Walking Mirrors Music
Walking Mirrors
"The" Bay Area Rock n Roll "Super Group"
Featuring:
Mark Nelson (Singer/Songwriter)
Craig Bartock (Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Band Heart)
David Sikes (Boston)
Jeff Campitelli (50th Greatest Drummer of all-time: Rolling Stone)
Aidan Nelson (Berklee College of Music)
"Connecting to Community thru Live Music"
Community Testimonials
"You guys Rock!"
Hopmonk Novato after Saturday night sell out. 2024
"Great show and great cause! Glad to be there"
State Assemblyman Damon Connolly at sold out Hopmonk Novato 2024
"It was a great night of happy vibes, amazing music and dancing! I'm still smiling too. Thank you Walking MIrrors Music for another fabulous show"
Nancy S. at Hopmonk Novato sell out. 2024
"That was amazing!! You guys kicked ass!"
Papermill Creek Saloon after "jam' packed evening. 2024
"That was an awesome night/homecoming/rock show. Thank you Mark and Walking Mirrors! Can't wait to have you back."
David Donery, San Anselmo Town manager at Live on the Avenue 2023
"Thank you for the great music and fun night"
Mike M at sold out Rancho Nicasio 2023
"You guys sounded great. And put on a really good show. My wife and her sister couldn't stop talking about it the whole way home. Thanks for a great show"
Brad K. at sold out Sweetwater 2023
"Rocking performance and great venue! Had a lot of fun!"
Arnel P at Sweetwater 2023
"Great show at Sweetwater. Really enjoyed your music."
Jane A. at sold out Sweetwater 2023
"It was a great evening. Mark rocked!!!"
Michael M. at sold out Rancho NIcasio 2023
"We had a fantastic time. Great show!"
Jon L. G. at Lucca Beer Garden 2023
"Loved the show!! Thank you!!"
Donna L. 2023
"I thought you guys were great!!"
Diane F at sold out Sweetwater
and much much more.....
Band Reflections
Formed in 2019 by singer songwriter Mark Nelson and lead guitarist/producer Craig Bartock (Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Inductee band HEART), the band has assembled some of the Best Rock n’ Roll All-Stars in the Bay Area.
Delivering a classic but insanely original brand of reflective rock n roll, this Rock n’ Roll Super Group is led by Craig’s ripping guitar riffs and overall musical direction, and Marks carefully crafted story-telling and raw vocals.
The band’s live sets include carefully selected songs from their thirty-piece original catalogue, and a host of synergistic cover songs that just make you feel the way you were meant to feel. “Awesome.” The music is heavily influenced by the pure energy of the Rolling Stones and storytelling and approachability of Tom Petty.
Over the last two years, the band's "movement" has taken the North Bay live rock n’ roll music scene by storm. After tearing down the house at all the major Marin venues (Sweetwater Music Hall, Hopmonk Novato and sold-out Rancho Nicasio) multiple times, the band is expanding it’s live performances across the Bay Area.
Walking Mirrors released their second studio album “Nothing Left for Gray” at the end of 2022, three years after cutting their self-titled album back in 2019. Both albums are certain to reflectively “move you.”
In service to our mission, all WM ticket proceeds are donated to local not for profits. We have raised (including sponsorships) over $200 thousand dollars over a two plus year time period. To date, beneficiaries have included Town of San Anselmo’s Live on the Avenue (our largest donations to date), Redwood Credit Union Community Fund (Raised $10k and 25k in 2023 and 2024 respectively) Bridge the Gap CollegePrep, Sweetwater Music Hall, Nicasio Volunteer Fire Department, and Mark Day School.
Mark Nelson
Lead Singer, Songwriter, Guitar
A lifelong story teller who possesses an innate ability to write music and share experience through songs, Mark is the primary voice of the band. As the "Chief Connection Officer," his writing is heavily influenced by an undying belief in a better tomorrow--for everyone, in spite of the many challenges that exist in the world today. A native Marinite and man of life long community service, making and playing music has become a primary vehicle for "Connecting to Community". All the while financially supporting the arts, education, the local music scene, and other meaningful missions.
Craig Bartock
Lead Guitarist, Producer, Musicality Director
The bands Lead Guitarist, Musicality Director and Producer Craig Bartock has spent the last twenty-two years as the Lead Guitarist and producer for the Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame inductee band Heart. In our band, all things music go through Craig--He is the Chief Engine Officer. Prior to joining Heart, he had a decades long career as a Music Producer (Simply Red, Blondie, Madonna, Brie Larson, and countless others) down in Los Angeles. He planted his roots in Marin County, CA, seventeen years ago and has used his musicality to connect and serve the community ever since.
Aidan Nelson
Lead Shredding Guitarist and Sound Guru
A Marin native and playing music since the age of five, Aidan started playing guitar and recording as a teenager and serves as our bands "Chief Shredding Officer". While studying Music Production and Engineering at Berklee College of Music, Aidan formed the Heavy Metal band Deer Hollow, and was their primary songwriter, lead singer and lead guitarist. He spends his days as a consultant for Salter and Associates, one of the top Acoustic engineering firms on the planet. He spends his nights (and weekends) playing, recording and producing music at his West Marin studio.
Jeff Campitelli
Drums, Percussion and Pro Timekeeper
As the former long-time drummer for Joe Satriani, Jeff is considered one of the best percussionists in the country, and was ranked the 50th greatest drummer of all-time by Rolling Stone Magazine (2009). Jeff is our "Chief Beat Officer" (no he is not a cop) and makes sure all of us band members have a great "time." He’s performed in London's Hyde Park with Aerosmith and toured the Netherlands alongside Iron Maiden, Motorhead and B.B. King. He has shared the stage with Steve Vai, Eric Johnson, Robert Fripp and many other top musicians.
David Sikes
Rockin' Bass Player/ Backup Vocalist Extraordinaire
As the former decade long bass player/vocalist/songwriter for the world renowned rock n roll band BOSTON, David is the epitome of a rock n' roll bass player/musician. He just plain rocks. A brief listen to David's tight bass lines and sweet harmonic vocals and it is clear that he IS a man of musicality, and has been honing his natural gifts since he was a child. Before touring the world with Boston, he notably played in the bands Aldo Nova and Giuffria. Raised in Fairfield, CA, David has been a Northern California resident since he was a young lad.
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