“Makin’ Plans is a song the Stones themselves might be proud to have under their belt.” – David Nobakht, Buzz Magazine
Damian Lewis performing ‘Makin’ Plans’ at Hoxton Hall, March 2023, source: Damianista
Welcome back, everyone, to another Damian Lewis’ “Song of the Week” feature! I’m excited to share my thoughts on yet another track from Damian’s debut album Mission Creep. And this time, it’s one where Damian plugs in the electric guitar. Let’s talk about Makin’ Plans.
“Jazz is a broad church. That’s why we chose a Tabernacle. Place of residence. Place of meeting. Tent of congregation. Tent of meeting.”
-Damian Lewis
Well, ladies and gentlemen, exactly three years ago, I had a 72-hour lightning trip to London for a special weekend with fan friends and a fantastic evening of music at The Tabernacle London in Notting Hill with the one and only Damian Lewis. It was such a night with our Ginger Elvis rocking on the stage and off – he made time for everyone, VIPs and fans alike, after the gig.So please come join me in the beautiful and inspiring music hall that is The Tabernacle London, and live or re-live (if you were lucky enough to be there) every single detail from that glorious evening… And don’t get surprised that I am talking about A Spy Among Friends and The Radleys as Damian’s upcoming projects. They were upcoming projects three years ago and I haven’t changed a word in my original write-up .
Here is how Damian introduced his new song ‘Suck My Blood’ to us on Instagram just in time for Halloween in 2023. And on the second leg of his Mission Creep UK tour in spring 2024, he debuted the song on stage. He shared with us, the audience, about The Radleys, a vampire movie that he recently made, in which he played a doctor and he introduced the song he wrote inspired by the movie and his role in it. And he definitely brought the house down with laughter in Stroud when he addressed a man in the front row leaving his seat for the bar or the loo.
“Sir, I’m not a real vampire.”
And while Damian talked about his role as a small-town doctor before debuting his new song, I think the song is less about the doctor he plays, and more about the doctor’s former academic twin brother that he also plays — Will Radley. Continue reading “Damian Lewis’ Song of the Week: Suck My Blood”
Damian recently took to Instagram as above to reflect on his mini-tour of the Emerald Isle. And now that I reflect on my own week long trip to Ireland to follow Damian and the band from Cork to Dublin to Limerick, it was so many train rides, so many hotel rooms, so much gray skies, and so little sleep! And it was all WORTH IT for the fantastic music, fun chats, pints of beer and big laughs with people I adore! Ireland, you were something else! Damian’s mini-tour was packed with energy, good vibes, and those up-close moments that make live music so special.
It’s been over a week since I got back home from Damian Lewis’ mini tour of Ireland, and I’m still absolutely buzzing. The energy, the music, the atmosphere — it’s all still running through my head. What an unforgettable experience! And I am here to share it with you!
Holy Damian 🙂
Damian ruled on stage and off – he made time for everyone, his guests and his fans, after the gig. He had pictures taken with them, gave autographs as well as bear hugs.The smaller venues made it easy for Damian and the band to mingle with the crowd after each gig, rather than hosting guests backstage — which, I think, made the whole experience so much fun for the fans. I met so many wonderful people on the tour, and I have to say, the Irish are truly special — so friendly, so kind, and always ready with a smile. I don’t know how many times each person thanked me for the “I was there” magnet that I gave them. Continue reading “REDUX: Following Damian Lewis on his Mini-Tour of Ireland”
Happy Halloween from all of us at Fan Fun with Damian Lewis!
The video you see below is our way of saying THANK YOU to the one and only Damian Lewis for giving us our new favorite Halloween movie ‘The Radleys’ and our new favorite spooky song, ‘Suck My Blood’
We hope that you put on your fangs and watch this Damianista – Gingersnap co-production. And then visit us at Damian-Lewis.com for a list of spine-chilling-themed Damian Lewis films and TV series to add to your fright night watch party. And Damian’s spooky playlist for your Halloween party!
Damianista thanks Lewisto and her cat Ollie for their spooky appearance in the video and her neighbors for the beautiful Halloween decorations that appear in the video!
