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| THE BAND |
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Damon Carroll - Lead vocals, Guitar, Harmonica
Scott Knapp - Lead Guitar
Jonathan Jamison - Bass, Saxophone, Clarinet
Larry Whitley - Percussion
Beverly Shoemaker - Vocals
Shelbi Bristow - Vocals
Cheryl Carroll - Manager and all around great gal!
DAMON CARROLL started playing and writing songs at the age of 16. At 19 he was opening
shows for Quicksilver Messenger Service and Roy Buchanan at the Texas Electric Ballroom. In
1977 he got the opportunity to meet Eric Johnson and open shows for him at Cheatum Street
Warehouse in San Marcos. In 1981 Damon started the original Damon Carroll Band and then later
played in a band called Monsoon. In 1984 Damon took 1st place in the Texas Songwriters
Association Songwriting Competition. Then in the late 80’s he was with a new band called 3DK,
and then later The Neverly Brothers. Damon recorded his first album – Destination Unknown – in
1994. Some songs on this album can be heard playing on KIKT, 93.5 in Greenville, TX. He has
also done an in studio appearance on KNON, 89.3 in Dallas, TX. Damon’s major influence was
Neil Young - (and Cheryl, of course!).
JONATHAN JAMISON took music classes in school. He majored in music in high school. He plays
bass, saxophone & clarinet. Jonathan joined Common Ground with Larry and some friends in
1998 and played with them for 2 years. Jonathan’s influences were original music, techno, and
folk rock.
SCOTT KNAPP's love of music began as a child growing up on The Beatles and Elvis Presley.
He originally wanted to play the drums, but his parents disapproved. He got his first guitar at the
age of 16 from a local pawn shop. Scott has played in local bands in Austin, Oklahoma, Las
Vegas, Alaska & Dallas. Scott considers himself to be a music fan who just happens to play
guitar. Scott's influences include The Beatles, Rush, Ian Moore and his beautiful wife Angela.
LARRY WHITLEY’S love for drums began as a child in grade school. After Marching band and
Jazz band in high school he dropped out of music for about 12 years. Larry picked it up again in
1990 on a more professional level. Larry began playing with his good friend Damon Carroll in
1997. It was a three piece all original band and required a lot of percussion work. Larry later
played with The Neverly Brothers, along with Damon. In 1999 Larry began playing with Christian
Rock group Spirit Jewel, who also did all original works. They performed at the Door in Deep
Ellum and Dream World in Arlington. They recorded for the first time at Planet Dallas under Rick
Rooney’s supervision. In July 2000 he joined Common Ground, who played classic rock. Larry’s
major influences were John Bonham & Carter Buford.
BEVERLY SHOEMAKER: This is Beverly's first time singing with a band. Beverly has alway
really enjoyed singing and loves to join in with the local talent at Son's of Hermann, Adairs, and
other local circle jams and parties. She has been singing with TheDCB since June of 2006 and
she has been a great addition to the band.
SHELBI BRISTOW: Shelbi Bristow started singing with the Damon Carroll Band September
2007. This is her first experience singing with a real band! Of course, she is only 10 years old - so
she plays with the band at restaurants only - not clubs. She has been singing and writing songs
since she was 6 years old! When she is not having fun making music with the band, she enjoys
hanging out with family and friends and playing sports!
Damon, Larry, Scott, Jonathan & Beverly all really love playing original music so it only stands to
reason they decided to get together and bring back THE DAMON CARROLL BAND. They have
played at lots of festivals, campouts and benefits such as The Deep Ellum Arts Fest, Pickin' In
The Pines, Taboo Tavern @ Screams Park, the Royse City Fun Fest, Bill's Fest, Hurricane Relief
Benefits at Texas Tea House and Liquid Lounge. The band has also played at many Dallas area
venues such as Sons of Hermann Hall (where they opened for Brave Combo), Shiney’s Paradise
Grill, Hank's Texas Grill, Club Dada, Liquid Lounge, Club Clearview, Muddy Waters, Winedale
Tavern, Lota’s Goat, The West End Pub, Lakewood Bar & Grill, The Balcony Club, Enchiladas,
The Box Car, Pancho & Lefty's Tex Mex Cafe and Linda’s Round Up. The band was showcased
on Dallas Cable Access TV on The Singer Songwriters Showcase. And they have had several
songs played on KNON. They can be seen around town at local “pickin party” and “open mic”
venues such as The Sons of Hermann Hall, Adairs, Lakewood Bar & Grill, The Eagles Lodge and
Winedale Tavern. They all enjoy playing festivals, benefits, camp outs and lakeside gigs along
with small intimate taverns and open-air bars. Damon also plays solo spots at many local area
venues.
