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Damian Lewis Kicks Off UK Tour Part 2

On March 8, 2024March 30, 2024 By Gingersnap Comments Off

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by Gingersnap | damian-lewis.com | March 8, 2024

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Damian Lewis and his fantastic band kicked off their Mission Creep UK Tour part two on Friday, March 8, 2024 in East Sussex at Trading Boundaries venue. His supporting act was musician Amelie Watson. As promised, it was a new year, with new songs, and new pants. 🙂 Damian played songs from his debut album like the cover of Neil Young’s Harvest Moon, as well as new songs like She Makin’ Me Change from his highly anticipated upcoming second album due out hopefully later this year. Next up – Southend! It’s not too late to see one of his shows. Tour schedule and ticket information here. View more East Sussex photos in our Gallery here and watch video clips of his performance below:

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Damian Lewis Fits His Rock Career Around Being a Solo Parent

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Hit Me Baby One More Time

by Alex Spencer | Cambridge Independent | March 8, 2024

Hollywood actor Damian Lewis has discovered a surprising extra benefit to his new sideline as a rock singer.

“Turns out the life of a rock star is getting home and cooking dinner for your family. Who knew? That’s not what it said on the tin,” he reveals.

Damian, who has stayed close to home to look after his teenage children since the tragic death of his wife Helen McCrory from cancer, now has to consider carefully which projects he can take on.

Helen, best known for her starring roles in Peaky Blinders and Harry Potter, died in April 2021, aged 52. They had been married nearly 14 years and had two children, Manon and Gulliver.

Damian, star of Billions and Homeland, said: “I’m quite quite selective about what actual work I take because I’m a solo parent with two teenage kids. I can’t go away for a long time. I can’t go and make a movie for four months in Australia, for example, and so I’m trying to take work that fits in with family life. And music, oddly, it actually fits better. That’s a happy happenstance. It’s not the reason I’m doing it.

“The reason I’m doing it is because I’m loving it and really enjoying it. But it does actually fit in, unless I was to get on a bus and go to American for four months; but doing a 15-date tour in the UK and being able to get home most nights is doable.”

Damian began writing the songs during lockdown, when Helen was ill. “They’re quite a personal collection of songs,” he says.

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Damian Lewis Remembers Oxford Field Rave

On March 7, 2024April 9, 2024 By Gingersnap Comments Off

O2 Academy2 Oxford

by Edward Burnett | Oxford Mail | March 7, 2024

Damian Lewis has been acting since the 1990s and played the leading role of Bobby Axelrod in the American series Billions which ran from 2016 to 2023.

After starring in various projects including Quentin Tarantino’s 2019 epic blockbuster Once Upon a Time….in Hollywood, Damian decided to pursue a career in music alongside his acting.

He released his debut album ‘Mission Creep’ last summer and the Hollywood star is bringing his live music gig to the city next month.

The actor revealed in an exclusive chat with the Oxford Mail he once raved nearby.

“I have been to Oxford as a long time ago I had friends who were at the university there so I visited then,” said Damian.

“I went to a rave once in Oxford in a field, just outside of Oxford which was a while back.

“I’ve still got friends who live close by so yeah, I love Oxford, it’s a beautiful city.”

The 53-year-old’s love for Oxford played into the actor’s choice to come and perform the standalone gig in the city.

“I just wanted to play at nice venues and places with nice city centres and are on the map,” added Damian. Oxford is a really nice place to come and play because it’s a cool little town centre.”

Damian Lewis will perform at the O2 Academy2 Oxford on Friday, March 22 with tickets priced at £31.60. Ticket information for Damian’s UK Spring tour can be found here. Order his debut album Mission Creep from his official music store here.

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Damian Lewis Scheduled to Perform Music Gig at Black Deer Festival 2024

On March 7, 2024April 12, 2024 By Gingersnap Comments Off

Festival of Americana

by Gingersnap | damian-lewis.com | March 7, 2024

Damian Lewis returns to the 5th annual Black Deer music festival.

Damian shared on Instagram that he and his band are coming back for round two and they will be performing on the Main Stage! MyLondon reports Damian and his band are scheduled for Friday’s entertainment.

The entire festival runs from June 14-16, 2024 at Eridge Park, Tunbridge Wells, Kent – near East Sussex, England.

A wide variety of tier-type tickets will become available soon and right now tier 3 tickets are on sale here.

