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Damien Rice has contributed an exclusive interview and single to the PBS special, Music of Ireland: Welcome Home (MIWH). MIWH is a two-part music special celebrating 50 years of contemporary Irish music.
The special features performances and interviews with some of the most innovative Irish musicians to date, including The Chieftains, The Clancy Brothers, U2, The Dubliners, Riverdance, Bob Geldof, Ronan Tynan, Sinead O’Connor, Damien Rice, and many more.
The first part of the of the special hit stores in March. But fans can expect to wait until August 2010 for the second part to be released. For a complete breakdown of what is on each release, visit musicofireland.com.
Anther project that Damien has contributed to is the title track for the film, When The Dragon Swallowed The Sun. The film premiered at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. The February 7th screening of the feature was accompanied by a live performance of “What If I’m Wrong” from Rice.
Keep checking back for more Damien Rice news.
Saturday, April 17, 2010 at 4:34 pm by elizabeth
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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