The Swell Season is a musical duo formed by Irish musician Glen Hansard and Indie rock

(courtesy of www.damienrice.com)

Damien was born in Dublin, Ireland in December 1973 and grew up in Celbridge, Co Kildare, Ireland.  There are four main band members who play with Damien: Lisa Hannigan (vocals), Vyvienne Long (cello), Tom Osander (drums, percussion) and Shane Fitzsim