Multi-instrumentalist Mark Nelson has carved a unique niche for himself as an entertainer, musician and educator. His deep love and understanding of traditional music led him to the mastery of several different musical idioms, ranging from old time western music to Celtic to Hawaiian. In a career that began well before he was able to drive, he has performed everywhere from street corners to hay barns to festivals to the concert stage in the US, Europe and Canada. He once worked as a banjo playing gorilla in Dublin, but that's a different story. Mark's mastery of the Appalachian dulcimer won him a first place in the National Dulcimer Championships in 1979. He has appeared at such prestigious venues as ?A Prairie Home Companion?, the Letterkenny, Ireland International Folk Festival, and the halftime show for the Skagway, Alaska Girls Junior Varsity Basketball Team. Selected Discography Old Time Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar The Water is Wide Autumn The Faery Hills After the Morning The Rights of Man Books Old Time Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Learn to Play Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Learn to Play Fingerstyle Solos for ?Ukulele Favorite Old-Time American Songs for Appalachian Dulcimer The Complete Collection of Celtic Music for Appalachian Dulcimer www.Mark-o.com