Donavon Frankenreiter
Bhi Bhiman
- When
- Sat Jun 9, 2012
- Where
- The Independent
- Time
- 9pm (8:30 doors)
- Cost
- $21
- Tags
- Music
Description
To create his fifth full-length album Start Livin', Hawaii-based singer/guitarist/songwriter Donavon Frankenreiter holed up in a Southern California studio for seven days with his longtime bassist Matt Grundy—and no one else. The follow-up to 2010’s Glow, Start Livin’ is a nine-track selection of folk-infused songs that sweetly reflect the simplicity of their recording. With its smooth showcasing of Frankenreiter’s rich, honey-thick vocals and masterful guitar work, Start Livin’ bears all the intimacy of an impromptu back-porch performance and the tenderness of a treasured love letter.Bhi Bhiman
"Fans can't say enough about this 27-year-old folk-rock troubadour. Listen to their fond comparisons, likening Bhiman to Randy Newman, Bill Withers and — of course — Bob Dylan, and you might roll your eyes. Actually listen to him sing, however, and your reaction will probably be quite different. Bhiman is the real deal, and he has the talent to go far."
-Jim Harrington, San Jose Mercury
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