RIVERSIDE THEATRES PRESENTS DAMIEN LEITH

AN IRISH JOURNEY MUSIC SUNDAY 20 MARCH AT 3PM also starting to make his mark as a producer joined Damien’s band for the Roy tour in 2011 CREDITS BIOGRAPHIES and songwriter. and has performed with him across the country ever since. Other artists he has toured and Eric has been playing with Damien Leith for WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY recorded with include Marcia Hines, Russell DAMIEN LEITH the last 14 years as his right-hand man. He Morris, Ian Moss and Brian Cadd. DAMIEN has also played alongside Aloe Blacc, Guy MUSICIANS LEITH Sebastian, the late and great Mark Hunter, Chris is an avid instrument collector and can Writer and Singer Doug Williams, Diana Rouvas, iOTA and be found between gigs riding his pushbike or DAMIEN LEITH Russell Morris. teaching his baby son music theory. SINGER Damien Leith is a multi-talented artist that ERIC ARANDA has made his mark in Australia as a singer, LEAD GUITAR songwriter, producer, author, playwright and JESS JESS GRAHAM television host personality. VIOLIN GRAHAM KEVIN KELLY The talented family man first captured the Violin Bodhrán and Whistle CHRIS ALFORD attention and affection of Australian’s when BASS, MANDOLIN, BANJO AND WHISTLE he was a contestant in the 2006 edition of Jess Graham is a composer with a unique Kevin Kelly is an Irish musician, producer set of talents; a passion for composition and founder of bodranworld.com, who is KEVIN KELLY Australian Idol – a series he went on to win. BODHRÁN AND WHISTLE Since then his career has skyrocketed, but he combined with an impressive ability to play a on a mission with the Bodhrán. His unique has remained charming, grounded and modest number of instruments, including the violin, in approach to percussion takes you on a – securing him a place as a popular and well- which she was classically trained. journey through the rhythms and sounds of the Irish Bodhrán drum. loved Australian and international personality. After years of esteemed accomplishment in In the last 10 years Damien has enjoyed the realm of classical music, she has now He delivers percussive beats on the Bodhrán platinum-selling albums and been nominated shifted her focus to more contemporary with a unique double-ended tipping for multiple awards including ARIAs, MTV works, bringing her classical training and love style, intertwined with an earthy world Australia Video Music Awards and Helpmann for orchestration with her, which can be heard percussion feel and a soulful voice. His song Awards. He has written two fiction novelsOne in her delivery. writing reflects a fusion of traditional and contemporary songs. More Time and Remember June and has been Jess also composes and performs as a solo the host of countless television shows including artist and works as a session musician and Kevin’s achievements so far reflect the impact New Idea Test Kitchen and Saving Kids. composer for other artists across a range that he has had on Australia’s music scene. of genres. These include Kevin appearing in The Guinness Book of Records for staging the world’s Largest ERIC CHRIS Bodhrán Drumming Ensemble with 980 ARANDA ALFORD drummers. Highlights include the honour of Lead Guitar Bass, Mandolin, singing the Irish National Anthem for the Rugby League World Cup (Ireland V Tonga), which Eric Aranda is one of Sydney’s finest Banjo and Whistle was broadcast live to over a million viewers guitarists. First picking up the guitar at 14 Chris Alford is one of the country’s busiest internationally on Fox Sports. years old, Eric is a self-taught musician, who musicians, usually being in 5 or more bands at successfully stretches his talents across any one time! He grew up singing in the school many genres of music. choir and learning classical piano, but soon Recognised for his passionate execution and moved away from these after discovering rock ability to complement and enhance other music on cassette and vinyl. artists’ performances, Eric is also known After studying at the Newcastle Conservatorium for being a standalone musician in his own of Music, he has performed with many of right. After many years in the business, Eric is Australia’s top artists here and overseas. Chris MERCHANDISE Purchase some Damien Leith merchandise, available in the foyer after the show. ALBUMS Songs from Ireland - $30 Roy – A Tribute to Roy Orbison - $20 Chapter Seven - $20 Now and Then - $15 Remember June - $15 Where We Land - $15 BOOKS Remember June - $20 One More Time - $20 FUN STUFF Tote Bag (The Parting Glass) - $15 Songs from Ireland Pen - $5 Fridge Magnet - $5 Postcard - $5 Guitar Picks - $2

RIVERSIDE THEATRES OUR PARTNERS DIRECTOR ROBERT LOVE PRINCIPAL PARTNER (GOVERNMENT) BUSINESS MANAGER PAMELA THORNTON MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER PARTNER JONATHAN LLEWELLYN (GOVERNMENT) OPERATIONS MANAGER LINDA TAYLOR MAJOR PARTNER PROGRAM MANAGER MICHELLE KOTEVSKI EXECUTIVE PRODUCER, PARTNER NATIONAL THEATRE OF PARRAMATTA (HOTEL) JOANNE KEE