Donovan Keith and the folk passion and beauty of "Winding River"

 

"I don't know what to talk about anymore / I had my fill of magic pills / and empty shades of fame..."

The urgent folk storytelling of "Winding River" by Austin, Texas based singer-songwriter, musician, performer Donovan Keith hits in different ways, gingerly stepping over genres too. On one hand the classic folk shapes with potent angular vocal strides reminds me of early 60's protest fair but there is also a kind of wistful romantic sense here that might harken back to the late 60's folk pop seeds of Glen Campbell / Jimmy Webb folk / country / pop classicalism. This sound and Keith's passionate vocal presentation feels right in any era really because it is the kind of sound that is only strengthened by it's sinewy roots like a stately huge tree. The fact that the production flourishes without huge orchestral pushes makes it even better.   

   
"Winding River" is from Donovan Keith's latest 6 track album "Can't Catch My Heart".

-Robb Donker Curtius

THE FACTS AS WE KNOW THEM 

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Known as the man who never stops moving, Donovan is recognized for his classic soul vocals and infectious showmanship that has won over audiences time and time again. Midwestern born and raised, Donovan moved to Austin in 2009 and cut his teeth in gritty, low-ceiling dive bars with his first project, Soul Track Mind. His one-of-a-kind, dance-infused stage show became beloved by fans and acknowledged by reviewers across the country. 
 Donovan’s uniquely vintage style combining soul, funk, and rock blended well with a variety of musical genres as he opened for acts including Enrique Iglesias, Tower Of Power, and Erykah Badu. The trajectory continued with official selections at SXSW, the attainment of the Louisiana Music Prize, and appearances at Utopia Festival and Viva Big Bend. Recently Donovan has been making a name for himself as a solo artist in Austin, having been nominated as a notable emerging artist by Black Fret in 2018 and regularly commanding stages around Texas.

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