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administrator · 08-31-2002, 06:30 AM

k, i'm 23 and live in cork. first heard damien on hisownwhen he was down supporting the frames when they released "for the birds" last year. he played in the lobby and in clonakilty and in the savoy in 2 days and i thought he was amazing. my fave songs by damien are 1) front door, 2)delicate and 3) toffee pop. wanted to set-up this site mainly because there was nowhere with all the lyrics in one place, and the message board on his site isn't so easy to use. can't wait for him to come back and play in cork, hopefully somewhere nice and big like the everyman. anyway, that's me. who's next?

SimonWales · 08-31-2002, 11:14 AM

Simon. 26, from Wales. In Dublin.

First heard Damien in an internet cafe in Temple Bar (a recording. not live.) Was so impressed I had to ask the guy who it was singing. Couple of days later, found Blower's Daughter single in Virgin.

First time I got to see him was at The Olympia, then in Whelans (the Lisa vocals show), HMV, Witnness and Music City.

....NEXT!

Pinochet · 09-01-2002, 06:29 PM

Actually I am a brutal Chilean dictator wanted for war crimes. Perhaps not, occasionally I masquerade as a 22 year old ex-student having recently graduated... Introduced to Damien Rice by the website guru himself - sadly I can't actually recall when I first heard/saw Damien, but have seen him and Lisa play the Lobby in Cork and the full blown Damien Rice Experience (including a full supporting cast!) at the Green Energy Festival in Cork this year... (June 2002)

Declan · 09-02-2002, 06:54 PM

I'm Declan, I'm a 22 year old Biotech student. I run www.avaricestudio.com.

I've been a fan of Mr. Rice since the Juniper days. First saw him solo at a TBMC charity gig about three years ago.

loveonautocue · 09-02-2002, 09:07 PM

i'm aisling, 19 and live in dublin. although i used to quite like juniperi was never the crazed fan some friends of mine were but i certainly knew his name from those days.found "the blowers daughter" demo on a hotpress compilation cd from... mid-2001... it became the soundtrack of that summer and i listened to it non-stop. saw him do a short set by accident in dublin later that year, not realising it was himtil he played blower's daughter. since theni've been going to every gig i possibly can (which is...lots).favorite gig has to be one at the stables in mullingar earlier this year. *love* thesong down as"untitled" on the lyrics page, but unfortunatelydon't have it recorded anymore. the end.x

eniloda · 09-08-2002, 09:07 AM

i'm gwen, a 19 year old art student living in dublin for college but originally from westmeath. i was first formally introduced to damien's music at the album launch for 'o' last year, when aisling dragged me to it. it then became clear that an old friend had been really really into Juniper back in the day but other thanknowing 'Weatherman', i wasn't a great fan at the time. I'd also heard 'The Blowers Daughter' on 'Those Petrol Emotions', free cdwith hotpress, and thought it was a beautiful song. and apparently we heard damien play a few songs at the Mic Christopher Benefit gig as well, but up until i totally fell in love with damien's music at the album launch, i hadn't a clue who he was. since then i've been going to see him play live as often as possible. i've so far seen him 7 times and talked to him twice. he's dead sound and well worthy of all this support. my favourite gig would have to be, like aisling,the stables earlier this year. 'Lonelily' has got to be one of the loveliest songs ever but i really really like 'woman like a man'. and most other songs of his. ooh and 'groovy' is brilliant

Gatsby · 09-23-2002, 08:55 PM

Hi im Simon - 18 got into Damien about 3 months ago and loved it ever since

introduced all my friends and family to him and went to see him at witness then at music city which was f**kin awesome as i got a picture drawn of me and followed him into the pub and got him a pint!

