Mark is an accomplished drummer who is endorsed by Paiste cymbals, Remo drumheads, SKB cases, and Kotz cajons.

Beyond the drumming. Mark worked closely with Universal Republic recording artist Tyrone Wells booking over 250 shows as an indie act, creating a national buzz, leading to several major label offers. Mark has booked and promoted shows at nearly every club in Hollywood with sold out shows at: House of Blues Sunset, The El Rey, The Troubador, The Roxy, The Hotel Cafe and many more.

Mark has a pulse on the LA music scene and a love for great songwriting.

-Kotz Cajons: Mark developed two signature model cajons with Mike Kotz of Kotz Cajons (www.markchipello.tonecajon). Mike Kotz is a premier custom maker, endorsing Leon Mobley (Ben Harper) and Mick Fleetwood (Fleetwood Mac), amongst countless other greats. Mark is currently one of only two artists on his roster with his own signature model

-Mark is a writer for Modern Drummer Magazine Online Web Blog

-2006/2007 college tour with over 100 dates throughout Mid-West, South, and East Coast regions with Universal Republic recording artist Tyrone Wells

-2007 Spring/Summer- National tour with Tyrone Wells to support radio play

Co-wrote songs that have appeared on:
Ghost Whisperer (CBS) (Television Placement)
Bedford Diaries (WB) (Television Placement)
Three Moons Over Milford (ABC Family)
(Television Placement)
Army Wives (Lifetime) (Television Placement)
United Airlines In-Flight Radio Programming (Jan./Feb. 2006)

ASCAP Pocket Protector Music