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BROOKLYN, NEW YORK
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Member Since1/21/2005
Band Websitewww.sonovagun.com
Band MembersDan Donnelly, Sean Barry, Graham Finn, Ray Burns, Roy Harter
InfluencesAlcohol,the Flaming lips,love,Jeff Buckley,Chocolate,The Frames, Sex,Nick Drake,Nick Cave,The Levellers,The Pixies,Desi Donnelly,Smog,The Beatles,The Cure, Tania,Black Sabbath,Joy Zipper,good food,goodpeople,John Martyn,The Carter family,Jimmy Webb,Glen Campbell,Leadbelly,Elvis,Slint,Van Morrison,Neil Young,David Bowie,Paul Simon,The Small faces,Dub Reggae,Pot,Simon and Garfunkel,Pink Floyd, The Clash, AC/DC, They Might Be Giants, Camper Van Beethoven, Violent Femmes, The Clash, Tom Waits, DFA, Pavement, The Smiths, Blur e.t.c.
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Jun 20 2009 8:00P
The Big Session Leicester, Midlands
Jun 25 2009 8:00P
Jack Chams tavistock, Southwest
Jun 27 2009 8:00P
Glastonbury tea tents, Southwest
Jul 3 2009 8:00P
Skagen Skagen, Nordjylland
Jul 16 2009 8:00P
The Windmill Brixton, London and South East

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   About sonovagun
SONOVAGUN comes from the saying "Son of a Gun" implying shock or disbelief.

Back in the days when the Irish sailed to America the women aboard often befell unexpectedly pregnant. The area behind the midship gun, and behind a canvas screen was usually where infants were born as it was kept very clean. If paternity was uncertain (which happened quite a lot on such long journeys) the child would be entered into the log as the "Son of a Gun".

Sonovagun is the musical project of Dan Donnelly. Originally from Belfast Northern Ireland Dan made the same westward journey, which gave rise to the saying "Son of a Gun" and now lives and plays in New York. He plays his own, with his band Sonovagun and with other bands such as Joy Zipper and the Invisible Swordsmen.

Dan has been singing, playing and writing music since an early age. He started his career as singer and songwriter in critically acclaimed Belfast band Watercress and penned many of their most popular songs including Candlemaker, which reached number 1 in the Irish indie charts and Stars Shine On, which also topped the same chart. He has played with Watercress, solo and with Joy Zipper all across the globe supporting bands such as, Air, The Levellers, The Darkness, Duran Duran, Ian Dury and Turin Brakes to name but a few. A regular fixture on the New York live scene both solo and with his band Sonovagun, Dan plays three or 4 gigs a week throughout the five boroughs and has gained considerable recognition as a singer and songwriter.

The Sonovagun project was started in winter of 2002 when the freezing weather caused Dan to stay at home and record 12 songs rather than brave the elements. "FALLEN" was the first e.p. Which sold out immediately. Then came "BOOTLEG". A collection of songs recorded at home by Dan in 2003/4 released independently in a few shops, via the internet and for sale at the many gigs Dan plays in Europe and the States. 2005 saw yet again more recording as the songs have again piled up on paper and in Dan's head. There was also a glut of gigs in throughout the U.S. and U.K. These included the Glastonbury Festival and Beautiful Days Festival.

He has gained considerable recognition as a singer and songwriter in recent years. In 2006 Dan has supported Seth Lakeman twice on sell out tours of Britain. In the summer of 2006 he played at festivals in the UK including the Beautiful Days Festival and many solo gigs around England, Ireland and America. In the latter part of 2006 saw the release of “The Beach E.P.” In 2007 Dan released the album “Yearning a Living” which has already sold considerably in The U.K. and U.S. Dan’s gig schedule for 2007 was intensive and varied including slots at, The Big Session Festival UK, The Prague Fringe Festival CZ, Glastonbury UK and The Great Escape Festival UK. Dan also both supported and played onstage with Oysterband for their “Meet You There” album tour in the latter half of 2007 and then again for their acoustic tour in early 2008. He is one of the only artists that has performed on stage with both The Levellers and Oysterband, arguably the finest folk rock acts in the U.K. He is currently unsigned…….

"With a voice as ethereal and angelic as Tom from Keane, and ballads as introspective and captivatingly beautiful as Damien Rice, Dan caught my attention-and held it. He even brought in an air of self-deprecating comedy, which always goes down well with a British audience." BBC NORTH YORKSHIRE

"a really fresh, original sound.....Top stuff." THE ALIEN ONLINE

"A consummate and versatile performer, he was able to tear at the heartstrings one minute with tales of lost love, but had us in hysterics the next." THE EVENING HERALD PLYMOUTH

"Dan Donnelly, one of the most original sounding vocalists in the Tri State area, whose clever and original tunes have long gathered rave reviews from many a scribe, is one of those treasured artists whose lyrics tell a story." HOME AND AWAY NYC

For more information go to SONOVAGUN. To buy YEARNING A LIVING on iTunes click here Buy the CD
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Rhythm Festival





May 27 2009 4:28 PM

Rhythm Festival 2009, Twinwood Arena, Clapham, Beds. August 21-23
Details: www.rhythmfestival.net
Caitriona





