Anyone ever met Damien

airtwotrey · 12-18-2006, 08:20 PM

Has anyone ever met Damien after a show or before a show? If you have how was he? Let me know I would really like to try and meet him in Chicago if possible!

Topspin047 · 12-18-2006, 09:26 PM

i met him after the philly show...he was great, but don't expect to get any pictures with him or autographs, 'cause he doesn't like to give them. his hugs are nice though.

oh and be patient, 'cause i waited for two hours for the trucks to load up all the equipment first before he came out.

DRQuebec · 12-18-2006, 09:32 PM

I remember Spamlet mentionning that he met him sometime, but I'm not quite sure. It was very metaphorical, and I'm not really good in reading between lines.

tywy · 12-18-2006, 09:35 PM

I met him back in 2002 I think it was when the Cannonball single came out in Ireland, he played an instore gig in Tower, so he signed my copy of O and drew a pic of me on it! I was crushed out from that moment on :P

I also asked him could I steal a poster at the Rathmines instore gig. He was like I dunno it's not mine...it's still hanging on my wall. I'm a clepto when it comes to damien rice stuff...there was a poster for 9 on the bus today I was so tempted to steal it :P

airtwotrey · 12-18-2006, 10:30 PM

wow so he wont even sign a cd

Gatsby · 12-18-2006, 10:36 PM

nobody has ever met him, he is a mysterious character similar to that of the irish leprachaun.

Closing_Doors · 12-18-2006, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by airtwotrey

wow so he wont even sign a cd

Sometimes he will, and sometimes it would appear he just doesn't want to be "that" guy. Which is fair enough.

#Ian# · 12-18-2006, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by airtwotrey

wow so he wont even sign a cd

Nope. I think his reasoning is that doing that makes him feel like he's something special and he just wants to feel like a normal person.

Which is fair enough.

Gatsby · 12-18-2006, 10:38 PM

^ ^^seems pretty fair enough..

airtwotrey · 12-18-2006, 10:39 PM

wow never really looked at it like that

Closing_Doors · 12-18-2006, 10:39 PM

Also leprachauns don't have opposable thumbs which makes it difficult to hold a pen.

mr. boland · 12-18-2006, 10:50 PM

a quick meeting of a handshake back in 2004.. then just last week after the beacon show, myself and another couple of eskimos got to speak with him a little longer after show. very cool stuff. i didn't ask for pics with him, but did take some random pics during after party

tywy · 12-18-2006, 11:14 PM

he signed my CD. I feel so special

he is the kinda person who like memories to be memories without a photo or a video clip. Well that's the impression I get anyway.

airtwotrey · 12-18-2006, 11:21 PM

thats cool he seems like a real down to earth guy

VolcanoesMeltUDown · 12-19-2006, 12:21 AM

I really, really wanted to meet him after the 12/12 show but I had to run home for an exam the next morning!

Nine · 12-19-2006, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by airtwotrey

Has anyone ever met Damien after a show or before a show? If you have how was he? Let me know I would really like to try and meet him in Chicago if possible!

ask Spamlet - he's best friends with Damo, dontcha know. They regularly speak to each other in cabs

hehe i love spammy

stefferrelli · 12-19-2006, 01:45 AM

I met Damien after the recent show in Washington, D.C. and he didn't sign anything or take any pictures. Someone asked him why he wasn't doing either and he said something along the lines of "the more you sign stuff and take pictures, the more people make you into something that you're not. I find that I can be more free with myself this way."

TRDW · 12-19-2006, 02:59 AM

I met him in 04 after the Beacon show as well as the rest of the band. Everyone was very awesome, and very friendly. They all signed my copy of O at the time, and each added their own personal twist (Damien drew like a picture of the devil, Vyv wrote the word cello, with the "o" being the "o" on the cd, etc...).

I love the fact that Damien doesn't sign cds now, because I love his reasoning. He just wants to be one of us, and he acts like it, so I'm down.

