Damien performs in NY (Sep 15)!!

borneoman · 09-18-2006, 05:35 PM

from NME.com

Damien Rice performs tiny show
He's introduced by Bono
Damien Rice performed for an audience of around 200 people in New York at the weekend (September 15) - and was introduced by Bono.

The star played a surprise show at the Hudson Hotel, watched by a supermodel-heavy crowd.

Introducing Rice, U2 frontman Bono said: "What you're about to hear and see is like being at a Bob Dylan gig in the early Sixties or a Cat Stevens gig in the early Seventies or James Taylor, or something extraordinary.

"Damien Rice is able to still and distil the storms into quiet reflection. He's really a remarkable talent, I can't quite believe that he's here. I'm very humbled and very honoured and I would ask New York to give him the kind of welcome only New York, only Manhattan can, and then give him the silence he deserves because this is something very special."

The fellow Irishmen were in New York to promote the ONE campaign to make poverty history,and the Edun clothing line owned by Bono, his wife Ali Hewson and designer Rogan Gregory.

Rice repeatedly demanded silence, and played just two songs for the crowd which included supermodels Helena Christensen and Christy Turlington, Ed Burns, James Iha and Heather Graham

~Aoife~ · 09-18-2006, 05:38 PM

Wow. Talk about moving up in the world

administrator · 09-18-2006, 05:43 PM

wow

my favourite singer introducing my other favourite singer!

administrator · 09-18-2006, 05:58 PM

Damien and Bono

scarlet_panto · 09-18-2006, 06:41 PM

made me smile there. not that bit about Damien demanding silence, though but I guess that's something that will never go. people talking non-stop.
I still want to visit New York, though. even more now. damn..

borneoman · 09-18-2006, 06:47 PM

Any more news on which 2 songs he did play?

tywy · 09-18-2006, 06:55 PM

Damo is so much cooler than Bono with his ripped pants, stripy socks and his wine....

Cordelia · 09-18-2006, 07:04 PM

wonder what the general mood was since he repeatedly has to ask for silence in a what was a pretty short session

Gatsby · 09-18-2006, 07:57 PM

thats madness

whats the chances of bono having a special appearance on the new album?

Timeé · 09-18-2006, 08:00 PM

i think the chances are slim to multi-million dollar contract !!

audity · 09-18-2006, 08:16 PM

Bono will be playing harmonica and filling in for Lisa on backup vocals.

julia · 09-18-2006, 08:18 PM

omfg that is the coolest thing ever. My two guys, ahhh bliss.... Thanks Emmett and Borneoman Cheers.

Hendrik · 09-18-2006, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Introducing Rice, U2 frontman Bono said: "What you're about to hear and see is like being at a Bob Dylan gig in the early Sixties or a Cat Stevens gig in the early Seventies or James Taylor, or something extraordinary.

Bono is still a whaffling eejit.

tywy · 09-18-2006, 11:42 PM

yeah...him and the edge were the most annoying thing about the Leonard Cohen film

MacrossGirl · 09-19-2006, 12:33 AM

Damien looks smashing.. I wonder how much of cost of the clothes some of those people wore. I bet one outfit would feed a poor family. I do not wonder however, about Dames belt. hehe

emmy · 09-19-2006, 12:43 AM

I'm having trouble picturing Damien Rice being comfortable playing for a crowd of supermodels.

Or maybe I'm not comfortable with the idea of it.

julia · 09-19-2006, 01:17 AM

Bono Gets Bitchy With Fashionistas

New York, September 12-15, 2006 – “Thank you very much for coming. I’m here as Ali’s bitch”, Bono told the crowd at the launch party for the One t-shirt, made by Edun, his clothing line with wife Ali Hewson. The U2 frontman was a bit tired; he’d gotten off a plane and come directly to the Hudson Hotel for the Friday night bash, and was, in fact, the evening’s speaker, giving up the stage briefly to Columbia University economist Jeffrey Sachs, and to Irish singer Damien Rice, who told the crowd, “Tonight, I’m Bono’s bitch.” Rice’s declaration that the evening was “One special moment in this great, great city of noise” was prophetic.

