With 8 months of travel, busking the boulevards and avenues of Europe, Damien Rice now stands poised to move upon the world his debut album “O”.

With the meagre proceeds of his busking days in Europe, Damien funded a demo which when heard by David Arnold (producer and film composer) inspired him to buy Damien a mobile studio.

Having previously spent “too much time in recording studios”, Damien chose the alternative route of recording in kitchens and bedrooms, so when that moment of inspiration hit he could capture it there and then.

Wishing to work only with people he admires, Damien travelled to Kerry to work with New York drummer Tomo, to Paris with pianist Jean Meunier, to London with David Arnold, and to Dublin with vocalist Lisa Hannigan and cellist Vyvienne Long.

The album is now in post-production with a release date scheduled for September and a single due in August.

Mini Tour

A mini tour has been booked, commencing late July. Damien is accompanied on the tour by “album musicians” Lisa, Tomo and Vyvienne, and also Dublin bassist Shane Fitzsimons.

The tour starts and finishes in Dublin, with a “secret gig” on the final night to be announced at a later stage. Tickets for a number of the shows are already nearly sold out, so advance booking is recommended by emailing: DamienRiceMusic@hotmail.com

July

26 Dublin Whelan’s with Lisa

27 Dublin Whelan’s with Lisa, Tomo, Vyvienne & Shane

28 Mullingar The Stables with Lisa, Tomo & Shane

29 Galway An Taibhdhearc with Lisa, Tomo, Vyvienne & Shane

30 Aran Is. Inis Mór with Lisa, Tomo, Vyvienne & Shane

Aug
2 Cork The Lobby with Lisa & Tomo

… Dublin “Secret Gig”

(Killarney date also to be announced later)

For further information email:
DamienRiceMusic@hotmail.com or Tel: (+353 1) 230 3986