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Mark Johnson
@midnitervrcrew.bsky.social
Mark is a Singer Songwriter who sings his own songs and sometimes those of others, with others.- Find out more
https://linktr.ee/MarkJohnsonMRC
…did indeed mix it with the ‘Cool Cats of Carshalton’.
The blues rock Jam at The Windsor Castle- fabulously hosted by Robin Bibi and his house band.- A great nite.
MJ twofer=
~ Born In The USA- Springsteen cover.
~ Light of Day- Springsteen cover.
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#aintnothingbuttheblues #rock #singerlife
February 3, 2026 at 10:25 AM
…was comfortably seated at the songwriters night…
~ My city of fire= from the MRC album.
~ The distant sound of thunder= from the upcoming MRC EP.
~ Keep me in mind- with Matt Ellis

Next gig at the Mighty Mole Hole= Friday 13th February.
See ya there. What could possibly go wrong!
January 26, 2026 at 9:53 AM
Yes- the Dog House ‘5 from 5’ event was heaving!
On duty with Oliver and Louisa= ‘Feet to the Beat’ with a cool selection of original tunes and covers=

~Who’ll stop the rain= CCR
~Sound of the Sirens= Oliver W
~There for you= Bryan Rice cover
~ Spell= Oliver W
~ Rosie= John Mayer cover
December 23, 2025 at 11:31 AM
….a great year end ‘Songwriters Sunday Club’… fabulously hosted by Ant Martin now handing over to Justin Fun in 2026.
MJ Solo set=
~ Hard to believe- from the forthcoming MRC EP
~ Let me fall- from the MRC album ‘Scirocco’
~ Love’s flame will burn forever- from the forthcoming MRC EP.
Snap=Clare Fun
December 22, 2025 at 7:26 AM
artfelt Seasons greeting to one and all.

…‘Christmas at the Airport’…
Is for the ill advised who have decided to depart from, or arrive at, a UK airport on Xmas Eve… You’ll find a burger in a bin.

A merry Christmas to ya!
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Planes, Trains and Sleigh Ride Bells.
Old Toy Trains- written by Roger Miller. Christmas At The Airport- written by Nick Lowe. Produced by Phil Johnson. For Quick ‘n’ Dirty Productions Ltd. Crew Members = Mark Johnson= Vocal + Guitar + Ha
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December 21, 2025 at 9:20 AM
… attended a great songwriter’s night…
-Hosted by the esteemed Toby Starks at Drakes Cork and Cask in Maidstone
-Original tunes with a song by the nominated celebrated songwriter…

~ The night still falls.
~ If I should fall behind= Springsteen cover
~ Love’s flame will burn forever.
December 19, 2025 at 8:31 AM
AntFestive! on behalf of -
One Big Family - Helping The Homeless
MJ= Live set=

Land of Hope and Dreams / People Get Ready= Bruce Springsteen
Love's Flame Will Burn Forever
The Distant Sound of Thunder
Life During Wartime= Talking Heads
Won't Get Fooled again= The Who
Comfortably Numb= Floyd
December 14, 2025 at 10:29 AM
…. Three Kings of Christmas…
~ Old Toy Trains- Roger Miller Cover
~ Christmas at the Airport- Nick Lowe cover
~ Please Come Home For Christmas- Charles Brown Cover.
Are Songs you don’t hear on mainstream radio nor in shopping malls.
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#christmascovertunes #christmascoversongs #singersongwriter
December 12, 2025 at 1:15 PM
- Live in support of Anthony Martin’s great 'Antfest'.
- ‘The Doings’ start at 2:00pm- Free entry- On stage from 4:00pm
- Original songs with strategic covers from Talking Heads, The Who, Pink Floyd...
- Looking forward to it! - Best Mark J
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#singersongwriter #originalmusic #coversongs #guitarist
December 11, 2025 at 1:33 PM
A total blast.
- 'Feet To The Beat'- The Acoustic Trio.
- Live at The Dome- Tufnell Park- London.
- At the annual Kinks Fan Club Konvention.

