Mark ‘Bestia' Olbrich is a British Blues Bass player of extraordinary skill and experience. When not working on his own projects or touring, Mark is available not only as Bass Player but can also provide his is highly valued input to arrangements, production, set planning and on stage dynamics. Click here to book!

Critics and band leaders agree: Mark's participation adds measurable quality, pep, zest and vitality.

Mark Olbrich uses Fender (5-string Jazz and 1962 hybrid 4-string Jazz) and Yamaha (1990 RBX 1000) instrumentation and SWR or Hartke amplification. 8-string basses are also used when occasion warrants it.

Previous Venues Mark Olbrich has performed at:

EUROPE:
Denmark - Mojo Klub - Copenhagen
Iceland - Blus Barin, Lauguaveggur - Reykjavik
The Netherlands - Bourbon Street - Amsterdam, Jazz Club - Leiden.
Poland - 10.5 BLUES - Torun; Fama - Szczecin, Hybrydy, Stodola, Rawa Blues Festival, Medyk  - Warsaw.

USA:
Chicago : Kingston Mines, Blue Chicago,
New York: Mondo Cane, Blue Chicago, Jack Lynch's
Tampa Bay, St Petersburg, Homosassa Blues Festival – Homosassa, Florida

UK:
The Torrington, London - September 04
Maryport Blues Festival, July 30th -  August 1st 2004
Most important blues venues in England. In London: 12-bar club, Bob's Goodtime Blues (1.5 years' residency), Marquee, Rock Garden, Half Moon, Duke St,  Bad Bob's.
Ray Bartrip's Blues Jam at the Heathcote