"I don't know anyone who plays like Mark. He seems to follow spur-of-the-moment ideas, one right after the other. Always curious, always searching, always energetic, always enthusiastic. I am happy to have such an encouraging and positive personality in my realm of acquaintances. I think we could all learn lessons from Mark's attitude towards life and living." Mike Compton--Grammy Award winning artist and American Treasure--Nashville, Tennessee
Absolutely terrific, congratulations on a stellar artistic achievement. I truly love Connections" Terry Hummel, Former Publisher of Rolling Stone Magazine
"The quality of musicianship is uniformly high - astonishingly so." Arthur Elliott, Sidestream 99.7 FM--Brisbane, Australia
Over 560,000 songs were reviewed with entries from over 160 countries. The Judges went through five rounds of reviews to select the nominees.” Mark Daly’s "Darwin’s Circle" received a Roots Instrumental Award Nomination from Just Plain Folks (grass root Grammys).
"Your track KILLER BEES is placed among the 10 most requested titles at our RTW radio program. Congratulations, all the best and lots of success!" Christina Claesberg--Director, Old Stringhouse Music Program--Herford, Germany
My heart lifted instantly. This is just the sort of gem we radio people live to discover." Phil Young--Folk On The Fringe, Mountain District Radio, 3MDR--Victoria, Australia
"One of the best mandolin players in the country." Taylor Farley, DJ on WNKU Live Radio Broadcast--Highland Heights, Kentucky
"You rarely hear someone with this dexterity on ALL the mando family instruments, who writes for the many voices of the mandolin, within a larger band context. Mark wails on these larger bodied mando behemoths." Arthur Stern Co-Mando Review--Benicia, California
"I'm really excited about this next CD. Mark Daly's music has really connected with me. It has a great line-up of musicians. It is a great CD." Strings & Things Radio Broadcast--Billings, Montana
"Impressive work, perfectly played and arranged by a fabulous bunch of players under the direction of an excellent composer and mandolin player.” Massimo Ferro--Radio Voce Spazio--Alessandria, Italy
"Original tunes that sound at once like bluegrass classics yet refreshingly new; and the energy of this freewheeling instrumental showcase never seems to let up! This Cincinnati-based mandolin killer is set to announce himself to the world. Don't miss it!" Elderly Instruments Review--Lansing, Michigan
"Great playing, great recording and job well done -- some really nicely done seriously good music." Scott Tichenor--Mandolin Cafe Host and Website Owner--Lawrence, Kansas
“Connections is a tight little Masterpiece…Mark Daly is joined by outstanding players…Do yourself a favor and pick up a copy of this CD and give it a listen…Great driving music, just remember to keep your boot off the gas pedal as you keep time.” Robert G Salomone--Phoenix, Arizona
