Bio and Quote Page

(pdf file - requires Adobe Acrobat and "Papyrus" font to print as intended)

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The graphics below were created for Touch the Strings by graphic artist Youngsuk Fallis.  If you need a graphic artist, Youngsuk's rates are quite reasonable and she is available to design your promotional posters and other materials for Touch the Strings events. 

High Resolution TIFF

File for Most Size Posters

(11.5 Meg)

Click on the thumbnail above if you just want to view it. Concert dates and other information can be added to the lower portion of the graphic to make a nice event poster..

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Very High Resolution TIFF

File very LARGE

Great for large posters and banners. Unless you are printing a billboard or an  8' banner, you will probably want the smaller (11.5 Meg) file.

(54Meg)

Sample Poster From Concert

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Press and Supporting Quotes

You may copy the following quotes and insert them in programs and other concert promotional materials, however you may not alter or paraphrase them without permission.

"The rippling rhythms and harmonies of the guitar are complimented by the gorgeous sound of the singing cello line. The result is soothing, auditory pleasure. Bravi." ~ Laszlo Varga, former Principal Cellist under Leonard Bernstein  New York Philharmonic Orchestra

"Touch The Strings is one of those rare CD projects where everyone working in the building kept wandering into the mastering room much more frequently than normal -- everyone eventually asked me for a copy of this record -- and that has never happened before. Mark and Erika have created something unique and beautiful here -- this is the kind of timeless music that will last for decades in people's CD collections well after the 'flavors of the day' have come and gone." ~ John La Grou, President - Millennia Media, Inc.  Mastering engineer for many National Public Radio projects; recording engineer for Yo Yo Ma, Christopher Parkening, Pepe Romero, and many more; maker of Millennia audio equipment.

Mood setting and mind altering... The sounds of "Touch the Strings" brings calm at the end of the day and encouragement to the weary soul, and at times will make you want to dance!  Erika and Mark have a true musical gift that is highlighted in this premiere work that offers a little bit of everything.  ~Melanie Smith, USA Radio Network

Touch the Strings is a unique collaboration between fingerstyle guitarist Mark McCain and cellist Erika Johnson who have brought their diverse talents together to create what some industry notables are calling "...timeless music that will last for decades in people's music collections..." Their music ranges from modern classical, to Celtic, to, bluegrass and jazz.  This two-some has quickly become one of the most creative and versatile duos of their day. If you enjoy the music of artists like Phil Keaggy, Tommy Emmanuel, or Yo Yo Ma, you are sure to love Touch the Strings.