01.03.12 - Set Fire To The Rain Video
11.18.11 - New Christmas song is here and ready on iTunes
New Christmas song on iTunes called "For Christmas" get it now! just click on the picture
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11.08.11 - New Video On YouTube! - Someone Like You
Hi Everyone! My new YouTube video is up and ready for your viewing (Someone Like You - Adele). Please check it out, and remember to Subscribe / Like my YouTube page... there are a lot more videos coming!
Donny
Donny
11.05.11 - YouTube YouTube YouTube
Hey everybody, I have decided to put together NEW! YouTube videos starting this coming Tuesday November 8th and continue on with one or two videos a week. The videos will be a mix of cover songs as well as some original acoustic version of songs I have been working on.
Donny!
Donny!
06.17.11 - New Article!
Great Article by Catherine Whitnall, for This Week. See Below...
For the original online article, click here:
http://www.mykawartha.com/website/article/1029039--lindsay-native-reinvents-music-career-in-california
Catherine Whitnall|Jun 16, 2011 - 9:38 AM| 0 |Report a Typo or Correction
Lindsay native reinvents music career in California
Donny Anderson to share stage with Odyssey Project and Teak Rivers for benefit concert on June 24
(LINDSAY) When Donny Anderson headed to California two years ago, he wasn't planning on reinventing his career.
But that's exactly what happened and, on June 24, the Lindsay native will share some of his newest music with those gathered at the Academy Theatre for Performing Arts for a benefit concert in support of Bradley Duffy - who is currently battling cancer - and the Sick Kids Hospital Foundation. The concert also features The Odyssey Project and recording artist Teak Rivers.
A few years ago, feeling something was "missing," Mr. Anderson put his country music career on hold to work in Toronto.
But one morning in August 2009, he gave his notice, enlisted his brother Jody's help and headed to California.
It didn't take long before Mr. Anderson was writing again, resurrecting old Nashville contacts and tapping into a database of writers who had composed some of the top country songs of the 90s.
Despite attracting attention from the Nashville songwriting community, Mr. Anderson found he was moving in a more contemporary direction. Over several months, he started "figuring out" his voice and connecting with the right people.
He survived four cuts on Canadian Idol, wrote 300 songs - four of them played on national television - was successful in securing a federal government recording grant and launched a mini tour.
He also saw three record deals come and go, but realizes now "it wasn't time."
He might not have been available when Alannah Myles called.
The Canadian music icon had heard him sing and wanted him to join her on tour, which included three weeks in Europe in March.
"Spending five hours in a tour bus, singing every day, getting no sleep...and loving every single moment of it," he quipped. "I feel really grateful for all that's happening."
That tour really helped him see "how my song choices made an impact on the audience" as well as his professional career. "There's always going to be things that influence my music. You have to find out what makes it tick; what works for you," he said. "You have to remember that the only thing that stands in your way, is you...I would never been able to make the connections I did if I hadn't made the conscious decision to take stock of my life. I'm really grateful that I listened to myself."
That doesn't mean Mr. Anderson has left his country roots behind.
"Country music is a more humble place. Everything about it is more lifestyle. Everything is more relatable," he noted. "That's what I've always taken forward with me - being able to remember who I am."
In April, Mr. Anderson spent time in Vancouver writing before embarking on weekly shows at the Hotel Cafe in California throughout May. He recently spent time in Nashville - more writing - and plans to hit the studio this fall.
Before then, Mr. Anderson looks forward to renewing connections with his hometown fans.
"I think it's going to be a great night," he said.
Show time is 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $20 and are available at Olympia Restaurant and Wards Legal or via duffybenefit@hotmail.com.
For the original online article, click here:
http://www.mykawartha.com/website/article/1029039--lindsay-native-reinvents-music-career-in-california
Catherine Whitnall|Jun 16, 2011 - 9:38 AM| 0 |Report a Typo or Correction
Donny Anderson to share stage with Odyssey Project and Teak Rivers for benefit concert on June 24
(LINDSAY) When Donny Anderson headed to California two years ago, he wasn't planning on reinventing his career.
But that's exactly what happened and, on June 24, the Lindsay native will share some of his newest music with those gathered at the Academy Theatre for Performing Arts for a benefit concert in support of Bradley Duffy - who is currently battling cancer - and the Sick Kids Hospital Foundation. The concert also features The Odyssey Project and recording artist Teak Rivers.
A few years ago, feeling something was "missing," Mr. Anderson put his country music career on hold to work in Toronto.
But one morning in August 2009, he gave his notice, enlisted his brother Jody's help and headed to California.
It didn't take long before Mr. Anderson was writing again, resurrecting old Nashville contacts and tapping into a database of writers who had composed some of the top country songs of the 90s.
Despite attracting attention from the Nashville songwriting community, Mr. Anderson found he was moving in a more contemporary direction. Over several months, he started "figuring out" his voice and connecting with the right people.
He survived four cuts on Canadian Idol, wrote 300 songs - four of them played on national television - was successful in securing a federal government recording grant and launched a mini tour.
He also saw three record deals come and go, but realizes now "it wasn't time."
He might not have been available when Alannah Myles called.
The Canadian music icon had heard him sing and wanted him to join her on tour, which included three weeks in Europe in March.
"Spending five hours in a tour bus, singing every day, getting no sleep...and loving every single moment of it," he quipped. "I feel really grateful for all that's happening."
That tour really helped him see "how my song choices made an impact on the audience" as well as his professional career. "There's always going to be things that influence my music. You have to find out what makes it tick; what works for you," he said. "You have to remember that the only thing that stands in your way, is you...I would never been able to make the connections I did if I hadn't made the conscious decision to take stock of my life. I'm really grateful that I listened to myself."
That doesn't mean Mr. Anderson has left his country roots behind.
"Country music is a more humble place. Everything about it is more lifestyle. Everything is more relatable," he noted. "That's what I've always taken forward with me - being able to remember who I am."
In April, Mr. Anderson spent time in Vancouver writing before embarking on weekly shows at the Hotel Cafe in California throughout May. He recently spent time in Nashville - more writing - and plans to hit the studio this fall.
Before then, Mr. Anderson looks forward to renewing connections with his hometown fans.
"I think it's going to be a great night," he said.
Show time is 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $20 and are available at Olympia Restaurant and Wards Legal or via duffybenefit@hotmail.com.
03.22.11 - Donny's in Europe!
Donny has landed in Europe on tour with Grammy Award winning Canadian Icon, Alannah Myles. Tour dates are posted - check them out!
"Words are a difficult medium to describe the way I feel about Donny Anderson's voice. Truly a special soul sent to me by the Gods to inspire and replenish my faith in the young talent of this decade. If you were to believe in reincarnation, Donny, to me, might be Sam Cooke reborn." - Alannah Myles
"Words are a difficult medium to describe the way I feel about Donny Anderson's voice. Truly a special soul sent to me by the Gods to inspire and replenish my faith in the young talent of this decade. If you were to believe in reincarnation, Donny, to me, might be Sam Cooke reborn." - Alannah Myles
12.09.10 - Donny Anderson EP
Donny just released his self-titled debut EP co-written and produced by Maia Sharp! Visit www.donnyandersonentertainment.com to get your copy today! It makes the perfect stocking-stuffer.
Also, heard Donny sing Holiday songs live on the radio Saturday, December 11th at 10:15 am!
Listen live or online at: www.919bobfm.com
