In late 1983, the desire to form a fresh new music group came calling. After engaging in an intense period of woodshedding and songwriting he was ready to build the new band. As the founder and primary songwriter, Mark expanded his style with songs presenting more depth and musicality while adding a more progressive element to the music and more empowered lyrical ideas.

 

Collaborations with Bassist Devin Lacey began and together they forged ahead recruiting keyboardist/vocalist Rob Bonstin and the integration of former drummer, Mark Pena.  Lacey suggested the band name 'Now' and everyone loved the positivity 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.

 Working with engineers such as Jeffry Holt at Likewise Studios was a highlight  and many demos were recorded but no official albums were released. Songs like 'Meeting You', 'Hard To Say', 'Lonely Is The Spirit' and ''Light Years Away' were memorable favorites. While Now was short-lived, it was an integral chapter in Mark's musical timeline allowing growth both as a band leader and composer.