In late 1983, Mark parted ways with Overdrive to form a fresh new music group. After a nine month period of woodshedding and songwriting he felt ready to dive into the process of building the new band. As the founder and primary songwriter, he expanded his style with songs presenting more depth and an added progressive element in the music with a more empowered lyrical approach.

 

Soon collaborations with friend and Bassist Devin Lacey began and together they forged ahead recruiting Singer/Keyboardist Rob Bonstin and then Overdrive drummer Mark Pena.  Lacey offered the band name and everyone really liked the positive attitude of it. Now performed constantly in venues throughout the S.F. Bay Area supporting national acts as well as headlining their own shows. There was invigorated passion happening but sadly there is no known live performance video footage of the band!

 

Many demos were recorded but no official recordings released. Working with engineers such as Jeffry Holt at Likewise Studios was a highlight! Songs like 'Meeting You', 'Hard To Say', 'Lonely Is The Spirit' and ''Light Years Away' were memorable favorites. Sadly there is no known live footage of the band. And although it was short-lived, it was absolutely an integral chapter in his musical timeline allowing growth and a more expansive perspective. ​