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13 October
Mark begins the search for like minded rock musicians to form a new Native Son. line-up .
A mature Bass Player ( with vocals ? ) and a Drummer are needed to complete a power trio to concentrate on original material for recording and live work.

The project is semi-pro and based in Brisbane (Southside). Commitment, equipment and transport are essential.
The opportunity to contribute musical ideas is welcomed.

Contact via website Email.

27 May
Mark is currently in the planning and writing stages of material for a 4th Native Son album and new line-up

1 December
Johnny & the Phantoms live at the Shafston Hotel Brisbane 4169

26 October
Johnny & the Phantoms live at the Browns Plains Tavern, Brisbane 4118

1st September
Johnny & the Phantoms live at the Mexy Cafe, Calamvale Market Place, Brisbane.

17 June
Mark plays guitar as part of Johnny and the Phantoms at a 3 hour open air gig in Brisbane.

Johnny and the Phantoms play 1950's rock n' roll and surf instrumentals in their own style and the line-up comprises ----- John Stroud (guitar/vocals), Ray Stroud (bass/vocals), Tony van der Puttten - or -
Max Butler (drums/vocals), and Mark Barratt (guitar/vocals).

7 February

Mark joins forces with other expat NZ'ers to do studio work on original material for several forthcoming Australian based projects.

Various other side projects including live work are also planned.

14 January
As 2007 begins Mark Barratt is now relocating his music projects to the Southern Hemisphere. The next chapter could see a new Native Son type line-up and album as well as recording and live collaborations with other musicians.

6 January
Mark, Chris and Terry played the usual set of music at the latest in the series of gigs at Chipperfield on Friday 5th. The venue was packed and Mark again played guitar as part of the Rob Pickett Band which also featured the Genghis Brothers rhythm section - Geoff Bolam (Bass) and John Kenny (Drums)

4 November

Mark and Chris are joined by Chris Gillan on Drums for the 2nd in the regular gigs at Chipperfield. The gig on Friday 3rd in front of a full crowd saw some blues instrumentals added to the set. Mark and Chris Gillan also performed as part of the Rob Pickett Band during the evening.

20 October 2006
Mark, Chris and Terry play the first gig at a new venue in Chipperfield, Herts. The successful evening comprises part of the current Live set and also backing for other performers.

23 April 2006
Mark, Chris and Terry performed a long set at the Kings Langley Musicians Club on Friday 21st. The set featured space age blues rock, Native Son songs, and Jeff Beck & Billy Cobham jazz rock instrumentals.

19 March 2006
Mark was joined by Chris Garner (Bass), Terry Finn (Drums) and Tony Finn (Percussion) at the latest in the regular gigs at the Kings Langley Cricket Club. The venue was packed for the Friday 17th event and the set list for the evening comprised Native Son material and Jazz Rock instrumentals.

7 December 2005
See LIVE page for details of the latest in the continuing series of occasional guest gigs. --- Following on from Novembers special gig Native Son are scheduled to finish the year with a December gig as part of the regular music night in Kings Langley.

8 April 2005
Mark plays another live gig at the Hertfordshire venue using the same bassist and drummer combination along with some different guests. The set featured Rock, Jazz and Blues jams.

Further appearances are scheduled over the coming months at the same venue -- --- check LIVE page for updates.

18 March 2005

Mark plays a live gig at a Hertfordshire club with Chris Garner (bass) and Terry Finn (drums) -- plus special guests. A jammin' night featuring Rock, Jazz and Blues music including a solo performance of the Native Son track Heaven Song.

16 July 2004
Heepsteria now deleted/hard to find!?
- Anyone wishing to obtain the Native Son featured tracks may now contact this site direct for CD-R copies.

3 October 2003
Leap of Faith CD now available via www.towerrecords.com and www.towerrecords.co.uk

13 January 2003
First Native Son album Solidground (1991) now available to order online via
www.amazon.co.uk : £7.99

9 October 2002
Utopian Sky project changed to new concept. Original demo's of new material scrapped. Further details of fresh direction on FAQ page...

13 May 2002

U.S.A. Online music sales company
                         CD BABY
add   Native Son -- Leap Of Faith c.d.
to catalog.    Access details via link ----

           www.cdbaby.com/nativeson

2 January 2002
Native Son music available to order on line via - www.amazon.co.uk
Native Son - Leap of Faith: £11.99
Various Artists - Heepsteria (2 CD) featuring two tracks by Native Son: £12.99

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