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Featuring 16 new songs, Hold YOUR JOY, marks his first album of new music since SOULSUN in 2017.Damiens song writing career spans more than twentyfive years and has seen him perform with luminaries such as Sinead OConnor, John Grant, Imelda May, The Dubliners, Lisa ONeil, Maverick Sabre as well as supporting the likes of Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Morrissey and Willie Nelson on tour.Over the course of his remarkable career, Damien has established himself as one of Irelands most beloved artists. His work is known for his truthful and emotive lyrics, celebrating how music can move us all. Drawing influence from the likes of Bob Marley, Christy Moore, Luke Kelly and Shane MacGowan, the charttopping singer songwriter has crafted a unique, soulful sound, centred around his powerful voice. In 2023, Damien performed 20 critically acclaimed sold out shows at the Abbey Theatre with Tales from the Holywell, where we saw one of Irelands great musical storytellers perform onstage like never before. Also in 2023, Damiens second album Seize The Day, went on to top the Irish album charts, twenty years after release, following its reissue on vinyl. This marked Damiens third Irish number one album todate.
