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So Long Solo

Kansas City, Kansas, United States | INDIE

Kansas City, Kansas, United States | INDIE
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"Washburn says 'So Long' to music duo"

Visitors to Mabee were in for a treat last Thursday night, as the library played host to the Kansas City based indie pop group So Long Solo, who played an hour and a half set and provided complimentary tea and treats. The band’s visit to Washburn was sponsored by The Washburn University Campus Activities Board.
The duo is made up of Mark and Heather Miller, two music majors who blend a unique set of genres together to create a folksy artistic sound that’s pretty much the ultimate coffee house blend of Jason Mraz and Norah Jones.
“Expect a lot more sound than you usually get from two people,” said Mark Miller. “We love instruments, but we’re also really lyrically based as well. Whenever we write, we never want to have a throwaway phrase, everything just fits or has a purpose for being in the song.”
Known formerly as theothermarkmiller, after realizing that markmiller.com was a car dealership and markmillermusic.com was a clarinet teacher.
Mark and Heather are constantly on the road with a full tour schedule, having played in over 20 states already this year.
“Even though we play all over the US at different colleges, this is the first Kansas college we’ve played at,” said Heather Miller. “We’re on the road eight to 10 months out of the year.”
In addition to coffee shop music, So Long Solo brings a coffee shop attitude. Their shows strive to be very laid back and have friendly affairs, complete with back and forth banter with the audience, group photos and a do-it-yourself free tea bar.
“Mark just had an idea once that what if we made our show more than just a show but an entire atmosphere or experience,” said Miller. “We love tea so much, other people would too. We started bringing it to shows just to create a more relaxing, refreshing atmosphere and it was a hit.”
Mark also offered advice to aspiring musicians. “Planning is really huge,” said Mark Miller. “Treat it like a new business, like an entrepreneur, and work your business plan. Talk with someone who knows, and they’d love to help. I’d love to help new musicians that are coming up and don’t know what to do. And be diligent.”
Over the course of their hour and a half set, So Long Solo played a mix of their own songs interspersed with a smattering of covers.
They have two CDs available for sale under theothermarkmiller name, “Threshold” and “Things Of This World, And Things That Aren’t” as well as a new album coming out under the new band name.
Fans can visit Mark and Heather on Facebook, or at www.solongsolo.com. - Washburn Review


"Washburn says 'So Long' to music duo"

Visitors to Mabee were in for a treat last Thursday night, as the library played host to the Kansas City based indie pop group So Long Solo, who played an hour and a half set and provided complimentary tea and treats. The band’s visit to Washburn was sponsored by The Washburn University Campus Activities Board.
The duo is made up of Mark and Heather Miller, two music majors who blend a unique set of genres together to create a folksy artistic sound that’s pretty much the ultimate coffee house blend of Jason Mraz and Norah Jones.
“Expect a lot more sound than you usually get from two people,” said Mark Miller. “We love instruments, but we’re also really lyrically based as well. Whenever we write, we never want to have a throwaway phrase, everything just fits or has a purpose for being in the song.”
Known formerly as theothermarkmiller, after realizing that markmiller.com was a car dealership and markmillermusic.com was a clarinet teacher.
Mark and Heather are constantly on the road with a full tour schedule, having played in over 20 states already this year.
“Even though we play all over the US at different colleges, this is the first Kansas college we’ve played at,” said Heather Miller. “We’re on the road eight to 10 months out of the year.”
In addition to coffee shop music, So Long Solo brings a coffee shop attitude. Their shows strive to be very laid back and have friendly affairs, complete with back and forth banter with the audience, group photos and a do-it-yourself free tea bar.
“Mark just had an idea once that what if we made our show more than just a show but an entire atmosphere or experience,” said Miller. “We love tea so much, other people would too. We started bringing it to shows just to create a more relaxing, refreshing atmosphere and it was a hit.”
Mark also offered advice to aspiring musicians. “Planning is really huge,” said Mark Miller. “Treat it like a new business, like an entrepreneur, and work your business plan. Talk with someone who knows, and they’d love to help. I’d love to help new musicians that are coming up and don’t know what to do. And be diligent.”
Over the course of their hour and a half set, So Long Solo played a mix of their own songs interspersed with a smattering of covers.
They have two CDs available for sale under theothermarkmiller name, “Threshold” and “Things Of This World, And Things That Aren’t” as well as a new album coming out under the new band name.
Fans can visit Mark and Heather on Facebook, or at www.solongsolo.com. - Washburn Review


