MARK HENRY HAMCOLORADO SINGER-SONGWRITERMark Ham Band ↗
Casper album cover by Mark Henry Ham

AN ALBUM BY MARK HENRY HAM

Casper

Stories of home.
People we carry with us.

Twelve original songs at the crossroads of Americana, country, and rock. Acoustic storytelling, melodic hooks, and a community of Colorado musicians bring Casper to life.

12 TRACKS · AMERICANA / COUNTRY / ROCK

BEHIND THE RECORD

Personal stories.
A shared musical journey.

From the title track’s small-town reflections to the pull of home, love, and memory, Casper brings Mark’s songwriting together with the character and musicianship of the players who helped shape it.

“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

THE SONGS

Twelve tracks. Take your time.

Listen to each song, explore the lyrics,
or read Mark’s original song notes.

  1. 01
    Oh Simone
  2. 02
    Dreamin Bout You Again
  3. 03
    Casper
  4. 04
    Life Is Like a Movie
  5. 05
    Green Light
  6. 06
    In The Quiet of The Night
  7. 07
    It's A Long Way Home
  8. 08
    Whatever Happened to Katie
  9. 09
    Just Like Before
  10. 10
    Be By My Side
  11. 11
    You
  12. 12
    I Wish I Could See Your Smile Once Again

Listen links open SoundCloud; lyrics open Genius. Song notes are PDF files.

IN THE PRESS

“Mark Henry Ham is a masterful lyricist and musician”

Rachel Townsend / The Spotted Cat

WATCH & LISTEN

See the songs unfold.

Music videos and a live performance.

It’s A Long Way Home

From Casper

Casper

The title track

Oh Simone

From Casper

Live at The Roxy on Broadway

With On The Flip Side

THE PEOPLE BEHIND CASPER

Made together.

Musicians, collaborators, and friends.

Mark Henry Ham 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"
About Mark

Mark Henry Ham is a Colorado-based singer-songwriter whose music blends rock, country, and Americana with a focus on melody, harmony, and feel. His songs are rooted in storytelling and brought to life through expressive vocals and dynamic arrangements, whether performed acoustically or with a full band.

Robert Ham Robert (Rob) Ham (RH) – Lyricist
About Rob

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

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 Hackler Scott "Shack" Hackler – Piano and Organ
About Shack

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.

Ernie Martinez Ernie Martinez – Pedal Steel Guitar on "Casper", Dobro Guitar on "Just Like Before"
About Ernie

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

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"

FROM THE STUDIO TO THE SLEEVE

Production & recording

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

WITH LOVE & GRATITUDE

The people who make it matter.

Ralph and Donna Ham

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.

Lorrie Jane Ham

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

Michael Sandoval and Mark Henry Ham

Produced by Mark Henry Ham and Michael Alan Sandoval

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