Damien Drea releases tribute single “The Night Sky” to honour late Peter Forde

Limerick musician Damien Drea, who performs under the name dREA, has issued “The Night Sky”, the first track from his forthcoming album, as a tribute to his late Vesta Varro bandmate Peter Forde.

Upcoming live dates

Drea and his band will play at Dolan’s on Saturday 14 November, joined by guests Matt Purcell and Niall Quinn, followed by a performance at Little Whelan’s in Dublin on Thursday 19 November.

The single’s artwork was created by Forde before his death and has been approved for use by his family. The lyrics address loss, love, friendship and heartbreak.

Vesta Varro, the Limerick five‑piece alternative rock group, achieved notable success in Ireland and abroad, particularly in Canada, before disbanding nearly two decades ago. Drea’s new material moves in a slightly different direction while retaining his distinctive vocal style.

Beyond his music career, Drea holds a Masters in Music Therapy from the University of Limerick and founded Sanctuary Music Therapy, delivering group and individual sessions for the HSE. His previous solo album, “Bravest of All”, was released in 2014.

For the live shows, dREA’s line‑up includes Barry Creed (guitars), Karol Drea (drums), Damien Moore (trumpet) and Andrew Mooney (bass), with Drea on vocals, guitar, piano and organ.

Source: Limerick Post. Photo: Ryan Carignan / Pexels.