Scott Knapp - Lead Guitar
Jonathan Jamison - Bass, Saxophone, Clarinet
Larry Whitley - Percussion
Beverly Shoemaker - Vocals
Shelbi Bristow - Vocals
Cheryl Carroll - Manager and all around great gal!
DAMON CARROLL started playing and writing songs at the age of 16. At 19 he was opening
shows for Quicksilver Messenger Service and Roy Buchanan at the Texas Electric Ballroom. In
1977 he got the opportunity to meet Eric Johnson and open shows for him at Cheatum Street
Warehouse in San Marcos. In 1981 Damon started the original Damon Carroll Band and then later
played in a band called Monsoon. In 1984 Damon took 1st place in the Texas Songwriters
Association Songwriting Competition. Then in the late 80’s he was with a new band called 3DK,
and then later The Neverly Brothers. Damon recorded his first album – Destination Unknown – in
1994. Some songs on this album can be heard playing on KIKT, 93.5 in Greenville, TX. He has
also done an in studio appearance on KNON, 89.3 in Dallas, TX. Damon’s major influence was
Neil Young - (and Cheryl, of course!).
JONATHAN JAMISON took music classes in school. He majored in music in high school. He plays
bass, saxophone & clarinet. Jonathan joined Common Ground with Larry and some friends in
1998 and played with them for 2 years. Jonathan’s influences were original music, techno, and
folk rock.
SCOTT KNAPP's love of music began as a child growing up on The Beatles and Elvis Presley.
He originally wanted to play the drums, but his parents disapproved. He got his first guitar at the
age of 16 from a local pawn shop. Scott has played in local bands in Austin, Oklahoma, Las
Vegas, Alaska & Dallas. Scott considers himself to be a music fan who just happens to play
guitar. Scott's influences include The Beatles, Rush, Ian Moore and his beautiful wife Angela.
LARRY WHITLEY’S love for drums began as a child in grade school. After Marching band and
Jazz band in high school he dropped out of music for about 12 years. Larry picked it up again in
1990 on a more professional level. Larry began playing with his good friend Damon Carroll in
1997. It was a three piece all original band and required a lot of percussion work. Larry later
played with The Neverly Brothers, along with Damon. In 1999 Larry began playing with Christian
Rock group Spirit Jewel, who also did all original works. They performed at the Door in Deep
Ellum and Dream World in Arlington. They recorded for the first time at Planet Dallas under Rick
Rooney’s supervision. In July 2000 he joined Common Ground, who played classic rock. Larry’s
major influences were John Bonham & Carter Buford.
BEVERLY SHOEMAKER: This is Beverly's first time singing with a band. Beverly has alway
really enjoyed singing and loves to join in with the local talent at Son's of Hermann, Adairs, and
other local circle jams and parties. She has been singing with TheDCB since June of 2006 and
she has been a great addition to the band.
SHELBI BRISTOW: Shelbi Bristow started singing with the Damon Carroll Band September
2007. This is her first experience singing with a real band! Of course, she is only 10 years old - so
she plays with the band at restaurants only - not clubs. She has been singing and writing songs
since she was 6 years old! When she is not having fun making music with the band, she enjoys
hanging out with family and friends and playing sports!
Damon, Larry, Scott, Jonathan & Beverly all really love playing original music so it only stands to
reason they decided to get together and bring back THE DAMON CARROLL BAND. They have
played at lots of festivals, campouts and benefits such as The Deep Ellum Arts Fest, Pickin' In
The Pines, Taboo Tavern @ Screams Park, the Royse City Fun Fest, Bill's Fest, Hurricane Relief
Benefits at Texas Tea House and Liquid Lounge. The band has also played at many Dallas area
venues such as Sons of Hermann Hall (where they opened for Brave Combo), Shiney’s Paradise
Grill, Hank's Texas Grill, Club Dada, Liquid Lounge, Club Clearview, Muddy Waters, Winedale
Tavern, Lota’s Goat, The West End Pub, Lakewood Bar & Grill, The Balcony Club, Enchiladas,
The Box Car, Pancho & Lefty's Tex Mex Cafe and Linda’s Round Up. The band was showcased
on Dallas Cable Access TV on The Singer Songwriters Showcase. And they have had several
songs played on KNON. They can be seen around town at local “pickin party” and “open mic”
venues such as The Sons of Hermann Hall, Adairs, Lakewood Bar & Grill, The Eagles Lodge and
Winedale Tavern. They all enjoy playing festivals, benefits, camp outs and lakeside gigs along
with small intimate taverns and open-air bars. Damon also plays solo spots at many local area
venues.
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