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Peasant
Indie / Folk / Alternative

..in stores everywhere, January 27, 2009



DOYLESTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA
United States

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   Peasant: General Info
Member Since1/5/2005
Band Websiteiampeasant.com
Band MembersDamien Derose

Management:

Christopher Radwanski
chris.radwanski@gmail.com

Brienne Rose
brienne@noiseracket.com

Record Label:

Paper Garden Records
bryan@papergardenrecords.com

US of A Booking:

Brian Jonas/Blackbird Agency
Brian@BlackbirdArtistsAgency.com

International Booking:

Dennis Adler Burning Eagle Booking
dennis@burningeaglebooking.de

Influences repetition, you, dreams
Sounds Like

”On the Ground” is now available to pre-order from
Paper Garden Records






Fear Not, Distant Lover (self-released 2005)


10 songs on CD (2005)


Record LabelPaper Garden Records
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 1 2009 10:00P
Rebel Spirit Presents: Peasant @ Rockwood Music Hall New York, New York
Jul 16 2009 4:15P
Jammin In The Plaza @ The Plaza Allentown, Pennsylvania
Aug 9 2009 4:00P
Lincoln Park Festival Chicago, Illinois

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   About Peasant

Damien DeRose

(guitar, vocals)


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"Damien DeRose, from Doylestown, PA, arrives with the humility of one of the working class. Performing under the name of Peasant, DeRose seems to exemplify the simplicity of musical creation in light of dark times. With an ostensibly perfect set of circumstances to fuel the flames of his own artistic revolt, Peasant is the ideal songwriter to resemble the struggle.

Head down as though years of struggle and strife have placed him under the earth, his ability to silence a crowd with a simple acoustic guitar is never in doubt.

With On the Ground, Peasant has collected a series of stories and songs that would bolster any dejected listener and grant assurance to any weary proletarian. Able to construct valiant textures with uncomplicated production and delicate lyrics, Peasant’s latest record on Paper Garden Records is a more than fitting follow-up to Fear Not, Distant Lover.
Societies could not last without the peasant class. In the case of DeRose, his examination of the world around him and interactions within the social classes make him an essential part of our world. His storytelling ability is akin to Simon and Garfunkel, drawing on personal experiences to weave tales of existence from his perspective.

Peasant’s soft intonations bring the lyrical beauty of songs like “Fine Is Fine” to epic levels, allowing the minimalistic sound to course its way through winding rivers of gentleness and nuance. His free approach to song-writing is palpable on tracks like the stunningly lush “The Wind” and the somewhat risky “Birds,” both of which expose a more audacious side.

When it comes to balladry, Peasant delivers songs with splendour and texture that are hard to match in current music. The maddeningly elegant “Raise Today”, is highlighted by soft vocals and affectionate acoustic plucking.

Peasant does his best Paul Simon impression on “Impeccable Manners,” a remarkable song in which he tests his vocal range and plucks charmingly on his guitar. Other songs work the same angle faultlessly, using folk music and moving lyrics to offer simple songs from the heart. The album’s title track is another fine example of Peasant’s ability to tell wonderful stories on a folk backdrop worthy of the best in the business.

In a day and age when many artists suffer and toil for the ruling class, Peasant is able to tell stories of his time and offer calm in gloomy surroundings of darkening skies. For many, his music will mend old wounds and offer comfort for new days. He is an extraordinary talent worthy of leading the rebellion and On the Ground is a nice way to get acquainted with this gifted artist."

-Blogcritics.org

"Tender, weather-beaten vocals and fumbly, hypnotic hooks..." - Cnet/download.com

“DeRose’s vocals float above acoustic guitar melodies, evoking the lyrical eloquence and delicate arrangements of Rogue Wave and the late Elliott Smith.” - Magnet Magazine

“It's a good feeling to come across an artist you instantly like, sort of by accident. That happened to me with Peasant a few weeks ago when I randomly selected his CD 'On The Ground'…” - Brooklyn Vegan

“…a blossoming Pennsylvania-based troubadour” - Spin.com

“Peasant will no doubt have huge success in the coming year” - Frederick Foxtrott

"...we actually enjoy this album more than most of the stuff we've heard by [Elliot] Smith. Every one of the thirteen tracks is lovely, melodic, catchy, and deeply felt." - Phillyist

"Beautiful and lovely." - The Music Slut

"Consider him the U.S. version of Jose Gonzalez.” - Music Snobbery

“On The Ground is presented to us as a wonderful exhibition of how to make a pop song carry appeal.” - Stranded In Stereo

“…perfect for the next Wes Anderson movie.”- Earfarm.com












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Jul 1 2009 9:42 PM

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Jun 23 2009 10:31 AM

so you're playing vienna in september! see you there then
Avi Wisnia





Jun 20 2009 5:15 AM

Looking forward to sharing the stage with you
SATURDAY at THE WAVE GATHERING music festival.

