Damone (band)

Not to be confused with Vic Damone.
Damone
OriginWaltham, Massachusetts, US
GenresHard rock, power pop
Years active2001–2008, 2019–present
LabelsIsland, RCA
MembersNoelle LeBlanc
Mike Woods
Michael Vazquez
Luke Mangini
Mike Scrima
Past membersDustin Hengst
Dave Pino
Adam Rourke
Bryce Martin

Damone is an American rock band. The band originated in Waltham, a city located just west of Boston, Massachusetts and consisted of Noelle LeBlanc (vocals/guitar), Mike Woods (guitar), Michael Vazquez (bass guitar) and Dustin Hengst (drums).

History

The band was formed by Adam Rourke and then-teenage singer/guitarist Noelle LeBlanc. The band was originally known as Noelle, and released an album called This Summer under that name, which was later re-recorded as From the Attic.

Damone released their first album, From the Attic, on RCA in 2003. Original lead guitarist Dave Pino left the band some time in 2004, being replaced by Mike Woods from Boston.

While working on new material, the band was dropped from its label after requesting to be released. They were quickly picked up by Island Def-Jam Records.

Damone released their second LP, Out Here All Night, on iTunes in early 2006, with the CD version released on May 23, 2006. There was heavy rotation of the song "Out Here All Night", and the band toured extensively throughout the Americas, Canada, Asia & Europe.

Damone released their third album, Roll the Dice, in 2008. They then toured the UK as support to the Wildhearts.

The band's song "Revolution" is the official anthem for the New England Revolution of Major League Soccer.[1]

In 2012 Candlebox covered "Out Here All Night" on their album Love Stories & Other Musings.

On December 8, 2011, the band's drummer, Dustin Hengst, died at the age of 39 from liver and kidney failure.[2]

In April 2019, Damone announced they would reunite for two shows in Boston that July.[3]

Discography

Albums

Singles

  • "Frustrated Unnoticed" (2002) (as Noelle)
  • "Frustrated Unnoticed" (re-release) (2003)
  • "Out Here All Night" (2006) #32 Billboard Hot Modern Rock Tracks[4]
  • "Everybody Wants You" (2006)
  • "Roll the Dice" (2008)

Band members

  • Noelle LeBlanc (lead vocals, guitar)
  • Mike Woods (lead guitars, vocals)
  • Vazquez (bass guitar, vocals)
  • Luke Mangini (drums)
  • Mike Scrima (keys)

Previous members

  • Dave Pino (guitar)
  • Adam Rourke (drummer/engineer/producer)
  • Bryce Martin (guitar)
  • Dustin Hengst (drums; died 2011)

References

  • "Nearly Practically Almost Famous". YM. 51 (4): 32(2). April 2003. ISSN 0888-5842.
  1. ^ "Rock the Pitch — Represent". Adidas MLS Soccer. Adidas. Archived from the original (Flash) on November 19, 2007. Retrieved 2008-02-05. (Select "Hear your team song", then "New England Revolution".)
  2. ^ Ramirez, Carlos. "Dustin Hengst Dead: Damone Drummer Dies Aged 39". Noisecreep.
  3. ^ "Damone announce first live appearance in more than a decade". Vanyaland. 17 April 2019. Retrieved 9 June 2019.
  4. ^ a b "Artist Search for "damone"". AllMusic.