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Damian Lewis: Town Hall, Birmingham – Live Review

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Swapping Billions for Ballads

by Sam Lambeth | Louder Than War | September 15, 2023

Damian Lewis bounds onstage with the aura of a rockstar – lithe, agile and sartorially accurate (all black, desert boots, nifty waistcoat). “When I was last in Birmingham, the Birmingham Post gave me a scathing review,” he laughs. “I’m hoping tonight’s reviews will be kinder.”

He does have cause for trepidation, don’t forget. Actors venturing into music have often found themselves hitting a dead end, with even the most casual music fan ready to pour scorn. Thankfully, Lewis’ debut album sees him enter the Hugh Laurie category, as opposed to the dark and musty files of Russell Crowe.

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Damian Lewis Plays Rescue Rooms in Nottingham

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UK Tour Officially Kicks Off

by Gingersnap | damian-lewis.com | September 9, 2023

Damian and his brilliant band kicked off their UK Tour in Nottingham at the Rescue Rooms on Saturday, September 9, 2023 in support of his debut album Mission Creep. He played his new song for the audience titled She Makin’ Me Change, that he recently introduced at previous gigs, and we hope it will be on his second album! His opening act and special guest was Lydia Prettyman – you can find out more about her music here.

It’s not too late to see him play live – get all the information about his upcoming tour dates and ticket outlets here. Check out more photos and videos from the event in our Gallery, from loading up the van and sound check to their performance on stage.

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Damian Lewis on BBC Radio 2 Blues Show

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A Peek Into His Record Collection

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

Damian chatted with Cerys Matthews of The Blues Show on BBC Radio 2, which aired Monday, June 19, 2023. He shared his favorite blues tracks ahead while promoting the release of his debut album Mission Creep. The album is inspired by roots, blues, rock ‘n’ roll and jazz. You can listen to the broadcast here beginning around 15:38. The broadcast is only available for 28 days on BBC Sounds so catch it now!

Cerys asked him if he falls in love with characters he has portrayed like Nick Brody in Homeland and Dick Winters from Band of Brothers or does he completely move on. He answered that it’s about a bit of both because the ending of every job, especially long ones that he’s been lucky enough to be a part of on several occasions, that he’s created a work family with people he’s quite fond of and leaving can be bitter sweet; but as a whole, it’s quite good to move on. He doesn’t so much fall in love with characters he plays, but he defends them – that acting is sort of like advocacy and the audience is his jury, which makes you intellectually rigorous.

“I represent them like a lawyer would represent a plaintiff.”

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Damian Lewis on BBC Radio 6 Music

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Makin’ Plans with Gemma Cairney

by Gingersnap | damian-lewis.com | June 1, 2023

Gemma Cairney sat in on Lauren Laverne’s BBC Radio 6 Music segment with Damian this morning and Gemma reported it was a pleasure to have him in the studio! His song ‘Makin’ Plans’ was broadcast as number 30 during the 38-tracklist programme with his interview here beginning around 2:05:54. The broadcast is only available for 28 days on BBC Sounds so catch it now!

Damian spoke about working with jazz musician Giacomo Smith and Kansas Smitty’s band, his three singles ‘Down on the Bowery,’ ‘Zaragoza’ and ‘Makin’ Plans’ that have been released on several platforms and described his signature sound as a hybrid of rootsy, singer-songwriter bluesy, rock-n-roll music.

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Decca Records Signs Damian Lewis for Debut Album

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Rootsy, Rock and Jazz-Tinged Songs

by Andre Paine | Music Week | April 13, 2023

Damian Lewis with Tom Lewis of Decca Label Group. Photo cred: Carsten Windhorst

Decca Records has signed actor Damian Lewis.

The star of Homeland and Billions will release his debut album, Mission Creep, on June 16. The first single, ‘Down On The Bowery,’ is out today (April 13).

The album is described as a collection of rootsy, rock and jazz-tinged songs.

“I suddenly had a lot to say,” said Damian Lewis. “People will judge if it’s any good or not, but for me, it felt entirely natural.”

