I fell in love with this album the first time I heard it. David Dondero has been likened to Jack Kerouac and described as a troubador, minstrel and bard. All comparisons are certainly apt of this guy's poetic, folky music. He sounds a lot like Conor Oberst... or rather Conor sounds a lot like him, as Dave has been making music since Conor was barely a teenager. In fact, Conor has been a fan of Dave's for years, and both Simple Love and Dave's last album South Of The South were released through Oberst's Team Love label. For as long as this guy's been around and for as good as his music is, he should have more recognition than he does. Don't miss this one!
For you Denver/Boulder-ites, Dave is playing the Boulder Theatre next Wednesday (9/12) in support of Against Me! & Matt & Kim. An interesting combination, but worth checking out.
David Dondero - Simple Love
available: 8/21/2007
Team Love Records
2 comments:
i am checking out some of his older stuff today! fun!
Conor Oberst has admitted being influenced by David Dondero.
I stumbled across this through Google, and you said that David Dondero sounds like Conor Oberst, but it's quite the opposite. David Dondero has been playing music much longer than Conor Oberst, and they have even done some work together on David Dondero's album the Transient.
Just letting you know...
-Scarlett
Just thought I'd let you know.
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