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Southern Californian-native, surfer and musician Donavon Frankenreiter will play at the Leigh Sawmill Café on Friday, November 30.
Donavon is known for his positive outlook and chilled-out folk sounds. He started his professional life as a surfer before launching his solo music career as the protégé of singer-songwriter Jack Johnson.
Donavon landed a sponsorship with surf brand Billabong as a young teenager and moved to Hawaii
when he was 14.
In Hawaii, he rented a home from the parents of Jack Johnson, a fellow surfer, and, at the time, an untapped musical talent.
Music steadily took hold of Donavon’s life, and he now has seven full-length albums to his credit.
His latest album, The Heart, was recorded in Wimberley, Texas, and is considered the most intimate and honest material he has released to date.
The sessions at Wimberley were live-streamed online in a soul-baring exhibition for his fans.
The Leigh Sawmill concert starts at 8pm. Fans will also have the chance to upgrade their tickets to receive a VIP ‘meet and greet’ experience with the artist or an exclusive soundcheck Q&A with Donavon.
Tickets: livenation.co.nz
