With a raw, gritty and unique voice and a recent international song-writing award, singer/pianist Declan O’Donovan is poised to launch his solo career with a new self-titled alt roots/blues album and a cross-Canada tour.
Born and raised in the Yukon Territory, O’Donovan has lived part-time in both Whitehorse and Montreal since 2007. Over the last two decades he has performed, collaborated and recorded with numerous bands; most notably the beloved Yukon-based alternative blues/rock group Scotch.
O’Donovan’s new CD features nine original tracks that are a mix of blues, jazz, rock and roots music. A master songwriter and story teller, O’Donovan’s poignant lyrics and distinctive voice often draw comparisons to early Tom Waits. Recently, he won the blues category of the West Coast Songwriters International Songwriting Competition for “Cheap Souvenir”, a song from the CD. O’Donovan’s talents as an energetic and accomplished pianist are also highlighted on the disc.
To promote this CD release, O’Donovan will embark on a Canadian tour launching in Montreal October 6.
Quotes:
“Although comparisons to Tom Waits can be made, O’Donovan has a unique voice, and is emerging as an internationally-recognized songwriter and equally skilled as a musician.”
- Barry "Jack” Jenkins, What’s Up Yukon
Tour Dates:
October 6 - Le Divan Orange, Montreal, QC
October 9 - The Cameron House, Toronto, ON
October 9 - The Spill Café, Peterborough, ON
October 11 -The Townehouse, Sudbury, ON
October 12 – Loplops, Sault Ste Marie, ON
October 16 - Wunderbar Hofbrauhaus, Edmonton, AB
October 19 - Lorenzo’s Café, Enderby, BC
October 20 - Voodoo’s, Penticton, BC
October 21 – The Railway Club, Vancouver, BC
October 24 – Wine-Oh’s, Calgary, AB
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