Mark is the founder and only remaining member of the original Aces High band that dates back to September of 1994. Mark had spent a year as lead singer and front man for local band, High Caliber and after parting ways with them, Mark decided to start his own project. While looking for the right musicians for this new group, he began working with a local band called “Steel -n- Hearts.” Mark enjoyed his time with them, but he knew he was looking for a different sound. Eventually, Mark found the players he was looking for and Aces High was born. For over two years they enjoyed the success that came with the mid-90s country craze. Then in 1997, with several members graduating from college and moving on to start their careers, the band broke up and Mark moved on to work on new projects.

After playing in a couple different groups, moving to Chicago and returning to Nebraska, Mark decided to resurrect the Aces High name and start a whole new project. In May of 2002, a group of musicians gathered in Mark’s garage and as he puts it, “the sound just seemed to come together.” Three weeks later, they played their first show. Mark says, “It was a shaky start at best, but we made it through.” The group went on to gain popularity and build a solid reputation for playing great Country Music. In early 2005, the group started going through what Mark calls “growing pains.” The band would see several members come and go over the next few months, but hard work and perseverance won out. Along with the member changes came a new look, a new attitude, a new show and a new name.

In September of 2005, the name was changed to “Mark Keaton & Aces High.” Armed with great musicians, a brand new show and an excitement that fans have come to expect, Mark is looking forward to setting a new standard for success in the local Country Music scene.