I'm a 26 year old "citizen of the world" but originally from Queens, New York. Growing up in one of the most diverse cities in the world has led me to become fascinated with seeing more of what the world has to offer.

Self-diagnosed with Music Obsessive Disorder, you'll often find me with either headphones in, digging for the newest sound; bass guitar in hand working on a new bassline; or deep in conversation about an artist's newest release.

I'm passionate about photography, most recently concert photography. Have a look if you're interested: http://x.dmndr.com/author/damianc/

I'm also into combining the videos I shoot with awesome music: https://youtu.be/hSPoeJ3vdXM?list=PLJGuskTDmjfp1bz92hSFqj3Ekm9vGP7fw

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I quit my job a few months ago in order to fully immerse myself in traveling. With camera in hand, I hope to meet tons of interesting people, document their stories (if they're willing) and hopefully share/swap some awesome music.

I also love food. I'm currently eating my way across the world, but the only way to do it successfully is with suggestions from locals.

Interests

• photography
• music festivals
• traveling
• live music
• videography
• good food
• bass guitar
• concert photography

Music, Movies, and Books

My top bands (in no particular order) are:
Unknown Mortal Orchestra
Tame Impala
Bonobo
Toro y Moi
Glass Animals
Led Zeppelin

For a closer look/listen, search my name on Spotify and dig into one of the hundreds of playlists I've created!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Learned to swim only 3 years ago by jumping off of a cliff.
Clearly, I survived.

I've recently fallen in love with sand/duneboarding. Lots of fun, lots of sand (see one of the uploaded photos).

What I Can Share with Hosts

I am happy to share deep conversations over a bottle of wine/beer/cup of tea. After reading my profile, it's clear that if you love music we'll have much to discuss/share. We can even catch a concert if anyone good is in town.

If you have a dormant desire to learn more about photography, video-making, or creating music, I'm also keen on sharing whatever knowledge I can.

However, it must be said that I can equally respect someone who would rather quiet time. Respect of personal space is one New Yorker trait that one can never lose!

Countries I’ve Visited

Brazil, Canada, Costa Rica, England, Germany, Guatemala, Guyana, Italy, Jamaica, Mexico, Morocco, Panama, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

Brazil, England, Germany, Morocco, United States