Mark Karan is best known for his extended time around the Grateful Dead scene as lead guitarist for Bob Weir & Ratdog, The Other Ones, Phil & Friends & Planet Drum, Mark is more than his time in the "land of the Dead" might imply... his six-string contributions have also added something special to recordings & tours with Dave Alvin & the third...
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Mark Karan is best known for his extended time around the Grateful Dead scene as lead guitarist for Bob Weir & Ratdog, The Other Ones, Phil & Friends & Planet Drum, Mark is more than his time in the "land of the Dead" might imply... his six-string contributions have also added something special to recordings & tours with Dave Alvin & the third mind, Delaney Bramlett, Dave Mason, Sophie B. Hawkins, the Rembrandts and Paul Carrack... and as a “guest” sitting in with the Allman Brothers, Trey Anastasio, Gov't Mule, Jackie Greene, ALO, Levon Helm, Chuck Leavell, Little Feat and many more...



Mark has logged years of studio time & prides himself on coming up with interesting & memorable hooks & parts in the studio. he has an extensive collection of vintage & boutique guitars, amps and pedals, including many less common imstruments (rickenbacker 12 string, dano baritone guitar, mando guitar, several cool old kays) &
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