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Donovan Woods
Folk / Folk / Folk

"The Hold Up" Now Available WORLD-WIDE on Itunes.



Toronto, Ontario
Canada

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Member Since1/31/2006
Band Website17thbestsongwriterincanada.blogspot.com
Band MembersDonovan Woods - The Hold Up Donovan Woods - The Hold Up Donovan Woods - The Hold Up Donovan Woods - The Hold Up Donovan Woods - The Hold Up Donovan Woods - The Hold Up Donovan Woods - The Hold Up Donovan Woods - The Hold Up Donovan Woods - The Hold Up Donovan Woods - The Hold Up Donovan Woods - The Hold Up Donovan Woods - The Hold Up Donovan Woods - The Hold Up Donovan Woods - The Hold Up Donovan Woods - The Hold Up Donovan Woods - The Hold Up Donovan Woods - The Hold Up Donovan Woods - The Hold Up Donovan Woods - The Hold Up Donovan Woods - The Hold Up Donovan Woods - The Hold Up Donovan Woods - The Hold Up Donovan Woods - The Hold Up Donovan Woods - The Hold Up
InfluencesLevon Helm, Mark Knopfler, Bob Dylan, Ryan Adams, Rufus Wainwright, Lawren Harris.
Sounds Like
DONOVAN WOODS: The Hold Up
DONOVAN WOODS: The Hold Up
Record LabelSunnyLaneRecords donovanwoodsmailinglist@gmail.com
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jun 6 2009 3:00P
Sarnia Art Walk Festival Sarnia, Ontario
Jun 19 2009 8:00P
N X N E Toronto, Ontario
Jul 24 2009 3:00P
Hillside Festival Guelph, Ontario

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   About Donovan Woods
Buy Now I edited my profile with Thomas' Myspace Editor V4.4 Buy Now -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Maybe his given name was the shove that got the ball rolling. Whatever the fateful forces at work here, destiny has been blazing the trail of up-and-coming southern Ontario singer-songwriter Donovan Woods. Named after legendary musician Donovan Leitch, Woods was introduced to folk music at an early age. “We’d listen to Arlo Guthrie, Canned Heat, or Paul Simon for hours. In the beginning I hated it, hanging out with Dad, but now I wish I could go back and hear what we were getting into”. Music with solid roots would best describe the work of this well-rounded young talent. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Though he has been living and writing in Toronto for 4 years, Donovan grew up singing with his local church choir in Sarnia, Ontario. He began playing both the guitar and the piano at an early age. His sustained devotion to both instruments becomes obvious upon experiencing a live or recorded version of any one of his songs. Like little tableaus, they display the commitment of family life and the understated romanticism of blue-collar towns, making picture-books of the extraordinary aspects of ordinary lives. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Donovan presents to us the brilliance of cold hard realities -- including the melancholy that can result when you grow up and make a move to the big city. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- There is a sophistication and transcendence to this modern take on traditional folk. Identification with his lyrics is easy; his optimism gives hope to the lovelorn, the love lost, and even (as one so rarely finds in singer-songwriter classics) to love found. Within his work, the human will to “make right” prevails through all trials. “I want to write songs that stick around. Solid songs that age well. A lot of songwriting these days is cheap. I’m trying to write the expensive stuff; the stuff that only comes out when there’s company coming”. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In his songwriting, Donovan firmly believes in simplicity, something he attributes to recently touring with The Andy Kim Band as a guitarist and vocalist. After being handpicked by Andy Kim himself, Woods joined the band in a national tour in 2006. Working and touring with the writer of American classic song, ‘Sugar, Sugar’ had a profound influence on Donovan, and resulted in the release of his first studio album, “The Hold-Up”. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Since its release in June, the album has received critical and public attention within Canada and the United States, resulting in praise from respected indie music blogs such as iguessimfloating.com, and ‘the ANTI-HIT LIST’. Word of mouth coupled with this internet buzz led to airtime on the CBC, where his songs were included in regular rotation. Having a song with such atmospheric national pride as “My Cousin has a Grey Cup Ring” in his repertoire hasn’t hurt him, either. For two years (and counting) the song has been broadcast in its entirety during CBC’s televised coverage of the Grey Cup. It has also been nominated for a 2007 CBC Bucky Award. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Woods has successfully started a career as an artist who sings for and about life in Canada. The driving rhythms from his guitar are evenly matched by his vocal testimony in songs like ‘Once a Week’. In ‘Car Won’t Start’, we find a gentle piano chord in perfect symbiosis with a soft and almost lullaby-like acceptance of misfortune. At once endearing and inspiring, these songs move. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Donovan has always been clear about his ambitions, he wanted to sing, and to write his own songs, with his own guitar. He did. He wants people to listen, and they do. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DONOVAN was recently named Toronto's Best Local Songwriter in the 2008 Now Magazine readers poll. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TO GET ON THE DONOVAN WOODS eMAILING LIST and get some good old fashioned Donovan Woods news. SEND AN EMAIL HERE: donovanwoodsmailinglist@gmail.com

