Mark Winters brings ‘nerdy rock’ with a positive vibe to Walla Walla

Texas-based rock singer-songwriter Mark Winters is many things; a witty poet, passionate musician, entrepreneur, optimist, family man, and a bonafide rocket scientist. He first picked up a guitar to play a song for his wife on their anniversary. That’s when he discovered the joy of connecting with people through music. Mark combines music, poetry, a science background, and love for his community to form his signature sound, “rock with a positive vibe.”

His musical roots are in rock, blues rock, and pop, and John Mayer, Tom Petty, and Jason Mraz are significant influences. “My music starts from a place of poetry and creative inspiration, and I use my ‘rocket-scientist brain’ to find structures that help me explore that initial burst of inspiration and feeling – like writing haikus, my favorite. My grandmother taught me to express myself through poetry and I’m thankful to her for setting me on this creative and expressive path.”

Mark has a degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical Engineering, and his math and science background guides his musical explorations. He likes taking complex things such as emotions and expressing them in a way that’s easy to understand. Balancing his right-brained creativity with his analytical left-brain is part of a life-long journey; music is one more place where he can explore this balance.

Mark is embarking on his inaugural West Coast tour, bringing his unique blend of #RockWithAPositiveVibe, adventurous spirit, and nerdy charm to local communities throughout his journey. He looks forward to engaging with like-minded individuals and forging connections with fellow enthusiasts along the way.

Editor’s note: Mark surprised us with this message:

“Here is a haiku I wrote after checking out your online magazine, love it!”

Tumbleweird (a haiku)

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Tumbleweird chronicles life
Positively weird

Mark Winters will perform on Frida, April 18 at Marcy’s Bar & Lounge in Walla Walla, Washington.