Mark Hofgard
I grew up in Boulder Colorado. Probably the only place where you could be a hippie and redneck rolled into one. My mother (Edna) made me take piano lessons. I worked hard, learned to play some other instruments, played the requisite junior high school rock band, then quit for 20 years. Careers in law, business, consulting, and raising a family were the most important things. It was both challenging and rewarding. I worked with my Dad (Bill) for many years and we did well and had fun. Then I went out to the corporate world but it didn't last too long. I always stayed close to nature. I learned to climb mountains, ski pretty hard stuff, do martial arts, run ultra-marathons, backpack, and even surf. I really like surfing, even though I'm pretty average. The waves aren't that great here in Arizona! But we get over to Baja every so often.
I have a wonderful life partner (Tonya), three awesome adult children (Lucas, Heather & Katie). Life is just starting! I get out in the desert every week to hike and be with the planet. The Sonoran desert is a magical place. There is life all around. Take some time each to be outside, and you will be amazed.
About 15 years ago somebody said that my music sounded pretty good. I had long since quit reading music. It was just coming from my head and heart. I started recording, met some talented people including my brother Kurt (guitar), and worked with a great publicist to get some radio play and media attention. I worked with Tom Capek (performed and recorded with Dotsero, Nelson Rangell, Chris Daniels, and many more), Chris Ball (former Firefall band member), Taylor Mesple (Windmachine, unbelievable talent!), Amy Sapp (magical vocalist), and my brother Kurt Hofgard (best guitar player on the planet!).
SONORAN JOURNEYS was done entirely in the desert in Arizona. I got to work with film and TV composer Steve Kornicki to orchestrate and master this album. Its really awesome - some really new approaches to creating and lifting vibration. My philosophy is that each song must be complete and perfect in its own right - it must take you inside and unlock streams of thought and feelings for you. If my music can make you feel something NEW that you enjoy and appreciate, then I've done my job. I hope that you will enjoy my new music, and all future releases..