10th Anniversary Winners Journey Tour Aug-Dec 16

[Glawz]

Hi all, Damien at Geelong Performing Arts Centre.

This is a great venue, elevated seating all the way, not sure what the capacity is but would think around 450, full house as far as I could see and the audience was a good one, they got into it and so did Damien, Eric and Jess too. It was back to the old days of the patter between Eric and Damien, but maybe not quite as much as days of old, but they were very funny. D looked resplendent in his tight back jeans, black shirt and black tie, tied not too tight, gorgeous looked like new tan dress shoes. They had performed earlier in the day at the Victorian Golf Club and he wore a suit for that, Jess had a gorgeous blue frock on, you may have seen the pic on FB. Jess 'dressed down' for the night though but still looked awesome!

I forgot to take my pen and pad but have worked out a set list, not in order but as best I can remember. I think there could be a song missing but scanned all the past concert threads and none of them stood out as being formed last night. Willy from Claymore was again in the audience and was called up on stage. I was almost wishing he wouldn't when I saw him walk into the auditorium as he 'wastes' some of the precious time of Damien songs, (I'm awful, would rather just listen to D). A couple of surprise songs** which were good, but the others were the regulars on this tour.

See you Again? or Never Forget?
22 Steps
Blowers Daughter
Wicked Game
Unchained Melody
You Got it
Penny Arcade
Galway Girl
Blue Bayou,** beautifully assisted by Jess, gosh the harmonies were sensational, She is one very talented girl.
Rocky Road to Dublin
Interval:
Damien came out on his own as per the format of this show.
Crying
Danny Boy - by request and through a cheer/clap vote against In Dreams
Damien called Willie to the stage and he brought some props, red tartan Scottish scarves which he draped around the mikes. Said the stage needed brightening up and it did that!
They did Song of Ireland/and Scottish Version with massive singalong for the Scottish side.
Eric and Jess came back and there was a surprise version of
Winter Wonderland,** just beautiful, D should record this one!
Brown Eyed girl with Willie playing the bodhran, which he did very well indeed. Then he left the stage and went back to his seat.
Stronger than Superman
Hallelujah
then encore
Toss the Feathers
Nessun Dorma

Standing ovation again. The man I was sitting next to had the RJ book to be signed, he has been a fan for a long time but has only seen Damien in Geelong. I said he was in for a treat and that he may be surprised at how D's voice has matured, the richness and power in those high notes. At the end of the show I asked him what he thought and he said he was blown away.

JUST REMEMBER.....YOU NEED TO HAVE RAIN TO GET THE RAINBOW

[dmac]

Sounds like a fantastic time was had by all Glawz and thank you so much for the report. You did well to remember all the songs. How wonderful that the place was full The tiered seating is great as it allows for all to get a decent view and yes, she is. Again, many thanks

[Glawz]

DAMIEN AT THE FLYING SAUCER CLUB WITH CLAYMORE 10.2.17

I'm not opening a special thread for this one as it's a one off.

The show was billed as Claymore with special Guest Damien Leith, so I expected Damien to join the band for a couple of songs as he has done with Willy from Claymore a couple of times on the 10th Anniversary tour. However I was wrong, it was MUCH better than that. Damien opened the show and was on stage for well over an hour. I think I can remember the songs out of my head but theyre not in any particular order

Galway Girl
Wicked Game
Rocky Road to Dublin
The Woo-hoo hoo song, (don't know the name)
Crying
Only the Lonely
Star of the county down
Red is the Rose
Stronger than Superman
Finished with Hallelujah

Damien was called back to the stage later and did Black is the Colour with Willy. They did also Song for Scotland (Willy) and Song for Ireland (Damien) alternatively. To be truthful, Willy is not a great singer but a great showman, and Claymore is full of such talented musicians, the music was awesome. They did a lot of Scottish/Irish songs, I couldn't tell as Willy is not real easy to understand whilst singing with his accent. He is funny, rude but a really nice bloke, he must be as he's a mate of Damien's!! Claymore consisted of a lead guitar, bass guitar, rhythm guitar, massive set of drums, bongo drums, they had a guest saxophonist, and the guy who does rhythm guitar also did bagpipes. Not only all that talent, but 6 Scottish dancers who accompany the band to most gigs
(except small pubs where there isn't room) and those girls did an awesome job, about 4 or 5 dances on the little dance floor in front of the stage. The guy who was on the bongo drums did a solo drum on what was like a marching snare drum, rattly sort of sound and he was brilliant, not only banging out a fantastic rhythm but also juggling the sticks and 'end for ending' them, brilliant, he was joined by his twin brother on the bagpipes for this item. I was thinking maybe he had been in the Edinburgh Tattoo some time!!! This was my first Claymore concert, hadn't known what to expect and was very happy with what I got!!




JUST REMEMBER.....YOU NEED TO HAVE RAIN TO GET THE RAINBOW

[dmac]

Wow Glawz, thank you so much that was a wonderful extra treat having Damien for that much of the show. Sounds like you would have all had a fantastic night... special eh!!!

[thebraff (Braffy)]

Sounds like you had a fantastic birthday Glawz.

Thanks for the report of the show.

[belinda]

It sounds like you had a fantastic birthday Glawz. I love how Damien sang happy birthday to you. What a treat to have him on stage for an hour. Thanks so much for your report.