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Brian - Blind Roosevelts

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About Me

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Newest Videos…

Me (Brian Dameron) Playing with The Paula Mengarelli Band playing - I Can Feel It on WGN’s Morning Show

The Paula Mengarelli Band - I Can Feel It on WGN

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Video flashback…Wave Estate (Brian Dameron, Don Mills, and Bill Pitts) at Crickets and Cues in 1995 .
Wave Estate – U2 medley Desire/End of the World

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MY LINKS

Blind Roosevelts BlindRoosevets.com .
Check out The Paula Mengarelli Band PaulaMengarelli.com

My Bio


I started playing drums when I was ten years old. My fascination with the drums dates back to grade school, with my music teacher Mr. Edson who first introduced me to Neil Peart and the band RUSH. My mother and aunt bought me my first drum set straight off the stage of the Grande Ole Opry as a Christmas present. Yet it was not until I was 14 when I got into my first band with friends. In the nine years between I basically jammed with friends. It was during these nine years when my musical tastes broadened to different styles of music. Influenced by the likes of Neil Peart (RUSH), Jimmy Chamberlin (Smashing Pumpkins), Chris Layton (Stevie Ray Vaughn), Boris Williams (The Cure), Mitch Mitchell (Jimi Hendrix) and the incredible Carter Beauford (The Dave Matthews Band).
In 1993 I got into my first actual band called the Shrooms. The band was comprised of friends Scott, Jorge, Chuck, and Ryan. The band played around for a couple of years in which the Thirsty Whale was of our favorites places to play. In 1994 I got a call to try out for a band called Wave Estate, which played mainly covers and they were interested in writing and recording new material. Well, since then I have been playing drums and writing lyrics and music with the band Wave Estate. During that same time period I played in numerous other bands, including The Paula Mengarelli Band, Dirty Dan Buck & The Boyzz, Brother Zero, Liquid Blue, and The Blenders. This lead to the learning many different styles of playing from Rock to Blues to Pop to Motown and even Country. It was during the time playing with the Paula Mengarelli Band which lead to many summer festivals including two consecutive appearances at The Taste of Chicago and a television appearance on WGN's morning show. The Paula Mengarelli Band even received a letter from the President of the United States of America, George W. Bush, for a song that was given to him in tribute to September 11th which was written by The Paula Mengarelli Band. Thanks Paula!
Into the present: Since 2003 I have been playing with The Blind Roosevelts with a short stint in 2004 playing with The Blenders. The Blind Roosevelts consist of Don Mills, Gary Enerson, Bill Pitts, Jimmy Perrino and ME. I have been playing in and out of the band for over 7 years and I finally permanently joined in 2003. Over the past few years we have played many really great places like McNallys (My personal favorite), Pub 222, Paytons Roundhouse, Synergy, Duke O'Briens, Quiglys, Ave Ale House, and Lamp Lighters. We also have played at many outdoor festivals like South Elgin's Riverfest, Gilbert's Fest, Justice's concert in the park, Lilly's (Pheasant Run), Prairie Rock Brewery, Bannerman’s Sport Bar, Governors Public House, O'Brien's Pub, and Jersey's.
I have been writing for not quite as long as I have been playing, but I love it still the same. I have written lyrics for a CD that was released back in the spring of 2000. While I was playing with the Paula Mengarelli Band the band was progressing up the Indie charts. The first CD was well received which was how the band was picked up by Comstock Records. Great American Country was the first release upon signing with Comstock Records. The single was played in numerous markets all over the world. The single hit number one in Holland and Australia. The singles Heart Healing Music and No One Ever Died of a Broken Heart were released with the same acceptance. Currently, The Blind Roosevelts have recorded a demo CD containing 5 cover songs along with 4 originals. The writing and recording of new material is next of the list for the Roosevelts.
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The Band List


I have played with many talented musicians over the years and here is a break down of the Bands/Musicians:


