Groups, venues - Marcos is the founder of the Bluebirds, Cincinnati's premier R & B group. He also performs with many other area musicians/ groups, including Cincinnati bluesman Keith Little, The Goshorn Brothers, Roger Yeardley, Steve Coghill, Charlie Fletcher, Rick 'Bam' Powell, Teddy Wilburn, Randy Villars, Chris Arduser, and many others.

See the performance schedule for the Bluebirds and Marcos' other groups below..

Guitarist - Marcos is an award winning guitarist. Winner of a Cammy award. His guitar playing appears on countless CDs of other area artists as well as of course the Bluebirds and Shades of Blues CDs. He can be found performing in varied venues (see performance schedule).

Songwriter - Successful songwriter; many of his songs in blues, R&B, rock, and other styles appear on the Bluebirds CDs.

Radio Programmer - Marcos and Roger Yeardley, co-host the Curved Air Show every Thursday from 4-5 PM on WAIF-FM (88.3). The show features recorded and "live-in-the-studio" music of local and indie musicians, and discussion of current events and politics from an alternative point of view, often featuring interviews with nationally known authors/ commentators.

Performance Schedule - 2010

Below are Marcos's regular gigs with the Bluebirds, Brawny Lads, Twirlers, etc.

July & August

Mondays - Blue Birds 2 (Sastre & Leighton) or Blue Birds Trio NSA (Sastre. Nyswonger & Arduser) - The Pirates Cove at the Four Seasons Marina on Kellogg Ave. – 6:00PM – 10:00PM

Thursdays – The Waterfront- w/ The Bluebirds. 14 Pete Rose Pier, Covington, KY 41011. (859) 581-1414. 7-11 PM

( Waterfront Web Site )

Fridays & Saturdays– Bella Luna - w/ The Bluebirds – 4632 Eastern Avenue, Cincinnati, 45226-1818 - (513) 871-5862, Fridays 7:00pm – 10:00 PM, Saturdays 6:00pm – 10:00 PM

Sundays - Allyn's Cafe - with the Bluebirds Big Band with the Tusculum Horns rock Allyn's Cafe.Come and experience the great food at Allyn's, have some fun, and be a part of Cincinnati's
Sunday Night Music tradition! 3538 Columbia Pkwy, Cincinnati, OH 45226, (513) 871-5779 - 9PM - 1AM

Looking forward to seeing you soon and thank you for your support!