Mark Lavoie
harmonica
Mark has been performing for more than 30 years. His passion for and commitment to music, particularly blues harmonica, is admired by the many musicians who have played with him. Mark enjoys spreading the word about harmonica music and is an active member of national groups working to preserve and promote the harmonica as an accessible, inexpensive instrument. Mark has traveled and performed with harmonica virtuoso Sonny Terry. He has recorded with many Vermont musicians, from Big Joe Burrell to John Gailmor. He is part of a duo, Cooper and Lavoie, who play regularly at special events, clubs and ski areas throughout Vermont. He has recorded most recently with Warner Brothers recording artist Bill Sims, Jr. Bill and Mark have performed together at blues festivals and clubs for the past three years. One of Mark's favorite activities is instructing groups of students in harmonica. He has given lessons in a small private schools, colleges, and high schools.