TiptoeMushroom · 09-26-2002, 02:53 PM

Hey People......i must admit, i dont know of him as long as most of ye here, but no less - i AM a big fan.

i heard of Damien about four months ago on 2fm and remember thinking, ''oh god, thats f**king brillant''

seen himself and Kitt at Witnness 02 and am in love with the album 'O'

Am doin the Leaving, here in Cork......cant wait until next Wednesday when Rice Plays UCC

finno · 10-05-2002, 03:55 PM

Hi Jason here cool website, Damien Rice is possibly one of the greatest songwriters I have ever heard. His ability to write songs with such a deep level of commitment to himself, that playing those songs live with such intensity, has to hurt or punish him somewhere on an emoitional level. The only other person besides thom yorke to accomplish this feat, well to attempt to anyway, is me. Well ok only kidding, but someday. I hope. Oh I'm 23, a musician and have spent the last 5 months trying to cure a broken heart. Which has produced some dark songs which will probably never see the light of the day.

somewhere- · 10-06-2002, 02:49 PM

hello, im dan, im a recovering alchoholic, and, sh*t, no wait, wrong room...... i am however still called dan, im 18 and am at uni in london. first heard of damo when he supported counting crows in scotland - shame on me. still, went and bought the cd straight away, and met him and lisa that night, which was nice. bye.

shirley · 10-07-2002, 03:28 PM

Hi my name is Shirley and im 24. Well ive just found this web page tonite and its good. well ive never had the chance to see Damien but i have his album a few months and its very good. Hes playing in Newbridge well TBC so im hoping to go.

Uno- X · 10-25-2002, 04:24 AM

Hi, my name is Una and I'm from Latvia. First heard him on the radio. It was Cold Water. Maybe I should order his album?

TiptoeMushroom · 10-28-2002, 08:15 PM

yeah, you should

i remember walking in on his set at witnness 02....he was just starting ''cold water''...

what a weekend....

illyad · 11-06-2002, 04:16 PM

hi,

I'm Sorcha (23).

I like music that has feeling behind it so I think that's why I like what Damien is doing. I heard him live about 2 years ago in Molloys or the International. He wassinging about some eskimo muse he looked to, thought he must be crazy,sure isn't everyone? He turned out to be one of those guys who can write songs that people relate to,you end upfeeling that he is writing about your own experience (like he read your diary or something). And once you hear them you can't forget. I'm in a band too, so please forgive the rambling analysis, I think it comes with the territory.

I really like the site Emmett!

Rachele · 11-17-2002, 10:25 PM

Hey,

I will admit I'm obsessed with his music. I love The Blowers Daughter and Volcano as well as Cold Water, Ooooo and I looove The Professor.

His cd is really hard to find over here. I couldn't believe it-Virgin didn't have it

have any of you heard that song he sang with Nina Simone? I think its called Be My Husband.

anyways, better go, homework to do.<img border="0" src= "smileys/smiley12.gif">

Dawn Rachele

Rachele · 11-17-2002, 10:30 PM

oops forgot

Uh my name is Dawn, I'm 21

I'm from Vancouver Canada

I'm an actor, I'm going to school,and I adore Gillian Anderson

and I first heard Amie (i think)

Gatsby · 11-28-2002, 09:18 PM

he sang Be my husband with nina simone

and live on 2fm with lisa singing as well

i have the download if anyone wants it

MikeBelfast · 12-01-2002, 11:16 AM

Im michael, 26 from Belfast. Never seen Damien live yet but he's playing the Limelight here soon i will be checking him out.

Other acts im into include: The Frames, David Kitt, Paddy Casey, Mic Christopher, James, U2 , Ryan Adams and Josh Ritter

hope that covers a lot of the questions.

Speak soon

Michael

TiptoeMushroom · 12-01-2002, 11:23 AM

David Kitt

) glad to find another fan here.....

(http://www.davidkitt.com)

drainer · 12-06-2002, 05:20 PM

hi, My name is amanda, im 17 and sitting my leaving cert. this year. I was introduced to Damien by my friend Caitriona and immediately fell in love with his music.I also like Muse, Paddy Casey and Alanis Morissette. Cant wait to seeDamienat the Olympia this weekend!

ps. does anyone know the reason why Juniper split up as Im too young to remember!

illyad · 12-07-2002, 01:23 PM

as far as I know Juniper split up because there was a difference of opinion as to what musical direction to go in. So Bellx1 were formed and Damien headed off busking around Europe. Bellx1 released Neither am I which includes Volcano and Face. It's well worth checking out but has a totally different vibe to Damien's stuff since leaving the band. I think they're really good though. And I reckon if you like Damien Rice, David Kitt and the Framesthen you might like Bellx1 too.

moonflower · 12-09-2002, 08:08 PM

Hi, my name's Luisa, and... i'm the first portuguese here in the forum! wowu i'm 20 and a social psychology student in lisbon...

firstheard from damien in lamb's site... curiousity... downloaded and loved blowers daughter... and here am i

:P thinking in ordering the album by Amazon... good choice, i supppose!

