| Bio... Mark has spent most of his life crooning tunes and playing "jazz standards"
(songs that were born long before he was). After 8 years in the construction industry, Mark began pursuing a full-time career in entertainment. He made the "full transition" in October of 2000. He later admits he did it mostly to improve chances of meeting Jennifer Love Hewitt.
Three years passed, with no results, so he realized that he needed to take his singing career seriously...so he got really good at it (scary good). Nearly 8 years later, Mark has become a world-class ambassador of the American Songbook (and an award winning songwriter/bandleader). ...meet some of the band members ...see past performances Mark was born in Massachusetts and spent his first 14 years growing up in the Seattle/Everett area of Washington state. He, his 3 brothers and parents moved back to MA in 1989 where Mark finished school (graduating college in 1995 with a degree in Architecture). "I started playing saxophone in 5th grade, switched to trombone in 6th grade, and that was enough to pull me into music performance forever. I don't know if I owe my career to all the people that made me snap my fingers or play a melody along the way, but I definitely owe my voice to all the singers I've listened to over the years." What started out with vocal imitation as just a "fan of great music", has become a stylistic art form for Mark. He has convincingly taken the stage as Sinatra, Dean Martin, Elvis Presley, and even "Ace Ventura, Pet Detective". His musical influences are rooted in Jazz, Big Band, DooWop and 50's Rock & Roll. The vocalists and musicians he credits with his own vocal style represent a laundry list of talent; A veritable who's who of 20th Century Popular Music, and nothing short of "eclectic". Mark has somehow emerged from the other side of this musical labyrinth with a genuine sense of himself. At the heart of him is Jazz. "The fact that I imitated every voice I heard has been such an incredible education for me. All those voices in my head ultimately helped me find my own. I grew up loving old music and notable film characters, but hip enough to dig what was current...so I've got a lot of music and influences to enjoy. The fact I get to write and perform my own music too is just plain cool. "I have been blessed with an array of talents in many areas of my life, but it took me until I was about 25 to realize what I loved most...and that is 'swing'. When I sing, and when it's swingin', I feel like it is what I was born to do, and I take it very seriously- way beyond just my singing...I genuinely try to present an era." "This kid sings so good, I want to punch him in the throat." - Big Band Legend, Buddy Greco
“It is great to see that good music will be carried on by such young talent” – Sonny King
"An extremely talented performer" - Tim Russert, Meet the Press "The band members of Boston Swing may change over time, but I'm hopeful the music will remain timeless."
PRODUCTION AND INDUSTRY CREDITS Mark's has performance credits as the bandleader, writer and producer of 100's of Boston Swing / Mark Mahar performances. As an entertainment professional, Mark enjoys credentials which include roles in FILM, TELEVISION, RADIO, STAGE and WRITTEN WORK as: EXECUTIVE PRODUCER PRODUCER WRITER DIRECTOR EDITOR ACTOR VOCALIST EMCEE PROMOTER Mark has produced or co-produced and marketed many ticketed public events, including: Boston's Annual RUFFCUTZ Indie Film Conference
(2008 Conference Information) CARELESS MOON CONCERT SERIES
(Live Concert and 4Camera DVD Production) REMEMBER THEN
(Live Stage & Improv Production) SOUTH COAST PERFORMER SHOWCASE
(Live Stage Production) A BLACK TIE AFFAIR
(Live Stage Production) VOCALIST FOR HIRE From 2002 - 2008, Mark was a contracted vocalist/bandleader for Jerry Bennett Entertainment & The Sultans Of Swing (countless high-society performances on the islands of Martha's Vineyard & Nantucket with occasional performances in West Palm Beach, FL). Awards and Appearances Mark's Original Songs have received honor from the following organizations: John Lennon Song Competition - Finalist Internationl Song Competition - Finalist UNISONG International Song Contest BILLBOARD Song Competition - Honorable Mention JPFOLKS Music Awards
Mark's Recording of "Pennies From Heaven" was featured in the Las Vegas episode of "Home Team" (Starring Troy Mclain) Mark has been interviewed and featured in many radio broadcasts and print publications. Check out our upcoming shows... | 
