Mark J. is a Westcountry-born songwriter and musician whose work is deeply rooted in traditional country and old-time music. His resonant tenor vocals and sparse, cinematic arrangements craft evocative 21st-century frontier ballads. Drawing inspiration from literary figures like Kurt Vonnegut and Ernest Hemingway, as well as musical legends such as Townes Van Zandt and Hank Williams, Mark describes his style as "Honky Tonk music for the end of the world." A dedicated touring artist, he has traversed the UK and Europe, fronting the cult Country Alt. Rock band 'Howlin' Lord' and collaborating with acts like Emily Breeze and Beth Rowley. ([markjlee.co.uk](https://www.markjlee.co.uk/about-1?utm_source=openai))