Mark Doyon
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Mark Doyon (born October 4, 1962 in Washington, D.C.) is a writer, musician and producer. He has written and produced nine alternative-pop albums, including Arms of Kismet's debut, Eponymous, in 2004, and its follow-up, Cutting Room Rug, in 2005. Both were mastered by Jon Astley, a producer for Pete Townshend, George Harrison and Tori Amos. Arms of Kismet blends influences and styles ranging from British rock, country and psychedelia to punk and folk music.
Doyon produced Hurry Home Early: the Songs of Warren Zevon (2005), After Hours: a Tribute to the Music of Lou Reed (2003), and If I Were a Richman: a Tribute to the Music of Jonathan Richman (2001). He also produced records for neo-traditionalist folk songwriters Casey Abrams, Alice Despard, and Johnny J. Blair.
In 2001, he founded Wampus Multimedia, an independent record label with an international focus. He since has expanded the label, most recently starting the reissue imprint Foldback Records.
Doyon published a collection of short stories, Bonneville Stories, in 2001. His second book, Slingshot to Obscurity, a wry comment on navigating the independent music scene, will reportedly be published in 2007.
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[edit] Bibliography
Bonneville Stories (2001, ebook 2007)
Slingshot to Obscurity (2007, expected)
Jagged Whimsy and Other Stories (2008, expected)
[edit] Discography (selected)
As Arms of Kismet
Eponymous (2004)
Cutting Room Rug (2005)
Play for Affection (2008, expected)
[edit] Studio Productions (selected)
If I Were a Richman: a Tribute to the Music of Jonathan Richman (2001)
After Hours: a Tribute to the Music of Lou Reed (2003)
Hurry Home Early: the Songs of Warren Zevon (2005)
Casey Abrams, Like a Mirror (2005)
Johnny J Blair, Treadmarks (2005)
Alice Despard, Vessel (2005)
