Featured Video: with Ricky Lawson and David Dyson for GruvGear !
This is the first of quite a few clips that were shot at GruvGear HQ in California. David, Ricky and I are all proud GruvGear artists and I couldn’t have been more thrilled to play with these giants.
Look for more clips, info on the gear and downloads for the audio and video at GruvGear SESSIONS !
Look for more coming to you soon! As always, check the GruvGear page and sign up for the mailing list as we have a LOT of very cool things in the works!
Video was also shot with the support of Aguilar Amplification and Skjold Designs basses as David and I are both huge supporters of those great companies!
Gino Vannelli in the Bahamas on a ship!
Damian is playing 3 special concerts on the world’s largest cruise ship (Oasis of the Seas) with Gino Vannelli this December. Check out this video that’s been put together with the details and some live clips of the band.
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