The last time I saw Donavon F. was in eighth grade. He was opening Jack Johnson along with G. Love & Special Sauce at the Riviera. That was a huge venue and I remember his music being as chill and beachside as ever.
This time I saw him in the smallest venue I’ve ever been to - Double Door - and I loved it. It was perfectly intimate, and his voice sounded silky smooth. He makes hitting notes seem so easy. His voice grooves and fluctuates perfectly. Closing his eyes for a majority of the time, you almost feel like he is visualizing himself beach-side, harmonizing with the sound of the waves.
He played a mix of his songs, old and new, and a cover or two. The most memorable songs he played were “You Can Call Me Papa” and “American Girl” (Tom Petty cover).
Overall, being in such an intimate venue listening to Donavon F. play the chillest tunes ever was a great way to spend my Tuesday night.
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