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Live Review: Cheltenham Jazz Festival

Cracking Band

by Brian Payne | Jazz Journal | May 11, 2023

In mixed weather, this year’s Cheltenham Jazz Festival spanned six days from 26 April to 1 May. Most performances took place in Montpellier Gardens, the site of the Big Top and Jazz Arena. Other locations in town included the Parabola Arts Centre, Cheltenham Town Hall and the Daffodil Restaurant. The Daffodil is a restored 1920s cinema with a balcony, sweeping staircase and superb art-deco features.

I hadn’t come across Damian Lewis before. He’s a television and film actor by day yet here he was at Cheltenham fronting a cracking band. I was pleasantly surprised. Lewis sang and played a mix of roots, blues and rock ’n’ roll and his vocals and guitar accompaniment were spot on. Some of the numbers were his own compositions. He was backed by members of Kansas Smitty’s House Band with Giacomo Smith on alto saxophone, David Archer on guitar, Joe Webb on piano, Will Sach on bass and Will Cleasby on drums. Kitty Durham supplied backing vocals, hand-held percussion, harmonica and at times also guitar.

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Damian Lewis To Play Stripped Back Gig + Live Album Signing

Rough Trade East

by Gingersnap | damian-lewis.com | May 5, 2023

Presented by Rough Trade East, Damian is set to perform a stripped back set plus live album signing at the Old Truman Brewery located at 150 Brick Lane in London on Monday, June 19, 2023. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. with a performance starting at 8:00 p.m. and the album signing beginning at 9:00 p.m. This unique event for 300 lucky attendees celebrates the release of Damian’s debut album Mission Creep, a thoughtful collection of rootsy, rock and jazz-tinged songs that reveals a deep love of music and a deep need to communicate. His album is set for release June 16, 2023 on Decca label.

Tickets for this event also include a physical copy of the fantastic new album on your format of choice to be collected from Rough Trade East on the day of the show. Entry + blue vinyl is £33. Entry + CD is £14.50. More product information can be found here and here.

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Cheltenham Jazz Festival: Damian Lewis – Live Review

Well Crafted Songs and Strong Vocals

by Hannah Compton | Building Our Own Nashville | May 1, 2023

Actor Damian Lewis has always had a passion for playing music and putting out a record of his own. Signed to Decca Records, Damian released his first single ‘Down on the Bowery’ on April 13th 2023.

His debut album Mission Creep is out June 16th and can be pre ordered here.

Playing in the Jazz Arena at Cheltenham Jazz Festival with a seven piece band that consisted of the Kansas Smitty Band, the show was an absolute sell out full of keen fans of the actor who were curious to be a part of one of his first ever live performances promoting his forthcoming debut album.

“Hello Everyone”, Lewis greeted “I am a Cheltenham Jazz Festival virgin only to be deflowered by this audience and I am glad it’s you”.

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Damian Lewis Performed at This Year’s Cheltenham Jazz Festival

David Bowie Vibes

by Gingernsap | damian-lewis.com | May 1, 2023


Damian performed a live gig at
Cheltenham Jazz Festival at Montpellier Gardens in the Jazz Arena on Monday, May 1, 2023 from 2:30-4:00 p.m. He and his band sounded incredible and audience members commented about Damian’s Bowie-esque look and vibe. Damian performed songs from his upcoming debut album out June 16, as well as covers like ‘Werewolves of London.’ View more images in our Gallery here. Next gig is Union Chapel! Watch brief interview from Cheltenham Jazz Festival with Tony Minvielle of Jazz FM here:

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Damian Lewis Releases Second Single and Music Video: Zaragoza

Live From Hoxton Hall

by Gingersnap | damian-lewis.com | April 28, 2023

Damian has released his second official music video, this time for the track ‘Zaragoza’ performed live at Hoxton Hall on March 3, 2023. Listening and download options here. You can also view his first official video for ‘Down on the Bowery’ here.

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Damian Lewis and Alison Mosshart See Music Show in NYC

Lucinda Williams Live Music

by Gingersnap | damian-lewis.com | April 26, 2023

Damian and Alison are seen heading out to Lucinda Williams‘ live music gig on Tuesday, April 25, 2023. Lucinda Williams and her band played four nights at City Winery NYC, one of New York’s premier venues, restaurants, wineries and event spaces along the Hudson River. View more photos in our Gallery here.

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Listen to ‘Zaragoza’ Track on BBC Sounds

Annual A-Z pick of the Best of Record Store Day 2023

by Gingersnap | damian-lewis.com | April 26, 2023

Damian participated in Record Store Day 2023 with a special release. The format is a 7-inch record, what industry folks refer to as a 45, with an A and B side (flip-side) of music recordings ‘Zaragoza’ and ‘Never Judge A Man By His Umbrella.’ Any remaining copies are available for online purchase now from Rough Trade or Townsend Music online record store. You can listen to the track ‘Zaragoza’ at BBC Sounds with Mark Punter here at about 1hr 56min into the episode and follow along with the lyrics below.  Damian’s debut album will be released on June 16, 2023.

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Damian Lewis Spotted Carrying Guitar Bag on Streets of New York

Busking: Never Leave Home Without Your Guitar

by Gingersnap | damian-lewis.com | April 25, 2023

Damian and Alison were spotted stepping out in New York City again today, Tuesday, April 25, 2023.  Both were seen smiling and laughing as Damian toted his guitar bag over his shoulder throughout the streets of the Big Apple. Seems apparent Damian is back in New York for music related purposes, as he busked outside Music Inn in the West Village and teased the public that something was landing this week! He could also be on double duty for more Billions season 7 filming. View more photos in our Gallery here.

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Down on the Bowery Official Video Shoot: Behind the Scenes

Mission Creep: Down on the Bowery

by Gingersnap | damian-lewis.com | April 19, 2023

Photo Cred: Damian Lewis

A tidbit more information for our readers: Damian’s first ever official music video ‘Down on the Bowery’ was shot at Brooklyn Bowl in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. You can watch the video below or on YouTube and pre-order his album here. View more behind the scenes photos from the video shoot in our Gallery here.

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