Hoedown of the Summer
by Gingersnap | damian-lewis.com | June 16, 2023
Damian returned to the stage for a live gig at the 4th annual Black Deer music festival on Opening Day, Friday, June 16 – the same day as his album release for Mission Creep. Photo above shows Damian playing tracks from his new album to a packed Ridge tent stage. He also signed copies of his album during the festival. According to Soundsphere Magazine, “It’s scorching hot, the BBQ is on and the beers are cold. Damian Lewis has just released his first album and is casually propping up the bar.”
Watch an exclusive clip of his Black Deer performance and interview with ITV News Arts Editor Nina Nannar here. They spoke backstage about what it’s like for Damian to return to music. You can also listen to the interview here or the full podcast here. Damian told Nina,
“My kids don’t like it. Full stop. They want Dad to be dad. And they’re much happier when Dad’s cab is available and running and taking them to school. It’s very interesting when even your own children say, ‘Dad, you’re an actor. Now you’re pretending to be a rock star or a musician.”Â
View more photos and video clips from the event in our Gallery
Performance Clips:
Myself and my wonderful band had a great time in the sun at @blackdeerfest. What a crowd. Thanks to everyone who came down and those we met throughout the day! pic.twitter.com/1qTzihDiZm
— Damian Lewis (@lewis_damian) June 20, 2023
The entire festival runs from June 16-18, 2023 at Eridge Park, Kent – near East Sussex, England and is described as being dropped into a musical melting pot – a door into the world of Americana and country – including, but not limited to Folk, Bluegrass, Roots and the Blues.