The Mark Jackson Band is a 6 time San Diego Music Award nominee  receiving "Best Americana Album of the Year" nomination for their well-regarded 2003 debut CD, "Vigilante Road".  Additional nominations in 2004 through 2007 and now 2009 were received for Best Americana Band. Mark and his band: original/roots/country

Pamela Haan ~ Vocals, guitar, percussion, piano
Pam grew up in the midst of a Midwestern family full of classically trained musicians.  Pam developed a strong ear for close, stacked harmonies while listening to her father sing in gospel and barbershop quartets.  That strength grew to include the full, flowing harmonies found in traditional country music as well as the multi-layered harmonies of 70s rock.  Bands such as Poco and the Eagles are strong influences for her.  Today, Pam lends her hypnotic voice to create the strong harmonies that add rich layers of sound heard within Mark Jackson's original music.

David Morgan ~ Pedal steel guitar, dobro, vocals
David started his professional music career in Boston, touring the northeast area of the country with the country rock band "Wheatstraw".  After moving to the west coast, David continued to make his living playing pedal steel guitar for several popular country bands in the San Diego area.  His next adventure included the local folk & coffee house circuit, performing original music as a member of the trio "Spare Change".  David plays old style non-pedal steel guitar in "The Hank Show", which replicates the sound and look of Hank William's original music.  David has played an integral part of the Mark Jackson Band in recordings and performances over the past several years.

Grant Kester ~ Harmonica, vocals
Grant grew up on the east coast.  He is a dynamic harmonica player who performed with numerous R&B bands over the years in that region of the country.  Now a resident of San Diego,  He uses his east coast experience as a cornerstone for blending the blues together with the acoustic roots of country & honky-tonk.  Grant creates a unique signature within the core of the Mark Jackson Band.  His immense talents have helped mold a sound that is lively and truly memorable.

Paul Cruz ~ Acoustic & electric guitar, mandolin, bass, vocals
As a member of the Mark Jackson Band, Paul blends his own remarkable style with an extraordinary love for Americana music.  His many musical influences include Tom Waits, Bruce Springsteen, and Ray Lamontagne.  A native of San Diego County, Paul co-founded the band, "Grand Canyon Sundown".  Often, these two bands team up to create a metamorphic sound that will stop a listener in their tracks!  Paul's humble and quiet persona belies the strength within.  His creativity and passion flow like the constant hum of electric wire, allowing his ideas and energy to translate his voice into a wonderful fluidity of sound.

Jason Postelnek ~ Bass, vocals, violin, guitar
Jason originates from Miami, Florida.  He came to sunny San Diego ten years ago to pursue his musical interests and passions.  Through the years, Jason has performed and recorded with numerous projects and bands. Teaming up with Paul Cruz, he co-founded the band, "Grand Canyon Sundown".  Jason lives and performs the Americana experience through the influential music of Hank Williams, Towns Van Zandt, and Steve Earl.  Jason brings this passion and influence to the Mark Jackson Band, contributing a vibe that adds another layer of rich harmonic sound.

Dave Wilkie ~ Drums, percussion, vocals
Another San Diego native, Dave grew up listening to his father's hot country band, "Tall Cotton".  Surrounded by true Americana sound has gifted him with a talent as natural as breathing.  For the last fifteen years, Dave has been involved in a wide variety of projects and styles; including the punk band, "Model Citizen", and "Josai's Reggae House Band" at the San Diego Wild Animal Park.  Dave welcomes his return home to his original roots music, bringing a refreshing new layer of depth and energy to the Mark Jackson Band.  Influenced through great country artists such as Merle Haggard, Willie Nelson and George Jones, Dave retains his family's heritage while maintaining his own unique language of music.

This talented band performs regularly at a variety of local clubs, regional venues, benefit shows, and corporate/private events. Some of which include:

SeaWorld's "Sea to Shining Sea" Festival, San Diego, CA

Adams Ave. Street Fair, San Diego, CA

Dark-Thirty House Concert series in Lakeside, CA

Concerts on the Green series in El Cajon, CA

Concerts in the Park series in La Mesa, CA

Weighorst Western Heritage Days in El Cajon, CA

The Earth Fair in San Diego, CA

"CASH ONLY!"  Johnny Cash tribute concert, San Diego, CA

The Suzuki Rock & Roll Marathon in San Diego, CA

Featured numerous times on the KUSI-TV San Diego morning show and
NBC 7/39's Concerts on the Square.

The Mark Jackson Band has created a universal appealing style of original roots country music that is fresh, yet timeless!  For more information, please visit our website:  www.myspace.com/markjacksonband