Damion Suomi & The Minor Prophets

myconversation: As of 1/3/2012 it will have been two year since...

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 18:28:30 -0500

As of 1/3/2012 it will have been two year since my Father’s sudden passing and to celebrate his life and memory I have the distinct pleasure of presenting a recently discovered original song by my Pop’s, Duane Suomi.

“All The Killing” was recorded sometime in 2008 in my home studio. He never liked the vocals he cut, so it just sort of sat on the back burner until we totally forgot about it. He didn’t hold a very high opinion of himself, artistically speaking, and was privy to writing, recording … and then deleting.

Recently I was thrilled to discover the vocal scratch track he laid down one night. Although I’m sure if he inhabited the Earth today he’d still be trying to lay down a “Killer Vocal” but in light of the situation, I think this one sounds pretty good.

Pay close attention to the late 00’s cultural references. Most of the people referenced are still causing problems. The lyric is quintessential Pop’s. Sardonic yet charming.

Here to my Dad, the Tupac of Melbourne, Florida… Or maybe Biggie is a better analogy…

He did always love it when you called him Big Papa.

I’ll be in Jacksonville on Saturday night at The Phoenix...

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 15:00:38 -0500

I’ll be in Jacksonville on Saturday night at The Phoenix Tap Room w/ Christina Wagner and more.

If you or someone you think might be interested in playing a...

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 12:25:05 -0500

If you or someone you think might be interested in playing a Wednesday Wednesdays with me at Paddy Cassidy’s please message me or send an email at damionsuomi@gmail.com Looking to make Wednesdays a great night for local song writers/musicians, their fans, and of course beer drinkers.

First full band show since August is happening tomorrow (11/18)...

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 10:15:10 -0500

First full band show since August is happening tomorrow (11/18) at The Dog & Bone in Cocoa Village, FL. Ian Little has promised a money back guarantee of a good time. Oh yeah, its also a free show. Don’t miss local favorite Wolfy Lonesome.

New video that we recorded outside the club in San Francisco w/...

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 13:01:58 -0400

New video that we recorded outside the club in San Francisco w/ our friends at The Bay Area Native.

To all my local friends: Tonight!! 8/20/11 at The 321 Local w/...

Sat, 20 Aug 2011 14:40:43 -0400

To all my local friends: Tonight!! 8/20/11 at The 321 Local w/ Big Leaguers Lauris Vidal & Andy Zipf. Show at 9pm. Only $5 at the door. We’ve even got David Fountain (aka Whiskers, because he’s curious like a cat) down for this show. Thats how excited we are about this one. Tomorrow night we are headed back to Gainesville, FL at the Double Down (old Common Grounds). Hope to see you. Yes you. No not you, you. Wear something sexy. Good day.

Lots of going ons.

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 21:43:59 -0400

Birthday Party July 1st @ Paddy Cassidys

321 Local in Cocoa, FL

Orlando, FL

Winter Park, FL

Orlando, FL

Lots of going ons.

Tuesday Nights in the month of June at Redlight Redlight.

Tue, 31 May 2011 17:43:05 -0400

Tuesday Nights in the month of June at Redlight Redlight.

“Let My Love” in Denver, CO w/ The Builders &...

Thu, 12 May 2011 13:41:55 -0400

“Let My Love” in Denver, CO w/ The Builders & The Butchers. Posted by my buddy Lev Levy youtube channel: miamilev1

The Builders & The Butchers w/ Damion Suomi & The Minor...

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 12:04:43 -0400

The Builders & The Butchers w/ Damion Suomi & The Minor Prophets singing Cecilia by Paul Simon.

Besides a couple broken heels for The Builders & The...

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 18:15:01 -0400

Besides a couple broken heels for The Builders & The Butchers drummer Ray Rude, we had an amazing time in Wichita, KS. Thank you to Eric and everyone at Fisch Haus for having us. Here is video shot by TB&TB’s other drummer Brandon Hafer.

Just a few pics from the road. Here are the remaining...

