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| Donovan Live at the Jazz Café May 18-19, 2006 Celebrated and legendary singer, songwriter, 'Donovan' will perform two rare London concerts at London's Jazz Café on May 18 and 19, 2006. The London shows coincide with the release of the paperback edition of Donovan's autobiography 'The Hurdy Gurdy Man'. In addition, Donovan will be launching his own record label 'Donovan Discs' who's first signing is 'Astrella Celeste', Donovan's daughter. Astrella will also open both Jazz Café gigs as she will be previewing the release of her first single 'Dream' released by Donovan Discs on July 10th. Astrella has subsequently grown up surrounded by the music and has worked with many well-known artists. The forthcoming single 'Dream' combines a fusion of jazz, pop and country in a similar vein to Liz Phair, Shania Twain and Natalie Merchant. Donovan Discs is an indie label created by Donovan to house and release the Donovan archive, as well as signing and developing new and upcoming talent. In addition to Astrella, Donovan has also signed his stepson Julian Jones (son to Rolling Stones founder Brian Jones). The Jazz Café concerts also coincide with the re-launch of Donovan'sofficial website, which continues to deliver the most current and up-to-date news the legendary 60's folk icon. The newest addition to the site is Video Clip of the Month which can be found on the home page. Gallery includes the latest photos of Donovan, family, friends, artwork and lots more. A new Donovan Forum has also been added to the site, as well as the Donovan Discography; a compiled master list of all the Donovan albums. The site also includes the Donovan Archive, a section that features many Donovan rarities. write your comments about the article :: © 2006 Jazz News :: home page |