Jeff “Skunk” Baxter Recorded Live From Analog

Recorded Live From Analog is a new series on PBS, Analog being a beautiful venue inside the Hutton Hotel in Nashville, TN. We, the Jeff “Skunk” Baxter band with special guests The Nelsons, Lauren Morrow, Slim Jim Phantom and Rome from Sublime, filmed the show over the summer. It’s slowly rolling out to different television markets across the country but it can be viewed on PBS.org or on this Youtube link.  You can also check out the official website for Recorded Live From Analog and see other performances including our friends Michael McDonald and Slash!

Is Breakfast Included?

In this episode, we chat with Mark Damian, a drummer, producer, and audio engineer whose career spans live performance, recording, and even sound design for film trailers. Mark reflects on his early years in Michigan, his journey to Los Angeles, and the challenges of carving out a place in the competitive music industry. He also shares stories about his work on PBS’s Startup, touring with Skunk Baxter, and their upcoming Rock Legends Cruise. Mark’s insights provide a look into the worlds of session drumming, sound engineering, and the evolving role of a music producer. Check it out!

Motor City Rock Talk interview

I had a really great time talking with Jimi Jive of the Motor City Rock Talk podcast. The focus is obviously on musicians with Detroit roots. We talked about my time with the moderately successful industrial group sweatysuedelips, national success with roots-rock guitar virtuoso Laith Al-Saadi and my move to Los Angeles landing drum and vocal duties, touring internationally with the living legend Jeff “Skunk” Baxter.

More Mark Damian Music!

More original material of mine is coming off the hard drive to a streaming service near you!  “Go Our Way” has a “come join our cult and receive a free hair cut” vibe and was originally written for the Alloy Tracks film trailer library I contribute to. Now it’s available on Apple Music and all other streaming sites. Enjoy!

DRUM TALK TV interview


I had the pleasure of talking with Dan Shinder on Drum Talk TV about my earliest experience as an upcoming drummer to my work with Steely Dan/Doobie Brothers guitarist, Jeff “Skunk” Baxter. We even discussed a little MLB and my excitement for the LA Dodgers! Thanks for having me, Dan!

Another Damian Original Drops!

Look who finally released another original song that’s been sitting on his hard drive finished for years. That’s right, ME!  “The Hunted” is now available for you to stream and drive fast to. This instrumental describes the nervous energy and hustle I felt when I set up shop in  Los Angeles back in 2012. Hit the ground running…