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 16:51:03 -0400

Just a few pics from the road. Here are the remaining dates:

4/22 Lawrence, KS- Jackpot Music Hall

4/23 Denver, CO- Hi- Dive

4/24 Salt Lake City, UT- Urban Lounge

4/26 Hamilton, ON- The Casbah

4/27 Los Angeles, CA- The Satelitte

4/28 Sacramento, CA- Blue Lamp

4/29 Visalia, CA- Cellar Door

4/30 Santa Cruz, CA- The Crepe Place

5/1 San Francisco, CA- Bottom of the Hill

w/ Two Cow Garage

5/7 Little Rock, AR Sticky Fingerz Chicken Shack

5/9 Shreveport, LA Bear’s w/ Two Cow

5/10 Baton Rouge, LA TBA

5/12 Gainesville, FL Common Grounds

The Builders & The Butchers w/ Damion Suomi & The Minor...

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 12:09:26 -0400

The Builders & The Butchers w/ Damion Suomi & The Minor Prophets on tour this april. Click HERE for cities and dates.

”Go, And Sell All Of Your Things” Available for pre...

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 11:20:54 -0400

”Go, And Sell All Of Your Things” Available for pre order Here

everynight-fireworks: Yard of Blonde Girls (Live at The...

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 12:01:44 -0500

everynight-fireworks:

Yard of Blonde Girls (Live at The Social), by Damion Suomi & the Minor Prophets

Damion Suomi & the Minor Prophets plays this amazing cover of Jeff Buckley’s Yard of Blonde Girls. The audio was captured by my friend Reid at a show at The Social in Florida. I do believe this is probably the only and the best version of this song anywhere. Enjoy.

The Builders & The Butchers w/ Damion Suomi & The Minor...

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 16:41:44 -0500

The Builders & The Butchers w/ Damion Suomi & The Minor Prophets on tour this april.

www.damionsuomi.com www.thebuildersandthebutchers.com

We are playing an album release show in downtown Orlando at the...

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 20:56:22 -0500

We are playing an album release show in downtown Orlando at the Social where you can get a copy of our new album “Go, and Sell All of Your Things” before the official release two weeks later. We hope you can make it!

Buy tickets here: http://ticketf.ly/dstmp

Spring Tour w/ The Builders & The Butchers is coming for...

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 11:36:06 -0500

Spring Tour w/ The Builders & The Butchers is coming for you. www.damionsuomi.com

Photo

Sat, 29 Jan 2011 11:42:30 -0500

brickandmortarbuilt: “An Evening with Damion Suomi & The...

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 16:11:39 -0500

brickandmortarbuilt:

“An Evening with Damion Suomi & The Minor Prophets”

We have one goal at Brick & Mortar, put very simply: it is to build up this community through the arts. We opened our doors to encourage creativity, art, relationships, and to give local artists a platform to help them continue to create. Now, after only five months, we have the opportunity to achieve all of these things. This Friday night you are invited to help make art possible for a few local artists.

Friday, January 28th, Brick & Mortar is hosting “An Evening with Damion Suomi & The Minor Prophets”. These guys are good friends and talented local musicians, who make music that will stir your heart and make you stomp your feet. If you aren’t familiar with their music, do yourself a favor and listen here.

The evening will start at 9:00 with a screening of “Tour Documentary: Damion Sumoi & The Minor Prophets Year in Review,” highlighting the past year of life on the road, followed by a Q&A session. The band will also perform an intimate set of their new record “Go, and Sell All of Your Things” with stories and discussion about the new album concept. Attendees will also snag a 3-song CD of unreleased recordings and have the opportunity for their portrait to be featured in the band’s next music video. If that’s not enough reason to come, two pieces of art by Atlanta based artist Chris Hamer will be auctioned off from our current exhibition “Mad Men” and attendees will have the opportunity to snag some free clothing by event sponsor, Conforti.

Now this is the very important piece of information: admission is donation based only.

Why, you might ask? First, we want to give you all the opportunity to freely support these artists. And, second, the hard truth is last week as the band prepared to head out on a month long tour with Murder by Death, and The Builders & the Butchers, their transmission on their van broke. This $2800 inconvenience makes it almost impossible for these guys to have enough money to go on tour. We want Friday night to be an opportunity for our community to fill a need and for you to help create art.

Doors open at 9:00pm
Show at 9:30pm
Admission: Donation

Click here for more information about Damion Suomi & The Minor Prophet’s February tour dates.