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Twitter: New show announced in Portland, OR at Goodfoot Lounge on March 27, 2010 http://artistdata.com/a/338 2 hrs ago
- Ask Damian Erskine: Gigging half-heartedly?Q: Have you ever felt, for any reason, like NOT doing a gig and if so, for what reasons? A: Of course!! More important than the reasons why (there have been SO many), though are the ways in which it is possible to alter ones perspective so that it is not as dreadful. I have been lucky [...] […]
- Ask Damian Erskine: Gigging with no preparation time?Q: How do you prepare for a gig when you have a short amount of time to learn tunes? A: For me, it is more important that I have the tune internalized and have the vibe inside. The second thing is any hits that I’ll need to be aware of. If I can feel the tune, [...] […]
- Ask Damian Erskine: Recommendations for starting out?Q: What would you recommend to someone just starting out on bass? A: These are the things you will regret NOT doing if you stick with any instrument, so be ahead of the curve and do the work now, instead of later or never! 1. Learn to read music (not tab, but actual notation!) Read EVERY DAY, [...] […]
- Ask Damian Erskine: Setting up your bassQ: Would you describe what you strive for when setting up your bass? A: I actually just covered this in Bass Guitar Magazine (UK) recently. Here is my blurb from the magazine… The overall playability of my instrument is everything to me. If I have to fight the feel of my bass, I’ll have a harder time [...] […]
- Ask Damian Erskine: Good Practice?Q: What is considered a “good” practice session?? Say, if I take an hour to practice, what should I be working on… doing warm-ups, running through set lists of songs I know, learning new material, listening and trying to imitate players I like, etc. Just trying to be as productive as possible with my [...] […]
- Ask Damian Erskine: Best way to Shine?Q: When you are presented with an opportunity to play with people you look up to, what is your approach? To you try and blow everyone away? A: Great question! The first thing I would say is to be yourself! Don’t try and play like this guy or that guy you’ve seen them with, don’t try [...] […]
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Damian Erskine Project CD RELEASE Party !
My official CD release party for “So To Speak” will be held at Jimmy Mak’s on April 9th!! Here are the details: Jimmy Mak’s 221 NW 10th Ave Portland, OR 503.295.6542 for reservations Show starts at 8pm $12 at the door The fabulous BEN DARWISH GROUP will be opening the evening (and they always impress!). Don’t miss [...]
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Upcoming Shows
John "JB" Butler Trio - The Benson Hotel
309 Southwest Broadway, Portland, OR 97205 (United States)
http://bensonhotel.com
503-228-2000
Ages: All Ages
Price : free
Mike Pardew Trio - Nel Centro
1408 Southwest 6th Avenue, Portland, OR 97201 (United States)
http://nelcentro.com
Ages: All Ages
Bobby Torres Trio - Paragon
1309 NW Hoyt St , Portland, OR 97209 (United States)
http://paragonrestaurant.com
(503) 833-5060
Ages: All Ages
Intervision - The Buffalo Gap
6835 SW Macadam Ave, Portland, OR 97219 (United States)
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Featured Review
NoTreble.com review of “So To Speak”
This might be my favorite review yet! ;) “Wow, I love this record! Portland, Oregon resident and No Treble contributor Damian Erskine has produced an essential record that’s a real joy to listen to. So to Speak combines odd meters, Afro-Cuban percussion, passionate playing and carefully crafted arrangements to create a fine jazz fusion record. Damian [...]
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The Goods
“So To Speak” : New Album released Feb 1st, 2010 !!
The much anticipated new album from Damian is now available Feb 1st!! It will be hitting CDBaby first and spreading from there (and can, of course, always be picked up at any of Damian’s shows). 8 original compositions with an absolutely killing band. Check it out!! Track Audio Samples [Audio clip: view full [...]
