Since 2020, Damon Smith has released seven albums, several music videos, and an award-winning, internationally acclaimed film. He has performed hundreds of live shows across Australia, from grand theatres to intimate bars, and his music has aired on ABC and SBS TV and radio, reaching international audiences.
His last two albums, A Fresh Harvest From Old Seeds and Skeletons Skeletons Skeletons, topped the Australian Blues and Roots chart and earned Music Victoria award nominations, with Old Seeds triumphing over the mighty Tesky Brothers in 2023.
An accomplished filmmaker, his documentary Mental As Everything premiered on SBS in 2022, addressing mental health with humour and honesty. Damon has graced major festival stages like Port Fairy Folk Festival, Festival of Voices, and Adelaide Cabaret Festival. He has shared stages and worked alongside Barney McAll, Ali McGregor, Joe Camilleri, Wilbur Wilde, Davey Lane, and more, supporting acts such as Boy and Bear, Johnny Diesel, Bernard Fanning, and Mark Seymour.
A multi-award-winning creative everyman, Damon writes and creates with the frequency of the tides, blending wry, thought-provoking, and heartbreakingly sad songs with comedic absurdity. Known for dynamic live shows and captivating storytelling, he delivers virtuosic piano displays and heart-melting guitar ballads. His musical styles echo Dr John, Nina Simone, Wilco, and Harry Connick Jr, showcasing his multi-instrumental talent and genre-crossing flair. Damon is also a passionate advocate for mental health, using his platform to raise awareness and foster inclusivity.