Clark Edwards (Current host of Decibel Express on www.wrlr.fm) and Mike (Hashman) Makinson.
Mark Valentino (Ex-host on WVVX)
Chuck Hamilton (aka. Chuck .D)
The Shrooms (Scott, Jorge, Chuck, Ryan, and John)
The Revived (Jorge and Mike)
Wave Estate (Bill Pitts and Don Mills)
Brother Zero (Don Mills and Joe Christopher)
Universal Slim and the Blues Kangaroos.
Liquid Blue With Gina Gonzalez (currently playing with the Lt. Dan Band with Gary Sinise)
Dirty Dan Buck and The Boyzz from Illinoizz
The Paula Mengarelli Band (Paula Mengarelli, Jeff Hansel, and Ann Gregor)
The Blenders (Mike, Don Mills, and Gary Enerson)
The Blind Roosevelts (Don Mills, Gary Enerson, Bill Pitts, Jimmy Perrino)

This was the coolest thing ever, a letter from The President of the United States of America. We got this while I was playing with The Paula Mengarelli Band


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Member Since: 8/16/2005
Band Members: Brian Dameron - Drummer for The Blind Roosevelts - Paula Mengarelli -Wave Estate - The Shrooms

You can also find us on Famecast.com and Garageband.com!
Influences: Neil Peart (RUSH), Carter Beauford (The Dave Matthews Band), Jimmy Chamberlin (Smashing Pumpkins), Chris Layton (Stevie Ray Vaughn), Boris Williams (The Cure), Mitch Mitchell (Jimi Hendrix)

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Sounds Like: For-C… The CURE at the Allstate Arena May 17th 2008! Just AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Record Label: Unsigned
Type of Label: None

My Blog

And if its over...

Once again, let it beginA night of alcohol induced sinMaking plans for the rest of the nightMake it home before day lightThe sobering begins, you start to cryOnly trying to find your AlibiWhere have I...
Posted by Brian - Blind Roosevelts on Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:24:00 PST

Untitled

There it is&time once againIt's been a while but I knew not for longI know&I know&I'll stop nowStop acting like I didn't knowSo what now this time?Or is it my turn to guess?I have not to admit&Nothing...
Posted by Brian - Blind Roosevelts on Sat, 02 Aug 2008 11:28:00 PST

Through your tears I see you smile...

Dreams can change what I can notClose my eyes and I'm freeInside me you are there, always so closeOpen my eyes fading shadows are all I seeTrying to remember that dreamThe one I had of youNight after ...
Posted by Brian - Blind Roosevelts on Mon, 28 Jul 2008 09:31:00 PST

Tomorrow is leaving...

Tomorrow I can goTomorrow I will knowShould I take this ticket and get awayShould I close my heart and decide to stayTomorrow is leavingAnd I just don't whyTomorrow is leavingAnd I just don't whyMy ba...
Posted by Brian - Blind Roosevelts on Mon, 23 Jun 2008 09:58:00 PST

The game we missed again&

Lying on the ground feeling the stars Heads together wondering away Should I&do I really want to Friends or more, time to make the choice So I feel the stars one more time Waiting for them to give me ...
Posted by Brian - Blind Roosevelts on Fri, 23 May 2008 11:02:00 PST

The shivers I shake

I'm so cold&The shivers I shakeHow much longer that I'm awake?I drink from the empty glassAs I stare back at the wallOne more time I'm in this placeNo where left to fallMy head falls to my handsNowher...
Posted by Brian - Blind Roosevelts on Sat, 17 May 2008 09:26:00 PST

Last Dance...THE CURE

I'm so glad you cameI'm so glad you rememberedTo see how we're endingOur last dance togetherExpectantToo puctualBut prettier than everI really believe that this time it's foreverBut older than me nowM...
Posted by Brian - Blind Roosevelts on Tue, 13 May 2008 10:40:00 PST

Eyes to a kiss - Dameron 12:57 May 13th 2008

Does it make it easierWhen you try to forgetOr does it make it harderTrying to rememberThe feelings lost forgotten foreverDrowning in your lost wordsThinking that I'm drowning tooHolding on to my last...
Posted by Brian - Blind Roosevelts on Tue, 13 May 2008 11:03:00 PST

Why&(If she only knew)

Why& Why& After all this time Do I still think of you After all this time Can't we just be through After all this time Is there nothing I can do After all this time Why& Do I still want you Did my ...
Posted by Brian - Blind Roosevelts on Fri, 11 Apr 2008 07:48:00 PST

Lyrics to Time has come again

Content with life and looking around Only God could put me further down Little cravings and broken toys Brought forth my baby boy The world as cruel as it could be Gave no hope that I could see ...
Posted by Brian - Blind Roosevelts on Tue, 08 Apr 2008 06:29:00 PST