Initial line-up includes Sheryl Crow, Courtney Barnett (her song was featured on Billions), guitar virtuoso Joe Bonamassa, Portland, Dale Watson & His Lonestars, Eli Paperboy Reed and BC Camplight. Further announcements coming soon.

The festival is described as being dropped into a musical melting pot – a door into the world of Americana and country – including, but not limited to Folk, Bluegrass, Roots and the Blues. The Independent calls it, “One of the most culturally eclectic and rewarding festival experiences in the UK.”

Other fun activities at the event include camping, a young folk adventure, custom motorcycles and trucks, a saloon bar with craft beers, BBQ arena with smokehouse cooking and southern comfort food, and demos/masterclasses with renowned chefs. For more information, visit Black Deer Festival’s website here.

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Secondary Source: Kent Online
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Damian Lewis Was Guest on Good Morning Britain

On March 6, 2024 By Gingersnap Comments Off

For the Love of Music

by Good Morning Britain | YouTube | March 6, 2024

Damian guest appeared on Good Morning Britain show on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 to discuss his return to music with a new, second album expected at the end of the year and an upcoming UK tour starting this Friday! He shared that he will be performing some of his new songs on this leg of the tour. He reflected on his days of busking in Europe, specially Paris and what songs he would cover, like David Bowie, Pink Floyd and Simon and Garfunkle (although not both parts 😉 ) Damian revealed to the hosts that he started classical guitar lessons when he was just 13-years-old, and he felt it very empowering to write his own songs for Mission Creep. Damian clarified he is not quitting acting, but he is going to dedicate the remainder of this year to music. View more photostills of the interview in our Gallery here and watch video segment below.

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Damian Lewis Visits Alison Mosshart on Tour

On March 5, 2024March 20, 2024 By Gingersnap Comments Off

Clandestine Traveler

by Gingersnap | damian-lewis.com | March 5, 2024

While on a break from filming Wolf Hall in the UK, Damian hopped across the pond to visit Alison state-side for a leg of her “God Games” tour with her band The Kills. First Damian joined her in Washington DC at the 9:30 Club on March 1, taking to Instagram to share the video clip below of The Kills performing. Then Alison posted the above clip to her Instagram stories on March 4 stating, “It’s been the best having you onboard the ship. 3 days of tour bliss with this stowaway.” Which means Damian was in the US seeing Alison’s additional shows in Asheville, North Carolina at The Orange Peel on March 2 and in Atlanta, Georgia at the Variety Playhouse on March 4. Love seeing these two musicians support each other!

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Damian Lewis is Back in the Studio

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Music in the Making

by Gingersnap | damian-lewis.com | February 29, 2024

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Damian is back in the studio working on his next album ahead of his upcoming Mission Creep Tour, part two. While at Durham Sound Studios earlier this week, Damian shared on Instagram that he is specifically working on three new singles to share on this tour and hopes his new album will be out later this year. Damian, bandmate Kitty Liv, and Kitty’s brother, Studio Manager Lewis Durham, were working on getting a new base line laid down onto some tracks. How exciting! You can view more photos from this week’s studio time in our Gallery here.

Ticket information for Damian’s upcoming UK Spring tour can be found here. You can order his debut album Mission Creep from his official music store here.

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Damian Lewis Looking Forward to Southend Show and Chats About His Spring Tour and His Essex Home

On February 17, 2024March 4, 2024 By Gingersnap Comments Off

Setting Off on Tour

by Emma Palmer | Essex Life Magazine | March 2024 Issue

He may be a Hollywood movie star, but A-list actor Damian Lewis has closer ties to little old Essex than you might think. Not only does the 53-year-old, known for his roles in Homeland, Billions, Band of Brothers and Wolf Hall, own a house in a picturesque part of north Essex, he’s preparing to hit the stage at the Palace Theatre in Southend this month-just don’t expect him to be acting.

Hardcore fans of the red-haired heartthrob will already have been aware of his musical abilities, but it wasn’t until 2022 when he released his debut album, Mission Creep, that the rest of the world was introduced to the vocal and compositional talents of Mr. Lewis.

As well as starring in some of the most successful TV shows in recent years, the star was and is, an accomplished guitar player.

As a child he never stopped playing and even went busking around Europe in his twenties before he decided to plough his efforts into acting.

But even though acting roles such as captured US Marine Nicholas Brody in Homeland, hedge fund trader Bobby Axelrod in Billions and more recently as King Henry VIII in Wolf Hall, catapulted him to global stardom, it’s music that remains a driving force in his ongoing career.

