New Gig, Westerly RI, Nov. 7, 2017

Join me for music and fun, apple wine and good friends at the Tapped Apple, 37 High Street, Westerly, RI!

All ages welcome, no cover! 7-9 PM Tues., 11/7!

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Mark Urso is an author and musician.
He writes about girls battling dragons, music, writing and the universe and everything theory!
Urso’s non-fiction “A Candle Lit” is about anxiety disorders and sociology with a focus on open-minded interconnections.
He’s produced a popular DVD, “PA Systems for Small Groups,” later made into a book, “Podium Perfection,” aimed at helping small groups like AA conventions and churches with their sound systems.
Mark is currently playing his guitar somewhere.

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