Rice_Crispy · 12-10-2002, 06:06 PM

well,im rice_crispy and im 17 years of age and i am sitting my leaving cert too, im from the northwest (yes, lots of rain!!) and ive only been a fan of damein for two weeks and yes i shouldnt even call myself a fan but from the moment i heard him i just knew that this was like nothing i had ever heard before, i love all types of music ive ben singing since the time i could talk and of all the artists i have ever heard not one has ever had this effect on me before.

I will never forget the first time i saw him (and i know it a bit early saying that but ohh my god the shock) i was sitting there in my sitting room and the lights were off which is a bit strange in my house cause theyr never off it seemed like this was a moment to never be forgoten and all of a sudden the lights went low and this guy came to the mic.never saw him before in my life very causualy dressed.. hmmm "wonder who this is?" and then he started to sing... and i just sat there for 4 minutes in complete awe! "cant take my eyes of you, cant take my eyes..." who the hellis that!!!

For the next day i was just in a daze! i just have to know who that is! so literaly ran to the computer checked the later' website and there it was singer/songer Mr Damien Rice! from kildare? where the hell had i been! And from that day till now i have not gotten him out of my mind" got the album have the tickets.. and as sure as im irish he has got in me a fan for life!
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neverender · 12-10-2002, 07:25 PM

I'm James, 16 from northeast US. I'm not sure how many Americans listen to Damien Rice, but I know I'm just one of the few. I started listening to him through one of my friends who's been a fan of him, and I'd have to say that O is one of the best albums I've ever heard. It had me right away, and I've been hooked since.

The first song I heard from his was "The Blower's Daughter", and i couldn't imagine it could get any better than that. However, "Amie", "The Professor", "Cold Water", "Cannonball", and many many others have since been playing nonstop ever since.

bennyhuggel · 12-16-2002, 10:29 AM

Hi I am Rodrigo

I am 19 and from switzerland

I don`t even know how i got into the damien stuff.

i downloaded the Album and was blown away

i mean I`ve about 1100 Albums, most of them downloaded and burned

but there are some Albums that impress me that much thatI buy them.

I paid 50 Swiss Francs (about 35Euros) for the import of"o", it is worth every dime.

I love the guy who tabbed out the songs cause the thing I first did when I arrived at this homepage a month or so ago, was to print the tabs and play the songs. thx.

The cool thing about living in switzerland is no one knowsDamien here, the sucking thing is as i am a student and don`t have to much money i wont be able to see him live .

PS: What happend to the Irish Band Prayer Boat? Thougt them to be a cool band (very Buckley style singing by emmet)

Eskimo Em`s · 12-23-2002, 04:46 PM

Heeeeyyyyylooooo

I m emma im 16 from clare and i too am sittin my leaving this yr.Ihave been listenin to damien for the last 6 months r so he is amazing.Went to see him in ul last wed night n it was truesly excellent loved every minute!Even got to met the guy after the show he sat under the stairs with me n my friends n chilled with us for a bit such a sound guy.

mushypea007 · 12-28-2002, 06:52 PM

Howre things! Im Jeanie (22), Cork! <img border="0" src= "smileys/smiley2.gif">

Have been listening to Damien since his Juniper days, thanks to my big bro.Also a fan of Bellx1.The gig in the Opera house (cork) 22nd Dec blew me away....gave me the shivers.Also into David Kitt,The Frames,Ryan Adams,Paddy Casey,Mundy,David Gray (since '96).....basically all decent individuals!<img border="0" src= "smileys/smiley16.gif">

mittens · 01-03-2003, 11:07 AM

I'm Emer(22) from Kildare-Wahey, Damien Rice country! I first saw Damien when he sang at my Confirmation eleven years ago. Knew of Juniper because they're from around here but never got into them. Rediscovered Damien last Summer and have been a major fan ever since. His is the best live performance I've ever seen. Saw him last night in Newbridge and was blown away.

