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

NYC Based Guitarist & Sideman

available for live and session work

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

Adam Mark | Professional GuitaristNYC based sideman working in artist-led, private event, and worship settings.

Adam brings preparation, craftsmanship 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 into the groove, Adam provides artists and bandleaders with dependable musicianship—strengthening arrangements and supporting performances.

Sound

Adam’s playing lives at the intersection of blues grit and jazz sensibility, driven by a strong sense of time. Whether he is laying down a soulful pocket for an artist or providing soaring lead work for a Sunday morning worship service, his approach blends rock grit with the smoothness of jazz, soul, and R&B.Adam’s lead work brings performances to life, while his feel unifies rhythm sections and pulls arrangements together.

Stage & Studio

Adam is a “song-first” guitarist. His attention to detail and “Swiss Army Knife” adaptability allow him to deliver the right notes in the right places. Atmosphere, grit, and utility shape every part of Adam’s approach as a sideman—serving the song, the artist, and the moment.

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

In the studio, he offers in-person and remote guitar tracking, capturing the same musical intent and atmosphere he brings to the stage. Adam serves the song, crafting guitar parts with tone, feel, and melodic character.

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 lifelong craft and vocation. He serves with reliability and professionalism, bringing consistency and atmosphere to every stage and session he steps into.

Available for select bookings, touring, and session work.

Adam Mark Guitar | Atmosphere • Grit • Utility

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

Sideman, Touring & Session Guitarist

NYC based professional guitarist available for bookings, regional and national touring, and in-studio or remote session 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

Venues & Stages

  • Highline Ballroom

  • City Winery / City Vineyard

  • Ashford & Simpson’s Sugar Bar

  • Club Groove

  • Shrine

  • The Red Lion

  • Prohibition NYC

  • Cipriani 42nd St. (Gala)

  • Resorts World Casino – Bar 360

  • Empire City Casino

  • Hard Rock Atlantic City – Lobby Bar

  • Borgata – Gypsy Bar

Residency & Continuous Work

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

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

  • On-Call Guitarist | Regional
    Ongoing bookings with NYC-based artist-led projects, private events, and rotating lineups.

Session Work & Remote TrackingAdam's guitar tracking—crafting tone, feel, and texture.

  • Lead lines, rhythmic textures, and supportive guitar parts

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

  • Remote session profile link 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 provided backlines

Gear & BacklineAdam's road-ready rig—built to serve the songs.

  • 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

Feel free to reach out for bookings or with details about your project—I look forward to connecting and being of service.

  • Live Performance & Touring

  • In-Studio & Remote Guitar Tracking

  • Gear Demos & Brand Partnerships

  • General Inquiry

For time-sensitive bookings or urgent inquiries, please contact Adam directly by call, email or text.

Adam Mark Guitar | Atmosphere • Grit • Utility

Thank You!

Response time is within 24-48 hours.