In late 1983 the desire to form a fresh new group came calling. Intense playing and songwriting began as the building of the new band commenced. As primary songwriter, Mark expanded his style presenting songs with added depth and musicality as well as more empowered lyrical ideas. Bassist Devin Lacey came on board as they forged ahead eventually recruiting keyboardist/vocalist Rob Bonstin and drummer Mark Pena.  Lacey suggested the name 'Now' and everyone got behind it. Performing regularly throughout the S.F. Bay Area, there was an invigorated passion happening. Now supported national acts as well as headlining their own shows but sadly no known live performance footage exists.

 

 Many demos were recorded and working with engineer Jeffry Holt at Likewise Studios was a highligh but no official albums were released. Songs like 'Meeting You', 'Hard To Say', 'Lonely Is The Spirit' and ''Light Years Away' were highlights. While Now was short-lived, it was an integral chapter in Mark's timeline allowing him growth both as a band leader and a composer.