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FRED





Jul 6 2009 11:57 PM

Hey Donovan,really looking forward to catchin up with you at Hillside.You can show us the ropes.Til then all the best.Joe FRED
Ryan Nolan





Jul 6 2009 7:49 PM

I caught you at NXNE. You're a rockstar. Also I'm from Sarnia so I hope they treated you OK down there. Ha ha.

Ryan.
UMBRELLA DRUM WERKS





Jun 23 2009 3:35 PM

HEY DON...LONG TIME BRO ..I MISSED U AT ARTWALK CUZ I WAS PLAYIN SOMEWHERE ELSE ..GET BACK TO ME MAN ITS BEEN ALONG TIME ,,RYAN
Krista





Jun 20 2009 12:06 PM

glad to see you're headed to HILLSIDE!! look forward to seeing ya!
KinG Of cARrot FloWErs





May 21 2009 5:54 PM

the cds wicked!!
SKINFLINT (NEW MUSIC VIDEO MOTHAFUCKAZZ!!)





May 21 2009 6:18 AM

Yo!

Thank you so much for being my friend.
It really means a lot to me :)

What's up?

Eoin Woods





May 8 2009 9:04 AM

sup woodsy!
Nick Shattuck





Apr 26 2009 5:50 AM

What up man,
Still lovin your tunes! Come to Wisconsin soon!

Nick
Andrew DeVillers





Apr 7 2009 12:57 AM

DW what's up!?
CRASIAN.





Mar 30 2009 2:46 AM

So I came across you're page when I was looking for music for my documentary project today (it's on the potential of downtown Sarnia's Arts and Culture). However I saw on your page that you were from T.O. and continued my search for Sarnia based music...anyways, longstory short, wikepedia informed me of your Sarnia heritage and I am beyond impressed. I hope to hear you play at Art Walk 09.
Your new fan, Kelly
Krista





Mar 13 2009 12:52 PM

You rock Donovan!! LOVE the track Wait and See. Wicked harmonies...
Look forward to seeing you live sometime...ever plan to come near Collingwood??
Anne Haight





Mar 6 2009 9:12 AM

Love your songs. I'm happy that I found you here.
♥ L-Belle ♥





Feb 16 2009 3:04 AM

Donovan Woods.
You. Are. My.
Idol!
sarah





Jan 27 2009 6:33 PM

Andrew J Grist





Jan 25 2009 3:09 PM

Hey awesome set last night!
Allison





Nov 24 2008 12:10 AM

I heard one of your songs on CBC radio this morning (care of your auntie's request), and had to find your music immediately! FANTASTIC! I'm officially hooked!
The Dart





Nov 3 2008 8:22 PM

Best Songwriter in Toronto. Congrats! NOW readers is smart. Let's chat soon about some new artworks, eh.
Jimmy Dowling





Oct 11 2008 11:16 PM

Happy to be friends – much appreciated.
Hope you had a chance to check out a few of my tunes!
After Runnymede





Oct 7 2008 1:12 AM

Just thought I'd come back and see if I could get your opinion on the quality of my recordings. They are all made in my living room using my iMac... if you find the time I value your ears.

- Christien
After Runnymede





Oct 7 2008 12:20 AM

Donovan buddy... your voice sounds ten years younger than your photo looks... not to say you look old. Your tunes are truly inspiring. Thanks for the add buddy... hope to meet someday soon.
Matt





Sep 17 2008 6:17 PM

You are making good songs, keep it up.
Nick Quinn





Sep 15 2008 8:40 PM

how do we get your album down here in the states???
Nick Quinn





Aug 17 2008 2:29 AM

Hey man i was trying to find your music on itunes but i didn't have any success. You have a blog up saying that it's on there but i'm just having some problems.
Any ideas?
Mark Haley





Jun 26 2008 6:36 PM

Donovan,

Great show in London. The new tunes sound great and best of luck recording the rest of album.
Hope to see you in London or on the road again soon!
parker





Jun 2 2008 6:14 PM

Hey Donavan,
We're playing the Mod Club
Sat June 14/2008.
Love to see you there!!!
If you'd like to be on the guestlist
message us
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