Adam Mark | NYC Based Guitarist, Sideman and Session Musician.

Adam Mark | Guitarist

Adam is a New York City-based journeyman guitarist—a working musician who brings craftsmanship, preparation, and reliability to every musical situation he steps into.His experience spans staple nightclubs, high-end events, liturgical services, and high-energy concert stages backing established artists.Whether adding melodic lead work or locking in a groove, Adam provides artists and bandleaders with solid musicianship.

Sound

Adam’s playing lives at the intersection of blues grit and jazz sensibility, driven by a deep-rooted sense of funk and groove.Whether he's providing soaring lead work for a Sunday morning worship service or laying down a soulful pocket for an artist, his approach blends rock attitude with the smoothness of jazz, soul, and R&B.

Stage & Studio

Adam is a song-first guitarist with the adaptability of a Swiss Army Knife, delivering the right notes in the right places.Atmosphere, grit and utility shape every part of his approach as a sideman—serving the song, the artist, and the moment.

“He is an atmosphere man”
—Michael Lynn Miller, Pastor

Adam offers in-person and remote guitar tracking, capturing the same musical intent and atmosphere he brings to the stage.He serves the track—crafting guitar parts with tone, feel, and texture.

Background

Raised in a music-oriented town in Southern New Jersey, Adam began his journey as a self-taught guitarist before refining his craft through mentorship with blues ace Dean Shot, virtuoso Mark Bowers, and jazz mentors Matt Panayides and Abdul Zuhri.This diverse lineage shaped his adaptable, professional approach—bridging raw musical expression with disciplined execution.

Mission & Purpose

Adam approaches music as both a lifelong craft and vocation.For him, the guitar is more than an instrument—it is his primary voice, used in service of the song, the artist and the moment, bringing reliability and professionalism to every stage and session he steps into.

Adam Mark Guitar | Atmosphere • Grit • Utility

Adam Mark | NYC Based Guitarist, Sideman and Session Musician.

NYC Based Sideman, Touring & Session Guitarist

Available for live & recording work.

Artist Credits

  • Monifah Carter

  • Kimberly Davis

  • Daria Jones

  • Tony T

  • Emilie Surtees

  • L Young & Crystal Starr

  • Hope Victoria

  • Troy Weekes

  • Angela Star

  • Cardenia Monroe

and others

Residency & Continuous Work

  • Worship Service, Weekly | NJ
    Contemporary gospel/worship band providing lead guitar, guiding atmosphere and dynamics since 2020.

  • R&B Casino Band, Bi-monthly | NYC
    Resorts World Casino resident band backing an artist, providing lead and rhythm guitar since 2024.

  • On-Call Guitarist | Regional
    Ongoing bookings with artist-led projects, private-event work and rotating professional lineups.

Studio & Remote Session WorkGuitar Tracking—crafting tone, feel, and texture.

  • Lead lines, rhythmic textures and supportive guitar parts

  • In-studio sessions available throughout NYC and the tri-state

  • Remote session profile available upon inquiry

Why Hire Adam?

  • "Song-first" lead guitar and improvisation

  • Strong pocket and supportive accompaniment

  • Fast prep, fluent with chord charts, and quick to learn by ear

  • Comfortable entering rotating lineups and new projects

  • Flexible across styles

  • Broad repertoire built through experience

  • Calm, dependable and professional

“Adam is a phenomenal guitarist”
—Devone Allison, Musical Director

Availability & Footprint

  • Based in New York City

  • Active throughout the Northeast & Mid-Atlantic (VA–ME)

  • Available for regional travel, fly dates, and short-notice sub situations

  • International travel-ready (passport current)

  • Tour-ready, fly-date friendly guitar rig, adaptable to backlines

Venues & Stages

  • The Red Lion

  • Club Groove

  • Shrine

  • Prohibition NYC

  • City Winery

  • Ashford & Simpson’s Sugar Bar

  • Highline Ballroom

  • Cipriani 42nd St.

  • Resorts World Casino

  • Empire City Casino

and others

Gear & BacklineAdam's Road-Ready Rig

  • Instruments
    Electric, Semi-Hollow & Acoustic Guitars
    Fender Stratocasters & Telecaster, Gibson Les Paul & ES-339, D’Angelico DC Mini, Taylor 114CE Acoustic-Electric.

  • Amplification, Signal Path & Monitoring
    Combo Amps Fender Hot Rod Deluxe & Princeton Reverb, Marshall DSL-40CR &
    DSL-20CR, Alto Portable PA (Acoustic).
    Boss Multi-Effects Pedalboards
    Curated tones for clean, dirty, edge-of-breakup, and amp modeling.
    Wireless Guitar System Line-6 Relay G50.
    Radial & Whirlwind DI Boxes Direct-to-PA and silent stage environments.
    In-ear monitoring (IEMs) CCA C12s ready for modern stage productions.

Adam Mark Guitar | Atmosphere • Grit • Utility

Contact & Bookings
NYC Based—Available Worldwide

I look forward to connecting.

  • Live Performance & Touring

  • In-Studio & Remote Guitar Tracking

  • Gear Demos & Brand Partnerships

  • General Inquiry

Contact Adam directly by phone, email or text.

Adam Mark Guitar | Atmosphere • Grit • Utility

Thank You!

Response time is within 24-48 hours.