It's rave reviews all round as Damien Dempsey's Seize The Day album finally hits the racks in the UK.

"You know he's going to be huge" trills the The Independent; "A phenomenal voice, soaring melodies and the ability to nail any of society's problems", gushes The Sunday Times; and "He has a fantastic voice", drools Morrissey who'll have Damo supporting him when he swings by Dublin Castle on June 5.

There's also been a positive reaction at radio with BBC Radios 2, 4 and 6 all giving him copious amounts of coverage.

Along with his Mozzer support, you can catch Dempsey at the Opera House, Cork (June 6); The Lough Ree Arms, Lanesborough (18); Stormont Castle, Belfast (26 + Bob Dylan); Pearse Stadium, Galway (27 + Bob Dylan); Junction Festival, Clonmel (July 8); and WOMAD, Reading (24).