Jason Damico - Terra Firma (2015)

Tracklist

01. Winds of Sage
02. Terra Firma
03. My Baby
04. She's My Girl
05. Black Boots and Blue Jeans
06. Green Eyed Blonde
07. My Rock & Roll
08. By Your Side
09. Take Me Back
10. The Rain Song
11. B-Jam
12. Keep on Walkin'

This rockin’, contemporary Blues artist, multi-instrumentalist, singer/songwriter, actor at 15 years of age became the youngest member of the Duke University Jazz Ensemble under the direction of John V. Brown, Jr. Winner of the 2015 Carolina Music Awards (CMA) Rock Male Artist of the Year and 2015 Video of the Year "Hold Me A Little Closer"nominee, 2014 CMA Rock Male Artist of the Year nominee, 2014 Triangle Blues Society Blues Challenge Solo Winner, a recipient of the 2010 Best Overall Musician Award from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington Music, winner of the 2011 CMA Youth Artist of the Year and Song of the Year Semi-finalist Winner. Child prodigy Jason Damico has shared the stage with jazz, blues and Broadway greats such as: Vincent Gardner (trombone), Ray Codrington (trumpet), Kevin Mahogany (vocals), Jason Marsalis (drums), Joe Chambers (drums), Monty Alexander (piano), Trae Pierce (bass/vocals/lead guitar/piano), Big Daddy Wilson (vocals/guitar), Claudette King (vocals), Lucky Peterson (piano/guitar/vocals), Slam Allen (guitar/vocals) and John Arthur Greene (NBC's Peter Pan, West Side Story and Matilda).
If you enjoy listening to the sounds of Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimi Hendrix, Albert King, Buddy Guy, Eric Clapton, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Robert Cray, Jim Morrison, Mark Farner, Red Hot Chili Peppers, etc. this artist is a must see! Jason's philosophy towards the music he writes and performs is "to keep REAL organic, emotionally moving music ALIVE and WELL with a passion and positive message."
Born in Raleigh, North Carolina in 1994, an area rich in American Roots music, Jason's fascination with sound became apparent as a toddler with his ability to discern individual instruments in a piece of music.Raised in a family that valued music, he began formal piano lessons at 3, drums at 4, guitar at 9 (self-taught) and writing originals at 10. At 13 he started performing professionally in local coffee shops, private parties, weddings and church where he is affectionately known as Drummin' Damico.
In 2010, while in high school, for the purpose of creating a platform to introduce his original music to a live audience, Damico formed his first band known today as Jason Damico and the New Blue. New Blue’s various members have included such players as Vito Luizzi (Johnny Winter) and Brad Russell (Joe Satriani).
Damico enjoys playing, singing, songwriting, recording and producing music for himself and others. To date, he has produced “For You”(released February 10, 2010) and “Represent” for C.M. Represent (released September 4, 2011). His debut CD, “Blood, Sweat & Blues”(released September 24, 2014) depicts a work of passion as he wrote all the songs, performed all the instruments, recorded and produced the full CD himself. Jason's second album, "Terra Firma", a new and refreshing sound of blues, rock and funk fusion is his most recent release.
"Jason Damico is talented far beyond his years. I first met him when he was about 15 and was impressed by his skill level, his confidence, his professionalism, and his maturity. Whether he’s playing rock, jazz or something in between, Jason delivers an amazing performance. It has been a pleasure watching him grow and develop as a musician and singer. His vocals, timing, and delivery are reminiscent of a young Billy Joel. Rarely do I meet young artists who have the whole package and totally blow me away. Keep your eyes on this one. Soon, we’ll be able to say we knew him when...”

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