Damien DempseyPart Van, part Bono, part Christy, and at times part Bob (Dylan or Marley, take your pick), powerhouse vocalist Dubliner Damien Dempsey puts a ton of energy into his passionate songs, and represents the undisputed new roots voice of Ireland. Damien has previously provided all-too-brief opening sets in Minneapolis for Sinead O'Connor and The Swell Season; this is his richly deserved local debut as a headliner. Openers tonight will be local Irish roots band Sweet Colleens, creating a doubly sweet opening weekend spectacular.

 “...folk and roots rock with substance, with the sound of Ireland mixed in for good measure. A most intriguing cocktail.” – Billboard    

“...Dempsey’s arrow-true voice has a liquid quality...this is bold, compelling stuff.” – Mojo

Tickets on sale now from Cedar Ticketline (612-338-2674 ext 2), Cedar outlets, and online at Ticketweb

$12 advance and $15 day of show