31/5/2015 THE DAILY ADVERTISER Wagga Wagga
May 31, 2015 15:44:41 GMT 10
Post by thebraff (Braffy) on May 31, 2015 15:44:41 GMT 10
www.dailyadvertiser.com.au/story/3104859/damien-leith-as-you-have-never-seen-him-before-video-story/
Damien Leith as you have never seen him before | Video, story
By Nicole Barlow
(Nice photo)
Soft-spoken Irish musician, Damien Leith, is showing current audiences his talent extends beyond his powerful singing voice.
The Australian Idol winner stole our hearts with his melodic sounds in 2006 and has since built a reputable solo career with studio and live albums and numerous metropolitan and regional tours.
But his latest stage offering transcends what audiences have come to expect from him.
A video goes here but I have been having a lot of trouble trying to post it
The Parting Glass: An Irish Journey is a play written by Damien about a father and son who have been reunited after the son disappeared to Australia for five years.
It it set in an Irish pub and Damien plays the part of the father, son and singer in the pub’s band.
“Rather than touring the traditional way, I thought I’d tour the album with a play,” he said.
The play features songs from Damien’s latest album, Songs from Ireland, and many more and he describes the show as funny, deep, sad and emotional.
Singer Damien Leith will be back in Wagga next week for his show at the Civic Theatre. Picture: Nicole Barlow
Singer Damien Leith will be back in Wagga next week for his show at the Civic Theatre. Picture: Nicole Barlow
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Damien said it was a risk to tour something so different but playwriting has been a passion of his for many years and it was time to share it.
“It’s pretty nerve-racking but it’s kind of a well-oiled machine,” he said.
“There are some one-liners and it’s important to deliver them properly.
“And there’s a moment where the audience gets a bit of a surprise.
“A lot of traditional Irish songs can start off bright and breezy but they take a turn because they’re telling a story and I tried to write the play that way.”
Damien grew up in country Ireland in a culture where the pub was the common meeting and socialising destination.
He said the location provides a comfortable setting for the audience to relate to and be easily taken on a journey with him.
Damien said the Irish songs, such as danny Boy and Rocky Road to Dublin, are played by a live band using fiddles, tin whistles and the bodhran.
“Irish music has a great connection with history and everything else.” he said.
“There are moments when you just feel your leg tapping away.”
Damien will perform in Wagga at the Civic Theatre on June 5.
Tickets are available from 6926 9688.
(Another nice photo)
Damien Leith as you have never seen him before | Video, story
By Nicole Barlow
(Nice photo)
Soft-spoken Irish musician, Damien Leith, is showing current audiences his talent extends beyond his powerful singing voice.
The Australian Idol winner stole our hearts with his melodic sounds in 2006 and has since built a reputable solo career with studio and live albums and numerous metropolitan and regional tours.
But his latest stage offering transcends what audiences have come to expect from him.
A video goes here but I have been having a lot of trouble trying to post it
The Parting Glass: An Irish Journey is a play written by Damien about a father and son who have been reunited after the son disappeared to Australia for five years.
It it set in an Irish pub and Damien plays the part of the father, son and singer in the pub’s band.
“Rather than touring the traditional way, I thought I’d tour the album with a play,” he said.
The play features songs from Damien’s latest album, Songs from Ireland, and many more and he describes the show as funny, deep, sad and emotional.
Singer Damien Leith will be back in Wagga next week for his show at the Civic Theatre. Picture: Nicole Barlow
Singer Damien Leith will be back in Wagga next week for his show at the Civic Theatre. Picture: Nicole Barlow
See your ad here
Damien said it was a risk to tour something so different but playwriting has been a passion of his for many years and it was time to share it.
“It’s pretty nerve-racking but it’s kind of a well-oiled machine,” he said.
“There are some one-liners and it’s important to deliver them properly.
“And there’s a moment where the audience gets a bit of a surprise.
“A lot of traditional Irish songs can start off bright and breezy but they take a turn because they’re telling a story and I tried to write the play that way.”
Damien grew up in country Ireland in a culture where the pub was the common meeting and socialising destination.
He said the location provides a comfortable setting for the audience to relate to and be easily taken on a journey with him.
Damien said the Irish songs, such as danny Boy and Rocky Road to Dublin, are played by a live band using fiddles, tin whistles and the bodhran.
“Irish music has a great connection with history and everything else.” he said.
“There are moments when you just feel your leg tapping away.”
Damien will perform in Wagga at the Civic Theatre on June 5.
Tickets are available from 6926 9688.
(Another nice photo)
as well as the nice pretteh. Good to see some support for Damien in the Wagga Wagga press 
