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\"\"<\/a>From Bio: In an era of Talent Show winners and disposable pop stars, MARK CURRAN stands out from the rest, not only as a singer\/songwriter, but as a bona fide Rock Star. Born in Ireland, and raised in the working class state of New Jersey, Mark was surrounded, and influenced by a plethora of Rock N Rolls finest. He spent most of his early years playing up and down the East Coast, honing and learning his craft. Mark has returned to the live stage with his new band CURRAN\u2026blending hard rock hooks with pop melodies, Curran are bringing back a much needed excitement to Rock N Roll. Building upon great and honest song writing\u2026Mark and the boys leave their hearts on the stage every time\u2026. \u201cWhether its 50 people, or 5000 people, we just want to be great!\u201d \u201cWe\u2019re just 4 guys trying to play honest Rock N Roll and entertain you!! All we\u2019re asking for is a chance, come see us. I promise you won\u2019t forget us!\u201d<\/p>\n

We love bands from New Jersey so thought Curran were a worth addition to be one of our Best Things You\u2019ve Never Heard.\u00a0 We got main man Mark Curran to answer some questions for us.<\/p>\n

Let’s start with the basics first \u2013 for those that aren\u2019t aware of the band, what brought the band together and what is the inspiration behind the band name?<\/strong>
\nI took some time off the last couple years to start a family\u2026..When the time came to consider going back out on the road I started making some calls to see who was available!!\u00a0 It was really important to me to put a BAND together, as opposed to hired guns! Through a mutual friend I found Matt Anthony, our guitar player, who in turn knew Kris Rich our drummer.\u00a0 We initially started rehearsing as a 3 piece because we couldn’t find a bass player anywhere.\u00a0 At the 11th hour, I think 2 nights before our first gig another friend put Enrico in touch with me\u2026he came to the studio for a rehearsal, and the chemistry was magic\u2026and CURRAN was born!!!\u00a0 As far as the name goes\u2026I wanted to capitalize on some of the things I’ve done in the past and thought if I started under a brand new name, the preverbal red tape might double\u2026someone suggested my last name and it just seemed to fit!!!<\/p>\n

You have twenty seconds in an elevator to try and convince someone to listen to your music, what do you tell them?<\/strong>
\nIf you\u2019re tired of the talent show, karaoke crap that\u2019s been offered up as real music these days, and long for the days when Bands wrote albums, not singles, and miss being entertained visually as well as aurally, then give CURRAN a spin\u2026.or your money back, and we’ll even through in a fee pizza!<\/p>\n

Can you introduce each member of your band and give us a rock \u2018n\u2019 roll fact or myth about each of them?<\/strong>
\nFirst up is Matt Anthony (Lead Guitar and BV)\u2026..Next is Kris Rich (Drummer), and Enrico Terella (Bass and BV)… and as far as Rock N Roll facts go. We\u2019re the best kept secret in Rock N Roll!!<\/p>\n

In terms of your song writing, what do you consider to be the most important ingredients that make up a Curran song?<\/strong>
\nHonesty\u2026\u2026I think it\u2019s very important for the listener to see themselves in the lyrics\u2026..I try to write in a way, that the listener has to make the lyrics their own, and in turn the song\u2026if that can happen, it\u2019s a magical thing.\u00a0 I still hear songs today that take me right back to certain moments in my life, good and bad\u2026\u2026If you can achieve that, you’ve done something right.<\/p>\n

Both lyrically and musically, what or who inspires\/influences your music the most?<\/strong>
\nWell its life that inspires the music, the trials and tribulations of everyday living\u2026.as far as influences go\u2026.Jon Bon Jovi made me wanna pick up a guitar\u2026.Phill Lynot and Bruce Springsteen also!!! Those are the 3 I still listen to today, and will always have on my ipod!!<\/p>\n

So, when do you think we can we expect an album from Curran?<\/strong>
\nWell as it turns out\u2026we’re gonna be shooting into the studio very soon actually, in the hopes of having a 5 track EP ready for November\u2026and then hopefully a full length next year!!<\/p>\n

Being raised in New Jersey, how has that musical culture helped to shape you as the musician you now are?<\/strong>
\nIn every sense\u2026I was lucky enough to experience the tail end of the great Jersey shore scene\u2026.I remember seeing Winger at the Fastlane in Asbury park when I was 10, and meeting Johnny Cash around the same time at the State Theater.\u00a0 Growing up in Jersey has def shaped the performer I am today\u2026you learned quickly that when you walked out on a stage, you had to kick ass.. you’d get your ass kicked, and I\u2019ve carried that with me to this day!<\/p>\n

Now for those that haven’t yet seen you perform before, what can people expect from one of your live shows? <\/strong>
\nPart Circus, Part Political rally, Part spiritual meeting, Part dance party\u2026..we’re just a big Bar Band!<\/p>\n

You\u2019ve supported a number of bands in your time together including Aerosmith, Iron Maiden, SR-71, Bret Michaels, Dio and even Fleetwood Mac and Whitney Houston. When you open for such big names, do you get any tips from these guys or are you actually the ones out there showing them how it should be done? <\/strong>
\nA lot of times, you very rarely get to interact with the headliners\u2026.but I watched every single one of them from the side of the stage and the biggest lesson or tip i took away from each of those tours was that those artists were where they were through sheer talent and hard work\u2026.the amount of work that goes into those shows and performances are monumental\u2026..and you can\u2019t learn that on a talent show, or some reality programme!!\u00a0 You learn your craft\u2026you put it into practise, and hopefully when you get your shot\u2026all the hard work shows and pays off!!<\/p>\n

What have you got in the pipeline touring wise for the foreseeable future?<\/strong>
\nThis has been a bad year for touring, for a lot of bands, with the economy and stuff\u2026. so we’ve decided to focus on the EP and writing and rehearsing.\u00a0 We got a few shows in the pipeline between now and the end of the year, support slots for major acts as well as one or two of our own headlinig shows,\u00a0 one of which we’re doing on the 27th of July in London and shooting a video!! All details will be on the website!<\/p>\n

What, if any, is the best piece of advice you\u2019ve been given from an artist that has stuck with you?
\n<\/strong>Learn how to write a song!!!! Learn my craft\u2026..cause without a great song, nothing else matters!!!<\/p>\n

Now, recently at Coachella, we saw Tupac appear as a hologram, if you could have any artist perform on stage with you as a hologram, who would it be and why?<\/strong>
\nThat\u2019s a tough one\u2026.cause obviously the live element is not there, the spontaneity\u2026..BUT, if i had to pick\u2026..It would have to be Phil Lynott!!<\/p>\n

Lastly, here’s a chance to gaze into your crystal ball.\u00a0 In the next year, Curran will have:<\/strong>
\n1. A new EP
\n2. More Fans
\n3.A worldwide reputation<\/p>\n

Thanx Troy and MTRBWY\u2026\u2026\u2026..<\/p>\n

Essential Information<\/strong><\/h2>\n

From:<\/strong> New Jersey, USA<\/p>\n

Sounds like: <\/strong>Rock<\/p>\n

Band members:<\/strong> Mark Curran – L.Vocals, Mat Anthony – L.Guitar, Enrico Terella \u2013 Bass, Kris Rich – Drums<\/p>\n

Website:<\/strong> <\/strong>http:\/\/www.curranlive.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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