Originally from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, Marc has made a living making music for his entire adult life. Marc now resides in Central Florida with 2 children and a loving wife.

• 2003 to present- Neil Diamond "So Good" Impersonation.
  
  
• 2001 to present - Marc & The Rocs Band and solo "One-Man-Band-Geek".
  Position: Vocals, Electric & Acoustic Guitars, Keyboards, backtraxx and producing the shows.
  Gigs: Casino Boats, Tiki BarsLounges, Restaurants, Resorts, Weddings and Conventions.
  
  

• 1999 to  2001 - FYI - A five piece variety band with 4 lead vocalists.
  Styles: TOP-40, R&B, Disco, Rap/Hip-Hop, Classic & Modern Rock, Country and Modern Latin.
  Position: Lead and Harmony Vocals, Electric & Acoustic Guitars, Bass Guitar, Bass Keyboards, Keyboards and program BackTrax.
  Gigs: Hotel lounges, clubs and Casinos through out the USA.
  
  
• 1999  - RadioDaze - A five piece modern rock band.
  Styles: Modern, Classic & Hard Rock.
  Position: Bass Guitar and Harmony Vocals.
  Gigs: Hard Rock Cafe Live, Orlando, FL and Pierre's, Fort Wayne, IN.
  
  1999 - Heartland Community Church - A 40 piece choir with a 17 piece band.
  Position: Guitar. (Reading charts)
  Styles: Christian Pop.
  Gigs: Church Mass.
  
  
• 1999  - Panama - A six piece Rock'n' Roll cover band with 4 lead vocalist.
  Position: Lead and Harmony Vocals, Bass Guitar, Guitar, Keyboards and Percussion.
  Styles: 50's, 60's, Classic, Hard & Modern Rock'n'Roll.
  Gigs: House gig at The Rock and Roll Beach Club, Pleasure Island, Walt Disney Fl.
  
  
• 1997 to 1999 - The Sam Moon Band - A three piece band plus Sam.
  Sam Moon is a recording artist with Canadian hits, entertaining for over 30 years.
  Position: Lead and Harmony Vocals, Bass Guitar, Guitar, Bass Keyboards, Keyboards and soundman.
  Styles: 60's & Classic Rock, Country, Reggae and Celtic.
  Gigs: Across Canada in small clubs to concert arenas.
  
  
• 1997 and 1998 - Assistant Technical Director for the Atlantic Fringe Festival
  Creation of seven theater venues in downtown Halifax, sound and light technician, stage manager and technical rehearsal director.
  
  
• 1997 - Left Field - A four piece cover band with 3 lead vocalists.
  Position: Lead and Harmony Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards and on stage soundman.
  Styles: 60's & Classic Rock and Country.
  Gigs: Across Atlantic Canada.
  
  
• 1988 to 1996 - The Marc Dobson Band, Duo, and Singles Act
  Position: Lead Vocals, Acoustic & Electric Guitars and some Bass Guitar.
  Styles: 60's & Classic Rock, Country, Folk, Celtic, Reggae and TOP-40.
  Gigs: Across Canada and Scandinavia. Pubs, Lounges, Cruise Ships, Arenas and Concert Clubs.
  
  
• 1990 to 1998 - Part time and Session Work
  With Nova Scotia Bands such as: The Persuaders, Full Circle, Civilian, Me & Him and Off The Street.
  
  
• 1988 to 1991 (and part time to 1995)- Busker (Street Performer)
  I played guitar and sang on the bar infested downtown streets Halifax at night and in front of liquor stores, year round. Winter limit was -20 degrees Celsius. In 1989 I took a two month trip and hitchhiked across Canada to Vancouver (6,114 kms). I played on the streets of numerous Canadian cities along the way.
  
  
• 1982 to 1990 - School Band System - Tuba - My 1st instrument.
  Position: Tuba, Sousaphone and Bass Guitar. (Also: Trombone, Trumpet, Baritone, Alto & Tenor Sax and Flute)
  Styles: Classical, Jazz, Big Band, Marching Band and Pop.
  Gig's: Accross Canada and the Netherlands.
  
  
• 1988 to 1990 - Choir Director - For a youth mass in a Roman Catholic Church.
  Position: Lead & Harmony Vocals, Acoustic & Electric Guitars, Bass Guitar and Piano.
  Styles: Souped up versions of standard Roman Catholic hymns.
  Gigs: Church Mass.
  
• 1987 to 1989 - Phact - My High School pop band won regional talent contests.
  Position: Acoustic & Electric Guitars, Harmony Vocals, Keyboards and Songwriter.
  Styles: TOP-40, Pop and Rock.
  Gigs: Talent Shows & Contests, High School and Junior High School Dances.

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