Damon has a funky background in music which dates back to the days of the rocking soul legend, Jackie Wilson. While traveling with his family on the road at the tender age of seven, (Master Showman experience came early). Brought up in a musical dynasty with the Batiste Brothers (Wilson's backing band) music surrounded Damon. He can be heard on recordings with the Batiste Brothers, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Henry Butler, Leslie Smith, and many others. Damon fuses his african roots with his african-american roots when he straps on the dejemba drum to accompany the New Orleans funk sound. In fact, Damon's connection to Africa is growing quite strong as he is working with important public figures in South Africa in an effort to have an annual festival bringing together music from the United States and Africa on one stage. For more on this check out www.nosaconn.co.za
At the French Quarter Tipitina's Damon offers up-and -coming musicians, as well as different combinations of himself and family members jamming on Thursday nights.