The Dameans

The Dameans
OriginNew Orleans, Louisiana
GenresContemporary Catholic liturgical music
Years active1967-1995, last recording. Active on occasion. Recently, 2012; In the summer of 2018, the Dameans reunited for a 50th anniversary concert.
LabelsF.E.L. Publications, TeleKetics, NALR, GIA
Past members
  • Darryl Ducote
  • Mike Balhoff
  • Dave Baker (1969-1971)
  • Buddy Ceasar
  • Gary Ault
  • Gary Daigle (since 1978)
  • Bobby Morgan (prior to 1969)
  • Charles Monzelun (prior to 1969)

The Dameans were a group of Catholic musicians who rose to prominence in the folk music era of the 1970s. They began as seminarians at Notre Dame Seminary in New Orleans, Louisiana, having formed circa 1967.