Topspin047 · 12-19-2006, 04:02 AM

...says the person who got their stuff signed... haha just kidding.

i understand where hes coming from.

Constanze · 12-19-2006, 02:33 PM

I also hate begging for an autograph..hell, what´s an autograph? someones handwriting..wow..I don`t know what this should mean for me?!
I`d love to talk to him, look him in the eyes..catch a bit of his character..whatever..
I`m against autographs but I`d like to take a picture with him..I think that`s way different

stargift · 12-19-2006, 03:16 PM

I've met him a few times. He signed my guitar and drew a picture on it. I usually talk to him about lyrics that I can't quite make out on his unreleased songs. We invited him to go for chicken and waffles one time in LA, but he politely said that he was a vegan. Except for the autograph thing we usually treat him like he was just one of the boys.

Timeé · 12-19-2006, 06:12 PM

what goods a picture with the guy? use photoshop if you're that obsessed.

Closing_Doors · 12-19-2006, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Constanze

I`m against autographs but I`d like to take a picture with him..I think that`s way different

Why on earth would you be against autographs?! You may not like collecting them yourself but I imagine some people do and I can't see that it does a lot of harm.

Timeé · 12-19-2006, 06:52 PM

but doesnt that mean that Damien is against autographs?!!!!

Tinkabell74 · 12-19-2006, 07:57 PM

my personal opinion is that a taken picture (especially a picture) or an autograph is a nice special memory.

Topspin047 · 12-19-2006, 09:30 PM

obviously we're all entitled to our opinions...doesn't mean anyone's wrong/right.

he's already 'above' his fans as much as he doesn't want to be, because I know i've spent a lot of money on him...

haha i feel a t shirt slogan coming on...

Tickets to his concert: $100
Gas to get to the concert: $50
T-Shirt: $30
Seeing Damo live and meeting him afterwards: Priceless.
= )

Damo fan · 12-19-2006, 09:48 PM

That is so funny. It really made me laugh. But you know what, I'd buy one!

Constanze · 12-19-2006, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Closing_Doors

Why on earth would you be against autographs?! You may not like collecting them yourself but I imagine some people do and I can't see that it does a lot of harm.

that´s just because I´m not native speaker.."against" is not the right word..it`s too..don`t know how to say..too hard..too heavy.
I just mean that for me it does not mean anything and that I think it`s a stupid custom...I wouldn`t give any autographs if I were a star. I`ve seen a local comedian and crowds longing for his autographs..i was in the crowd cause I wanted to talk to him..and people next to me were angry with me because I was in that crowd without anything to be signed by him...he was quite confused when I stood in front of him and didn´t give him a book to sign..I told him how much I like his films and said some words quoting a film by him and he just completed the quote and laughed... i just wonder why there were so many people just handing their books straight through the crowd giving it to him..while he never looked up seeming very pissed of..except when I was talking to him...so I`m not "against" autographs I just don´t like the custom. Me as a star would feel stupid to write down my name for somebody else...painting something or elsewhise putting something personal in it is different

flutterby · 12-20-2006, 12:58 AM

I met him in the starbusks down the street from the el rey in LA on 11.13.06
he was really nice and funny, and we talked for about five minutes or so, but i felt rude b/c we were in a starbucks and all, and i didnt ask for an autograph or picture or anything. however...my friend salvatore met him in florence italy in 2003, and salv. told damien about me b/c i was the reason salv. started litsening to damien, so anyway...salv got an autograph for me

from damien! i seriously think that is one of the nicest things anyone has ever ever done for me.
here it is

borneoman · 12-20-2006, 01:33 AM

Miriam that's so cool!!! I'm sooooooo jealous!!!!

I'm amazed at how easy you all meet Damien and talk to him... I'll probably be speechless if I met him.I've met Tori Amos (since she does meet'n'greets) a few times and I can barely speak and say my name. Too overwhelming for me.