Annoyed at the chattering during Rice’s performance, Bono momentarily lost his cool, and told the fashion crowd to “Take your f--ing finger food and f--k off” if they couldn't quiet down. He immediately regained his composure and continued with his speech, while the guests went on gabbing, apparently unaware that they’d just been told off by a rock star.

http://www.oanmedia.com/2006/09/bono...h_fashioni.php

SisterMidnight · 09-19-2006, 01:39 AM

"Tonight, I’m Bono’s bitch.”

i didn't even know bono was a fan.. pretty high praise there comparing him to dylan and all..

thanks for the pic and news bytes, people!

Cordelia · 09-19-2006, 02:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by emmy

I'm having trouble picturing Damien Rice being comfortable playing for a crowd of supermodels.

Or maybe I'm not comfortable with the idea of it.

I share your unease.

Or mayble I just want him to not be comfortable with it.

Meh, on second thought, I'm likely just jealous that these people got to be in the same room with Bono and Damo and most of them likely didn't appreciate it.

SilentNight · 09-19-2006, 02:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by julia

Annoyed at the chattering during Rice’s performance, Bono momentarily lost his cool, and told the fashion crowd to “Take your f--ing finger food and f--k off” if they couldn't quiet down. He immediately regained his composure and continued with his speech, while the guests went on gabbing, apparently unaware that they’d just been told off by a rock star.

http://www.oanmedia.com/2006/09/bono...h_fashioni.php

that's hilarious. Bono is welcome to damien's gig to quiet the noises

administrator · 09-19-2006, 08:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by julia

Annoyed at the chattering during Rice’s performance, Bono momentarily lost his cool, and told the fashion crowd to “Take your f--ing finger food and f--k off” if they couldn't quiet down.

that made my day

dramaking · 09-19-2006, 10:35 AM

haha, that's cool!

administrator · 09-19-2006, 11:25 AM

i'm still smiling over this

Loveless · 09-19-2006, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by julia

Annoyed at the chattering during Rice’s performance, Bono momentarily lost his cool, and told the fashion crowd to “Take your f--ing finger food and f--k off” if they couldn't quiet down. He immediately regained his composure and continued with his speech, while the guests went on gabbing, apparently unaware that they’d just been told off by a rock star.

hmm I wonder if they had any prawn sandwiches..

Miss Pink · 09-19-2006, 01:46 PM

i was just thinking of damiens clothes compared to ever1 elses...im loving his belt...its fantastic.

I think he should launcj his own clothing line it should be called "dunnes meets eager beaver"

it'll be a hit

simog · 09-19-2006, 02:59 PM

I can't stand Bono, but he has just gone up in my estimation!

simog · 09-19-2006, 03:01 PM

How about we start a campaign for silence at Damien's gigs. We could get t-shirts made that say "Take your f--ing finger food and f--k off!"

administrator · 09-19-2006, 03:15 PM

i like it! let's put it on a t-shirt

simog · 09-19-2006, 03:32 PM

It's a deal - the next time Damo comes to London I'll be wearing one in the front row!

simog · 09-19-2006, 04:16 PM

What d'ya reckon?

09-18-2006, 05:35 PM	#1
borneoman Insane Eskimo Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 6,151	Damien performs in NY (Sep 15)!! from NME.com Damien Rice performs tiny show He's introduced by Bono Damien Rice performed for an audience of around 200 people in New York at the weekend (September 15) - and was introduced by Bono. The star played a surprise show at the Hudson Hotel, watched by a supermodel-heavy crowd. Introducing Rice, U2 frontman Bono said: "What you're about to hear and see is like being at a Bob Dylan gig in the early Sixties or a Cat Stevens gig in the early Seventies or James Taylor, or something extraordinary. "Damien Rice is able to still and distil the storms into quiet reflection. He's really a remarkable talent, I can't quite believe that he's here. I'm very humbled and very honoured and I would ask New York to give him the kind of welcome only New York, only Manhattan can, and then give him the silence he deserves because this is something very special." The fellow Irishmen were in New York to promote the ONE campaign to make poverty history,and the Edun clothing line owned by Bono, his wife Ali Hewson and designer Rogan Gregory. Rice repeatedly demanded silence, and played just two songs for the crowd which included supermodels Helena Christensen and Christy Turlington, Ed Burns, James Iha and Heather Graham

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administrator forum administrator Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,480	wow my favourite singer introducing my other favourite singer! __________________ Keep checking the news page for all the latest Damien Rice news. Last edited by administrator; 09-18-2006 at 05:47 PM.

