“[Palisade Peach] is a vibrant collection of neo-classic originals and reimagined public blues domain blues, showcasing mark’s raw, soulful voice and exceptional guitar skills.”…gratefulweb.com
"Daisy Train is about the most infectious song that you are going to hear this year, a salvo of buoyant, rockabilly beats and dexterous guitar play, much of it courtesy of guitar-picker to the great and good – everyone from Emmylou Harris to Eric Clapton to The Everly Brothers – namely Albert Lee. Harmonica washes through, riffs rock, basses pulse, and the energy levels never once drop below the point on the dial marked – “high octane party.” - David Franklin - Dancing with architecture (2023)
"Renowned singer-songwriter and instrumentalist Mark Joseph reconnects with his audience through the emotive melodic tracks of his impending album ‘Vegas Motelʼ. -Huges Nelson for Daily Music Roll
“Working on Vegas Motel with Mark in the winter of the pandemic was refreshing and exciting on many levels. I think my favorite part was that each song was written with a specific person in mind, at a time when no one was feeling
comfortable seeing others, it felt powerful to dive into such personal songs”. – JT Bates (Vegas Motel Producer)
“Mark Josephʼs latest album entitled “Vegas Motel” is an eight track rollercoaster of uptempo ballads and sombre sincere reflections. Containing some wonderful vocals that only add to the mood of the songs on the album.” - The Artist Central
“Many musical gems featured on this album, as the song arrangements embrace a “back to basics” attitude, focusing on great songwriting and the genuine sound of the musicians. Mark made this album happen with the help of drummer and co-producer JT Bates (Hiss Golden Messenger) as well as engineer Alex Proctor (Grace Potter, Dead Man Winter). “ -The Band Camp Diaries
“Mark Josephʼs album “The Vegas Motel” is like a book you wish to read again and again.” - Toward The Light
“The soothing guitars and enthralling orchestration captivated us right from the start! The main asset of the album is the alluring voice of Mark Joseph! He sounds passionate and did fascinate us with his vocals.” - Just Fame “Nateʼs Garage reminds me of the early hillbilly highway vibe of Steve Earle, I Love You Till I Die is a gorgeous slice of bluesy country-pop and Early Riser is a delicate folky, fiddle-infused instrumental. Perhaps saving the best ʼtill last, My Friend,
“Stella Blue is a simple and lightly adorned flutter of acoustic guitars and heartfelt vocals, the perfect way to put the album to bed.” - David Franklin - Dancing with Architecture
“Yes, Mark Joseph begins this album stuck in a Vegas Motel, but he doesnʼt stay there. Instead, he gets out and sees the world around him, which he describes with many different stylistic colors. Thereʼs lots of country and folk music on this album, although itʼs interspersed with a little bit of soul and bluegrass, as well. If variety is the spice of life, then this album is extra spicy. “ -Dan MacIntosh, Skope Magazine (2021)
"Guitar Ace" - Star TRibune/Chris Riemenschneider
“gIFTED GUITAR PLAYER AND VOCALIST WITH A VERY SOUTHERN VOICE” - PAOLO CRAZY CARNEVALE FOR BUSCADERO (ITALY)
"Mark plays guitar and sings like a demon assassin" - Greg Koch (Named one of the world’s greatest guitar teachers by guitar world)
"Tons of soul, killer guitar playing...Musical legend in the making" - The Current & Parkway Theater/Jessica Paxton
Mark Joseph’s voice and guitar work were a great highlight for me. His vocal textures had so much dynamic range, along with his ripping guitar solos had me shouting from my seat. - Stokley (Mint Condition)
“Joseph shows not only his ability to tell a good story but also shows versatility moving easily from one style to the next. He isnʼt content to remain in one genre and he excels no matter what style he chooses for a song.” - Americana Highways/Gary schwind
