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Don't Worry, Be Happy

by Mark Lavengood

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The surely soon-to-be-anointed (if not already) Prince of Roots, Bluegrass and Americana, Mark Lavengood, released a new single Thursday, February 28, 2019, a spirited rendition of Bobby McFerrin’s classic happy-go-lucky tune, “Don’t Worry, Be Happy.” Recorded at lauded Grand Haven recording studio, Third Coast Recording (owned/operated by Bill Chrysler (known for his work with John Mayer, Maroon 5, and Christina Aguilera amongst others) & Joe Sturgill (of Four Finger Five fame), this is the
first single dropped by Lavengood in 2019 as part of his ambitious and unheard-of aim to release one single per month for the remainder of the 2019 calendar year (in addition to constant touring and rumored video, LP & EP releases).

For tools of the trade, Lavengood employed his Beard Guitars wooden-body resonator (Dobro) & Mule Resophonics metal resonator guitars respectively, a custom acoustic Weissenborn slide guitar from Chapel Hill, North Carolina’s Lazy River Guitars, as well as Ear Trumpet Labs' "Louise" model microphone. Chris Zuker & Jason Whalen of Grand Rapids’ Fauna Creative shot the accompanying 360 degree video from inside the Bear Den, which also serves as Bear Mark Productions' (Lavengood’s new
artist-first boutique agency) official headquarters.

Lavengood’s re-imagining of McFerrin’s “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” can be streamed at marklavengood.com, bearmarkproductions.com, at digital service providers like Spotify, Apple Music & Pandora, and is clickable at all of Mark’s social media outlets. For those looking to support Mark Lavengood’s many artistic, educational, and philanthropic projects, check him out live in your area, and consider support his Patreon account, where you can find loads of entertaining, original & organic content from Lavengood & friends throughout 2019.

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released February 28, 2019
Music by Bobby McFerrin

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Mark Lavengood Grand Rapids, Michigan

Anyone that has witnessed Lavengood perform will attest to these three key attributes: his big heart, wild energy on stage, and the aptitude on the many instruments that he plays. Having released 3 LPs and a 7 inch vinyl under his own name in conjunction with 3 LPs, and an EP with Lindsay Lou & the Flatbellys, Lavengood is no stranger to the hustle of the music industry. ... more

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