Marc Silver

"Marc Silver is living proof that singer/songwriters don't need to shout outrageously shocking lyrical lines in order to attract well-deserved attention... His confessional songs draw you in, rather than drag you along... a truly noteworthy artist that walks quietly, but carries a big gift." Dan MacIntosh [Spin Magazine] Born in Missouri, Marc came from a family with an enduring love of music. As a child Marc found his first musical storytelling passion while composing themes to wild cowboy and Indian chases on the “black keys” (which he later came to know as the pentatonic scale). Piano and violin lessons in elementary school led Marc to buying his first electric guitar and amplifier (a B.C. Rich and Peavey) in 1992. He began his guitar studies learning the blues, Phish, and Zeppelin songs with friends after school. In 1993, after winning the Missouri State Wrestling Championships, Marc stated in an exit interview that he was interested in pursuing music and starting a band. He’s been wrestling with the muse ever since. Marc left the flatlands and moved east to study jazz and guitar at The University of The Arts. This was a great period of musical challenge and personal growth for Marc. Ultimately, though he did write and record an instrumental jazz-fusion record, Marc continued the struggle of finding his own voice in the music he was trying to express. By 2006, working as a part-time music educator by day, Marc had compiled a list of original songs he felt were worthy of performing to live audiences. Weekly open mics all over the city helped develop his confidence while introducing him to other musicians who eventually became bandmates. Bolstered by this new enthusiasm, Marc started writing “Nectars Sweet and Rare”, “Lay Me Down” and other songs which led to his first recording Stonethrowers. By October 2008, just in time for their first appearance at the prestigious Philadelphia club, The Tin Angel, the final pieces of the band came together in what is now called Marc Silver & The Stonethrowers. They have since opened for Bela Fleck, Jerry Douglas, Chuck Prophet, Hot Club of Cowtown, Moe, King Wilkie, and many other touring national acts. The band blends a passion for traditional song, Appalachian fiddle tunes, and country swing with a unique mix of original songwriting, bluegrass and folk music. Lead singing with great vocal character and seamlessly blended three-part vocal harmonies fill out their energetic delivery. The recording of Naïve Lovers began at a very emotional time for Marc. He first set foot in the studio with Andrew Lipke just a few weeks after the passing of his father. With twenty songs undocumented, Marc went in to record what he thought might become three different records. All of the songs were laid down in demo fashion with guitar and voice before really focusing on the ten songs that became Naïve Lovers. Singer/Songwriter, Recording/Performing Artist Marc Silver Music Marc Silver & The Stonethrowers (Americana/Bluegrass Band)