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Post by plugger on Jun 7, 2015 11:15:51 GMT 10
 Well it was a fantastic night! Sold out tickets.......venue was changed to a smaller theatre, Damien said at the meet and greet this was for a few reasons...... he started to tell me but we got interrupted . I was over the moon when I saw him as the first thing he said was thank you for all the promoting on FB. He mentioned in the show to spread the word....FB , Twitter ....tell your friends. I am so glad he is doing this. I do really think the radio interview last week and response to his song (the impromptu) really helped with some ticket sales. I guess I just feel regionally needs to be more advertising done.....really want him coming back but he has to have the support. Well I am going to try and push the August 1 show in Wangaratta. The last show that was scheduled down there got cancelled.........I am sure it won't this time as word is spreading. The reasons for the cancellation I don't know either. I know everyone does, but I certainly encourage everyone to push and promote him. Cause he is "Sensational", we all know it! Damien has changed the format of the play....playing one role as Dad, talking about his son rather than the 2 way conversation. I don't want to say to much to spoil it for anyone that has not seen it yet. I think you all might of seen a mention on FB about the seat confusion when we went in. People were I think directed to their rowes but had no idea of numbers on seats or where to sit. We were okay though....we were one short...but we had Glawz on board! Glawz just went up to the people sitting in our Row and asked very nicely ......to move up a seat to accomodate down our end. I was no fazed as I think so excited and oblivious to what was going on. I took 2 friends who had never been before (Damien Virgins is what you call them Dawn  ) They absolutely loved it. One of my friends is a lot younger and when she heard the interview and D on 105.7 The River, she said I had no idea who he was and how clever he was and how good he was.....  I think they will come to Wangaratta. Ros said to me his voice is amazing, and she could sit there and listen to him all night. The interaction with the audience....the audiences response was fantastic! Funny, witty, clever....... He mentioned that it had been 9 yrs since idol......3 kids later....the audience all went awwwwwwwww at this. He mentioned before he sang Wicked Game a song that he had to done on idol the week before .....Celebration ....and he did a little re-enactment (with out the singing) jumping up and down  had me in fits . He asked if anyone saw it and voted ...I said oh yer ( I did not realise how loud it was) ....that lady over there voted! Cause I did...I think someone asked him to do it.....there was a definite head nod of no! I met a few people that I knew before and after the show who were asking which were the best CD's to buy......All,of them was my response. No for the Roy fans , Glawzy and I directed them to Chapter Seven and Remember June. They sold a few CD's I think. Sadly Nixter could not come, a sick grandson. Such a shame. Glawzy's DD came and thoroughly enjoyed the show and bought his CD. Di, Pam and Ali, Dockloki and family all there....and also talking to the crowd ...a lot who had never seen him before.... which is fabulous. Alleluia, Crying, Wicked Game .......were the additional songs sung . Glawzy will pop in when she gets home and add too.....won't you Glawzy The Pens were a sell out....my other friend bought me the last one. The high- light for me...or master 10 was I took his Jump Rope for Heart Sponsorship sheet with me. Master 10 did some artwork for Damien and asked if I thought he would sponsor him. He told his friends at school he was going to get Damien Leith to sponsor him....I was not aware of this in earlier days. I actually did not want any money...I just thought if I could get his signature on the form I would throw some in. Well, the true gentleman that Damien is (that's why we love him) did sponsor Master 10. Master 10 is on cloud 9 this morning. All I can really say for anyone that has not been, fabulous show and fabulous response here in Albury for the first show . I spoke to Jess ( what a gorgeous girl she is ) and Chris, missed Eric as he was selling merchandise then next thing I know he had gone. I think they were all really tired, but their generosity with their time ....we are so lucky.
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Post by plugger on Jun 7, 2015 11:16:16 GMT 10
Did I write all that .................
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Post by thebraff (Braffy) on Jun 7, 2015 15:26:22 GMT 10
Fantastic report Plugz. It sounds like an awesome show after the mix up at the beginning.
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Post by dmac on Jun 7, 2015 19:32:54 GMT 10
Terrific report Plugz, interesting that there are changes in the program too  So glad all went so well in the end |
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Post by shimmery on Jun 7, 2015 21:33:43 GMT 10
It was wonderful to read all your stories of the show Plugger, I'm so glad you had such a great night!  |
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Post by plugger on Jun 8, 2015 9:10:46 GMT 10
Thanks Braffy , Dawn and Shimms ( so lovely to see you Shimms ) I will post some pics later that Di took. Glawzy is still at DD's in the bush so limited access to Internet, but she will be back on air Tuesday I think. Yes he has changed the formats Dawn. But of course is still very very good ! |
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Post by zeeta on Jun 8, 2015 11:03:18 GMT 10
It sounds like an amazing show plugger, he must be exhausted he works so hard. Someone on Facebook said his voice is just as pure live as recorded,
and that is so true Damien actually sounds better live and that's a rare thing.
