Damien will tour

GlttrGrrl · 10-22-2006, 08:56 AM

Despite his assertions to the contrary in the recent press release, Damien will be touring to support the new album.

I saw Glen Hansard tonight in LA, and as I was saying goodbye, I said, "See you when you're next in town." He responded, "We'll be back in December." I asked whether it would be as The Swell Season or as The Frames or what, and he said that The Swell Season would be supporting Damien on his tour in support of the new album and that they'd be in LA in December. I asked when in December, and after thinking hard about it he said "December 8th and 9th at the Wiltern."

The information totally bummed me out and I hope it's not true because I'm going to be in Hawaii on December 9th seeing U2 with special guests Pearl Jam (not asking you to feel sorry for me or anything

just would hate to miss the LA shows!). I was SO excited about my trip to Hawaii until now :/

simog · 10-22-2006, 09:31 AM

You Yanks have had too much Damo for my liking - send him to London straight away, where we will sit quietly and listen in rapture and awe!

Niko · 10-22-2006, 09:33 AM

Yes, because the audience at London gigs are always very quiet and respectful...

Yetzirah · 10-22-2006, 09:59 AM

or what about his own country? his origin? you can't really saying, that the two gigs before the picnic were something close to touring...

Livo · 10-22-2006, 10:06 AM

oh for the love of god, another american tour? this is ridiculous, he hasn't played in cork for three years..............

StatQuo · 10-22-2006, 10:57 AM

I'm waiting form him to show up in Belgium or Holland...

yoda1138 · 10-22-2006, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by StatQuo

I'm waiting form him to show up in Belgium or Holland...

......or Germany!

Yetzirah · 10-22-2006, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Livo

oh for the love of god, another american tour? this is ridiculous, he hasn't played in cork for three years..............

that's exactly what i was saying.... i feel

nowiknowforever · 10-22-2006, 11:19 AM

Well, according to the Wiltern site,
it is booked both the 8th and the 9th,
soooo?

Jarmuschrules · 10-22-2006, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Niko

Yes, because the audience at London gigs are always very quiet and respectful...

Too many scenesters at gigs in London. All Morons.

Fly to the US damien, fly!

And at least from all the video evidence I've seen from the US tours they dont ****ing sign along and ruin it for everyone like they clearly do at the Irish gigs.

Personally I dont think Damien should ever tour in Ireland ever again after the awful way the audience treats his gigs.

It's likely Damien was so angry at the first gig because of the situation, and he thought "Ykno what? I'm never going to appear here in Ireland ever again".

Good for America!

Timeé · 10-22-2006, 12:04 PM

i have to agree with that. i didn't like the audience in Vicar Street in general.
talking during Fionn Regan and stuff. Damien deserves better. he should play this place near me.. intimate little theatre.... (the frames did it recently)

Jarmuschrules · 10-22-2006, 12:06 PM

nah. He just shouldnt tour in Ireland!

Timeé · 10-22-2006, 12:08 PM

in that case he shouldnt tour at all

Jarmuschrules · 10-22-2006, 12:10 PM

And also

Hendrik · 10-22-2006, 12:41 PM

He shouldn't tour, if he really can't stand the european audiences anymore, I'd respect that. Go, Damien, raise the middle finger to them with that, they deserve it! And also to the people who are like childs, demanding everything like they got a right to do so. Whatever happened to humbleness.

Pamiam · 10-22-2006, 12:47 PM

I hope he comes to the NY area!

Bumpman · 10-22-2006, 01:24 PM

Now You mean come to the general area of Neil Young? Or is it the New Year in North Yorkshire in general?

shard · 10-22-2006, 01:44 PM

hoping for an australia appearance

Livo · 10-22-2006, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Jarmuschrules

nah. He just shouldnt tour in Ireland!

that's just thick.. seriously, i mean i thought for a long time that damien was too big for his boots, but touring in america again is kind of a step too far.

hendrik mentioned about people demanding everything all the time, but i think the people and country of his home should get a little bit more respect than he shows us.

audity · 10-22-2006, 01:53 PM

Damien should only tour where there are Eskimo friends living.

Jarmuschrules · 10-22-2006, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by livo

that's just thick.. seriously, i mean i thought for a long time that damien was too big for his boots, but touring in america again is kind of a step too far.

hendrik mentioned about people demanding everything all the time, but i think the people and country of his home should get a little bit more respect than he shows us.

He did 2 gigs there this year, not to mention the 273 he played at Electric Picnic. It seems whenever a tour is announced people in Ireland complain. Just because he was born there, it doesnt mean he has to show up there.

Its not like he owes Ireland much either. London was more productive in getting his record produced, Hollywood was more productive in getting his music well known, so there we are.

Regardless of these facts, he has still played in Ireland at least once every year since he started, so there.

Dean C · 10-22-2006, 02:01 PM

I hope he tours in Ireland again, if so I'm there again

Timeeeeeeee!

