One City Center
1 City Center, Portland, ME 04101
USA
Every Friday CAKEWALK presents a rotating set of popular DJ’s. This Boston veteran pulls rump shaking Disco and Deep House from his 20 years running decks from The Middle East to Elements Music Festival.
For over a decade, Damien Paul built his name as a trusted selector and tastemaker with his signature sound of dark, melodic, and gritty dance music. From dimly-lit warehouses to festival stages, Damien draws musically from his rave-inspired roots, crossing genres to entrance his audiences and bring them on a memorable journey
As a co-founder of the Rabbit Revolution event and lifestyle brand, Damien has inspired a powerful following by advancing underground dance music with events across the Northeast US. Damien held a long-standing position as a resident DJ of the legendary RISE after-hours nightclub, helping them earn the title of DJ Mag’s 2012 #42 ranked club in the world. He was also the recipient of a Boston Magazine “2012 Best of Boston Award” for his residency at Good Life, which was also critically acclaimed by the Boston Globe, Boston Herald, and Boston’s Fox 25 News.
His command of the dancefloor was earned as a seasoned opener, highlighted by his sets supporting world-class talent including Jay Lumen, John Dahlback, Drumcell, the Scumfrog, and Danny Daze. His sounds have been showcased on festival stages such as Identity Festival, Fractalfest, Hydrotechnics Festival, Firefly Arts Collective, Figment Boston, and the Together Festival.