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Post by plugger on Jun 9, 2015 7:05:25 GMT 10
Zeeta it was fabulous! Yes I did read that on FB....and totally agree his voice sounds even better live. Hope you get to a show too....you won't regret it.
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Post by Annys always here..lol on Jun 10, 2015 15:18:07 GMT 10
Awesome report Plugz..maybe an extra bit of nervous energy..haha.. wink wink.. Damien is a lovely man..and a Dad so gets the kid bit..lol.. Happy Everyone had an amazing night..sigh xx Always be kind to yourselves and others and remember you first to take care xxo  |
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Post by Glawz on Jun 10, 2015 16:53:55 GMT 10
Wow Plugger, I can feel the good vibes and excitement in your summary of the night. There's not too much more to add really. I firstly was a bit worried about the change of format of the play as I had enjoyed the original so much, but by the end of the show he had me wrapped around his little finger (doesn't he always?). And OMG, that voice, he just keeps getting better if that's possible, so pure and those high notes in his high register (not the falsetto) are goosebump material for me, i.e. Carrickfergus,   
As I said in the Hut, DD took Nicki's place, but I had already bought her a ticket in the row in front anyway, so she was able to sit with us instead. It was the seat in front which I sold at the box office, this dear old thing came in wanting a ticket and they were sold out and I was going to give it to her but the lady in the booth told her to give me the money for it! Who was I to refuse? I'll give it back to Nicki. I think Maria has told the story in the private thread.
It was a smaller theatre, but a very nice one with elevated seating so everybody had a good view. I would think capacity around 250-300, should have paid more attention. I reckon Plugger sold quite a few tickets with her efforts with the radio station, she tried so hard and Damien recognised this as he thanked her for her efforts. I don't know if you saw my post on FB but when we were on our way home we stopped for lunch, and I got talking to a lady in the loo  She said she was from Wangaratta, so I told her I had been up to see D at Albury and it was the most amazing, fantastic show, that she should get to the Wang show. She said she had seen it advertised (good) so I said that she shouldn't miss it, that I was coming back from Melbourne again to see it, it was so good.
For years DD has been giving me stick about Damien and how I talk about him, but she was happy to come as she likes Irish music, and she really enjoyed it. Of course she wouldn't admit how good he was, just said it was a fantastic show. Little steps!
Standing ovation, of course this was not unexpected. The 'velvet' voice and the Black Velvet Band are just amazing musicians and people, so nice and they are all fortunate to be touring together, I get the impression it is a happy group. As Plugger said, they are all so generous with their time and they had to get up early the next morning to get to Portarlington which is about 4 1/2 hr drive.
All in all, many happy people and quite a few looking forward to seeing it again!
JUST REMEMBER.....YOU NEED TO HAVE RAIN TO GET THE RAINBOW
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Post by shimmery on Jun 10, 2015 17:45:41 GMT 10
Lovely to read your repot and all the stories too thanks Glawz! Really interesting that the format has changed a bit, looks like Damien is enjoying evolving the play over time and it's sounding like his voice is still amazing us all as always by improving every show!!
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Post by plugger on Jun 11, 2015 7:50:56 GMT 10
I have to so...so totally agree.....you can't believe that his voice can get better and better......it does ....it has! Shims I think I felt the same....loved the old format of the show...but by the end of the show , had us wrapped around his finger! Brilliant....he is so so clever!
Go Glawz....have to start working on Wangaratta promoting now. I might log onto the booking Centre and put in a review......maybe that is something we all can do.....bombard them! I will have to keep at 105.7 The River too!
I am trying to think how I can extend the Damien Leith sponsorship for Jump rope for Heart at Master 10's school tomorrow. I am on the Community and Promotions committee.....have 8am meeting tomorrow.....hmmmmmmm......thinking ....thinking!
I just know for anyone that has not seen the show....go...go...go...go ! It is brilliant! Shimms you will love it a second time too, and a third and a fourth ...
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Post by zeeta on Jun 11, 2015 12:31:01 GMT 10
The comments from Suzanne Balding in Posts To Page on Damiens Facebook page says it all. Its a shame more people won't get to read that.
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Post by zeeta on Jun 11, 2015 12:34:50 GMT 10
Its from the National Celtic Music Festival, and the packed crowd were stunned and amazed at his beautiful voice.
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Post by Glawz on Jun 11, 2015 19:46:01 GMT 10
JUST REMEMBER.....YOU NEED TO HAVE RAIN TO GET THE RAINBOW
Thanks Zeeta, will check it out. I am going to contact the entertainment writer in the Melbourne Herald-Sun, to see if they will do a review of it, can't hurt but ask!
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) They absolutely loved it. One of my friends is a lot younger and when she heard the interview and D on 105.7 The River, she said I had no idea who he was and how clever he was and how good he was..... 
She said she was from Wangaratta, so I told her I had been up to see D at Albury and it was the most amazing, fantastic show, that she should get to the Wang show. She said she had seen it advertised (good) so I said that she shouldn't miss it, that I was coming back from Melbourne again to see it, it was so good. 