About this Event
The Headline Agency is proud to present Donovan in concert this year.
From his first single CATCH THE WIND in 1965 his music and poetic talents were welcomed by his Irish, Scottish and Welsh audiences, who recognised immediately his Strong Gaelic Roots and mesmerised by his Mellifluous Voice and unique Guitar Style.
Donovan says:
I have reached the year of my 80th Summer around the Sun.
And this year I wish to present my journey I call
THE TALE OF THE GAEL
personally up front in small concerts in Ireland, Wales, Scotland and England.
To know more, experience my free Film Essay THE TALE OF THE GAEL on my website: donovan.ie
Widely regarded as one of the worlds’ most influential songwriters and recording artists he often tells in concert the most amazing stories of his Catalyst Effect on the great artists of the Modern World, such as The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Kate Bush, Oasis, and many more, some who became his friends. He is also followed by each new generation of Artists keen to learn from his works, to expand and develop their own musical path.
Donovan is a catalyst - George Harrison
Donovan is known for pioneering new production recording techniques in the studio, influencing many. Examples of his Studio Albums are on sale at the concerts.
Donovan will sing from his huge catalogue of consistently popular songs
Catch the Wind, Colours, Sunshine Superman, Mellow Yellow, The Hurdy Gurdy Man, Jenifer Juniper, Season Of The Witch, Wear Your Love Like Heaven, Atlantis, and especially he will sing from his early cult albums, classics like Donna Donna, The Universal Soldier, The Little Tin Soldier, and more.
Winning the Ivor Novello Award at 19 years young for his first song Catch The Wind, Donovan is also the recipient of Doctor of Letters for Ecology, Hertfordshire University, An Officer of the Order of Arts & Letters of The French Republic, BMI Ikon Award, The Mojo Maverick Award, LifeTime BBC Folk Award, and many International Awards.
2014 saw Donovan inducted into The Songwriters Hall of Fame. At his induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2012 it was stated “Donovan singlehandedly initiated the Psychedelic Revolution with his album Sunshine Superman”.
The intimate setting of the Coach House at the People's Museum of Limerick will give people a chance to experience a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness one of the most influential artists of the 20th century.
For further information, contact the People's Musuem of Limerick on 0833994186, or email [email protected].
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The People's Museum of Limerick, 2 Pery Square, Limerick, Ireland
EUR 38.52
