In 2004 he moved to Vancouver and in November of that year formed a band with'singer/songwriter' Mikey Manville which Mark suggested they call The Manvils along with bassist Greg Buhr and original drummer Andrew MacDoogal.
In 2004 he moved to Vancouver and in November of that year became friends with singer/songwriter Mike Manville after meeting at a video store where Manville worked at the time. Their love of music encouraged them to form a band which Mark suggested they call The Manvils along with bassist Greg Buhr and original drummer Andrew MacDoogal.