Damien Dempsey

Damien Dempsey
Dempsey performing at Gumball Festival in April 2014
Background information
Born (1975-07-09) 9 July 1975
Donaghmede, Dublin, Ireland
OriginDublin, Ireland
GenresIrish, folk, traditional, reggae
OccupationsSinger-songwriter, guitarist
InstrumentsGuitar, keyboards, vocals
Years active1995–present
LabelsIRL (Independent Records Ltd), UFO Music, Planet, Sony BMG, FOUR FOUR
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Damien Dempsey (born 9 June 1975) is an Irish singer and songwriter who mixes traditional Irish folk contemporary lyrics that deliver social and political commentaries on Irish society. Damien sings in his native, working-class accent in the English language, and to a lesser extent in the Irish language.