Damien Rice in Manchester

Damien Rice is an Irish singer-songwriter born in Dublin in 1973. After singing with the band Juniper, he established his solo career with the album O, which includes “The Blower’s Daughter,” “Cannonball” and “Volcano.” His later albums include 9 and My Favourite Faded Fantasy. A 2003 performance at London’s Union Chapel was later issued as Live at Union Chapel. He appeared at the Live 8 concert in Edinburgh in 2005, then performed at the London edition of Live Earth in 2007 at Wembley Stadium.