Marcus Very Ordinary is a Los Angeles trio by way of Buffalo, NY. Their self-proclaimed style of "sad bastard music," manipulating the verge of macabre, caters to kindred spirits for whom soul-searching is a life-long journey.

The band consists of, principal songwriter, Jon Lorentz who plays the guitar, piano and banjo; in addition to laying down the vocals. Barrick LaTona is on double bass and Veronica Scotto rounds out the group with the violin, adding rich textures of their training in jazz and classical music, respectively.

While working on their debut album produced by Peter Malick (Norah Jones) and featuring Butch Norton (Eels, Fiona Apple, Rufus Wainwright, Lucinda Williams) on drums, Marcus Very Ordinary has been building a devoted following playing in such venues as LA’s famed Viper Room and Crane’s Tavern in Hollywood. Their first single FREAK OUT off their upcoming LP will drop fall 2009.

In addition to Marcus Very Ordinary, lead singer Jon also is a member of respected LA indie band Wadsworth, and Buffalo-based ghost-pop duo Barefoot Soldiers.

Marcus Very Ordinary was born from the sensation of sometimes being alone even when surrounded by a crowd.

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