Damian McGinty (Glee, Celtic Thunder) coming to Shoreline May 5

Damian McGinty

Join Irish singer, songwriter, and actor Damian McGinty on May 5 at Shoreline Community College Theater on his biggest solo tour to date, showcasing music and behind-the-scenes insights from his upcoming EP of original songs. This tour will be fans’ first opportunity to hear these songs live, and to share with Damian in the excitement and stories behind the album.

In his 10+ years in the business and nearly half a million miles, he’s met thousands of people, heard their stories, and been a keen observer of humanity. The roads he has traveled, literally and figuratively, have shaped his world view. As his father says, “every day’s a school day.” And, Damian has come to believe, everyone we meet has something to teach us.

The songs on Damian’s upcoming EP are filled with heartfelt lyrics that are honest, vulnerable, and true. Listeners will recognize in these stories their own lives, loves, struggles, losses, and joys. The lyrics and tunes, while personal and intimate, also reflect our shared experiences, and are infused with Damian's intense connection to and compassion for the people and the world around him.

In his more than ten years, Damian has gathered a fanbase that ranges in age from zero to their 90s. While some might shy away from such an eclectic scope, Damian embraces it with songs that are both timeless and fresh. His philosophy is that of inclusiveness. We are, ultimately, all the same, and we are all seeking the same things: truth, belonging, love.

“When I write songs, I’m trying to capture a moment, a feeling, an emotion. It’s extremely personal, but also, I hope, relatable and universal.”

Fans know Damian as one of the original performers with the international hit group Celtic Thunder, as well as from his role as Rory Flanagan on Glee.

Purchase tickets online for concert at Shoreline Community College Theatre, 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline 98133.