Having performed all across Canada, USA and Europe, Damian has been busy changing the way people think about the drums.
Born in New Zealand ('72) and raised on the west coast of Canada, Damian's musical diversity has led to performances with some of the finest musicians in the country and abroad. (Michael Kaeshammer, The Paperboys, David Gogo, Toni Childs, Paul Laine, Marc Atkinson, Paul Pigat, Tom Landa, MoBadass, Kenny "Blues Boss" Wayne, Pat Coleman,The Twisters, Bob Murphy, Danger Danger, George Koller, Gary Comeau, Louise Rose, Phil Dwyer, Tyler Yarema)
Damian maintains a busy live and studio schedule with his own ensemble and as an in demand freelance musician.
Performance highlights have included sharing the stage with Joshua Redman, Albert Collins, Cecil McBee, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Holly Cole, The Shuffle Demons, Buddy Guy, Metalwood, The Paladins, Colin James, The Odds, Junkhouse, Jane Bunnett, Dave Bartholemew, Joey DeFrancesco. Shows in Chicago, London , New York, San Fransisco, Cologne, Stockholm and numerous festival appearances including the Montreal Jazz Festival (Canada), Toronto and Vancouver DuMarier Jazz Festivals (Canada), Beilefeld Jazz Festival (Germany), Hultsfred Festival (Sweden), High Sierra Music Festival (USA), Tuno Festival (Denmark).
As well as playing drums Damian regularly works in the chair of Producer, Engineer, Web and Graphic Designer (this site), Composer and has run his own label Bagel Boy Records since 1989.
Recording highlights include his latest release as a band leader entitled "Trios" a follow up to the well received album "Digs". Other credits include work with the bands Dr. Tongue, Gypsyland, Tongue and Groove, and the ever popular "Nicol Street Christmas I, II and III" which feature many artists including musicians from The Odds, Wunderbread, David Gogo, Camille Miller, Gerry Barnum, Paul Laine.
As a composer Damian has written a large collection of material encompassing a wide variety of musical genres both on his own and in collaboration with other artists. Many of these compositions have been featured on radio and TV throughout Canada, Europe and the US. In 2000 co-writes with Michael Kaeshammer appeared on the later's Juno nominated album "No Strings Attached" (Alma Records).
