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“The house concert was a big success. I loved it - everyone loved it! You held 20 children’s attention, educated them AND entertained them! Bravo.

Greg Johnson, Evanston IL

“Mark is a true American treasure; one of the best songwriters out there and a keeper of the flame.”

Kris Nichols, Blue Springs MO

“Thank you for a great performance… The audience loved it and I am continuing the good vibes from last night by listening to your new CD…”

Jan Oblinger, Fremont Public Library Mundelein IL

“My wife, daughter and I enjoyed listening to your WLUW broadcast today as we were driving home from Starved Rock. My daughter liked “It’ll Be Better” so much that she wanted to hear it again!”

Joe Arden, Chicago IL

‘Your show on WLUW was nice company while packing up from Christmas in Joplin MO this morning. You sounded great, and your message is as heartfelt and true as ever…”

Jen MIller, Skokie IL

“Schuba’s Southern-style brunch is about the best option for a Sunday, especially when Mark Dvorak’s music is added…”

Arts Alive, Loyola University

Chicago IL

“Our class enjoyed your songs at the Fifth Grade Arts Festival on Oct. 22, 2015. Our class enjoyed you teaching us your musical ways of the past and present. Your historical events and songs were an amazing way to start the day…”

Mrs. Williams Fifth Grade Class, Seth Whitman School. Belvidere, IL

“Mark is a must-see act… there is no one better versed in folk repertoire. He skillfully and engagingly takes the listener on eye-opening time travels in song…”

Grand River Folk Arts Society, Grand Rapids MI

“Just got home from an Acoustic Renaissance Concert by Mark Dvorak with Lara Herscovitch. We’ve been fans of Mark’s since he first began performing, and he never disappoints…. A great way to spend a Saturday evening!

Deb Barrett, Darien, Illinois

"We're still on a high after your exciting, yet relaxing, fun evening with many old-time folk songs from your grandma's era. It was such a treat for me to hear your guitar and banjo playing up front and personal! I loved it!

“It was obvious that you enjoyed performing, and that made it all the more enjoyable for us. Thank you for starting off our fall season with a program that set a high standard and left the Keenagers eager for more…”

Kathy Palansky, South Park Church, Park Ridge IL

“A truly magnificent evening. Thank you.”

Black Hawk Folk Music Society , Mt. Morris WI

“Had the BEST ride home from dropping my son at NIU in DeKalb Sunday night - I listened to your CD the entire ride home! I had“Pueblo, Colorado” and “It’ll Be Better” both stuck in my head the next day…”

Paula Berg, Oak Park IL

“With ‘Once I Had an Old Banjo’ blasting out of my car stereo, I thought , ‘That old banjo obviously has strings of lightening.”

Andy Burd, New Buffalo MI

“Funny, talented and a pure joy to listen to…”

Chana Roschyk, St. Joseph MI

“You write just like you sing and play, with clarity and flair…”

Peter Beck, Chicago IL

“I’m still reeling from Saturday's concert and the incredible lessons on Sunday. What a talented and gifted teacher you are…”