Born: 1975
Location: Ireland
Damien Dempsey (born 9 June 1975) is an Irish singer and songwriter who mixes traditional Irish folk contemporary lyrics that deliver social and political commentaries on Irish society. Damien sings in his native, working-class accent in the English language, and to a lesser extent in the Irish language.
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"We went about the best of like it was a gig, like we were writing a setlist."
a lure for old fans as he dons his seanchaí hat to pay tribute to the Irish soldiers of Mexico in St Patrick’s Brave Brigade, alongside fellow new track, Happy Days.
The adored event grows considerably
He’ll play an intimate set in Sydney before he heads home
“I’m still learning; I still see myself as a student – and I’m ready for things now. Some of these songs I’ve written I wouldn’t have ten years ago."
The Irish musician is cramming a few gigs in before Bluesfest
Irish singer songwriter Damien Dempsey joins the team.