Interview with Josh Damigo

Born and raised in San Jose, California, Josh Damigo grew up in a very strict household. Only allowed to listen to KFRC, the local oldies station in the Bay Area, he found himself influenced by bands like The Beatles, The Beach Boys, and much of the old-time, lyrically driven style of music. In first grade, his mother signed him up for piano lessons. "I absolutely hated piano because my teacher kept giving me classical pieces," Josh recalls. "I quit when I was in sixth grade." He only quit piano, not music. "At 16, I taught myself to play guitar. Two weeks after that, I had my first show. I was playing at churches. I was mostly singing - I was a much better singer than a guitar player." Fast Forward - Josh Damigo has now won multiple awards including winning the San Diego Music Award in the Best Acoustic category (September 2010). He also won the 2009 San Diego Music award for his album, "Raw". The album includes a duet with Country artist Shawn Mayer - who many will remember well from Nashville Star. Tune in to hear all about Josh's music career - and hear some songs from his album.