12-18-2006, 08:20 PM	#1
airtwotrey Eskimo Baby Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 5	Anyone ever met Damien Has anyone ever met Damien after a show or before a show? If you have how was he? Let me know I would really like to try and meet him in Chicago if possible!

12-18-2006, 09:26 PM	#2
Topspin047 tennis pro Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: United States Posts: 505	i met him after the philly show...he was great, but don't expect to get any pictures with him or autographs, 'cause he doesn't like to give them. his hugs are nice though. oh and be patient, 'cause i waited for two hours for the trucks to load up all the equipment first before he came out. __________________ Volcanoes melt me down.

12-18-2006, 09:32 PM	#3
DRQuebec Eskimo Regular Join Date: May 2006 Location: Montréal, Québec, Canada Posts: 174	I remember Spamlet mentionning that he met him sometime, but I'm not quite sure. It was very metaphorical, and I'm not really good in reading between lines. __________________ --- Hey Angel, your wings are broken yet it's time to fly. Please, we'll let the sea melt down the rocks over our back. Man An Ocean

12-18-2006, 10:36 PM	#6
Gatsby Eskimo Regular Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Dublin Posts: 5,809	nobody has ever met him, he is a mysterious character similar to that of the irish leprachaun. __________________ "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

12-18-2006, 10:38 PM	#9
Gatsby Eskimo Regular Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Dublin Posts: 5,809	^ ^^seems pretty fair enough.. __________________ "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

12-18-2006, 09:35 PM	#4
tywy Eskimo Regular Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 190	I met him back in 2002 I think it was when the Cannonball single came out in Ireland, he played an instore gig in Tower, so he signed my copy of O and drew a pic of me on it! I was crushed out from that moment on :P I also asked him could I steal a poster at the Rathmines instore gig. He was like I dunno it's not mine...it's still hanging on my wall. I'm a clepto when it comes to damien rice stuff...there was a poster for 9 on the bus today I was so tempted to steal it :P

12-18-2006, 10:30 PM	#5
airtwotrey Eskimo Baby Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 5	wow so he wont even sign a cd

12-18-2006, 10:39 PM	#10
airtwotrey Eskimo Baby Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 5	wow never really looked at it like that

12-18-2006, 10:39 PM	#11
Closing_Doors Hysterical & Useless Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,329	Also leprachauns don't have opposable thumbs which makes it difficult to hold a pen. __________________ Come clean, come good, repeat with me the punch line 'Just like blood' when those at the back rush forward to say how a little love goes a long long long way. -- Simon Armitage Last edited by Closing_Doors; 12-18-2006 at 10:50 PM.

12-18-2006, 10:50 PM	#12
mr. boland Eskimo Regular Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 123	a quick meeting of a handshake back in 2004.. then just last week after the beacon show, myself and another couple of eskimos got to speak with him a little longer after show. very cool stuff. i didn't ask for pics with him, but did take some random pics during after party

12-18-2006, 11:14 PM	#13
tywy Eskimo Regular Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 190	he signed my CD. I feel so special he is the kinda person who like memories to be memories without a photo or a video clip. Well that's the impression I get anyway.

12-18-2006, 11:21 PM	#14
airtwotrey Eskimo Baby Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 5	thats cool he seems like a real down to earth guy

12-19-2006, 12:21 AM	#15
VolcanoesMeltUDown Eskimo Friend Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New York City Posts: 91	I really, really wanted to meet him after the 12/12 show but I had to run home for an exam the next morning!

12-19-2006, 01:45 AM	#17
stefferrelli Eskimo Friend Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 71	I met Damien after the recent show in Washington, D.C. and he didn't sign anything or take any pictures. Someone asked him why he wasn't doing either and he said something along the lines of "the more you sign stuff and take pictures, the more people make you into something that you're not. I find that I can be more free with myself this way."

