Artist Information

Instrumentation
Mark Ellis -
vocals, guitars, bass, programming, keyboards, drums, and misc.


Biography
For over ten years, singer/songwriter Mark Ellis has held fast to the notion that music should not be limited to just one genre. The key to a successful band is not to master one sound, but to take the best elements out of multiple genres and create something completely new. Staying power is not writing the same hit song over and over, but writing an entirely new hit every time.

In the early 2000s, music began to migrate corporately into two opposing spectrums: Aggressive Rock and Pop. Mark Ellis, as Alico, began an attempt to merge these two styles on a middle ground. Taking the Hard Rock elements of aggressive drum beats and detuned, distorted guitars and blending them with smooth melody lines that resemble those of Incubus or of the melodious appeal of Green Day, Alico is set apart by combining these two distinct styles into a sound that crosses over to incorporate the listening styles and desires of these two fan bases.

A virtuoso of a wide array of instruments, Mark Ellis wrote and recorded for every instrument showcased on the “Goodnight California” EP in 2007. This singer/songwriter is anything but lazy. When there is a lack in instrumentation for live show, Ellis happily steps up and fills in the gaps.

Ellis is no stranger to the music business. Having relocated coasts twice for the love of music, Ellis has seen the world of touring, played in multiple successful bands, and is currently distributing his cds internationally.

For Mark Ellis, music is a very serious subject. Though many hardships have continually pounded this artist, Ellis makes very clear that no matter what, Alico’s music will still continue and always evolve.


Website
http://www.alicomusic.com

Discography
Blue Eyes Never Lie Single (2005)
Goodnight California (2007)