David Donahue

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DAVID DONAHUE...........……... ACOUSTIC GUITAR SINGLE/VOCALIST ...............561-629-0850
Thank you for your interest. I’m an experienced actor, singer, guitar player with over 30 years of experience. While studying at Stella Adler Theater Conservatory in New York City in the late 70's and early 80's, I started playing a guitar single as a way to make money between acting gigs. The guitar solo soon became a major part of my performing experience.
I have performed at Walt Disney World as a lead actor, singer and entertainer. In addition I have performed at Sea World at the bay side stadium performing in front of thousands of people singing and accompanying myself on the guitar. My experience also includes Paramount Studios / Carowinds theme park in South Carolina as a main stage performer. In addition I have played several cruise ships in the Florida area as well as corporate events. My Guitar playing experience spans local pubs, restaurants, weddings and charity events among others and rounds out my experience in the entertainment industry.
From beach music to standards or music from the 40's to today's future classics, I play a variety of music that is sure to please everyone. My vocal style has earned me standing ovations on the stages of Orlando Florida and reviews from The Orlando Sentential and Gainesville Sun that would be the envy of any entertainer.
I’m not a karaoke singer and I don’t use backing tracks. I sing and accompany myself in the tradition of singer songwriters. My finger picking style gives a rich full sound that enables me to provide great cocktail, wedding music or background music. I can also pick up the beat and “get the crowd going” depending upon your needs.
Here is what some of the critics have said in the past:
(About a production of Oklahoma)
…when David Donahue, as Curly, breaks into his opening “ Oh, What a Beautiful Morning”…The thrill is still as great as it must have been when Alfred Drake sang the first “Oh’ What a Beautiful Morning” on the New York Stage……
Elizabeth Maupin, Orlando Sentinel Theater Critic
(About a production of Foxfire)
Another plus of the play is Dillard’s singing and accompanying himself on the guitar. With David Donahue as Dillard, Santa Fe’s “Foxfire” not only has a dynamic singer, but a sympathetic actor…
Arline Greer, Gainesville Sun Theater Critic

Please feel free to call any time. Auditions are always free. 561-629-0850

Influences

Please see song list

What to Expect

Typical Gig Duration: 60 - 240 minutes

Most of the time a guitar single is pleasant background music. Your guests will be able to eat, drink and chat but believe me they are listening! They will approach you after or during the event if they are enjoying the music.
Having a bad guitar player can ruin your event and be an embarrassment to you personally. Also keep in mind that people like LIVE music. A guitar player that uses backing tracks (singing and playing along to a tape) is usually covering up some weaknesses in some cases, but not all.
If you are looking for more of a listening/dance type sound I recommend you use my band David Donahue and The Floridians. It is a three piece that features a steel drum. If you have a special song that is not on my play list I will be happy to learn it for you if you give me some advance notice.

Stage/Setup Requirements:
Electric outlet

Additional Notes:
Need an electrical hook up in a space at least 10x10. Stage lighting is not the quote and is an extra charge if needed.

