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International Press Release 2004
Mark from Holland makes National News.
Heemskerk, Netherlands - Radio presenter Mark C. Deren comes from Holland, PA U.S.A. (near Philadelphia). He moved to Holland, Europe 10 years ago. He went to Dutch school, learned the local lingo, and created a famous radio program called "Mark from Holland." The show began on March 5, 1995 with a live performance by former Caravan lead singer Richard Sinclair. A who's who of great musicians was to follow.
Mark learns from the pros; Fred Siebelink (left) and the late Alfred LaGarde (right).
As a result of the big name interviews, Deren was invited to perform screen tests at John de Mol Productions in Hilversum. One day he was called in to make "voiceovers" in English for the hit television program "Starmakers." He was also featured on page 5 in August 1990 in Holland's largest circulation newspaper "De Telegraaf" (Circulation 850,000).
Mark performs screen tests for Dutch national television.
The popular radio program's main thrust is the so-called "Progressive Rock" but other catchy, well played and quality styles are also welcome. Other interview specials over the years include the late Peter Bardens (Camel) , Andrew Latimer (Camel), Colin Bass (Camel), Hugh Hopper & John Etheridge (Soft Machine), Phil Miller & Pip Pyle (In Cahoots), Anthony Phillips & Steve Hackett (Genesis), John Wetton (King Crimson, UK, Asia), Bill Bruford (Yes, King Crimson), Carl Palmer (ELP), Peter Hammill (Van der Graaf Generator), Thijs van Leer & Jan Akkerman (Focus), Jerney Kaagman (Earth & Fire), Phil Shulman (Gentle Giant), Simon Nicol (Fairport Convention), Rod Clements (Lindisfarne), Ray Fenwick (Spencer Davis Group), Gordon Giltrap, Sharon den Adel (Within Temptation), Martin Orford & John Jowitt (IQ & Jadis), Gary Chandler (Jadis) Clive Nolan (Arena), Nick Clemons (son of Clarence Clemons), Ian Anderson (Jethro Tull), Jean Luc-Ponty, Roger Chapman, David Duhig (Jade Warrior) and many, many more (see interview section).
Mark discusses the Hamburg years with original Beatles drummer Pete Best.
Bands such as The Rabbit's Hat (Stone Premonitions), Tim Burness, Fantasyy Factory, plus a host of local and regional bands have played live in the program. The English band "The Whisky Priests" made a cd called "Live at Radio Heemskerk" during their visit. Interview segments, plus a specially made song for Heemskerk called "This Village" were included. The performance was so beautiful; one lady spectator broke out in tears.
Earlier in his career, Deren worked in Palm Beach, Florida as business manager and publicist for the world famous American portrait painter Ralph Wolfe Cowan. In this position, he often had to negotiate with famous people, including heads of state! He has travelled extensively on six continents. It is no wonder why he excels at arranging interviews and live performances for the radio, with some of the world's best and most beloved musicians.
Mark visits the Russian Progressive Rock Band Romislokus in Moscow, May 2002.
Last year, Mark travelled to Moscow to interview the Russian band Romislokus:www.romislokus.com.
"Mark from Holland" is broadcast every Sunday evening (on a volunteer basis) between 10:00 PM and 12:00 PM to a listener range containing roughly 500,000 people in the Randstad (North Holland). Mark presents the program in amusing, fluent Dutch, except when he's interviewing English-speaking (only) musicians from a variety of countries. International call-ins are a common feature of the program (see contact section). Radio Heemskerk can be found on 104.5 (cable) and 107.4 (ether).
Summary of program details: Mark from Holland - Sunday Evenings 10:00 PM to 12:00 PM - Radio Heemskerk, Holland 104.5 (cable) and 107.4 (ether). Please publish where possible. Thank you!
Contact: Mark C. Deren
Huibert Pootstraat 149 -1962 HD Heemskerk - the Netherlands
Phone/fax: ++31-251-246497
Email: mcd@wanadoo.nl
Website: https://www.angelfire.com/pa/progholland/
Webmaster Jan Provily: radioman@wanadoo.nl
Other Website: http://www.markfromholland.com
©1997-2004 RADIOMAN
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