Mark Bracken has been played on NTS in shows including Sounds Of The Dawn, featured first on 23 April 2022. Songs played include Distant Shores.

Mark Bracken is a world traveler, musician, poet, woodcarver, nature lover, toy train hobbyist and sports car enthusiast. He makes his home in British Columbia , Canada

He plays a variety of musical instruments - 6 & 12 string acoustic guitars, electric guitar, Celtic harp, hammered dulcimer, psaltery and keyboards. He has been involved in recording and producing dozens of CD projects over the past ten years, and has written scores for the National Film board. Mark is formally trained in Classical Guitar and music theory.

Favorite artists include John Coltrane, The Byrds and Bothy Band. He loves Renaissance music, Lionel trains and practices Aikido.