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Damian Erskine Project CD RELEASE Party !

My official CD release party for “So To Speak” will be held at Jimmy Mak’s on April 9th!! Here are the details:

Jimmy Mak’s
221 NW 10th Ave
Portland, OR

503.295.6542 for reservations

Show starts at 8pm
$12 at the door

The fabulous BEN DARWISH GROUP will be opening the evening (and they always impress!). Don’t miss one of the greatest nights in live and local music to hit Portland!

Jimmy Mak's : April 9th !

One Response to “Damian Erskine Project CD RELEASE Party !”

Mama says:

March 3, 2010 at 6:36 am

Nice Venue!! I wish I could be there. Good luck with your Release Party. I already bought the album on iTunes. It’s positively GREAT!!!

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