David Dondero

Posted on July 25, 2005 by Tito

I first heard David Dondero on one of my Rhapsody radios stations, thinking it was some Bright Eyes track I didn’t know about. Apparently I wasn’t the first to make this mistake, and probably not the last. Since then, I’ve grown to be a fan of Dondero’s, and have had the pleasure of catching him live. He gives an outstanding show. Of course, having great songs helps, but his crowd interactions are tip-top, complete with the bad jokes & punnery I tend to prefer. His stage persona is that of an itinerant everyman, so I’ve always wondered why I haven’t heard more talk of him. Perhaps my idea of an everyman is woefully inaccurate, or I’ve once again come late to another party and he is already a household name. In which case, I humbly present my apologies for this emergency broadcast.

Anyway, I’ll do my small bit and throw out a recommendation to anybody who will listen, and ask you to give Dave Dondero a turn in your ears.

Here is a track off his latest CD, Live At The Hemlock: The Real Tina Turner [MP3] which I think is represntative.

Also on Future Farmer’s web site there are some other songs in Real Audio:

  • The Real Tina Turner (studio recording)
  • Pre-Invasion Jitters
  • Ashes on the Highway

and a music video: If You Break My Heart [.MOV]

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One Response to “David Dondero”

  1. Jeff on July 26th, 2005 5:42 pm

    You should check out some of his stuff with his old band Sunbrain. Somewhat more sonic than his solo stuff, but very good.

    http://www.ghostmeat.com/sunbrain.html

    And while you’re at that page, check out the photo of a very young Conor O’ wearing a Sunbrain shirt. Now what came first? The conor or the dondero?

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