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Cordelia Eskimo Friend Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: At my desk in Toronto Posts: 44	wonder what the general mood was since he repeatedly has to ask for silence in a what was a pretty short session __________________ We are not the first Who with best meaning have incurred the worst

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scarlet_panto I broke my pen Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Germany Posts: 18	made me smile there. not that bit about Damien demanding silence, though but I guess that's something that will never go. people talking non-stop. I still want to visit New York, though. even more now. damn..

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borneoman Insane Eskimo Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 6,151	Any more news on which 2 songs he did play?

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tywy Eskimo Regular Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 190	Damo is so much cooler than Bono with his ripped pants, stripy socks and his wine....

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tywy Eskimo Regular Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 190	yeah...him and the edge were the most annoying thing about the Leonard Cohen film

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MacrossGirl No hero in her sky.. Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 532	Damien looks smashing.. I wonder how much of cost of the clothes some of those people wore. I bet one outfit would feed a poor family. I do not wonder however, about Dames belt. hehe __________________ Your lack of passion is unforgivable.. I shall have to beat you! http://www.myspace.com/5859320

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emmy Eskimo Friend Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 44	I'm having trouble picturing Damien Rice being comfortable playing for a crowd of supermodels. Or maybe I'm not comfortable with the idea of it.

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julia Eskimo Yogi.. Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Portland Girl! Posts: 1,078	Bono Gets Bitchy With Fashionistas New York, September 12-15, 2006 – “Thank you very much for coming. I’m here as Ali’s bitch”, Bono told the crowd at the launch party for the One t-shirt, made by Edun, his clothing line with wife Ali Hewson. The U2 frontman was a bit tired; he’d gotten off a plane and come directly to the Hudson Hotel for the Friday night bash, and was, in fact, the evening’s speaker, giving up the stage briefly to Columbia University economist Jeffrey Sachs, and to Irish singer Damien Rice, who told the crowd, “Tonight, I’m Bono’s bitch.” Rice’s declaration that the evening was “One special moment in this great, great city of noise” was prophetic. Annoyed at the chattering during Rice’s performance, Bono momentarily lost his cool, and told the fashion crowd to “Take your f--ing finger food and f--k off” if they couldn't quiet down. He immediately regained his composure and continued with his speech, while the guests went on gabbing, apparently unaware that they’d just been told off by a rock star. http://www.oanmedia.com/2006/09/bono...h_fashioni.php __________________ "There's something magical about music and the simple fact that it's a vibration of air. It's sort of magical if you vibrate the air in a certain way, people are pleased by it." Damien Rice

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SisterMidnight Jellyfishsting Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Is this heaven? Posts: 5,500	"Tonight, I’m Bono’s bitch.” i didn't even know bono was a fan.. pretty high praise there comparing him to dylan and all.. thanks for the pic and news bytes, people!

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Miss Pink Eskimo Regular Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 5,327	i was just thinking of damiens clothes compared to ever1 elses...im loving his belt...its fantastic. I think he should launcj his own clothing line it should be called "dunnes meets eager beaver" it'll be a hit __________________ We don't crave what hurts... we hurt when we hope for something and it turns out to not be what we wanted...the pain is often our hope breaking... not our hearts.

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simog Born an Eskimo Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 132	I can't stand Bono, but he has just gone up in my estimation!

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simog Born an Eskimo Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 132	How about we start a campaign for silence at Damien's gigs. We could get t-shirts made that say "Take your f--ing finger food and f--k off!"

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administrator forum administrator Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,480	i like it! let's put it on a t-shirt __________________ Keep checking the news page for all the latest Damien Rice news.

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simog Born an Eskimo Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 132	It's a deal - the next time Damo comes to London I'll be wearing one in the front row!

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simog Born an Eskimo Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 132	What d'ya reckon?