~Dandy- Kinks Kover
~Breaking Out- Oliver Warren
~Take Me Home Country Roads- John Denver Cover
~Little Starlet- Oliver Warren
~Waterloo Sunset- Kinks Kover
November 26, 2025 at 8:39 AM
…the stage is set! Soundcheck is complete!
Live at ‘The Dome’ Tufnell Park, London with Oliver and Louisa Warren- many thanks extended to both Peter Warren and Bill Orton. On the occasion of The Kinks Fan Cub Konvention 2025- supporting The Kast Off Kinks- More to follow…
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#londongig
November 24, 2025 at 12:53 PM
…an action packed evening complete with ‘mood lighting’ at The Mole Hole…
~ Chim Chim Cheree- Mary Poppins cover
~ Brain damage- Pink Floyd cover
~ Eclipse- Pink Floyd cover
~ Encore! = Won’t get fooled again- The Who cover

Photo by Tracey with thanks
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#singerlife #guitaristlife
November 14, 2025 at 8:42 AM
… “must be the season of the witch” …
Vocal by myself-
video and all music by Martin Howard-
happy Halloween folks!
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Season of the Witch (Donovan) - Martin Howard and Mark Johnson
YouTube video by Martin Howard
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October 29, 2025 at 7:13 PM
…a fine evening at The Dog House- Ashford Kent UK hosted by Duncan Randall…

~Chim Chim Cheree- Mary Poppins Cover.
~Young hearts run free- Candi Staton Cover.
~Sea of Heartbreak- Don Gibson Cover.
~New World in the Morning- Roger Whittaker cover.
~Won’t get fooled again- The Who Cover.
October 28, 2025 at 9:03 AM
…this weekend I will mostly be listening to…
October 24, 2025 at 12:31 PM
…My favourite gig of the year so far…
Epic is a good word.
Privileged to be in the crowd at the Half Moon Putney.
Highlights were, or course, too many to mention-
congrats to Dave Robinson- he being the not so ‘Mystery Glue’ that bonded it all together
Bob Andrews RIP. - you will not be forgotten.
October 14, 2025 at 10:53 AM
…”they told me that it was all black and white”...

Under the covers down in The Mole Hole.
~ young hearts run free- Candi Staton cover
~ back to school days- Graham Parker cover
~ won’t get fooled again- The Who cover
~ comfortably numb- Pink Floyd cover
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#coversongsinger #acousticrocklive
October 10, 2025 at 8:03 AM
…supporting Elvis for the Elliot Holmes Memorial Fund…
Next stop. Las Vegas!
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#tributeshow #tributeband #elvisforever #elvisfan
October 4, 2025 at 8:25 AM
…holiday reading…please don’t confuse that with a holiday In Reading!
September 15, 2025 at 11:26 AM
…chilling in the green room at The Mole Hole following a three song set=
~Sound of the Sirens- Oliver Warren cover.
~Badlands- Springsteen Cover.
~Won’t get fooled again- The Who Cover.
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#singer #guitarist
September 12, 2025 at 6:44 AM
Va! Va! Voom! The sun’s out- time to get the bike out youtu.be/47k56G7myKM?...
Midnight River Crew Scirocco
YouTube video by Cappure
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August 25, 2025 at 7:57 AM
...it's been awhile- However here is my brand new original music collaboration with Martin Howard.
- Lyric and Vocal by Myself- All instrumentation and production by Martin.
More to follow…- Best Mark J.
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While I’m Still Counting
This is a new collaboration with Mark Johnson, leader of the Midnight River Crew. Music and instrumentation (guitars, bass, electric piano and drums) by me. Lyrics and vocals by Mark. While I’m Sti
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August 19, 2025 at 3:00 PM
…returned to The Mole Hole where a very warm and friendly welcome and a comfortable chair were provided.
- Sundown- Bruce Springsteen
- Run for home- Alan Hull & Lindisfarne
- New world in the morning- Roger Whitaker
- Photo by The Governor, Tracey Paterson with thanks.
August 8, 2025 at 7:23 AM
…was smokin'!
in the marquee at the 'Weald of Kent Steam Show'.
set=
Land of Hope & Dreams-
Over the River Tonight.
See My Friends- KInks.
Leaving Memphis.
California- Florence Sommerville.
Heroes- Bowie
Love’s Flame.
I Can See Clearly- J Nash.
Distant Sound of Thunder.
Life During Wartime- T Heads
August 3, 2025 at 5:15 PM
- Next solo acoustic show-
- Radio Ashford music tent- Sunday 3rd August @ 13:00.
- Little Engeham Farm, Woodchurch. TN26 3QY.
- Original songs with influential covers from Talking Heads, Crowded House, The Kinks, and more......
- See you in the marquee- Looking forward to it!
July 29, 2025 at 8:19 AM