Lewis would occasionally perform at wrap parties on film sets as part of a scratch band but when Covid and the ensuing lockdowns hit, he realised he, at last, had time and space away from a busy acting schedule to throw himself into playing and writing songs. With the additional maturity and experience that life has given him the ideas for tunes and lyrics began to flow.

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Damian Lewis Chats About Music and Upcoming Tour on BBC Radio

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Cambridge Junction

by Gingersnap | damian-lewis.com | February 14, 2024

Damian joined radio host Chris Mann on BBC Radio on Friday, February 2, 2024 for a chat about music, his upcoming tour and playing Cambridge Junction this spring. Damian also speaks about supporting Wales in the Six Nations Championship and his dog Petra. You can listen to the rebroadcast of this clip on BBC Sounds for up to a year from today, here. Enjoy and don’t forget to catch him at one of his shows during his upcoming UK Tour Part 2 this Spring. Ticket information is available here.

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Damian Lewis Chats About Music and Touring on BBC Radio

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Music and Upcoming UK Tour Part 2

by Gingersnap | damian-lewis.com | February 2, 2024

Damian joined presenter Adam Dowling on BBC Radio for a chat about music and his performance next month at
Trading Boundaries in East Sussex. The radio interview aired on various stations, including BBC Radio Kent, BBC Surrey and BBC Sussex on Friday, February 2, 2024. You can listen to the rebroadcast on BBC Sounds for up to 30 days from today, here. Damian’s segment begins about 38:30 minutes into the programme. Enjoy and don’t forget to catch him at one of his shows during his upcoming UK Tour Part 2 this Spring. Ticket information is available here.

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Damian Lewis Announces New Tour Dates and Release of Second Album

On January 18, 2024February 24, 2024 By Gingersnap Comments Off

Eight-Date Tour

by Hannah Roberts | PA Entertainment via The Irish News | January 18, 2024

British actor-turned-musician Damian Lewis has announced he will be embarking on a tour in March ahead of the release of a new album. The 52-year-old London-born actor, who starred in the TV series Homeland and 2019 comedy film Once Upon A Time… In Hollywood, has turned his hand to music in recent years. He released his debut album Mission Creep last year and will embark on a new set of tour dates, starting with a show in East Sussex at the Trading Boundaries on Friday March 8. Discussing the tour, Lewis said:

“Dry January at home? If you’re itching for some live music by March. I’m here to help. Me and the band are hitting the road again in March for The Mission Creep Tour Part 2. Can’t wait. Come!”

Lewis also revealed that plans are underway to release a second album this year. He said: “I’ll be playing my album Mission Creep, sure, but also sneaking in songs from my second album, which will be out later this year. That’s right: new year, new pants, new songs. See you there.”

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Damian Lewis Announces 2024 UK Tour Dates

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UK Tour Part II

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

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Damian has announced UK tour dates for Spring, 2024! He is going to be playing up and down the UK at a selection of iconic venues with his magnificent band. So come out for the Mission Creep Tour Part 2 – new year, new songs, new pants 🙂 You can order his debut album Mission Creep from his official music store here. He will see you all in your home towns!

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Friday, March 8, 2024 – Trading Boundaries, East Sussex – Sheffield Green near Fletching, Sussex, TN223RB, UK – 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, March 10, 2024 – Palace Theatre, Southend – 430 London Road, Southend on Sea, SS0 9LA, UK – 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 – The Palace, Watford – 20 Clarendon Rd, WD17 1JZ, UK – 8:00 p.m.
Friday, March 22, 2024 – O2 Academy 2, Oxford – 190 Cowley Rd, OX4 1UE, UK – 6:30 p.m. (tickets on sale December 22)
Sunday, March 24, 2024 – Sub Rooms, Stroud – George Street, Stroud GL5 1AE, UK – 7:30 p.m.
Monday, March 25, 2024 – Lighthouse Centre for the Arts, Poole – The Theatre, 21 Kingland Rd, BH15 1UG, UK – 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, March 27, 2024 – Epic Studios, Norwich – 112-114 Magdalen St, Norwich, NR3 1JD, UK – 8:00 p.m.
Thursday, March 28, 2024 – Junction 1, Cambridge – Junction 1, Clifton Way, CB1 7GX, UK – 7:00 p.m.

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