Current
Guitar and Vocals - Damien Cripps
Drums - TROY BRAZIER
Bass and Vocals - TODD SAINSBURY
Guitar - MICHAEL BASHAM
Past appearances -
Jon Ryder - bass & Vocals
Steve Balaban - guitars
Frank Celenza - Drums
Fabien Bethuzeau - Bass Guitar
Jamie Darlington - Guitar & Vocals
Eric Wiedeman - Guitar & Vocals
Michael Hudson - Bass & Vocals
Robbie James - Guitar & Vocals
Cleone Wooton - Vocals
Shaun Ahgow - Keyboards
Dom Papas - Guitar
Influences
John Mellencamp , Kiss , John Mayer , The Dave Mathews Band , Incubus , Toto , Bruce Springsteen , Pink Floyd , Black Sabbath, Faith No More , Mr Bungle , INXS, U2 , Del Amitri , The Beatles , Rolling Stones , Crowded House ,ACDC,
The Damien Cripps Band came into being in February 2005 after a series of bands that Damien had been in over the last 7 8 years. The bands preceding were Magnum Rush, Cool Bananas, Giftbox, Steel Rex and the Beautiful People and Filthy Bill. Damien had penned around 40 songs and decided to get to releasing them and touring under his own name.
Early in 2005 the band released their first single Pictures with Eric Wiedeman of 1927 adding vocals on the second verse and Robbie James of GANGgajang adding his magic guitar to the track. The Track received a fair amount of radio support (96fm Perth, Red FM, WA FM and coast FM (Mandurah). The band went on a fairly extensive tour in support of this single covering nearly the whole state of W.A. Kununurra to Albany in just four weeks. The shows were well received and the future looked bright.
The second single was released in Oct 2005 Angels in Darkness with a guest appearance from Cle from series one of Australian Idol. This was a laid back release as the bands finances were tied up in other matters. It did receive some radio support but with the heavier guitar base of the song was probably not as radio friendly as the first single.
Damien then joined nineteen 27 on a east coast tour and did an opening spot(support) and joined nineteen 27 on stage as a second guitarist and vocals . This did drum some Airplay for Angels in Darkness on 2ue in Sydney and the single sold out on the tour as did all The Damien Cripps Band Merchandise.
Damien returned to Perth and continued working on the Album.
The band is also filming a documentary on being an undiscovered Australian Band and the struggle to make your mark against the wealth of the record company financed acts.
Damien got booked in January to appear as a solo act on the Sembawang festival in Singapore and with a bit of interest from a European Promoter followed the visit to Singapore with a small run of shows in Europe. France, Spain & Portugal. Back in Perth in March the Band are still working on the debut album with touring sound operator Kim Goodlet and Jon Villani (Northbridge Sound Studios) The Band is doing shows in and around Perth in waiting for the Albums Completion.
Shows and supports since 2005
Jimmy Barnes
Shannon Noll
Screaming Jets
Richard Clapton
Adam Harvey
Troy Caser Daley
Mark Seymour
Billy Thorpe
George Thorogood
1927
Sara Storer
Lee Kernigan
heyyx cuz:) how u been?? hows ur little one goin?? havnt spokin to u in ages... well we havnt done much latley just jessicas birthdayy yesterdayy she had a great dayy sooo yer... my sweet 16 on tuesdayy cant wait:) hope everything is well and cant wait to see u and the family soon xx love you lots xx
Hey Boys & Renata!!! How are u all going? Missing ya all heaps, Melbourne sucks when you've got no one to go and see. Anyway i'll hopefully be back for a week at chrissy so we'll definately have to catch up for a drink... love ya all xoxoxo
hey bois! i miss u all heaps! im on full lockdown at work hey so i dont even go out on sat nemore! its terrible! i will try my best tho to get there! r uz still at the tang??? hope all is good with uz and ill hopefully c u soon! luv and hugs! ash!
hey michael thanks 4 the update will try my hardest 2 get there gotta find a bub sitter he hasnt got his ID yet hehee :p if i cant make it i gonna ave a girls nite out on sat so i'll c ya @ the deen rite? either way will b doin a club run so im sure i'll c ya somewhere ave fun talk soon
Oh my goodness ur backround made me go cross eyed! haha! How are we all? DAMOOOO! Have not seen u in like FOREVER! You bitch. haha. Hope all is well :) Luv ya, Kac
Keep That Great Music Going.!!!!!! Cheers & Support from Up Top Here. ~Denny & The Team~. p.s. long time no see or hear...denny will be back soon (see blog)...must top 40 you ASAP.
Hey boys!! Just thought i'd write to find out how u r all going!! It was great speaking to u the other night Damo, sure am missing ya all and Perth... You'll have to come over here and play for me!! miss ya all heaps.. jess xoxoxo
Hi guys just thought id drop ya a line and say you guys still rock.Exams must be over soon Damo we all need to get drunk its been a while. love ya lots mate. xxxx
hey guys hows things goin?? havent seen u since that night way back in febuary haha still rates as my best night in northbridge and best ride home... hope to catchya sooon. xxx
Wow I cant believe im still in your top ten thats awsome. Miss you guys heaps and you most of all. Hope to come watch you soon. Let us know where your playing so I can organise a baby sitter and come see you. Love Cassie xoxox