Bumpman · 10-22-2006, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Livo

that's just thick.. seriously, i mean i thought for a long time that damien was too big for his boots, but touring in america again is kind of a step too far.

hendrik mentioned about people demanding everything all the time, but i think the people and country of his home should get a little bit more respect than he shows us.

A few months ago I would have agreed with you, what changed my mind was finding out that 5% of Damien's fans live in Ireland, thus he gives it a proportionate 5% of his time. Also when he did show up recently, I got to see him play six times in five days. Which was worth the wait.

Something that you don't see is his fans outside Ireland saying "show us some respect Damien" to anyone who'll listen. It's exactly the sort of thing that this guy was talking about. People getting territorial because Damien is Irish, and thinking that no matter how famous he gets, he should still be playing Vicar St every three months. The fact is that he's not a pop act. He might have an audience somewhere, but hell will freeze over before he gives a toss what any of them think. He's pretty much said that in the 9 press release, that the only reason that he's actively recording is his friends, not his fans.

In any case. There's f*ck all point in basing an argument on something that Glen Hansard mentioned in passing about a possible tour schedule. As yet there is no tour schedule. We don't know for sure if there will be. If there is one to come though, who says that the first stop won't be Longford?

failure_inthe_smallthings · 10-22-2006, 03:08 PM

I was fornuate to see Damien twice this year on his US tour. In both cities, Austin (home of sxsw) and in Dallas. The crowd was very respectful. He was very witty and played long sets both nights. We all knew the genius we saw before us and both shows were completely sold out. There are idiots in every venue, city, and country world wide. He should tour where he enjoys playing. I am sorry that everyone seems to feel that the US shouldn't be able to have him tour here. I just don't understand.

Timeé · 10-22-2006, 03:12 PM

i dont feel that at all. i agree he should do what he feels like.

its worked so far

Jarmuschrules · 10-22-2006, 03:28 PM

Neither do I. As long as he shuns Bush terroritory I'm sure the people there are respectful and ace (especially NY)

ZachC · 10-22-2006, 03:42 PM

i agree just let him tour where he wants ...

Windgirl · 10-22-2006, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Pamiam

I hope he comes to the NY area!

ditto!!!!

PenguinBoy · 10-22-2006, 04:22 PM

not fair! i wanted to see him on my birthday!!! the 9th. when i read this i thought all my dreams had come true, not so.

GlttrGrrl · 10-22-2006, 04:24 PM

I'm surprised that the reaction was so negative. Nothing about what Glen said suggested that Damien won't be playing in Ireland. Geez. Two dates! That's all I got! And Glen's busy for much of November, so who knows, maybe damien will be running about all the counties of Ireland during that time. Calm down!

For what it's worth I agree with Sean - touring America makes sense since we have so many more people to buy tickets and CDs. That's what touring is about anyway.

10-22-2006, 08:56 AM	#1
GlttrGrrl Eskimo Goddess Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: United States Posts: 1,353	Damien will tour Despite his assertions to the contrary in the recent press release, Damien will be touring to support the new album. I saw Glen Hansard tonight in LA, and as I was saying goodbye, I said, "See you when you're next in town." He responded, "We'll be back in December." I asked whether it would be as The Swell Season or as The Frames or what, and he said that The Swell Season would be supporting Damien on his tour in support of the new album and that they'd be in LA in December. I asked when in December, and after thinking hard about it he said "December 8th and 9th at the Wiltern." The information totally bummed me out and I hope it's not true because I'm going to be in Hawaii on December 9th seeing U2 with special guests Pearl Jam (not asking you to feel sorry for me or anything just would hate to miss the LA shows!). I was SO excited about my trip to Hawaii until now :/ __________________ Don't forget to breathe

10-22-2006, 09:33 AM	#3
Niko Eskimo Regular Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 419	Yes, because the audience at London gigs are always very quiet and respectful... __________________ Hush child, I'm eating a Snickers

10-22-2006, 09:59 AM	#4
Yetzirah Eskimissima Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: in my own little world! :D Posts: 2,746	or what about his own country? his origin? you can't really saying, that the two gigs before the picnic were something close to touring... __________________ Nothing to declare

10-22-2006, 10:06 AM	#5
Livo Eskimo Frames Expert Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: People's Republic of Cork Posts: 2,559	oh for the love of god, another american tour? this is ridiculous, he hasn't played in cork for three years.............. __________________ trying to find a little chaos in the order..

10-22-2006, 10:57 AM	#6
StatQuo You never got me right! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Belgium Posts: 296	I'm waiting form him to show up in Belgium or Holland... __________________ http://www.statquo.be Amazing Music: Frida Hyvonen: http://www.fridahyvonen.com

10-22-2006, 09:31 AM	#2
simog Born an Eskimo Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 132	You Yanks have had too much Damo for my liking - send him to London straight away, where we will sit quietly and listen in rapture and awe!

10-22-2006, 11:19 AM	#9
nowiknowforever Eskimo Baby Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 8	yea Well, according to the Wiltern site, it is booked both the 8th and the 9th, soooo?