fiona · 01-08-2003, 02:20 PM

hi, i'm fiona, i'm 15 and from Dublin.

i heard Cannonball on the radio ages ago, fell in love with it, bought the album purely for that song, fell in love with the album too.

i've seen himat the instore hmv thing during the summer and at the olympia in decenber(which was the best gig ever)

Singing · 01-12-2003, 07:46 AM

Hi I'm Singing and I' pretty new to forumssoI'm hoping that this ends up in the Introduce Yourself page. I'm 28 and from Wales and first heard a Damien Rice song on Sean Hughes' BBC6 radio show. The song was Eskimo and what a song it is! I soon found out that the rest of the songs on 'o' were just as special. All I can say now is - Damien come to Wales!

09-23-2002, 08:55 PM	#7
Gatsby Eskimo Regular Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Dublin Posts: 5,809	Hi im Simon - 18 got into Damien about 3 months ago and loved it ever since introduced all my friends and family to him and went to see him at witness then at music city which was f*kin awesome as i got a picture drawn of me and followed him into the pub and got him a pint! __________________ "Tomorrow we will run faster, stretch out our arms further…And on fine morning - So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past."* https://www.twitch.tv/simonjmusic

09-26-2002, 02:53 PM	#8
TiptoeMushroom Eskimo Regular Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Ireland Posts: 211	Hey People......i must admit, i dont know of him as long as most of ye here, but no less - i AM a big fan. i heard of Damien about four months ago on 2fm and remember thinking, ''oh god, thats f**king brillant'' seen himself and Kitt at Witnness 02 and am in love with the album 'O' Am doin the Leaving, here in Cork......cant wait until next Wednesday when Rice Plays UCC __________________ I'd Say You'd Like Children But You Couldn't Eat A Whole One

10-05-2002, 03:55 PM	#9
finno Eskimo Baby Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Ireland Posts: 2	Hi Jason here cool website, Damien Rice is possibly one of the greatest songwriters I have ever heard. His ability to write songs with such a deep level of commitment to himself, that playing those songs live with such intensity, has to hurt or punish him somewhere on an emoitional level. The only other person besides thom yorke to accomplish this feat, well to attempt to anyway, is me. Well ok only kidding, but someday. I hope. Oh I'm 23, a musician and have spent the last 5 months trying to cure a broken heart. Which has produced some dark songs which will probably never see the light of the day. __________________ Someday pepole will have a site like this about me, well I can dream can't i

10-25-2002, 04:24 AM	#12
Uno- X Eskimo CSI Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 14,495	Hi, my name is Una and I'm from Latvia. First heard him on the radio. It was Cold Water. Maybe I should order his album? __________________ Do you realize that you have the most beautiful face? Do you realize we're floating in space?

10-28-2002, 08:15 PM	#13
TiptoeMushroom Eskimo Regular Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Ireland Posts: 211	yeah, you should i remember walking in on his set at witnness 02....he was just starting ''cold water''... what a weekend.... __________________ I'd Say You'd Like Children But You Couldn't Eat A Whole One

08-31-2002, 06:30 AM	#1
administrator forum administrator Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,480	k, i'm 23 and live in cork. first heard damien on hisownwhen he was down supporting the frames when they released "for the birds" last year. he played in the lobby and in clonakilty and in the savoy in 2 days and i thought he was amazing. my fave songs by damien are 1) front door, 2)delicate and 3) toffee pop. wanted to set-up this site mainly because there was nowhere with all the lyrics in one place, and the message board on his site isn't so easy to use. can't wait for him to come back and play in cork, hopefully somewhere nice and big like the everyman. anyway, that's me. who's next?

08-31-2002, 11:14 AM	#2
SimonWales Eskimo Regular Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 214	Simon. 26, from Wales. In Dublin. First heard Damien in an internet cafe in Temple Bar (a recording. not live.) Was so impressed I had to ask the guy who it was singing. Couple of days later, found Blower's Daughter single in Virgin. First time I got to see him was at The Olympia, then in Whelans (the Lisa vocals show), HMV, Witnness and Music City. ....NEXT!