"Album Review for Things of This World and Things That Aren't"

"Mark has found a way to take a coffee shop and place it into your headphone, car stereo, or living room. The feel and appeal of theothermarkmiller's sophomore effort will be enough to satisfy both the simplest and the most complex of musical tastes. Jason Mraz, meet John Williams. Norah Jones, meet Sufjan Stevens. St. Francis of Assisi, meet Sigur Ros. There truly is something for every listener."

Jeremy Davis - Producer/Writer/Artist - Jeremy Davis


"Album Review for Things of This World and Things That Aren't"

"Mark has found a way to take a coffee shop and place it into your headphone, car stereo, or living room. The feel and appeal of theothermarkmiller's sophomore effort will be enough to satisfy both the simplest and the most complex of musical tastes. Jason Mraz, meet John Williams. Norah Jones, meet Sufjan Stevens. St. Francis of Assisi, meet Sigur Ros. There truly is something for every listener."

Jeremy Davis - Producer/Writer/Artist - Jeremy Davis


"Album Review for Things of This World and Things That Aren't"

"This is a very strong, well crafted, thoughtful, and original album. Mark has found his voice, and it really shows."

-Paul Nethercott - Producer/Founder and President of the Christians in the Arts Network in Tokyo, Japan - Paul Nethercott


"Album Review for Things of This World and Things That Aren't"

"This is a very strong, well crafted, thoughtful, and original album. Mark has found his voice, and it really shows."

-Paul Nethercott - Producer/Founder and President of the Christians in the Arts Network in Tokyo, Japan - Paul Nethercott


Discography

Threshold - 2006
Things of This World and Things That Aren't - 2011
Acoustically Speaking - 2012

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For the better part of 25 years, Kansas City duo So Long Solo wove their stories a mere 45 minutes apart, never knowing that the other existed. Mark had spent the past 5 years writing and performing under his pseudonym, theothermarkmiller, taking him from the midwest to a year long Artist in Residency in Tokyo, Japan. Meanwhile, Heather finished her Music degree, moved to Uganda and South America to serve orphans and volunteer, and at last “settled” back home in Lawrence, KS where she developed her flute studio. Then fate intervened on the back of a canceled open-mic and a boutique coffee shop.

Three years later they emerge with 100,000 miles logged on coast to coast touring (as former band theothermarkmiller), an energized fanbase, and a future that looks brighter than the rings on their fingers. Collectively, they have headlined over 250 shows, and shared shows with many notable bands including Stars Go Dim, Andrea Hamilton, Blake Aaron Guthrie, Goodnight Argent, The Bergamot, Nelly's Echo, Brett Hite, and more.

So Long Solo is signed with Brave Enough Records.

Quotes from shows:

"How many instruments do they play? They are so talented!" Everyone commented on how nice, relaxing, and entertaining the night was. Great way to end our year at Rowan After Hours. People also loved that you brought the bracelets and tea!

-Rio, advisor Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ

"So Long Solo was amazing! I loved their down to earth music and bubbly personalities! Plus, those toe socks were so fun!"

-Katrina Smith, Menlo College

“So Long Solo is a friendly duo that warms the audience with their charming appeal and soothing music.”

-Kim Tomlin, Grad Assistant, University of Mary Washington

“So much sunshine to the square inch! Heather and Mark are a joy to work with!”

-Missy Eich-Richardson, Advisor, Greenfield Community College

“If I may be so bold... on behalf of everyone that came tonight, you guys are always welcome on campus! It was really cool to have a chill and relaxing environment that we never really have here. Thanks so much!”

-Kyra

“So Long Solo is my kind of music. I really enjoy the indie sound and laid back kind of feel. It helped me wind down from a long day.”

-Tara, CAB member, Centenary College of LA

“YESSSS! they were so good! :)”

-Jackie, Student at Ursinus College