My band mates may change periodically but I am blessed to play with some of Columbus Ohio's best musicians.
My consistant band mates are: Billy Zenn- bass & vocals
Rob Brumfiel-electric guitar/vocals
Joel Steward- drums
Influences
Joni Mitchell
Bonnie Raitt
Rickie Lee Jones
The Pretenders
Hello My Name is Donna Mogavero and I am a singer/songwriter/guitar player professional.
I have been in the music business what seems to be all my life.
For the past 30 years I have been based out of my hometown Columbus Ohio. I have toured and traveled nationally.
I have made my living playing music.
I have three recorded CD's.
My first CD, ACOUSTIC was recorded locally at the wonderful John Schwab Recording Studio in 1994. A nice blend of songs with acoustic guitars, bass and drums. The players are all very dear friends and incredible musicians.
My second CD, Out Of The Nest was recorded in both Nashville and Columbus. This is a fully produced piece of work I am very proud of. Two of the songs from this work, HAVEN & LONG ENOUGH TO FALL IN LOVE were used in a movie titled CLAWED, released on DVD in 2006. Check it out.
My third CD was recorded live at a local club here in town. It is appropriately titled Donna Mogavero LIVE.
All three CD's can be found at www.CDbaby.com.
I play my music on a wonderful Taylor guitar. You can also find me at www.taylorguitar.com. I showcased at the 1999 Nashville NAMM show for Taylor guitar.
I wrote the song and performed in a music video for Experience Columbus in 2004, The Streets Where I Live.
I have several Columbus music awards. Outstanding Vocal Rock and Folk vocalist, Outstanding Acoustic Performer and Outstanding Performer Deserving Wider Recognition.
My second CD, Out Of The Nest did get national recognition and a lot of AAA airplay. The song This House Gets Cold in Winter was aired on The World Cafe with David Dye in 1999.
In February of 2003 I participated in the Columbus Ohio music production video making of The Saturday Night Guitar Pull. This video was recorded at The John Schwab Recording Studio. It features some of Columbus Ohio's best artists. It was filmed by Ozone Studios of Columbus and produced by Jim McKell of Nashville. This was one of three such music productions that Mr.McKell produced. The other two were in Cincinnati and Nashville. Check this piece of work out. www.thesaturdaynightguitarpull.com. You won't be sorry.
I am what they call a local icon in my hometown for I am very active in my community musically and politcally.
I have been a judge for the past three years for our local news station WSYX channel 6 Gimme The Mic. A local American Idol. I also participated as a judge in Lexington Kentucky for their Pass the Mic.
For the past eight months I have been recuperating from a fall I took off a 32" stage while emceeing a local womens
music festival on June 23, 2006. I broke my hip and pelvic bone. The 8x8 platform was black set up on black asphalt under a tent and had no lighting and no edge tape around the perimeter of the stage. Blinded by stage lights I walked right off the edge.
But to date I am doing great and am back to play all the music I can.
Hey! if you're not giggin on the 17th maybe you an A can come with us to dayton with me after? i am playin the double deuce! could be charming... maybe i'll hold her boots hostage til then...
MAY 16 - VIVA!'S RED LIGHT GIRLIE SHOW, An All-Girl Revue! April Showers Bring May GIRLIES! A little spring show that will make you wet!... So bring your umbrellas! Join Viva Valezz! and her girlie friends... Columbus lovelies Dharma, Miz Ginger Jones, Femme Mystique, Miss Behavin’, Rachyl Kissling, and Dee & Chris from Khalida Tribe 10:00 p.m. , East Village, Columbus, OH
Hey Donna! I didn't get a chance to talk to you last night after the show, but thank you again for participating in our Music In The Round event! You were fantastic and I really enjoyed your music! I'll keep an eye on where you are playing around town and hopefully I'll come see you play soon!
Save the date... May 16 VIVA!'S RED LIGHT GIRLIE SHOW, An All-Girl Revue! April Showers Bring May GIRLIES! A little spring show that will make you wet!... So bring your umbrellas! Join Viva Valezz! and her girlie friends... Miz Ginger Jones, Dharma, Miss Behavin', and KayLouise & Mesmeric (from Toledo)!!! 10:00 p.m. , East Village, Columbus, OH
Come see Viva! and her friends perform THIS SATURDAY! Spread the word! ASSUMED IDENTITY COSTUME PARTY - MARCH 22 - FEATURING SPECIAL AGENTS DJ MOXY & LEENA DE LA VALENTINE ... and now added, Miss Capital City America, BEVERLY FORD!!! with appearances by Viva Valezz! - Mariah - The Reverend - Raks Jahanni - The Ooh-La-Las - Sacred Shimmy - DJ Snaps - and SO MUCH MORE! - all ages until 11 - costumes not required - EAST VILLAGE (Columbus, OH)!
Excellent job last night, love. Megan & I had a fabulous time seeing everyone and hearing you play. What a great happy hour! Thanks and we'll be in touch.
Hey Donna! Thanks so much for helping us have a ridiculously fun Valentine's Day. Not my favorite of all holidays, but this was one for the books. All my best, ~a
