BATZZ in the belfry: based in the San Francisco East Bay Area.  In early 2003, Nelson began writing and
recording under the name BATZZ in the belfry.  In the years following, Marc, Deena, Araina, Rick and Tim would join
in collaboration.

Described as "an ethereal mixture of darkwave and electro," "thumping drumbeats followed by cavernous vocals,"
"euphonious guitar and warm, subdued keyboards," BATZZ in the belfry draws from a number of influences, but
unashamedly delivers music in the traditions of goth, darkwave and ethereal.

In 2004, BATZZ in the belfry released an
independent 7-song CD, which despite its
modest production, drew favorable reviews
from the likes of Mick Mercer (StarVox
Music Zine), Automata Magazine, and Chain
D.L.K.  Their music has been played on
radio shows and in nightclubs in various
parts of the world.

This small buzz garnered an invitation from
Cold Fusion Music to include BATZZ in the
belfry in their 2005 goth/industrial
compilation CD "Lunar Eclipse," along with
notable bands like The Last Dance and
Virgin Black.

In 2007, BATZZ in the belfry released their
first full-length CD titled "Sparks Fly
Upward."  Displaying a broader range of
styles and arrangements, the record shows
the musical progression of the band, while
staying true to the goth/darkwave style.  
Even critics that had grown tired of goth
music had this to say: "It is hard to be
original in the genre, but it's quite
something when at least you can get
personal, and that is what Batzz have done.
Beautiful gothic music, just short enough
not to bore me or anybody and offering
you a good time with some deep vocals
and almost unusually fast-paced and (dare
I say?) even ever so slightly happy solar
progressions. Very beautiful indeed."
(Chain D.L.K.: Review of “Come and Die”
by Marc 'the MEMORY Man' Urselli-Schaerer)

BATZZ in the belfry continue to collaborate
and explore creative musical arrangements
and songwriting, striving to bring more
beautiful music to fans of goth and ethereal.

Nelson ~ bass, vocals, keyboards, guitar, drum programming

Guests on selected tracks:

Araina ~ violin
Deena ~ keyboards
Marc ~ drums
Rick ~ guitar
Tim ~ keyboards, drum programming