About Us

Initially the solo Project of lead singer and Songwriter Christina Henson, the members of damsel. first came together as a supporting band for the release show of her debut album “soft Animal”. after a year of performing and writing together, the band knew that this former solo project had turned into a full blown band - a labor of love that couldn’t be achieved without all five members. Made up of Christina Henson (Vocalist and Guitarist), Peyton Meacham (Vocalist), Dan Wanner (Guitarist), Mike Pitz (Bassist) and Corbin Wyatt (drummer), damsel. is rooted in the love these friends found for each other and making music together.

Based in Chicago, damsel. has performed at venues such as lincoln Hall, The Cubby Bear, The Burlington, Cole’s Bar, Cafe Mustache, Broken Hearts Bar, Uncommon Ground, Dorothy, Bookclub and more. They have also played multiple national stops such as Lollipop Shoppe (Portland, OR), Racoon Motel (Davenport, IA), The Bowery Vault (Nashville, TN), The Rigby (Madison, WI), Cactus club (Milwaukee, WI), MKE Ultra (Milwaukee, WI), Falcon Bowl (Milwaukee, WI) and others.

Damsel. were nominated for Singer songwriter of the year and Best local Album of the year in The Chicago Reader in 2025, have Been featured multiple times on whcm 88.3 (The Local Music Show on Harper Radio), won the Uncommon Ground shure Sponsored open mic and have played a wide array of variety shows such as the que4 Radio Show, The Secret River Show, the Uncommon Ground jeff buckley tribute concert, and the Not That Late Show.