10-22-2006, 12:04 PM	#11
Timeé Intello Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Co. Donegal, Ireland. Posts: 2,435	i have to agree with that. i didn't like the audience in Vicar Street in general. talking during Fionn Regan and stuff. Damien deserves better. he should play this place near me.. intimate little theatre.... (the frames did it recently) __________________ Wasted and wounded, it ain't what the moon did Got what I paid for now See ya tomorrow, hey Frank can I borrow A couple of bucks from you?

10-22-2006, 12:06 PM	#12
Jarmuschrules Eskimo Regular Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 161	nah. He just shouldnt tour in Ireland!

10-22-2006, 12:08 PM	#13
Timeé Intello Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Co. Donegal, Ireland. Posts: 2,435	in that case he shouldnt tour at all __________________ Wasted and wounded, it ain't what the moon did Got what I paid for now See ya tomorrow, hey Frank can I borrow A couple of bucks from you?

10-22-2006, 12:10 PM	#14
Jarmuschrules Eskimo Regular Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 161	And also

10-22-2006, 12:41 PM	#15
Hendrik Teddy Daniels Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Berlin Posts: 9,693	He shouldn't tour, if he really can't stand the european audiences anymore, I'd respect that. Go, Damien, raise the middle finger to them with that, they deserve it! And also to the people who are like childs, demanding everything like they got a right to do so. Whatever happened to humbleness. Last edited by Hendrik; 10-22-2006 at 12:44 PM.

10-22-2006, 12:47 PM	#16
Pamiam Eskimo Baby Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 10	I hope he comes to the NY area!

10-22-2006, 01:24 PM	#17
Bumpman ... Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 2,801	Now You mean come to the general area of Neil Young? Or is it the New Year in North Yorkshire in general? __________________ Mic Christopher Is Great

10-22-2006, 01:44 PM	#18
shard Eskimo Friend Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 80	hoping for an australia appearance

10-22-2006, 01:53 PM	#20
audity High-Five Eskimo Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: On the River Lee, County Cork, Ireland Posts: 1,397	Damien should only tour where there are Eskimo friends living. __________________ Ireland For Ron Paul "Don't worry, ma'am...I've got permits for these." -The Todd "For everything that's lovely is But a brief, dreamy, kind delight." -William Butler Yeats (1865-1939), Irish poet, playwright

10-22-2006, 02:01 PM	#22
Dean C Eskimo Regular Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 1,058	I hope he tours in Ireland again, if so I'm there again Timeeeeeeee!

10-22-2006, 03:08 PM	#24
failure_inthe_smallthings Eskimo Baby Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Fort Worth TX USA Posts: 1	I was fornuate to see Damien twice this year on his US tour. In both cities, Austin (home of sxsw) and in Dallas. The crowd was very respectful. He was very witty and played long sets both nights. We all knew the genius we saw before us and both shows were completely sold out. There are idiots in every venue, city, and country world wide. He should tour where he enjoys playing. I am sorry that everyone seems to feel that the US shouldn't be able to have him tour here. I just don't understand. __________________ i put my faith in pills and god and rock n roll ~ brandin lea

10-22-2006, 03:12 PM	#25
Timeé Intello Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Co. Donegal, Ireland. Posts: 2,435	i dont feel that at all. i agree he should do what he feels like. its worked so far __________________ Wasted and wounded, it ain't what the moon did Got what I paid for now See ya tomorrow, hey Frank can I borrow A couple of bucks from you?

10-22-2006, 03:28 PM	#26
Jarmuschrules Eskimo Regular Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 161	Neither do I. As long as he shuns Bush terroritory I'm sure the people there are respectful and ace (especially NY)

10-22-2006, 03:42 PM	#27
ZachC Eskimo Regular Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Asheville, NC USA Posts: 835	i agree just let him tour where he wants ... __________________ Blessed is the man who expects nothing, for he shall never be disappointed - alexander pope Visit me and my band at www.myspace.com/zcraftmusic

10-22-2006, 04:22 PM	#29
PenguinBoy Appreciative Minion Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Harlington, Beds, UK. Posts: 1,695	not fair! i wanted to see him on my birthday!!! the 9th. when i read this i thought all my dreams had come true, not so. __________________ Good eyes see nothing to shoot, Good Feet Feel good giving up good boots. Myspace - My Music - My Last.fm Profile- My LiveJournal - I'm Jacob

10-22-2006, 04:24 PM	#30
GlttrGrrl Eskimo Goddess Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: United States Posts: 1,353	I'm surprised that the reaction was so negative. Nothing about what Glen said suggested that Damien won't be playing in Ireland. Geez. Two dates! That's all I got! And Glen's busy for much of November, so who knows, maybe damien will be running about all the counties of Ireland during that time. Calm down! For what it's worth I agree with Sean - touring America makes sense since we have so many more people to buy tickets and CDs. That's what touring is about anyway. __________________ Don't forget to breathe