May 25 2009 11:30 AM

Great to see you are so busy- remember to 'spit on Galway' for me!
Its buzzing I hear at the moment with the Volvo Ocean Race - enjoy
Jonno





May 7 2009 11:31 PM

Hopefully in 2010 dan, say hi to the Rev!!!
Cheers man ... :-)
Jonno x
Dan Donnelly (sonovagun)





Apr 28 2009 10:40 AM

Irish tour 09
Jonno





Apr 20 2009 10:24 PM

Glad to hear you're back in Blighty ... Rev played a blinding gig for me here on the Isle of man last month - top man he is ... Catch you soon Dan ... cheers, Jonno
Cashier No.9





Apr 22 2009 1:15 PM

Speedwell Rising





Apr 2 2009 9:58 PM

Any chance of playing more on the mainland?
SR
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Mar 18 2009 5:17 PM

Rosey dates in New York,

Hey Friends,

If any of you guys states side know who Rosey is you will be pleasantly surprised to hear that he is coming to New York this week to play a few gigs post Paddy's Weekend or is it to keep the party rolling.

March 22nd at The Scratcher Sessions, 8pm
March 24th at The Rockwood Music Hall, 7pm
March 25th at The Red Lion, 7pm
March 26th at An Beal Bocht, 9pm

Our own Jenna Nicholls will be sharing the bill at The Scratcher Session this Sunday, so if your in New York this weekend come on down and support independent musicians.
Mark Geary





Mar 11 2009 1:20 PM

hey there fella's -
coming over to new york for a live recording of some shows.

if your around-
THE PARK SIDE LOUNGE ON THE 24TH OF APRIL

AND A SPECIAL ONE ON THE 26TH OF APRIL IN THE SCRATCHER.

JUST LIKE OLD TIMES.

ALL LOVE MARKY GEARY
Tinternetradio





Mar 10 2009 2:35 PM

http://www. tinternetradio. com/news/newsDetail. asp?secID=1&newsID=144

Bearded Theory Interview this Sunday, from 7pm Uk time.
Brendan O’ Shea





Feb 25 2009 2:39 AM

McHaggis





Feb 16 2009 12:51 PM

Hi Dan, thx for your comment. I am very pleased that you still remember me. The words "see you soon in germany" are exciting me. Will you be touring my native country this year? That would be a pleasure. (Maybe all I've to do, is to take a look at your calendar!?)

Greets from Germany, McHaggis
The Sunday Social





Feb 7 2009 9:56 PM

Hey Dan,
Stop by tomorrow if you're looking for something to do!Hope all's well, N
Des Roar





Feb 6 2009 10:02 PM

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Feb 2 2009 4:19 AM



The Craic Festival 2009 has invited FairplayCollective to play at this years Festival. All members will be playing in the round. The show is at The Mercury Lounge, March 14th at 8pm. This is the last night of the festival and Foy Vance is also on the bill. What more can I say, a great night for music and film, with the odd star thrown in. Come show your support.
Beal Bocht Cafe





Jan 27 2009 5:25 PM

Hi Dan, Bernie here from the Beal Bocht...We were wonddering if you guys could come and do a gig./....call me 718-884-7127...actually tony is calling u now!! LOL
Mark Russell





Jan 14 2009 10:39 PM

Hey hope your well :)

Hows you then?

Hope ya like the music :)

Mark
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Jan 14 2009 4:16 PM

DAAAAAAAAn,
I'm back. I have your bass (sorry). Let's meet soon.Hope all's well. Will call you later,
Niall
Colm Ó Snodaigh





Jan 16 2009 4:59 PM

Thank you for your friendship

This is my new album which is out now on KILA Records:

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Thanks for all your support
Colm
toni/tone!





Jan 2 2009 9:48 PM

happy new year danny,peace and love from the hood.
xxxtony/aodhan
Queen Elvis





Jan 2 2009 9:27 PM

Hi Dan,

We wanted to take this opportunity to wish you the very best of luck for 2009!

Thankyou for your friendship

Caroline and Colin
Brendan O’ Shea





Dec 15 2008 4:29 AM

Hey Friends, Let me take this moment to wish you all a Happy Christmas and here's to a better New Year. So come on down to the lower eastside for Brendan O' Shea's 2 last shows of 2008. Brendan will have some special guests and should make for a lovely evenings of songs and music. 20th Dec. 8pm The Living Room (154 Ludlow ST) 21th Dec 7pm The Scratcher Sessions (209 E 5th ST) Come and show your support for LIVE music.
Colin Smith





Dec 16 2008 7:55 PM

Come to my last show of 2008 so I can shower you with my magic holiday magic. magic. Friday December 19 Rockwood Music Hall Allen st.
between Houston and Stanton @ 9pm
Daylight Tremor





Dec 9 2008 1:05 AM

:)
Colin Smith





Nov 25 2008 11:07 PM

Hey there, If you're still in the city this Friday, I'm playing a full band show at 11pm. My friend Ari Hest will be playing bass with us, then plays his own set at 12. Come on!
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