biography

Marcus Very Ordinary started as a Los Angeles trio by way of Buffalo, NY. Their self-proclaimed style of "sad bastard music," manipulating the verge of macabre, caters to kindred spirits for whom soul-searching is a life-long journey. The 9-piece band consists of, principal songwriter, Jon Lorentz who plays the guitar, piano and banjo; in addition to laying down the vocals. Jon LaTona is on double bass and Vicki Scotto on violin, adding rich textures of their training in jazz and classical music, respectively. Recently the band has added full time members Justen Finch, John "MuscleMouth" Lugo, Danielle Mays, and Aran Tanchum on horns. Along with the addition of Butch Norton (Eels, Fiona Apple, Rufus Wainwright, Lucinda Williams) on drums, and Mindy Gaspar on viola and backing vocals. Interweaving mordant lyrics and lush orchestrated string/horn sections, Marcus Very Ordinary came onto the LA music scene in July 2008. While working on their debut album produced by Peter Malick (Norah Jones), Marcus Very Ordinary has been building a devoted following playing in such venues as LA's famed Hotel Cafe, Viper Room, The Echo, and The Mint. Their first EP titled "Marcus Very Ordinary Renounces the Soil and Popular Roots" released on March 30, 2010. Marcus Very Ordinary was born from the sensation of sometimes being alone even when surrounded by a crowd.