Mark Cunningham (New Jersey, 1952) started his musical career in the 1970's NewYork No Wave scene with one of its seminal groups, Mars, playing bass and guitar. In the 80's he started working with trumpet and electronics in the NY improv and art club scenes and since 1991 has been based in Barcelona. Along the way he has participated in countless collaborations with fellow travellers such as Arto Lindsay, Christian Marclay, Etant Donnes, Genesis P. Orridge, Pascal Comelade, Pierre Bastien and Lydia Lunch, as well as leading his own bands Don King, Raeo, Convolution, Bèstia Ferida and currently Blood Quartet. From the release of his first solo LP - Blood River Dusk - in 1997, Mark appeared solo regularly with an evolving project called "Blood Mysteries", developing the atmosphere and themes of the album. During this last decade h'es focused on collaborations and shows with Blood Quartet, Now, with the release of his new solo album, "Odd Songs", he's returned to a more intimate format, reflecting all his 40+ years of sound seeking.