"Croft isn't afraid of strong rhythms, which is part of the reason his polished singer-songwriter material is ready for prime time." ----- Isthmus Magazine, Jan. '08
"...easily some of the best songs and one of the best performers I've worked with in the past 10 years." ----- Mike Zirkel, Chief Engineer, Smart Studios
Mark's latest release "Permanent Ink" is now available for purchase through this site. Visit the 'BUY' section to find out how you can download the EP or click the cover to buy the disc.
Still time to vote for MAMA's - April 23, 2008
There's only one week left to vote for this year's MAMA's awards as the final round of voting ends April 30th at midnight. If you haven't done so already, please go to
www.themamas.org and follow the prompts to vote. More information and a list of categories I'm nominated for is located in the preceding news blog on this page. Thank you!!!!
6 Nominations for MAMA's! Vote In Round 2 - April 1, 2008
Big thanks to all of you who voted for me in Round 1 of the Madison Area Music Awards. You're time and votes helped me get 6 nominations! Gracias! If you could please help me once again by voting in Round 2, you will find that voting is much faster and easier. Once you get in the voting system, simply click the category you want to vote in and click on your selection. I was nominated in the following categories...
1. Pop Album of the Year - Permanent Ink
2. Pop Song of the Year - "Is It Gonna Be Funky?"
3. Male Vocalist of the Year - "Permanent Ink"
4. Folk/Americana Song of the Year - "Drink It Dry"
5. Pop Artist of the Year
6. Entertainer of the Year
You can visit
www.themamas.org to vote in Round 2. If you voted in Round 1, voting is free. For those of who are not yet MAMA's members, you can still join and vote in Round 2. It's only $5 and all proceeds the MAMA's foundation. Remember, you don't have to live in the Madison area to participate and vote. Round 2 voting ends April 30th and the awards show will be held Sat. May 10th, 2008. More information on the MAMA's including mission statement and history, visit
www.themamas.org.
Thanks again for your time and support!
2007 Madison Area Music Awards Voting - March 18, 2008
Over the past few months, we've been in talks with some big record
labels and there is definite interest being shown. So, we're looking
to make some big things happen over the coming months to help "push
things over the edge" so to speak. And winning a MAMA or two this
year would go a long ways!
Voting has started for Round 1 (nominations) for the 2007 MAMA's and
once again I am in the running for some awards. I have submitted in
a number of categories and could again use your help and your votes
this year. Round 1, the nomination round, end March 27th so you've
still got some time to vote.
Please help me out by visiting
www.themamas.org and taking a few
minutes to vote in the following categories....
Album of the Year - POP category for Permanent Ink EP
Song Categories:
POP - "Is It Gonna Be Funky?"
FOLK/AMERICANA - "Drink It Dry"
MALE VOCALIST - "Permanent Ink"
Write in Votes for:
POP Artist of the Year &
"People's Choice"