DAMASCUS

Bio:

Chris and Derek originally started writing together almost twenty years ago. Songs such as 'Moment of Truth' and 'Three Shots too Many' and others, are still performed today with the full electric band and also at acoustic shows. After meeting and subsequently working together in blues and soul twelve piece band 'Puckalips Now' then splitting and forming North East rock band 'Wanted' a break was taken which lasted a couple of years, as Chris and Derek done their own thing. After this time, the light shone, and after a quick phone call, a 'meeting' was hastily arranged, and the writing begun once again. The first song to be penned was ROAD TO DAMASCUS. We now play as a full electric four piece band, and also as an acoustic duo or trio. (Depending on the situation) Our emphasis is on songwriting and performing these songs 'live' and hopefully further support slots with 'name' bands. We supported country legend Billy Joe Shaver and Shooter Jennings last year, which was an interesting experience. Some of our other song titles are:- INSPIRATION, MOMENT OF TRUTH, THREE SHOTS TOO MANY, I CAN'T HELP IT, PHOTOGRAPH, IN MY WORLD, HAVE MERCY, ONLY HUMAN, THE COLD AND LONESOME ROAD, MY HEART STAYS WITH YOU, THE WONDER IN YOUR CHILD, NEW YORK, CITY IN THE MIST, SPANISH LULLABY, HALF THE MAN, THE HEALING, THE TRUTH IS, WALK AWAY FROM THE FEELING, SAY GOODBYE, WHAT MY HEART IS FOR, WONDER IN YOUR CHILD, BORN ON THE WRONG SIDE. The new album is being recorded now and we have continued writing and have enough new material for a further album already! You will find our music varied from soulful blues, to melodic harmonies to reggae. Sound interesting? Then catch us at a gig sometime soon! Drop us an email either at our myspace inbox, or on blindingmusic@hotmail.com Let us know your thoughts of the songs you've heard and seen on this site, and we can add you to our mailing list ..   I edited my profile with Thomas Myspace Editor V4.4 (www.strikefile.com/myspace)

Member Since:

September 13, 2006

Members:

Derek Williamson vocals, Chris Gooch electric, acoustic Guitars and Vocals, Bill (Fingers) Smith Bass Guitar and Vocals, Malcolm Tate on drums.

Influences:

Lowell George, Little Feat, Steve Earle, Jackson Browne, Sam Cooke, Otis Redding, John Mayer, Ry Cooder, Buddy and Julie Miller, Robert Cray, Bonnie Raitt, John Hiatt, Free, Paul Rodgers, Lucinda Williams, Ray Lamontagne, Bap Kennedy, The late great Paul Kossoff, Eli Reed, Doug Pettibone, The Band of Heathens, Don Henley, The Eagles. Our musical influences are a fusion of soul, blues, country and rock.

Sounds Like:

We sound a bit like the songs you can hear on the site. With the full electric band, we're quite progressive, bluesy, with a hint of soul and country rock/Americana. But we also play acoustic shows, either two or three piece, and will be recording a new acoustic EP shortly. We're taking bookings for late summer, autumn 2010 for local shows and festivals. Drop us a line if you would like us to play for you. IF YOU COME AND SEE THE BAND, AND LIKE WHAT YOU HEAR, PLEASE COME AND MAKE YOURSELF KNOWN AND LEAVE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS SO WE CAN ADD YOU TO OUR MONTHLY MAILING LIST. Thanks.

Record Label:

Unsigned.