Q.  Where is your home port?

A.  We live in the Florida Keys on a little spot of land known as Summerland Key or 24 miles from the end of the road, Key West, hence the name of the band, MileMarker 24.

 

Q.  How did you get started in your musical career?

A. I started playing guitar at the age of five and my guitar has never been faraway. It wasn’t until I moved to the Keys that the lifestyle here so inspired me that I started writing songs about my life. I decided to trade in my three piece suits for tank tops and flip flops and started The Mile Marker 24 Band.

 

Q.  How long have you been in this business?

A. We released our first CD Livin’ On Key West Time in March of 2005. It took off way beyond our wildest dreams and we have released two CDs and one single since then.  

 

Q.  Who or what influenced your music the most?

A. The island lifestyle of the Keys is without a doubt the biggest influence on my music. Living here and waking up every morning to the sight of the ocean and smelling the tropical breezes can’t help but inspire you. Living here is the most wonderful thing I could have ever have imagined. I try to never miss a sunset and always toast to one more wonderful day in paradise. I always have to say a big thank you to my mom, who taught me to play guitar and instilled a love of music in me that has never faded. 

 

Q.  What type venue do you prefer?

A.  We love all venues. We love the large concerts and also enjoy the intimacy of tiki bars and getting up close and personal. We have also done a number of house parties and find this new trend is a great way to get to know people on a very personal level. We just love to play and have fun.

 

Q.  What are your goals for the future?

A.  First of all I have to say we are amazed how our music has taken off.  I thought when we pressed the first run of Livin On Key West Time we would have them for the next 20 years. We sold out in two weeks. The same thing happened with the release of our second and latest CD’s. We always seem to underestimate where we are headed. The one thing that we have as a band is we are good friends and we have a blast together. Whether we are playing at some of our favorite spots in the Keys or on our bus heading to who knows where, it is just plain fun.We want people to escape with us and have a good time. Putting a smile on our audience also puts a big smile on our faces. We want to reach as many folks as we can and take the  portable party machine to every city we can. We spend a great deal of time on our summer and fall tours and we love meeting new friends.  

 

Q.  How many CDs do you have to your credit?

A.  We have released three CD’s and one single in the past three years. Our first CD was Livin On Key West Time, the second Meet Me In The Keys and Blame It On The Margaritas being our third release. The single is called "The Smokin’ Song".  There is a reason it is a single and not on any of the CD’s. I didn’t want my mom to hear it. Ha Ha. Also, we are about to release our first live CD/DVD this spring called "Live On Duval." It was recorded and filmed during our performance at Meeting Of The Minds last year and some of the DVD footage has been filmed since then at other Parrothead events like Stars Fell on Alabama and the Parrothead Rendezvous. 

 

Q.  Is there anything you would like people to know about you?

A. I think if anything, I would like folks to know how appreciative we are for all the support we have received. Thanks to all the folks who have bought our music and allowed us to do what we do. All the letters and kind comments about our music have been heartwarming. Being able to live on this island and write and sing about our lives here is the most wonderful thing I could ever imagine. There is no place I would rather be and nothing else I would rather be doing. 

 

Website: www.milemarker24.com

Email: info@milemarker24.com