photo by Greg Inc of Oak Park

Michael Damani is a next generation Blues artist based in Chicago. His style of Blues he calls "Cosmic Blues' is a seamless fusion of Blues, Soul R&B and Funk, presented at venues locally and internationally. This year in 2025 Damani has performed at the Chicago Blues Festival, and MidSommar Festival, on top of regular shows at Buddy Guy's Legends, Untitled Supper Club, and Dorian's Through The Record Shop to name a few.

Damani's accolades include a longtime partnership with the Original Chicago Blues All-Stars, of which he was member from 2016-2021, as well as his own 20-date tour of Australia in early 2020 sponsored by Choose Chicago. He's performed the national anthem at the Milwaukee Bucks Arena and has appeared on Windy City Live. In  2023, Damani recorded guitar on Isaiah Collier's album "Parallel Universe" followed by a tour of France in 2024. 

Michael Damani is represented by Christi Love and With An Eye Public Relations. 

In 2024  Michael Damani launched Open Coast Productions along with partner Nathan Briggs, as a one-stop sync licensing service with music also available for streaming. For more info email opencoastproductionsllc@gmail.com