09-01-2002, 06:29 PM	#3
Pinochet Eskimo Baby Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Ireland Posts: 4	Actually I am a brutal Chilean dictator wanted for war crimes. Perhaps not, occasionally I masquerade as a 22 year old ex-student having recently graduated... Introduced to Damien Rice by the website guru himself - sadly I can't actually recall when I first heard/saw Damien, but have seen him and Lisa play the Lobby in Cork and the full blown Damien Rice Experience (including a full supporting cast!) at the Green Energy Festival in Cork this year... (June 2002)

09-02-2002, 06:54 PM	#4
Declan Eskimo Baby Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Ireland Posts: 6	I'm Declan, I'm a 22 year old Biotech student. I run www.avaricestudio.com. I've been a fan of Mr. Rice since the Juniper days. First saw him solo at a TBMC charity gig about three years ago.

09-02-2002, 09:07 PM	#5
loveonautocue Eskimo Baby Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Ireland Posts: 27	i'm aisling, 19 and live in dublin. although i used to quite like juniperi was never the crazed fan some friends of mine were but i certainly knew his name from those days.found "the blowers daughter" demo on a hotpress compilation cd from... mid-2001... it became the soundtrack of that summer and i listened to it non-stop. saw him do a short set by accident in dublin later that year, not realising it was himtil he played blower's daughter. since theni've been going to every gig i possibly can (which is...lots).favorite gig has to be one at the stables in mullingar earlier this year. love thesong down as"untitled" on the lyrics page, but unfortunatelydon't have it recorded anymore. the end.x

09-08-2002, 09:07 AM	#6
eniloda Eskimo Baby Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Ireland Posts: 10	i'm gwen, a 19 year old art student living in dublin for college but originally from westmeath. i was first formally introduced to damien's music at the album launch for 'o' last year, when aisling dragged me to it. it then became clear that an old friend had been really really into Juniper back in the day but other thanknowing 'Weatherman', i wasn't a great fan at the time. I'd also heard 'The Blowers Daughter' on 'Those Petrol Emotions', free cdwith hotpress, and thought it was a beautiful song. and apparently we heard damien play a few songs at the Mic Christopher Benefit gig as well, but up until i totally fell in love with damien's music at the album launch, i hadn't a clue who he was. since then i've been going to see him play live as often as possible. i've so far seen him 7 times and talked to him twice. he's dead sound and well worthy of all this support. my favourite gig would have to be, like aisling,the stables earlier this year. 'Lonelily' has got to be one of the loveliest songs ever but i really really like 'woman like a man'. and most other songs of his. ooh and 'groovy' is brilliant

10-06-2002, 02:49 PM	#10
somewhere- Eskimo Baby Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 14	hello, im dan, im a recovering alchoholic, and, sh*t, no wait, wrong room...... i am however still called dan, im 18 and am at uni in london. first heard of damo when he supported counting crows in scotland - shame on me. still, went and bought the cd straight away, and met him and lisa that night, which was nice. bye.

10-07-2002, 03:28 PM	#11
shirley Eskimo Baby Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Ireland Posts: 2	Hi my name is Shirley and im 24. Well ive just found this web page tonite and its good. well ive never had the chance to see Damien but i have his album a few months and its very good. Hes playing in Newbridge well TBC so im hoping to go.

11-06-2002, 04:16 PM	#14
illyad Eskimo Friend Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Ireland Posts: 43	hi, I'm Sorcha (23). I like music that has feeling behind it so I think that's why I like what Damien is doing. I heard him live about 2 years ago in Molloys or the International. He wassinging about some eskimo muse he looked to, thought he must be crazy,sure isn't everyone? He turned out to be one of those guys who can write songs that people relate to,you end upfeeling that he is writing about your own experience (like he read your diary or something). And once you hear them you can't forget. I'm in a band too, so please forgive the rambling analysis, I think it comes with the territory. I really like the site Emmett!

