EP263 Damian Follett | Songwriter/Musician/Entertainer

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Gale Force Wins, host Gerry Carew sits down with Damian Follett, a talented musician with over 30 years of experience in the music industry. From his early days of playing guitar to writing songs and performing across Canada, Damian shares his journey, the importance of music in life, and the impact it has on connecting people. They discuss Damian’s experiences in Nashville, his favorite original songs, and his philosophy on music as a force for good in the world. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about passion, creativity, and the power of music to change lives!0:00 – Introduction to Gale Force Wins Season 50:10 – Host Gerry Carew introduces guest Damian Follett1:01 – Damian introduces himself and talks about his musical journey2:03 – Damian's transition from full-time music to day jobs post-pandemic3:11 – Damian discusses his family's musical background4:01 – The role of music in politics and society5:03 – Volunteering to teach kids songwriting5:27 – Discussion on the musical scene in Placentia6:26 – Damian’s early influences and first musical experiences9:34 – Damian recalls the first song he performed publicly11:10 – Playing live without prompts and learning music12:02 – The unique experience of playing with other musicians13:01 – Damian reflects on his songwriting process14:30 – Damian’s favorite song he’s written16:02 – Experience writing a song with Grammy-winning artist in Nashville17:02 – Sharing a memorable Nashville music experience19:12 – The hustle and business of being a full-time musician20:47 – Damian’s experience interacting with the audience23:09 – Opening for major bands like Trooper and April Wine25:03 – The power of music and audience connection27:33 – Preparing for an upcoming concert on April 1230:04 – Future plans for songwriting, collaborations, and performances32:00 – Damian’s perspective on sustaining a career in music34:00 – Discussion about Damian’s music tattoos and their significance36:00 – The importance of music in life and how it connects us39:00 – The impact of live performances and sustaining a voice42:30 – Damian talks about his upcoming projects and musical philosophy45:55 – Closing thoughts on music's power to bring positivity to the world48:00 – Final remarks and thank you from Gerry CarewGale Force Wins started out simply as an inspirational podcast releasing episodes wherever you get your podcasts every Tuesday evening. We continue to do that every Tuesday but have expanded into custom content for clients. We also have perfected a conference and trade show offering where you can receive over 20 videos edited and posted to social media at the same time the event is unfolding.For businesses and organizations we also create digital content quickly and efficiently.Visit our services page here:https://galeforcewins.com/servicesTo message Gerry visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerrycarew/To message Allan visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allanadale/