Mark Damian
Mark Damian is an international touring & session drummer, multi-instrumentalist, educator, composer, producer, music supervisor and mix engineer based in Los Angeles, CA. He’s performed across the country and abroad, recorded with a number of bands and solo artists, produced a catalog of original and co-written music, appeared in music videos, commercials, and product demo videos, designed sound cues for film trailers and video games, mixed short films, documentaries, feature films and works as an audio post production engineer and music supervisor for national television programs.
Growing up near Detroit, MI, Mark started playing drums at the age of 3. By his early teens he was already playing for hire, writing, recording and producing original music in genres that include rock, pop, alternative, electronic, industrial, R&B, blues, Americana, and DJ/live drum combos. His versatility as a drummer, vocal abilities and knowledge of electronic drums made him a valuable asset to whatever musical operation he’s been involved in.
Since 2004 Mark has played nationally with guitar virtuoso and vocalist Laith Al-Saadi who’s popularity increased to new heights after reaching the final four on NBC’s The Voice in 2016 allowing his records to reach #10 on the iTunes rock charts & #1 on the blues charts. Damian had played drums and provided backing vocals on Laith’s sophomore release, “In The Round” as well as Al-Saadi’s “Tribute to Jimi Hendrix” EP.
In 2012 Damian moved west working with a handful bands and solo artists in the Los Angeles area including British-born artist, Julien Shah-Tayler. The two performed together as The Singularity. Recordings would follow including “Emptiness” which Mark co-produced, mixed and performed drums, bass, and backing vocals. The two continue to record together having released more recent material like “ForEva” , “Panic in Detroit” and more.
From 2015 to 2022 Mark recorded and performed live with synth rock artist Josie Pace releasing a number of singles and eventually a full length album IV0X10V5 (Negative Gain Records) that included “Battleground”,“Fire” and “Perfect Replacement” (featuring Sammi Doll from IAMX / Kat Von D).
In 2022, Damian began his work as touring drummer/vocalist for legendary guitarist, Jeff “SKUNK” Baxter (Steely Dan, The Doobie Brothers). After multiple tours of the United States and Japan supporting Baxter’s solo release “Speed of Heat”, Damian continues to work with the two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductee with more dates to be announced for 2026 and potential recordings.
In 2024, producer/songwriter/keyboardist, CJ Vanston (Prince, Tears for Fears, ‘NSync, Barbra Streisand, Ringo Starr, Celine Dion, Bob Seger, Tina Turner, Joe Cocker, Toto), requested Mark’s drum and percussion work on a Kenny Loggins recording, co-written with Richard Marx. Damian would also end up contributing percussion parts on two songs Vanston produced for the Spinal Tap album to accompany the 2025 movie sequel, Spinal Tap II: The End Continues.
AUDIO PRODUCTION
Having years of experience producing and mixing music Damian expanded his audio production pallet when he began working with Alloy Tracks founder, Troy MacCubbin in 2013 contributing film trailer and video game cues, sound effects, and co-writing/producing songs for commercial placements. This work has resulted in a number of credits that include Blade Runner 2049, Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Star Trek Beyond, Nine Lives, Steve Jobs: The Man In The Machine (featuring Livin’ Life Now written & performed by Damian/MacCubbin).
In 2014 Mark was named director of audio post production and music supervision on the national television show, Start Up, on PBS. As the show heads into its 14th season in 2026 it has won two international Telly Awards along with six Emmy nominations.
In late 2025 Damian moved his N Hollywood operations to a new facility in Burbank, CA as he continues to balance his time in the studio producing up-and-coming artists, composing, mixing records, tracking drums for clients across the country, and mixing audio for television and film.
