Welcome to the Scene
Welcome to the Scene takes a candid and human look at the musicians of the indie rock/ emo scene of the early 2000s. Host Jeremy Houtsma presents a free-flowing conversation that tends to go in inspiring and reflective paths that touch on many topics about the career and personal lives of the people he interviews. The result is an intimate look at not just the music created but also the stories, history, and growth of these individuals. It's a whirlwind listen of nostalgia, inspiration, and insights into who these bands and people were and where they are now.
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Damon Atkinson: Braid. Hey Mercedes Sobriety and Anxiety
Damon Atkinson is a legendary drummer in the mid-west emo scene. Damon started playing for the influential band Braid in 1997 and would go on to help write and record Braid's most critically acclaimed albums in the scene, Frame and Canvas. After Braid's demise Atkinson went on to help form Hey Mercedes with two of the other founders of Braid.
Listen as we got through Damon's time in his youth, where he first discovered his love for the drums at 3 years old, to his 20's touring and writing music with Braid and Hey Mercedes as well as working as tour production office manager for Warped Tour. More importantly we talk about Damon's inspiring story of dealing with anxiety and alcoholism to his current sobriety.
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