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Damien Dempsey is from Donaghmede on Dublin’s Northside.
His earliest musical influences were the post-pub singsongs that his parents used to have at their home when he was a toddler. Good, bad or indifferent, everyone had to sing. Today his unique sound reflects the influence of traditional Sean-Nós as well as his musical heroes: Bob Marley and Elvis Presley.
After completing his secondary education Damien went on to the Ballyfermot “Rock School” for 2 years where he studied musical performance as well as the practical side of the music industry. The school had its own small record label and star students were awarded a release on the label. Damien was chosen for that honour and the EP, “The Contender”, was released in 1995.
In 1997 “Dublin Town”, Damien’s first commercial single, reached No. 18 in the Irish charts. Ireland’s HOT PRESS remarked that it was “…an underground anthem for disaffected youth and closet balladeer alike”. A re-recorded version of the song appeared on Damien’s first album; “They Don’t Teach This Shit In School” released in 2000.
His next release, the “Negative Vibes EP”, (2002) featured Sinéad O’Connor on the title track and led to an invitation to support Sinéad on her 2002/2003 Irish, UK and European tour.
His earliest musical influences were the post-pub singsongs that his parents used to have at their home when he was a toddler. Good, bad or indifferent, everyone had to sing. Today his unique sound reflects the influence of traditional Sean-Nós as well as his musical heroes: Bob Marley and Elvis Presley.
After completing his secondary education Damien went on to the Ballyfermot “Rock School” for 2 years where he studied musical performance as well as the practical side of the music industry. The school had its own small record label and star students were awarded a release on the label. Damien was chosen for that honour and the EP, “The Contender”, was released in 1995.
In 1997 “Dublin Town”, Damien’s first commercial single, reached No. 18 in the Irish charts. Ireland’s HOT PRESS remarked that it was “…an underground anthem for disaffected youth and closet balladeer alike”. A re-recorded version of the song appeared on Damien’s first album; “They Don’t Teach This Shit In School” released in 2000.
His next release, the “Negative Vibes EP”, (2002) featured Sinéad O’Connor on the title track and led to an invitation to support Sinéad on her 2002/2003 Irish, UK and European tour.
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bethereattheend wrote:
Love this guy. COME PLAY IN THE STATES Pleaseeeeee
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SarahCondon wrote:
I miss your gigs Damo!! :(
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lewisdavid wrote:
Hi Damo Looking forward to your Scottish gigs in August .....I'm going to seize both days.. Lewis
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thisfall wrote:
ah, this is great
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Gusterr wrote:
ah, this is crap
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deadgrave wrote:
hey
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Saint_Si wrote:
To put it simply... Leg-end.
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teknopaddy wrote:
Yo yo Damo. Im gonna be seeing you this Thursday in Kilburn. Larry Love out of Alabama 3 and his manager are coming too. Alabama 3 do the theme tune to sorpranos (woke up this morning). He would like to meet you, so if it sounds good to you let me know so we can sort it out. 14th march
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cazdev wrote:
Proud to be from Donaghmede!! Go on Damo!!
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fjersnam wrote:
DA-MO-OOO! :D
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clearskies wrote:
@humungojerry..he was indeed a boxer, he would prob be the same if he was not in the music profession :)
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humungojerry wrote:
I think he was a boxer...hence the arms
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brittpinkie wrote:
Ah, very good stuff! Loving it! :)
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clearskies wrote:
oi! colony should be WAAAY higher than where it is!!!
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dalecavese wrote:
We're From Dublin And We're Better Than You.....
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Camusov wrote:
красавчег!
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LaraThompson wrote:
pls do another belfast gig!!
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Tirabaralla wrote:
Just simply love this.
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owenbeg wrote:
I thought i was the only one who appreciated damien's arms!!!
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mbatey wrote:
Look at his forearms! I think he just turned me
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Damo's trip to the Philippines with Preda
17 Aug 2010 | from blog.myspace.com/damiendempsey
You're Not on Your Own - Damien Dempsey's Journey With
PREDAhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fiYNi1XobEc In an age of
deeply rooted cynicism about people's motives, agenda's and
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