11-17-2002, 10:25 PM	#15
Rachele Eskimo Baby Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 4	Hey, I will admit I'm obsessed with his music. I love The Blowers Daughter and Volcano as well as Cold Water, Ooooo and I looove The Professor. His cd is really hard to find over here. I couldn't believe it-Virgin didn't have it have any of you heard that song he sang with Nina Simone? I think its called Be My Husband. anyways, better go, homework to do.<img border="0" src= "smileys/smiley12.gif"> Dawn Rachele

11-17-2002, 10:30 PM	#16
Rachele Eskimo Baby Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 4	oops forgot Uh my name is Dawn, I'm 21 I'm from Vancouver Canada I'm an actor, I'm going to school,and I adore Gillian Anderson and I first heard Amie (i think)

11-28-2002, 09:18 PM	#17
Gatsby Eskimo Regular Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Dublin Posts: 5,809	he sang Be my husband with nina simone and live on 2fm with lisa singing as well i have the download if anyone wants it __________________ "Tomorrow we will run faster, stretch out our arms further…And on fine morning - So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past." https://www.twitch.tv/simonjmusic

12-01-2002, 11:16 AM	#18
MikeBelfast Eskimo Baby Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Ireland Posts: 6	Im michael, 26 from Belfast. Never seen Damien live yet but he's playing the Limelight here soon i will be checking him out. Other acts im into include: The Frames, David Kitt, Paddy Casey, Mic Christopher, James, U2 , Ryan Adams and Josh Ritter hope that covers a lot of the questions. Speak soon Michael __________________ ----------------------------- "be opened by the wonderful"

12-01-2002, 11:23 AM	#19
TiptoeMushroom Eskimo Regular Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Ireland Posts: 211	David Kitt ) glad to find another fan here..... (http://www.davidkitt.com) __________________ I'd Say You'd Like Children But You Couldn't Eat A Whole One

12-06-2002, 05:20 PM	#20
drainer Eskimo Friend Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Ireland Posts: 31	hi, My name is amanda, im 17 and sitting my leaving cert. this year. I was introduced to Damien by my friend Caitriona and immediately fell in love with his music.I also like Muse, Paddy Casey and Alanis Morissette. Cant wait to seeDamienat the Olympia this weekend! ps. does anyone know the reason why Juniper split up as Im too young to remember!

12-07-2002, 01:23 PM	#21
illyad Eskimo Friend Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Ireland Posts: 43	as far as I know Juniper split up because there was a difference of opinion as to what musical direction to go in. So Bellx1 were formed and Damien headed off busking around Europe. Bellx1 released Neither am I which includes Volcano and Face. It's well worth checking out but has a totally different vibe to Damien's stuff since leaving the band. I think they're really good though. And I reckon if you like Damien Rice, David Kitt and the Framesthen you might like Bellx1 too.

12-09-2002, 08:08 PM	#22
moonflower Eskimo Baby Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Portugal Posts: 6	Hi, my name's Luisa, and... i'm the first portuguese here in the forum! wowu i'm 20 and a social psychology student in lisbon... firstheard from damien in lamb's site... curiousity... downloaded and loved blowers daughter... and here am i :P thinking in ordering the album by Amazon... good choice, i supppose! __________________ luisa

12-10-2002, 06:06 PM	#23
Rice_Crispy Eskimo Baby Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Ireland Posts: 6	well,im rice_crispy and im 17 years of age and i am sitting my leaving cert too, im from the northwest (yes, lots of rain!!) and ive only been a fan of damein for two weeks and yes i shouldnt even call myself a fan but from the moment i heard him i just knew that this was like nothing i had ever heard before, i love all types of music ive ben singing since the time i could talk and of all the artists i have ever heard not one has ever had this effect on me before. I will never forget the first time i saw him (and i know it a bit early saying that but ohh my god the shock) i was sitting there in my sitting room and the lights were off which is a bit strange in my house cause theyr never off it seemed like this was a moment to never be forgoten and all of a sudden the lights went low and this guy came to the mic.never saw him before in my life very causualy dressed.. hmmm "wonder who this is?" and then he started to sing... and i just sat there for 4 minutes in complete awe! "cant take my eyes of you, cant take my eyes..." who the hellis that!!! For the next day i was just in a daze! i just have to know who that is! so literaly ran to the computer checked the later' website and there it was singer/songer Mr Damien Rice! from kildare? where the hell had i been! And from that day till now i have not gotten him out of my mind" got the album have the tickets.. and as sure as im irish he has got in me a fan for life! <img border="0" src= "smileys/smiley4.gif">

