Damon Atkinson: 13 Songs, Fugazi

Buddy speaks to Damon Atkinson - festival producer and drummer for Braid & Hey Mercedes.

In this episode, Damon explains how he was influenced by Fugazi’s album, 13 Songs. Buddy and Damon also discuss growing up skateboarding, CD walkmans vs Spotify, transitioning from skating to music, going to local $5 gigs with friends, how Damon got kicked out of one of his early bands, straight edge culture, how Damon became Senses Fail’s tour manager, rejecting the “glamour” of the rock lifestyle, and more. 

Listen to 13 Songs: https://open.spotify.com/album/21wERoyBas2JCRCgysPDJX 

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