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Damian Lewis Releases First Single Ahead of His Debut Album Mission Creep

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Music Chops

by Naomi Clarke | Daily Express, Independent and Evening Standard | April 12, 2023

Not content with being a great actor, Old Etonian Damian Lewis is showing he is even more talented with his musical chops. Damian looks well on track to realising his dream of becoming a smash hit strummer this summer. The Homeland and Band Of Brothers star will release his first single today as he warms up for a string of gigs and live performances over the summer festival season.

Today the actor released the soulful track ‘Down On The Bowery’ from his debut studio album, Mission Creep (a war reference), which is due out on June 16. The song was written while he was in New York.

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Huge TV Star Lands Record Deal and Announces Debut Album After 30 Years On Screen

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Career Change

by Simon Boyle | The Sun | April 12, 2023

Damian Lewis is cementing his move from screen to sound after landing a record deal.

The Homeland actor has secured a contract with Decca Records and will put out his debut album Mission Creep on June 16.

He’s made moves into music in recent years with a series of small live shows and today drops the first single from his record, called ‘Down On The Bowery.’

Damian is said to have channeled his heartache into the album two years after the death of his Peaky Blinders actress wife Helen McCrory.

Talking about writing it, Damian said: “I suddenly had a lot to say. People will judge if it’s any good or not, but for me it felt natural.”

He said he decided to make the album in lockdown having been a regular busker when he was younger.

The A-lister added: “I wanted the album to give a sense of a journey to this point – from busking ’til now.”

Decca also has Jeff Goldblum, who has successfully made the move from movies to music, on its books.

It sounds like Damian is in safe hands.

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Damian Lewis Tweets Picture Outside Music Studio

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Amps and Mics

by Damian Lewis | Twitter | March 22, 2023

L to R: Joe Webb, Will Sach, Billy Adamson and Giacomo Smith. Photo Credit: Damian Lewis

Damian tweeted out this photo with the caption, “Now that’s a band.” And from his Instagram account he shared, “Meet the band.” The photo was taken just outside of Creation Studios, a music studio and luthier located in the heart of Camden, London on Kentish Town Road and Royal College Street. We’re guessing they were either renting some rehearsal space or laying down some tracks for Damian’s upcoming debut album set to be released this summer. Can’t wait!

For more information about Creation Studios, visit their website here.
View photos of studio time and album artwork here

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Damian Lewis on Grief, Espionage and His New Musical Ambitions

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This Is a Mini-Midlife Crisis, But Not a Full-Blown One

by Simon Hattenston | The Guardian | October 29, 2022

They were the golden couple of British acting, but Helen McCrory’s death last year left her husband shattered. Now he is putting the pieces of himself back together – and finding a new creative energy.

The entrance to the private members’ club is so unobtrusive it is barely visible. I walk up the back stairs to a well-disguised roof terrace. A member of staff seems to know why I’m here, and shows me to a discreet table with barely a word. Damian Lewis is sitting there alone, tucking into a plate of sea bass. “Sorry, I couldn’t wait,” he says, looking up. “I was starving.” We move on to the veranda – an even more private spot. I half expect him to show me a secret code, tell me to consign it to memory, and walk away. It feels like a scene from a spy novel.

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Damian on the Out to Lunch Podcast and Video of Jazz Performance

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Damian Lewis and the Kansas Smitty’s Supersize Band

by Gingersnap | damian-lewis.com | June 1, 2021

Listen to Damian on today’s podcast episode of Out To Lunch with Jay Rayner here.  Among many other things, Damian discusses his music and work with the the Kansas Smitty’s Supersize Band.

Here is Damian performing the Dr. John classic ‘Such a Night’ with the Kansas Smitty’s, recorded on February 23, 2021 from Kansas Smitty’s headquarters in East London.  Giacomo Smith and Alec Harper on Alto, Camilla George on Tenor, Dylan Jones on Trumpet, Dave Archer on Guitar, Kit Downes on Keyboard, Joe Webb on Piano, Ferg Ireland on Bass and Jas Kayser and Will Cleasby on Drums.