Damien Rice has been working on the charities closest to his heart recently, including participating in a music album called Songs for Tibet, which was released in support of Tibet, Dalai Lama Tenzin Gyasto, and to promote the human rights situation in the country.
He has also assisted the Freedom Campaign, the Burma Campaign UK and the U.S. Campaign for Burma to free Burmese democracy movement leader Aung San Suu Kyi - she is currently being subjected to her third term of house arrest in Rangoon by the Burmese military. Rice and former girlfriend, Lisa Hannigan, released the track “Unplayed Piano” in her honor. It was performed at the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize concert in Oslo.
While Rice has been relatively quiet lately, he has announced that he is working on a number of new recording projects - stay tuned for more information!
Friday, July 10, 2009 at 6:02 am by brittany · No Comments
Damien Rice recently announced four upcoming Central & South American Mini-Tour dates. These are Damien’s first ever tour dates in Central & South America! He’ll be in Mexico, Argentina, Chile and Brazil between January 21 and January 30!
Sunday, December 28, 2008 at 6:43 pm by jordan · No Comments
Damien Rice is featured performing “Delicate and Blowers Daughter” on a compilation of selected tracks “From The Basement” series DVD out now.
The release contains full length sessions and performances from Radiohead, White Stripes, Beck, Jamie Liddel, The Shins, Jarvis Cocker, Neil Hannon, Laura Marling, Sonic Youth, and many more. So check it out.
Sunday, December 14, 2008 at 10:29 am by brittany · No Comments
Damien recently announced that he will be making a short, special guest appearance at the ‘Mencap’s Little Noise Sessions’ in London on Tuesday, November 11, 2008. He will be joined by Adele and Angus and Julia Stone.
The show is set in amazing Union Chapel, and will air from November 8–18.
Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at 5:43 pm by michelle · No Comments
If you’re looking for some new gear to wear to the upcoming Damien Rice concert in Borgarfjordur, Iceland, look no further.
As of yesterday, damienrice.com’s online store is having a HUGE price reduction on cd’s, t-shirts, bags, posters & badges! The designs are uniquely Damien Rice and the t-shirts have designs from both the ‘O’ and ‘9′ albums, as well as recent tour designs available.
Check it out for yourself: www.damienrice.com/catalog/
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 at 1:18 pm by brittany · No Comments
Irish folk singer, Damien Rice had a rough start in the music business. In 1991, he helped formed a band called Juniper. In 1998, Rice was disenchanted with the band, and left to pursue his solo career in Italy. The band regained composure, and has since changed their name to Bell X1.
Rice’s first album O was released in 2002. Since then, he has successfully released four more: B-Sides (2004), 9 (2006), Live at Fingerprints Warts & All (2007), and Live From the Union Chapel (2007).
His success continues today, as he is set to play in his native country of Ireland from June 13-15, and in Iceland in late July.
Summer tour dates:
June 13-15—Dublin, Ireland @ Royal Hosp Kilmainham.
July 11—Traena, Norway @ Traena Festival
July 26—Borgarfjordur, Iceland @ Eystri Festival
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 at 1:24 pm by brittany · No Comments
