Friday • 9:30pm Mark Hilton at Tito's

Mark Hilton

Mark Hilton is a prolific songwriter and troubadour celebrated for his lyrical storytelling, melodic inventiveness, and genre-spanning versatility. Armed with guitars, vocals and occasional melodica, guitarlele and asthmatic harmonica, he weaves honest, humorous, and heartfelt narratives making each performance an emotional journey, whether live or recorded. A seasoned performer, Mark has extensive touring experience across Australia and internationally. His appearances include prominent festivals such as the St. Kilda Festival, Brunswick Music Festival, Adelaide Fringe, Darwin Festival, and Seabreeze Festival, alongside numerous pubs, clubs and house concerts in Bali, Vietnam, England, the Netherlands, Germany, and Spain. His current looping shows showcase his mastery of live performance, layering instruments and vocals to create immersive soundscapes that captivate audiences worldwide. Mark’s song catalogue exceeds 700, featuring a rich mix of urban grooves, folk and country blues, lively foot-tapping hoe-downs, sultry mood pieces, and poignant ballads. His lyrical depth and melodic prowess have earned him praise from peers and critics alike, with quotes calling his work "beautiful and soulful," "honest and gritty," and "original". Mark has collaborated with Chris Copping of renowned British band Procol Harum (Whiter Shade of Pale), legendary punk band The Saints and supported legacy artists (Hot Chocolate, Icehouse, The Fixx). He has worked alongside celebrated engineers and producers such as Ray Kennedy (Ray Davies, Steve Earle, Emmylou Harris), Martin Pradler (Ry Cooder, John Mayer) and David Richards (Pink, Lady Gaga, Christina Aguilera, Tommy Emmanuel) to critical acclaim. Mark's creative vision has led to record deals with major label Polygram and Australian Indie label Mushroom Records, and a growing following on YouTube boasting over 18,000 hits and likes. Whether through vibrant live looping or intimate unplugged sessions, Mark remains a true modern troubadour, creating songs that resonate and endure.