Come enjoy an evening of good music performed by Marc Fontane and his band. Rising from the California coast, Marc Fontane is turning heads across generations with a sound shaped by era-spanning influences and his basic philosophy of “simply good jams”.
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Rising from the California coast, Marc Fontane’s sound is resonating across generations, his songs shaped by era-spanning influences and a basic philosophy of “simply good jams.” Winner of many awards in varying categories in the entertainment sphere, notably the prestigious John Philip Sousa Band Award twice and Best Actor in musical theatre productions, Marc is no stranger to the stage, performing and entertaining large audiences.
His refreshing songwriting and melodies, brought by an upbringing on a varied music diet, have been catching the ears of generations both old and new. Lyrical lines such as:
“Baby, I need my life to have a little flavor,
Baby, my lips burn for honey from a razor”
“Paradise, after hours / I’m one of many silhouettes in silent war”
“A ragged coat filled with love and laughter”
“Every single day you wear their words on your sleeve”
“What’s the cure without the fever?”
The result is a multi-dimensional catalogue of songs – such as California Runnin’, Won’t Let The Rain In, Honey From a Razor, and others – which fans and industry professionals alike praise as a much-needed disruption in today’s music scene.
Highlights
Released Seventh Single “Honey From a Razor”
December 20, 2025
Today, Marc Fontane released his seventh single “Honey From a Razor”.
Released Sixth Single “The Cold and Black”
September 6, 2025
Today, Marc Fontane released his sixth single “Won’t Let The Rain In”.
Released Fifth Single “The Cold and Black”
August 29, 2025
Today, Marc Fontane released his fifth single “The Cold and Black”.
Released Fourth Single “Bastards On The Run”
July 26, 2024
Today, Marc Fontane released his fourth single “Bastards On The Run”.
Released Third Single “Sparrow’s Gotta Fly”
July 5, 2024
Today, Marc Fontane released his third single “Sparrow’s Gotta Fly”.
Released Second Single “California Runnin'”
June 21, 2024
Today, Marc Fontane released his second single “California Runnin’”.
Released Debut Single “Raccoon Rebel”
June 7, 2024
Today, Auktave Music Group™ announced the release of Marc Fontane’s debut single “Raccoon Rebel”.
Marc Fontane, sole writer and producer, commented “Personally, I am a fan of the more organic song recordings, like that of Zeppelin or Beatles. I feel it gives the songs a unique texture and character, and so, my ear naturally veered in that direction. I wanted the song to sound like it’s being played in real-time by a live band.”…
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Signed a Global Publishing Deal with Auktave Music Group
May 1, 2024
Today, Auktave Music Group™ announced that it has signed Marc Fontane to a worldwide publishing agreement, including global synch and creative services for his current and future catalog. Neil Shepherd, Business Development Manager, commenting on the deal, “We are honored to be working with Marc as we leverage our expertise in music marketing and tech to propel him in all his creative ventures. The Auktave blend of hi-tech & music marketing enables us to offer an unparalleled ecosystem of novel resources and opportunities for Marc to break onto the mainstream.”…
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Bay Area Piano Recitals & Competitions
2008-2017
Performed piano duet of Highlights from Carmen Suite at a 2017 Bay Area piano recital.
Award Winning, Received the John Philip Sousa Award
2014-2016
Received twice consecutively the John Philip Sousa Award:
“The John Philip Sousa Band Award recognizes those young musicians displaying superior musicianship, leadership, dependability, loyalty, cooperation, and other qualities of conduct which school instrumental music programs strive to impart. The Sousa award is the most prestigious nationwide prize in the school band field.”
Cast as Duke in “Nice Work If You Can Get It” Musical
2016
Cast and awarded Best Supporting Actor for the role of Duke in a 2016 production of “Nice Work If You Can Get It”. The show is set in the 1920s, all set to the legendary songs of George and Ira Gershwin. It follows charming and wealthy playboy Jimmy Winter, who meets rough female bootlegger Billie Bendix the weekend of his wedding. Jimmy is preparing to marry Eileen Evergreen, a self-obsessed modern dancer. Thinking Jimmy and Eileen will be out of town, the bootlegging trio Billie, Cookie, and Duke hide cases of alcohol the basement of Jimmy’s Long Island mansion. But when Jimmy, his wife-to-be and her prohibitionist family show up at the mansion for the wedding, Billie and her cohorts pose as servants, causing hi-jinks galore.
Cast as Officer Lockstock in “Urinetown” Musical
2015
Cast and awarded Best Actor for the role of Officer Lockstock in a 2015 production of “Urinetown”. The darkly comic, neo-Brechtian Urinetown tells of a futuristic city where a drought and water shortage prompts a corrupt corporation to run public toilets — and charges the citizenry dearly. Officer Lockstock is a corrupt policeman and serves as the tongue-in-cheek narrator of the show. He is bold, brash, and larger-than-life. When Lockstock isn’t breaking the 4th wall with narration or tongue-in-cheek satire, he exercises his commanding authority in the show in attempt to quell the impending uprising of the oppressed citizens led by Bobby Strong.
Drum Captain of Marching Band
2014-2016
Drum Captain of Marching Band Drumline 2015-2016.
Cast as Tevye in “Fiddler On The Roof” Musical
2012
Cast in the role of Tevye in a 2012 production of “Fiddler on the Roof”. The show tells the heartwarming and bittersweet tale of Tevye, a humble milkman, as he navigates the challenges of marrying off his five daughters in the rapidly changing world of early 20th-century Russia. Set in the small, tight-knit village of Anatevka, the story reflects the delicate balancing act between tradition and change—like a fiddler teetering on a roof. Despite the uncertainty surrounding them, the villagers find strength in their enduring traditions. Through its universal themes of family, love, faith, and resilience, the musical resonates across cultures and generations, enriched by its unforgettable characters and iconic songs.
Cast as Alf in “Back To The 80s” Musical
2011
Cast in the role of Alf in a 2011 production of “Back to The 80s”.