Casper - Latest Release

Latest Release from Mark Henry Ham

Casper is the latest album release from Mark Henry Ham
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I would like to thank all the extremely talented musicians who played on this project. I could not have done it without you.
You are all the best!   Friends for life :)

Mark Henry Ham (MHH) – Lead, Harmony, and Background Vocals, Acoustic and Electric Guitars, Harmonica, Keyboard String and Horn Sounds, Piano on “In The Quiet Of The Night” and “Be By My Side”

Mark has been performing and songwriting for years with his music covering multiple genres from Acoustic to Country and Rock to Pop. His vocal range is similar to Roy Orbison/Chris Isaak and he prides himself on creating close-knit harmonies. Mark adds rhythm guitar, harmonica and occassional piano riffs to songs bringing out energy and emotion.

Robert (Rob) Ham (RH) – Lyricist

Robert is a playwright and business/community leader living in the Denver metro area.
He is honored to have contributed even a little bit to the success of this album.
And forever proud of his big bro Mark for keeping the dreams alive.

Michael Alan Sandoval – Recording Engineer, Lead/Rhythm Guitars, Bass, Drum Programming, Keyboard String Sounds

Michael is a producer, engineer and musician living in Denver, CO. Michael began his music career is Southern California performing, touring and producing records. He now resides at Avalanche Recording Studios in Northglenn.

Scott “Shack” Hackler – Piano and Organ

Scott has toured the United States extensively as a solo artist and as an accompanist. He has also worked as a studio musician, doing session work (piano, keyboards, bass guitar, and background vocals) on albums for numerous artists. In 2010, he graduated with High Distinction from Concordia University Saint Paul with a BA in Music Theory and Composition. Since moving to Colorado in 2012, Shack has performed regularly in the Denver metro area and around the state, both as a solo artist and as a member of numerous area bands. In January, 2019, Shack was a finalist in the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Tennessee. In 2018, he was the Solo/Duo Champion of the Colorado Blues Challenge. He has also won several Colorado Blues Society Members Choice Holley Awards, including best keyboards for 2017 and 2018, and best solo/duo performer for 2018. You will usually find him on Monday evenings 7-11pm at the Holiday Bar, 403 Bear Creek Ave, Morrison, CO

Ernie Martinez – Pedal Steel Guitar on “Casper”, Dobro Guitar on “Just Like Before”

An extremely versatile musician, Ernie plays just about every instrument that has strings, and more. He has played on over 150 albums as a studio musician in both Colorado and Nashville, including those of Tom Paxton, John McEuen, Jimmy Ibbotsen and many more. He is in demand as an album producer, song-arranger, and co-writer. He plays regularly with Runaway Express, Jon Chandler & the Slingers/Wichitones, Dakota Blonde, Timothy P. Irvin and the Stocking Stuffers, Reckless Abandon, Last Sheets on the Roll, Dustin Divine and the Real Deal, Junction 5-12. After many years as a finalist for the International Western Music Association Instrumentalist of the Year, he won in 2018! And was nominated again in 2019.

Anna Leavitt - Cello on "Life Is Like A Movie", "You", and "I Wish I Could See Your Smile Once Again"

Anna has a Masters Degree in Cello Performance from the University of Denver's Lamont School of Music and has toured the USA, Bermuda, and the Bahamas with the Continental Orchestra as well as concerts in Switzerland and France. She keeps busy as principal cellist with the Lone Tree Symphony Orchestra, and manages a string quartet: Cloud 9, which is known state-wide for playing rock covers. Besides teaching lessons and cello classes at Swallow Hill Music, Anna maintains a home cello studio. She is much sought-after for recording sessions and her ability to improvise.

Roy Camello – Drums on “Whatever Happened To Katie”
Joey Shapiro – Drums on “Green Light”

This album is dedicated to my dad Ralph Henry Ham who taught me to never give up and live life passionately. I miss him every day.

And to my wife Lorrie Ham who has supported me through it all and been my number one fan. I love you sweetheart.

Produced by Mark Henry Ham and Michael Alan Sandoval

Recorded at the following studios: Mark Ham’s, Michael Sandoval’s, Swallow Hill, Mark Derryberry, Mousetrap
Mixed by Michael Alan Sandoval at Avalanche Studios, Northglenn, Colorado
Mastered by Brad Smalling of Evergroove Studio, Evergreen, Colorado
CD Replication and Graphic Design by Eyedea Worx, Northglenn, Colorado
Cover Photos by Natalie Fetter of Simple and Sweet Photography

Interview and Reviews

Tracks

Oh Simone | Listen | Lyrics | Notes
Dreamin Bout You Again | Listen | Lyrics | Notes
Casper | Listen | Lyrics | Notes
Life Is Like a Movie | Listen | Lyrics | Notes
Green Light | Listen | Lyrics | Notes
In The Quiet of The Night | Listen | Lyrics | Notes
It's A Long Way Home | Listen | Lyrics | Notes
Whatever Happened to Katie | Listen | Lyrics | Notes
Just Like Before | Listen | Lyrics | Notes
Be By My Side | Listen | Lyrics | Notes
You | Listen | Lyrics | Notes
I Wish I Could See Your Smile Once Again | Listen | Lyrics | Notes

Purchase

If you would like to purchase a digital download or CD you can go to Bandcamp

Digital Download from Amazon

Digital Download from Apple Music

Thank you so very much in advance

Gigs

Past Gigs

The AlleyLittleton, CO
BOCO CiderBoulder, CO
Brothers BBQDenver, CO
Colorado PlusWheat Ridge, CO
Denver Botanic GardensDenver, CO
Little Bear SaloonEvergreen, CO
Palisade Brewing CompanyPalisade, CO
Private PartiesState of Colorado
Ramblebine BrewingGrand Junction, CO
Restoration VineyardsPalisade, CO
RootsLongmont, CO
The Roxy on BroadwayDenver, CO

It's A Long Way Home on YouTube

Oh Simone on YouTube

Casper on YouTube

Mark Henry Ham live at The Roxy On Broadway with On The Flip Side

Contact Us

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Mark Henry Ham hammy8250@gmail.com