Damien Jurado/Maraqopa


I had never heard of this gem of a singer song writer until just a few weeks ago.
Damien Jurado's new album Maraqopa is FANTASTIC! This is my favorite album of 2012.
Check him out on Spotify if you like. He has a few very nice albums.
Damien sounds fantastic with just him singing with acoustic guitar. Many of you may perfer his music this way.
see his album "Live at Landlocked" This live album is very well recorded too. He is out touring behind Maraqopa.
Here is a 3 song sample from Maraqopa.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5f-KdcPbpc&feature=results_main&playnext=1&list=PLC4515FBD9FCE4F1C
and a studio session
http://www.npr.org/event/music/149393722/damien-jurado-bringing-it-all-back-home
Enjoy the Music,
Todd
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I am in the Seattle area. I've never Damien live...a series of mishaps (i.e. work obligations) every time I've wanted to see him in concert.

Here's a video of an acoustic version of one of my favorites "Cloudy Shoes"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kOGpS9Sr9o
Thanks Jazzdoc, I do like the song Cloudy Shoes.
I am very excited to have the opportunity to see Damien Jurado tomorrow evening at The Warhol Musuem in Pittsburgh. It should be fantastic night of art and music!!
Just an update on the concert. Damien played pretty much the entire Maraqopa album which sounded even better in concert with extended jams that were puposeful and powerful.
Maraqopa is a concept album of a dream Damien had. If you can the album should be played in its entirety. I think all the songs really hold up on their own as well, but they really flow into a cohesive oneness when played from beginning to end.
Damien sounded fantastic, his voice was strong and very interesting. The band was equally very talented!
Man, I wish my dreams could turn into fantastic album that is Grammy worthy.
A true treat to see him live!!
Please check out the youtube videos and check back to this thread if you are moved and entertained with these fantastic songs.
All his music is available on Spotify as well.
Enjoy the Music!!
Todd
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