Set/Song/Sequence List:
Under the Boardwalk…………………………………….…The Drifters
Blow’in in the Wind…………………………………………….Bob Dylan
Folsom Prison Blues………………………………………..Johnny Cash
City of New Orleans…………………………………………Arlo Guthrie
Time in a Bottle………………………………………………..….Jim Croce
Out of my Head………………………………………………………Fastball
Save the Last Dance for Me……………………….…Michael Buble
All for You………………………………………………………..Sister Hazel
Toes…………………………………………………….….Zack Brown Band
All of Me………………………………………………………..Willie Nelson
Rhythm of the Rain…………………………………….….The Cascades
Lyin Eyes……………………………………………………………………Eagles
Wonderful Tonight…………………………………………..Eric Clapton
Always on my Mind………………………………………..Willie Nelson
Sweet Baby James………………………………………….James Taylor
Carolina on my Mind…………………………………..….James Taylor
Changes in Latitudes……………………………………...Jimmy Buffet
Mr Bojangles…………………………………………….Jerry Jeff Walker
I’ve Got a Name…………………………………………………..Jim Croce
Against the Wind………………………………………………..Bob Seger
Roll to Me…………………………………………………………..Del Amitri
Till There was You………………………………………………..….Beatles
Breakfast at Tiffany’s……………………….Deep Blue Something
Handyman…………………………………………………..….James Taylor
Margartaville………………………………………………….Jimmy Buffet
Ventura Highway…………………………………………………..America
Bad, Bad Leroy Brown……………………………………….…Jim Croce
I’m Yours………………………………………………………..…Jason Mraz
Crazy Little Thing called Love……………………………………Queen
Kansas City………………………………………………….……Jerry Lieber
All My Loving………………………………………….…………….…Beatles
Beyond the Sea……………………………………………….Bobby Darin
Blue Heaven Rendezvous…………………………..….Jimmy Buffet
Dream Lover………………………………………………..….Bobby Darin
Satin Doll……………………………………………………..Duke Ellington
Pencil Thin Mustache…………………………………….Jimmy Buffet
She’s always a Woman………………………………………….Billy Joel
Jailhouse Rock………………………………………………….Elvis Presley
What a Wonderful World……………………….…Louis Armstrong
Running Down the Dream………………………………….Tom Petty
You may be Might…………………………………………………Billy Joel
Make the Knife………………………………………………..Bobby Darin
I’ll have to say I’ll Love You in a song……………………Jim Croce
Everything……………………………………………….…..Michael Buble
Blackbird………………………………………………………………...Beatles
Magic Changes………………………………………………………...Grease
Peaceful Easy Feeling……………………………………………..…Eagles
Just the Two of Us………………………………..Grover Washington
Will’in………………………………………………………………….Little Feat
Have you Ever seen the Rain………………………………………..CCR
Sweet Caroline……………………………………………...Neil Diamond
Country Road……………………………………………….…James Taylor
Brandy…………………………………………………………..Looking Glass
Look for America……………………………….Simon and Grafunkel
Your Song……………………………………………………………Elton John
Sister Golden Hair………………………………………………….America
Rambl’in Man………………………………………….………….Bob Seger
Country Roads………………………………………………...John Denver
Haven’t Met you Yet………………………………….…Michael Buble
Dock of the Bay……………………………………………….Otis Redding
Goodriddance………………………………………………….….Greenday
Pirate Looks at Forty……………………………………..Jimmy Buffet
Old Tennessee……………………………………………..Dan Fogelberg
Just the Way You Are…………………………………………...Billy Joel
Danny’s Song……………………………………………….Kenny Loggins
Fastball………………………………………………………………….The Way
Take it Easy………………………………………………………..The Eagles
Summer of 69…………………………………………………Bryan Adams
Please Come to Boston………………………………....Dave Loggins
Wild World……………………………………………………...Cat Stevens
Teguila………………………………………………………………………Eagles
Hey There Delilah………………………………………..Plain White T’s
Don’t want to be Lonely Tonight…………………...James Taylor
Stir it Up…………………………………………………….……..Bob Marley
Kokomo………………………………………………………..…..Beach Boys
Work’in at the Carwash Blues…………….………………..Jim Croce
Who says You Can’t go Home………………………………..Bon Jovi
For Once in my Life………………………………………Stevie Wonder
Love will keep us Alive……………………………………………...Eagles
Leaving on a Jet Plane……………………….….Peter, Paul & Mary
Daniel……………………………………………………………..….Elton John
Can’t you See……………………………………Marshall Tucker Band
Crazy………………………………………………………..……Willie Nelson
Hotel Califorina……………………………………………………..….Eagles
Only Wantta be with You…….…………..Hootie& the Blowfish
Home………………………………………………….……….Michael Buble
The Boxer……………………………………….…Simon and Garfunkel
Stand by Me………………………………………………………Ben E. King
Baby I love You Way…………………………….……..Peter Framptin
Come Monday……………………………………………….Jimmy Buffet
Brown Eye Girl…………………………………………..….Van Morrison
You’ve Got a Friend……………………………………..…James Taylor
This……………………………………………………………....Darius Rucker
Mexico…………………………………………………………...James Taylor
Another Saturday…………………………………………..….Sam Cooke
Fire and Rain…………………………………………………..James Taylor
Up On the Roof……………………………………………….James Taylor
Landslide……………………………………………………Fleetwood Mac
Don’t Mess around with Jim……………………………....Jim Croce
House of the Rising Sun………………………………………...Animals
Five O’clock Somewhere………………………………..Alan Jackson
Guitars and Tiki Bars……………………………….……Kenny Chenny
Me and Julio Down by the School Yard…………..…Paul Simon
Sunshine………………………………………………..Jonathan Edwards
Beer in Mexico…………………………………………..…Kenny Chenny
And many more………………………………………………………………….

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