All the best, PA pride
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Jun 17 2009 9:59 PM

Heyy! We are going to be at The Troc Balcony on June 30th in Philly.. We hope to see you there!

-FP
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May 31 2009 5:21 PM

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May 21 2009 10:48 PM

New song posted...check it out and let me know what ya think....preciate it...~T~
TOUT à FOND





May 14 2009 3:59 PM

CONCERT DE DERNIERE MINUTE: 25ans de PARABELLUM!
Le Mercredi 20 Mai à la Secret Place (Montpellier) 17€

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Ouverture à 19h avec grillades et sandwiches!
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May 12 2009 2:15 AM

Come join us Friday May 15th @ 9:00 PM @ Club Risque! All Out Friday Night featuring Dive, Even The Res, and Spy The Thinker - $10 gets you into the show upstairs and the gentleman's club downstairs. For updates check www.myspace.com/risquelive.


Amanda





May 1 2009 12:18 PM

"Those Days" helps me make it through sometimes. Thank you. Hope you are having a beautiful day!
xo,
Amanda
Mia M





Apr 28 2009 9:20 AM

hello you, what's new, how was your weekend... :)
Mia M





Apr 16 2009 5:08 AM

hey there.. i just wanted to stop by and give you a cheer! :)
Darla Farmer





Mar 19 2009 8:16 PM

good luck this weekend! wish we could all be there with you..
Mia M





Mar 18 2009 10:20 AM

hey there.. how are things? :)
Mia M





Mar 6 2009 8:23 PM

Hello you, just wishing you a great weekend! :D
Lelia Broussard www.twitter.com/leliabroussard





Mar 6 2009 6:55 AM

can you make it? i hope so :) I'm back in Philly!! March 14th at MilkBoy Coffee in Ardmore...www.milkboycoffee.com for tiks... really hope to see you there! Playing all new songs!
Mwuah~
Lelia

mwuah
lelia
Mia M





Feb 26 2009 8:36 AM

Hey you.. what's going on?! :D
Bill Aftermath





Feb 25 2009 8:08 PM

Hey man, any shot you could put up Don't Quit? I haven't heard that whole album in so long, I have the disc at my parents place and I am away at school.
Kali.





Feb 24 2009 1:01 AM

I just got your cd in the mail and for some reason it only plays up to song eight in my car stereo but in my home system it plays the whole thing. Good stuff :)
Spirit and Dust





Feb 23 2009 1:24 AM

I dug the show at the Fire man. It was good to see you again.
HITT-Middle Class Millionaire





Feb 22 2009 1:00 PM

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PASS IT ON

R U???
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Feb 22 2009 10:03 AM

Have a great weekend!
Jealousy Curve





Feb 22 2009 4:17 AM

Hope all is great and hope to see you at our 3/7 Philly show at the TLA if you are free. Hope to finally hook up for a show this year.
sher





Feb 21 2009 11:43 PM

Hi,
Just to let you know I will be playing your music Tuesday on my show on www.HGRNJ.org between 12 noon and 3 pm Eastern Time ( 5-8 pm England or 6-9 pm Central Europe Time). I hope you can tune in, if you miss the show you can Check out my Playlist link on my MySpace page and let me know what you think!
cheers
sher
"Sher Delight"
Burn The Bowery (music blog)





Feb 13 2009 12:40 PM

thanks for the add man, great stuff.
much success!!

steve @
Burn The Bowery
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Feb 12 2009 4:23 PM

also, music in state college? ill totally hook you up with a place to stay. and egg sandwiches. a rooftop with good people watching. pasta upon request. and.. um.. a beer. no, two beers. with a possibility of three.
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