Biography

Formed by a group of roommates in Hamilton’s Westdale community, Dammit Goldie is part of a wave of artists who hit the ground running in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. With punk vocals as strong and earthy as a lion’s roar, nostalgic grunge riffs and a theoretical foundation that rivals legendary math rock bands, Dammit Goldie delivers a rock fusion sound that is equal parts innovative and familiar. Dammit Goldie’s origins stem from Toronto’s punk scene. Vocalist Josh Smith and guitarist Evan Cannavicci met when Smith was holding auditions for a punk rock guitarist. The pair got along famously, and Dammit Goldie – then spelled ‘Damnit Goldie’ – was born. The stars aligned once again in 2020 when the pair moved to Hamilton and realized their new roommate Tommy Metcalfe was a great fit on drums for the songs they wanted to record in studio. After playing a few songs together and months of persistence from Smith, Metcalfe agreed to join the band. Jazz bassist Cam Watson was the final addition. This eclectic group of musicians makes for an incredibly well-rounded, communicative and experimental band. The imagery of the group itself captures the spirit of punk in a way that’s been hard to find in recent years – a group of friends, unlimited creativity and band practices in the living room of their shared home. After a year-long hiatus from the stage to focus on mastering their craft and finding their sound, the group is set to release a new EP this year.