Latest News

News - Haiti Benefit Gig - 25/01/2010

Damien performed at a benefit night for the victims of the earthquake in Haiti in Whelan's in Dublin last night. For some fan reporting, go to the forum.

News - LA Times Magazine Interview - 06/01/2010

Here is Nic Harcourt's new interview with Damien from the LA Times magazine.

News - Back to Beginning - 03/01/2010

You can listen to a new track, "Back to Beginning", featuring Damien with Carrie Tree and Andy Barlow (Lamb) here. Thanks to Krume for sending us the link!

News - Busking Video - 31/12/2009

News - Damien, Glen Hansard and Bono! - 24/12/2009

Our 3 favourite singers - Damien, Glen Hansard and Bono - were busking on Grafton Street in Dublin this evening. This performance was organized by Glen, who encouraged musicians throughout Dublin to go busking on Christmas Eve to raise funds for the Dublin Simon Community.

Hot Press has more details here.

News - New Hot Press Interview with Damien - 22/12/2009

Thank you to Gloria for transcribing the new Hot Press interview with Damien. This is the first full interview with Damien in 3 years.

Looking back on everything that has happened since the release of the Blower's Daughter in 2001, Damien discusses the early days, the success of O, his relationship with the band, his love of sailing, his unease with his second album ("I just don't think it's as good a record as it could be"), a new recording project, and his relationship with Lisa ("I would give away all of the music success, all the songs, and the whole experience to still have Lisa in my life. Like that! No question.").

News - Damien on New Documentary Soundtrack - 21/12/2009

Thanks to Gloria for letting us know that Damien has contributed to the soundtrack of a new documentary about Tibet - "When the Dragon Swallowed the Sun". Other contributors to the soundtrack include Philip Glass and Thom Yorke. More on this soon.

News - Tomo's Last Night on Tour - 21/12/2009

Our favourite drummer, Tomo, played his last show with Lisa last Sunday night in Vicar Street. Tomo is finishing touring to spend more time with his family. Best wishes to Tomo from everyone at EskimoFriends.com.

News - Damien Performances This Week - 06/11/2009

Damien performed in Iceland this week, recording songs in front of a studio audience for a forthcoming album release, described as Project G. For some fan reviews go here.

Meanwhile, Damien also performed this week in London at the "Concert for CARE" event, which you can also read about in the Igloo.

News - Damien duet with David Hopkins - 17/10/2009

Damien features on the title track on the new David Hopkins album, There are Debts. You can listen to the track here.

Thank you to glo32 for letting us know.

News - Lisa on BBC Radio - 15/10/2009

Lisa and her band will be on the Jonathan Ross show on BBC Radio 2 this Saturday!

News - Ruby Sessions Anniversary Gig - 23/09/2009

Hot Press reports that Damien has been confirmed to play at the Ruby Sessions 10th anniversary gigs, which take place over the coming few weeks in Dublin.

News - Damien in Iceland - 22/09/2009

Damien will be performing new material in Reykjavik on November 4th and 5th. The event will be recorded and filmed before an audience of just 90 people, with ticket details to be announced shortly.

News - Damien in Trinity College - 21/09/2009

Damien will be performing at Trinity College Dublin this Thursday at 5PM. Tickets are free to all members of the College Historical Society (the Hist).

Damien will be playing songs from his forthcoming new album in support of nature.

Full details are available here.