What's New
greetings beautiful people,
gratitude is the key. i understand that it's a complicated and challenging time for many of us ( i mean…it's the earth plane, correct?) but i hope that everyone who reads this recognizes that you are constantly surrounded by love, light and guidance. it's important that we support each other as much as we can, thus consider giving generously to organizations and charities that align with your purpose and your values. you can always donate your services-- it doesn't have to be a monetary gift.
so, i'm grateful for many, many things and thrilled that i have the opportunity to share music, positive vibrations, community and healing energy with folks i love, respect and admire. thank you for passing through and for your continued support. 2024 looks very promising on the creative front, and there are some special concerts that i think you'll enjoy. for more information, keep on reading …
in the meantime, peace, love and blessings
damon
COMING UP:
City Winery NYC presents “Quadrature” – Monday, April 29
(presented by Brooklyn Raga Massive)
City Winery 25 11th Avenue New York, NY 10011 7:30 pm
(646)751-6033
Quadrature is a musical powerhouse that ventures into uncharted territories at the intersection of raga, rock, and jazz. Quadrature features the mesmerizing star and effects of Neel Murgai, alongside the innovative Firebird trumpet and effects of Indofunk Satish, the rhythmic brilliance of Tripp Dudley on drum set, and the deep grooves of Damon Banks on bass.
https://www.quadraturemusic.com/
https://www.brooklynragamassive.org/
“Italian Surf Academy” + Poet Denver Butson TOUR
Marco Cappelli (el. guitar) - Damon Banks (el. bass) - Dave Miller (drums) - Denver Butson (poetry)
“FAKE WORLDS, DISSOLVING ALIBIS” is a collision of collisions -- the collision of musical genres (Italian cinema soundtracks, American Surf music, Exotica, and Free Improvisation) that is Italian Surf Academy (guitarist Marco Cappelli, bassist Damon Banks, and drummer Dave Miller) COLLIDING with Poet Denver Butson, whose poetry is a collision of voices, genres, forms, improvisations for an evening of intense, moody, poetic, surprising connection and exploration.
Zoetropolis Cinema Stillhouse – Friday, May 10th
112 N Water St, Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 208-6572 $15./adv – $20/door 8 PM
Event Link:
Hungry Brain – Saturday, May 11th
2319 W. Belmont Ave Chicago, IL 60618
Doors: 7:00PM | Show: 9:00PM I $15 ** Presented by Istituto Italiano di Cultura Chicago
Tickets:
https://www.seetickets.us/event/italian-surf-academy/593387
Jazz Gallery Center for the Arts – Sunday, May 12th
926 E. Center Street, Milwaukee 53212 (414) 374-4722
info@jazzgallerycenterforarts.org – 7:30 PM - doors, 8:00 PM - show, $15 cover
** Presented by Istituto Italiano di Cultura
Event Link: https://jazzgallerycenterforarts.org/calendar
Trinosophes -- Monday, May 13th
1464 Gratiot Avenue Detroit, Michigan (313)778-925
Doors at 7:30 PM *after the group “Bitter Wish” – $20 Admission
https://trinosophes.com/About
https://trinosophes.com/Events
NuBlu – Tuesday, May 14th
151 Loisaida Ave NY, NY 10009 – nublu(at)nublu(dot)net – 10 PM SET
$22.66 - Tickets: https://rb.gy/prlzh7
Coming soon, information TBD
Saturday, May 25th: Terraza 7, Elmhurst, NY with “Filtron M” led by Manu Koch (keys, compositions) Harvey Wirht (drums) Damon Banks (bass)
Sunday, June 2nd: Levitt Pavilion, Westport CT with the “Arun Ramamurthy Trio” led by Arun Ramamurthy (violin, compositions) Sameer Gupta (drums) Damon Banks (bass)
Wednesday, June 5th: National Sawdust, Brooklyn NY with the “Arun Ramamurthy Trio” led by Arun Ramamurthy (violin, compositions) Sameer Gupta (drums) Damon Banks (bass)
Sunday, June 16th: Bloodlines Festival, Tivoli, NY with the “Arun Ramamurthy Trio” led by Arun Ramamurthy (violin, compositions) Sameer Gupta (drums) Damon Banks (bass)
More shows and details to come …
Gwen Laster / NewMuse4TET: https://gwenlastergameboard.bandcamp.com/album/blue-lotus
“Filtron M (Manu Koch)”: https://filtronm.bandcamp.com/album/transit-net
“Whispering Worlds”: https://www.aaronshragge.com/whisperingworlds
“Quadrature”: https://www.quadraturemusic.com/
“Italian Surf Academy”: https://41stparallelrecords.bandcamp.com/album/fake-worlds
For more information about CREATIVE STRINGS IMPROVISERS ENSEMBLE LLc, c (where we teach music students “Life Skills” through Improvisation, Global Music repertoire and original Composition) GO HERE: https://www.gwenlaster.net/creative-strings-improvisers-ensemble.html
…Speaking of Gwen Laster, her “Blue Lotus” record (under the group name New Muse 4tet) is out, receiving rave reviews and can be previewed, streamed and purchased here: https://gwenlastergameboard.bandcamp.com/album/blue-lotus
...new music from me is on the way (can't wait to share!)
..thank you for your continued support!