Damien O'Kane


Damien O'Kane is an Irish musician, born in Coleraine, County Londonderry. He lives in Yorkshire with his wife, the folk musician Kate Rusby, and their two daughters.

Career

O'Kane graduated from Newcastle University in 2005 and has been performing ever since. He has performed with Flook and also in a duo with Shona Kipling. O'Kane is now pursuing his own solo career, as well as touring with Kate Rusby. His solo work features songs from his native Northern Ireland and his trademark instrumentals.

Personal life

Damien is married to singer/songwriter Kate Rusby; the couple have two daughters.

Discography

Banjophonics, 2022 Banjophony, 2018

Solo albums

Summer Hill Areas of High Traffic
  • ''Avenging and Bright''

Guest appearances

Songs from Twisting River - West of Eden: tenor guitar on The Bee That Stung and Black Boat, banjo on River Fowey and Song for a Rover and acoustic guitar on River Fowey and The Bee That Stung Look to the West - West of Eden Flat Earth Society - West of Eden