Carolyn Mark

Carolyn Natasha Mark is a Canadian alternative country singer-songwriter and a stalwart of Canada's folk, pop, and country indie scene. Born and raised in Sicamous, British Columbia, she grew up on her family's dairy farm. Taught piano by her father, himself an accomplished violinist, she surfaced in 1991 as a member of the Victoria, B.C.-based all-girl rock combo the Vinaigrettes, touring Canada and the western U.S. relentlessly over the next seven years. After the Vinaigrettes' 1998 dissolution, Mark formed the Corn Sisters, a duo with fellow insurgent country diva Neko Case. A live performance in Seattle constituted their 2000 debut, "The Other Women." Mark has recorded as a solo artist and as a member of the duo The Corn Sisters with American colleague Neko Case, as well as with the bands the Vinaigrettes, Jr. Gone Wild, Showbusiness Giants, the Fixin's and the Metronome Cowboys. Her 2000 solo debut, "Party Girl," assembled 11 songs cut across Canada, at least one from each province. In 2009 she co-released "Let's Just Stay Here" with Toronto's NQ Arbuckle through Vancouver's Mint Records. The album was nominated for a 2010 Juno Award, in the Roots & Traditional Album category. Often compared to folk singer Joni Mitchell, Mark is noted for her typically serious mood and the spare presentation of her songs, though she is also known for her irreverent humor and engaging stage presence. Mark's authentic voice and ability to blend country, folk, and indie rock influences have made her a beloved figure in Canadian independent music for over three decades.

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