Damon Flowler
We’ve seen a lot online lately about benefits for Damon Fowler, the teenage kid we sawback in the 90s amaze us on stage at Skippers’ Smoke House and other venues aroundthe area. His talent runs deep and comes from a place that only those born with musicin their blood know. There are some things that cannot be taught, but they can be practiced and Damon has mastered so much on guitar, slide, lap steel, dobro, songwriting and singing. He is a virtuoso with a natural, comfortable stage presence that warms the crowd. In 2015 he joined the Butch Trucks band and later he played with the Dickey Betts band. He kept going from there with a passion driven by his music that has made him an international touring artist headlining venues and festivals across the US and into Europe. Damon grew up in Brandon, FL and started playing at 12. Rick Derringer produced his first album in 99, “Riverview Drive.” From there he released two more albums produced by Greg Marchak, one of the most successful producer/engineers in Tampa Bay. In 1997, Blind Pig signed him for 4 albums. Later, he teamed up with Victor Wainwright,J.P. Soars, Chuck Riley and Chris Peet to form “Southern Hospitality.” Their debut album, Easy Livin', (2013) was produced by Tab Benoit, released by Blind Pig Records and reached No. 9 on the Billboard Top Blues Album chart. Their most recent release was in 2024, “Yard Sale.”With 13 albums along his career, he is still a “sweetheart” to the Tampa
Bay Blues lovers that have watched him grow into a very talented man. As sometimes happens in life, it has thrown him a giant curve ball. Due to medical issues, Damon has not been performing for weeks now, and it looks like it will be some time before he’s back to his love of playing music again. So, as folks do in a friend’s time of need, people in Florida and around the country are chipping in to help him and his family with expenses. There’s lots of benefit concerts and a “GofundMe” page. You can find more details at https://www.facebook.com/DamonFowlerBand.
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