MUCH-loved Australian singer Damien Leith will be performing at Panthers Port Macquarie later this month.
Fans are sure to be in for a show to remember, with Damien’s seventh studio album, Chapter Seven, receiving rave reviews and the Irish-born singer in top form.
The popular singer and songwriter has returned to his roots as a songwriter and penned 12 new original tracks for the album, including two songs he wrote with legendary Nashville writer Joe Melson who wrote Crying and Only the Lonely with Roy Orbison.
“I’m absolutely thrilled with it. There’s a sound that runs through the entire album and it’s my sound,” Damien said.
The troubadour recorded Chapter Seven in a studio he built himself. The result is an honest and poetic collection of beautifully crafted songs that showcase Damien’s vocals and song-writing skills like never before.
The singer’s story thus far is familiar to millions. He has come a long way, in every sense. His career skyrocketed when he contested the 2006 edition of Australian Idol, a series he went on to win. Damien captured the attention of a nation, and brought the country along with him for an incredible ride.
“It’s been a big journey and an amazing learning curve,” he said.
“When I entered the contest I’d been gigging for a long time but I’ve learnt so much more since then. In the past six years, I’ve learned a lot about the industry, the business, about myself and the things that drive me and what I’m passionate about. It’s been an incredible time and here’s to the next six years and beyond.”
The ride has featured more thrills than spills. In 2007 and 2009, Damien showed-off his creative talents when he published two novels, One More time and then Remember June, to accompany his album release of the same name. He has won four ARIA Awards and topped the Australian sales charts. His song Beautiful accompanied a global Estee Lauder campaign.
On Chapter Seven, Damien showcases the artist he has become.
“I wanted positive songs,” he said. “In the album I cover a lot of different themes, love, loss and everything in between. But I’ve tried to approach them from a more positive outlook. It’s true to the style people know me for.”
The album has a mix of ballads and up-tempo songs and Damien is in good voice with his trademark falsetto.
“There’s a good balance running through the whole album,” he said. “It has an acoustic feel, but has big songs as well. I love that I can strip back any song to guitar and it still sounds just as good.”
Damien will be performing at Panthers on 13 December at 8pm. Tickets cost $30 for members and $33 for non-members. This show is sure to be extremely popular, so book early. For more information visit www.portsports.com.au