12-19-2006, 02:59 AM	#18
TRDW Eskimo Friend Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: United States Posts: 81	I met him in 04 after the Beacon show as well as the rest of the band. Everyone was very awesome, and very friendly. They all signed my copy of O at the time, and each added their own personal twist (Damien drew like a picture of the devil, Vyv wrote the word cello, with the "o" being the "o" on the cd, etc...). I love the fact that Damien doesn't sign cds now, because I love his reasoning. He just wants to be one of us, and he acts like it, so I'm down. __________________ List of Shows: http://db.etree.org/TRDW

12-19-2006, 04:02 AM	#19
Topspin047 tennis pro Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: United States Posts: 505	...says the person who got their stuff signed... haha just kidding. i understand where hes coming from. __________________ Volcanoes melt me down.

12-19-2006, 02:33 PM	#20
Constanze Eskimo Regular Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Germany Posts: 160	I also hate begging for an autograph..hell, what´s an autograph? someones handwriting..wow..I don`t know what this should mean for me?! I`d love to talk to him, look him in the eyes..catch a bit of his character..whatever.. I`m against autographs but I`d like to take a picture with him..I think that`s way different __________________ Work like you don't need the money, love like you've never been hurt and dance like nobody's watching.

12-19-2006, 03:16 PM	#21
stargift Eskimo Friend Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: United States Posts: 73	I've met him a few times. He signed my guitar and drew a picture on it. I usually talk to him about lyrics that I can't quite make out on his unreleased songs. We invited him to go for chicken and waffles one time in LA, but he politely said that he was a vegan. Except for the autograph thing we usually treat him like he was just one of the boys.

12-19-2006, 06:12 PM	#22
Timeé Intello Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Co. Donegal, Ireland. Posts: 2,435	what goods a picture with the guy? use photoshop if you're that obsessed. __________________ Wasted and wounded, it ain't what the moon did Got what I paid for now See ya tomorrow, hey Frank can I borrow A couple of bucks from you?

12-19-2006, 06:52 PM	#24
Timeé Intello Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Co. Donegal, Ireland. Posts: 2,435	but doesnt that mean that Damien is against autographs?!!!! __________________ Wasted and wounded, it ain't what the moon did Got what I paid for now See ya tomorrow, hey Frank can I borrow A couple of bucks from you?

12-19-2006, 07:57 PM	#25
Tinkabell74 Eskimo Regular Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Germany Posts: 327	my personal opinion is that a taken picture (especially a picture) or an autograph is a nice special memory.

12-19-2006, 09:30 PM	#26
Topspin047 tennis pro Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: United States Posts: 505	obviously we're all entitled to our opinions...doesn't mean anyone's wrong/right. he's already 'above' his fans as much as he doesn't want to be, because I know i've spent a lot of money on him... haha i feel a t shirt slogan coming on... Tickets to his concert: $100 Gas to get to the concert: $50 T-Shirt: $30 Seeing Damo live and meeting him afterwards: Priceless. = ) __________________ Volcanoes melt me down.

12-19-2006, 09:48 PM	#27
Damo fan Eskimo Baby Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 16	That is so funny. It really made me laugh. But you know what, I'd buy one!

12-20-2006, 12:58 AM	#29
flutterby Eskimo Friend Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 55	I met him in the starbusks down the street from the el rey in LA on 11.13.06 he was really nice and funny, and we talked for about five minutes or so, but i felt rude b/c we were in a starbucks and all, and i didnt ask for an autograph or picture or anything. however...my friend salvatore met him in florence italy in 2003, and salv. told damien about me b/c i was the reason salv. started litsening to damien, so anyway...salv got an autograph for me from damien! i seriously think that is one of the nicest things anyone has ever ever done for me. here it is

12-20-2006, 01:33 AM	#30
borneoman Insane Eskimo Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 6,151	Miriam that's so cool!!! I'm sooooooo jealous!!!! I'm amazed at how easy you all meet Damien and talk to him... I'll probably be speechless if I met him.I've met Tori Amos (since she does meet'n'greets) a few times and I can barely speak and say my name. Too overwhelming for me.