullan at Edensound Mastering at Armstrong Studios in Sth Melbourne featuring 6 tracks on the "The Great Divide"  EP  and most recently "State Of Emergency" EP .

Mark has performed for charities such as the Homeless and Flood Relief  at Fed square “Where the floddy hell are you?” for flood relief back in 2011.  Mark also had his song "Hearts On Fire" featured on The Musik Mayhem Compilation CD of over 20 local acts  raising over $15K to Project Brain Drain ( fluid on the brain) in 2015 .

Mark has performed at various festivals, charity events and volunteered to assist fellow artists and bands at including The Bendigo Blues and Rock Festival in 2008 & 2009 and The Basin Music Festival 2009-2013 with The Broken Sweethearts.Mark has also performed at The Pepper tree Festival in Bendigo and and The Sonic Arts Festival in Bendigo in 2009 & 2010. He also peformed at the Long Live Live Music fest in Bendigo in 2010 and Peaches and Cream festival in Moama NSW in 2009 and The StKilda festival playing trumpet with Lady Lash/Crystal Mercy  in 2012 and early 2013.

More recently "Mark Gardner and The Great Divide"  have formed . The band has formed in different shapes and sizes as it can be in duo, trio or 5 piece or full 8 piece form.

Mark also plays special solo acoustic shows and is currently putting an acoustic album together for those inclined. 

The current band line up includes:-

Stephen RG on lead/ rhythm guitars /backing vocals,

Paul Brown on Rhythm guitars ,

Darren Hotton on Clarinet/Sax/Backing Vocals,

Simon Hanna on Drums and Percussion, Hugo Dereland on Bass ,

Rachel Rowlands on backing vocals and Mardi O'Donnell on backing vocals.

We also often have otehr guests join us on stage including :

John Hunter on Harmonica, Justin Jones on Sax, Jonty Smith on Trombone .

 

 

 

Trouser Party

Mark Gardner

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Trouser Party chart lyric by Mark Gardner

You walk in the door with your hands in your pants and you don’t know where you are. You spin spin around , sing and shout and shake up the dance floor. You look young so refined , so starry eyed. There’s tall Sue who know what to do and where to move and she says….

You know what I wear every night and day

Trouser Party chart lyric by Mark Gardner

You walk in the door with your hands in your pants and you don’t know where you are. You spin spin around , sing and shout and shake up the dance floor. You look young so refined , so starry eyed. There’s tall Sue who know what to do and where to move and she says….

You know what I wear every night and day Its jean, Corduroys at The Trouser Party You know what I see every night and day It’s jeans, corduroys so come on over To The Trouser Party….

There’s a Celebration at the station and hope you don’t leave too soon. There’s alchemy , toxic bloom, and the latest accessory. Financial booming, Global warming and the latest catastrophe. Start dancing , avalanching Watch out because she says… You know what I wear every night and day Its jean, Corduroys at The Trouser Party You know what I see every night and day It’s jeans, corduroys so come on over… To The Trouser Party….

Electric Guitar solo

There’s plenty of food with lots to do, And you don’t feel so secure. You look around mix a drink, as you walk past the dance floor. A new wave , A new Craze Out on the last crusade You start dancing , Start romancing…

You know what I wear every night and day Its jean, Corduroys at The Trouser Party You know what I see every night and day It’s jeans, corduroys so come on over To The Trouser Party…. You know what I wear every night and day Its jean, Corduroys at The Trouser Party You know what I see every night and day It’s jeans, corduroys so come on over To The Trouser Party….

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Latest Track

State Of Emergency EP

Mark Gardner and The Great Divide

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As released during COVID period of isolation in Victoria in 2020. Here are 5 tracks of full band songs.

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The Great Divide

Mark Gardner

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As a first full album The Great Divide II shows Mark in the Australian inspired writing songs about heritage, environment , value and courage with songs like the title track "The Great Divide" being heard on ALL community radio stations in 2010 and reaching No.1 on the AIRIT community radio chart in May 2010 as the most played song by an

As a first full album The Great Divide II shows Mark in the Australian inspired writing songs about heritage, environment , value and courage with songs like the title track "The Great Divide" being heard on ALL community radio stations in 2010 and reaching No.1 on the AIRIT community radio chart in May 2010 as the most played song by an independent artist on community radio. The album also features the popular "Hearts on Fire" ( as included on the Musik Mayhem Compilation album and heard on Wrokdown radio in the UK recently in December 2021. It also features - Ebony Street, The House Of Love and Take Me Home amongst many other songs including "Time Will Tell" , "Shooting Star" and teh ballads "Forever Girl and "Angel" with the bluesy instrumental "Car Batteries" featuring Mark on trumpet .

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