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Dean Relland's avatar

You do what is right for you!! You deserve it.

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sean david smith's avatar

thanks for the heads up - i respect yer decision - so happy that i got to see you for the first time all those yrs ago with rosie thomas and saxon shore and VERY VERY happy that my father and i were able to attend one of yer shows together - he is a HUGE fan of yers after overhearing me playing yer music for all these yrs

really looking forward to what you and yer crew cook up in the studio next - all the best Damien!

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Nicole Davros's avatar

So very grateful for all the shows over all the years in the Midwest - including IA, IL, MO, IN, and MN. And now we'll just have that much extra motivation to finally make the trip out to the west coast to see you there! ❤️❤️❤️

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charlie's avatar

❤️❤️❤️

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Rafael Garcia's avatar

I just can say that your gigs in Madrid along these past years are among my best musical memories of live music. I feel sad but i am also happy for witnessing your live performances all over these years. Thanks.

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Joseph Wyman's avatar

I'm eternally grateful that I had the chance to see you play so many times over the years (lots of times in Seattle when I lived there, once in Stockholm when unbelievably I just happened to be there, and *just last week(!)* in San Diego). It's always an amazing experience and not to sound trite, but the shows have all truly been special — beautiful, entertaining and just so damn great. Who could blame you for taking an indefinite hiatus (it must be exhausting, even when it's great)?! I'm just grateful that you'll still be writing, recording and releasing your music. So thank you, Damien.

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Daniel Pauley's avatar

🫶🏻 from Chicago!

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Aidan Scanlan's avatar

Fully respect your decision. So glad I took the opportunity to see you in When I could across Europe in Dublin, London, Berlin, Hamburg, Oslo, Leuven, Ghent and Madrid.

Maybe again sometime down the road…..,

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JulieNYC96's avatar

You will be missed! Blessed to have seen you in Austin and Burlington VT. Always mesmerizing performances

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Mike Lerch's avatar

Your solo show in Boston during the Jason Isbell tour is one of the most beautiful and impactful experiences ofy life. While I'm sad I may not have that opportunity again, I sure thank you for sharing it with us.

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DecembriaDawn11's avatar

Wishing you the absolute best Damien ♠️♣️♦️♥️

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Crowmarsh Gifford's avatar

Union Chapel, London. Thanks.

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GrantPerm's avatar

Grateful that I got to see you on your first UK tour with The Handsome Family back in 1999 and then on your last UK tour with Dana Gavanski, 21 years later - plus the many times in between. Thank you x

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Me And My Shadow's avatar

Looks like I’m making a trip! So glad I’ve gotten to see you twice in Chicago. Especially at Sleeping Village last year! ❤️

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atibens's avatar

Happy to be able to have seen you in europe a couple of times. Looking forward to your coming music releases here on Maraqopa :)

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Alex Ford's avatar

Sounds like a sensible decision. Very grateful for the times I’ve been able to see you here in Leeds, UK

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