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Damon
Dotson began writing his original songs during his sophomore
year in college and performing at local coffee houses and
friends parties. Before long though, people really began
to take notice of his talent both as a songwriter and a
performer. Since these humble beginnings, Damon Dotson has
grown into a legitimate artist throughout the Midwest !
Since his arrival in the Midwest music scene in 2004, his
demand and popularity have soared. Damon is known to pack
college venues every time he plays. “It’s normally packed,
especially for a Damon Dotson show; we’ll draw full
capacity,” said one club manager in Ames, Iowa. Damon is
versatile in his performances and songwriting by performing
not only as a solo act, but also with his full band. “With
the curly locks of Jim Morrison but more of a warmly
romantic sound that veers between Dave Matthews and Coldplay,”
said one review from the Des Moines Register. Dotson has
put out one demo, one full studio album, and one live album
over the past three and a half years and selling over a
1,000 per year. “Dotson’s naturally strong, clear pipes are
his greatest strength,” raved one review of his studio
album. In the past 3 years Damon has played top venues in
Minneapolis, Mankato, Omaha, Okoboji, Ames, IA, Cedar Falls,
IA, Chicago, IL, Moline, IL, Iowa City, IA., Des Moines, IA,
Sioux Falls, SD., and Sioux City, IA. Damon has continued
to add more and more venues and die hard fans that are known
to sing every word along with him at the shows. Dotson’s
tireless work ethic, respect, and dedication to his craft
have paid off for this very talented young artist.
Damon was a top 100 finalist in the 2005 Midwest
Independent Music Competition. Most recently, he was voted
TOP SOLO PERFORMANCE on
www.ourstage.com
for the month of October for his solo version of his song
“Atmosphere.” He was also voted as TOP REGIONAL POP SONG
for his song “Good night.” In the past 2 and a half years
Dotson has opened for such acts as the Gin Blossoms, Tristan
Prettyman, Stephen Kellogg, The Beach boys, Kenny Loggins,
and B.B. King. Always striving for something bigger and
better, Damon is relentless when it comes to his music
career. Damon Dotson is truly a unique artist that blends
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