12-10-2002, 07:25 PM	#24
neverender Eskimo Baby Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: United States Posts: 6	I'm James, 16 from northeast US. I'm not sure how many Americans listen to Damien Rice, but I know I'm just one of the few. I started listening to him through one of my friends who's been a fan of him, and I'd have to say that O is one of the best albums I've ever heard. It had me right away, and I've been hooked since. The first song I heard from his was "The Blower's Daughter", and i couldn't imagine it could get any better than that. However, "Amie", "The Professor", "Cold Water", "Cannonball", and many many others have since been playing nonstop ever since.

12-16-2002, 10:29 AM	#25
bennyhuggel Eskimo Regular Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Switzerland Posts: 224	Hi I am Rodrigo I am 19 and from switzerland I don`t even know how i got into the damien stuff. i downloaded the Album and was blown away i mean I`ve about 1100 Albums, most of them downloaded and burned but there are some Albums that impress me that much thatI buy them. I paid 50 Swiss Francs (about 35Euros) for the import of"o", it is worth every dime. I love the guy who tabbed out the songs cause the thing I first did when I arrived at this homepage a month or so ago, was to print the tabs and play the songs. thx. The cool thing about living in switzerland is no one knowsDamien here, the sucking thing is as i am a student and don`t have to much money i wont be able to see him live . PS: What happend to the Irish Band Prayer Boat? Thougt them to be a cool band (very Buckley style singing by emmet)

12-23-2002, 04:46 PM	#26
Eskimo Em`s Eskimo Baby Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Ireland Posts: 21	Heeeeyyyyylooooo I m emma im 16 from clare and i too am sittin my leaving this yr.Ihave been listenin to damien for the last 6 months r so he is amazing.Went to see him in ul last wed night n it was truesly excellent loved every minute!Even got to met the guy after the show he sat under the stairs with me n my friends n chilled with us for a bit such a sound guy.

12-28-2002, 06:52 PM	#27
mushypea007 Eskimo Baby Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Ireland Posts: 24	Howre things! Im Jeanie (22), Cork! <img border="0" src= "smileys/smiley2.gif"> Have been listening to Damien since his Juniper days, thanks to my big bro.Also a fan of Bellx1.The gig in the Opera house (cork) 22nd Dec blew me away....gave me the shivers.Also into David Kitt,The Frames,Ryan Adams,Paddy Casey,Mundy,David Gray (since '96).....basically all decent individuals!<img border="0" src= "smileys/smiley16.gif">

01-03-2003, 11:07 AM	#28
mittens Eskimo Baby Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ireland Posts: 19	I'm Emer(22) from Kildare-Wahey, Damien Rice country! I first saw Damien when he sang at my Confirmation eleven years ago. Knew of Juniper because they're from around here but never got into them. Rediscovered Damien last Summer and have been a major fan ever since. His is the best live performance I've ever seen. Saw him last night in Newbridge and was blown away.

01-08-2003, 02:20 PM	#29
fiona Eskimo Friend Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ireland Posts: 69	hi, i'm fiona, i'm 15 and from Dublin. i heard Cannonball on the radio ages ago, fell in love with it, bought the album purely for that song, fell in love with the album too. i've seen himat the instore hmv thing during the summer and at the olympia in decenber(which was the best gig ever)

01-12-2003, 07:46 AM	#30
Singing Eskimo Baby Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 6	Hi I'm Singing and I' pretty new to forumssoI'm hoping that this ends up in the Introduce Yourself page. I'm 28 and from Wales and first heard a Damien Rice song on Sean Hughes' BBC6 radio show. The song was Eskimo and what a song it is! I soon found out that the rest of the songs on 'o' were just as special. All I can say now is - Damien come to Wales!