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Zurich: Dante, we meet some of the niceset people

Mark and Heimo
Mark Sampson, a Texas native son and Seattle transplant, graced the Zurich nite scene with his presence at Dante Bar near Zurich Langstrasse. Mark had what it seemed is a very rare night off in town after a very long and extended Fall tour. The show they just wrapped in Zurich was the 6th show in 6 nights hitting 6 different European Cities in 5 Different countries. Mark tours with Allen Stone, soul singer out of Seattle--video embedded below.

 Allen Stones 2012 release.

Mark took the time to talk music roots with us, covering everything from a shared affinity for Motown all the way up to which Hip Hop artists are storytellers with flow versus just front men/women for catchy hooks and dropped beats.


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Cocktail napkins at Dante and Fentimans Tonic
For those of us of age: StringGirl and Amber had to stay home (can't have them entering the Red Light District bars so late) the libation of the night was Hendricks Gin. A boutique gin served with boutique Fentimans Tonic. A completely hipster thing to drink and the wallet was punished duly for doing so. However, it did prove to be one of the finest Gin and Tonics ever.


Allen Stone and ....Hey Mark, that's you on the keys ain't it? You look different when playing in Austin without the hat, scarf, sweatshirt, and two jackets.

Went to AllenStone.com to see where else we might ever see Mark and Allen play. Since we didn't meet Mark until after he had wrapped the Zurich show. And unfortunately, they are bound for the States and the PacNorthwest home base.




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