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Primadonahue

That which does not kill us makes us funnier.

About Me

After playing in numerous bands for many years, I have finally discovered that only machines can tolerate my temperament. Therefore I named my electronic music project "Primadonahue". The great thing about bands is that, with the right chemistry, a group of individuals can become greater than the sum of its parts by compensating for each other's limitations. This project has been an undertaking devoted to overcoming my own limitations as a performer through self reliance. My current musical pursuits are "Primadonahue" (one person band), "Repulsar" (one person, one reptilian alien band) and a new remix undertaking called "Grateful for the Dead" which involves the creation of sound collages that are comprised exclusively of sampled material from dead musicians. (See my friends list.) I perform in concert settings and also as incidental music for theater, parties, soundtracks, etc. Past Projects include: "Crashdummies", "Sesamoid", "Jerungdu Theater" and more. (I've been around since the 80's... the "hay day" of Minnesota music. I probably played at the Entry before you were born.) I'm also an official celebrity endorser of Donahue Guitar Arts hand made custom art/concept guitars. www.donahueguitar.com. Added to all of this, I am a professional Graphic Designer.

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Member Since: 11/7/2006
Band Website: primadonahue.com
Band Members: Michael Donahue: Guitar, Vocals, Strap-on Drum Triggers, Loops, MIDI Sequences, Samples, Electric Kazoo, Theremin, Producer. I also often perform in "Repulsar" with my art accomplice Newt Skink. Newt employs Tibetan multi-phonic throat singing techniques and has the unique talent of singing up to five vocal tones simultaneously... each one completely off-pitch with the music. To gain a greater appreciation for Repulsar, follow the link to my web site or see the Repulsar profile on my friends list.
Influences: The microchip that the aliens implanted behind my ear.
Sounds Like: "...a new updated twist to the art of the 'one person band'. Unique and creative barely scratches the surface of a performance that includes home made 'art guitars' and an electric kazoo." –Jon Senum; Minneapolis Star Tribune 6/24/07
Record Label: Stucco
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Move On Dot Org

I just got an e-mail from move on dot org asking me to sign a petition to FOX News asking them to "stop picking on Barack". Here is their form letter: (Note: It sounds best when read with a really whi...
Posted by Primadonahue on Sat, 28 Jun 2008 10:02:00 PST

The Great Experiment

It has been said that the United States is the "great experiment". That experiment was established in the form of a representative republic or liberal democracy depending on which term you prefer. At ...
Posted by Primadonahue on Wed, 25 Jun 2008 07:42:00 PST

William Cooper

Here's all the William Cooper shows you'll ever want to hear. You'll recognize him from the Zeitgeist movie. He was called the most dangerous radio host in America by Bill Clinton. ...
Posted by Primadonahue on Mon, 09 Jun 2008 08:56:00 PST

Global Warming

I have friends who are into the green movement who seem to have a zealoted intolerance to anyone who might dispute the official global warming position. That said, here is my position.First, I agree w...
Posted by Primadonahue on Thu, 08 May 2008 06:27:00 PST

Theater/Theatre

Some of you may know that I, at one time, was a writer and producer of experimental music theater in the Twin Cities. I have since given that up. A conversation that happened in my office today remind...
Posted by Primadonahue on Thu, 17 Jan 2008 01:09:00 PST

New Chemical Brothers Remix

I wasn't happy with my entry in the Chemical Brothers Remix contest so I tried again until I finally got it right. Better late than never. It's the first track on my player called "The Hard Way". It w...
Posted by Primadonahue on Fri, 23 Nov 2007 08:50:00 PST

Jerungdu Online Script Archive

Hello Friends,Some of you might not know this but a few years ago I had a semi-vital career in the theater arts. Jerungdu Theater wrote, produced and performed several critically acclaimed, award winn...
Posted by Primadonahue on Fri, 16 Nov 2007 06:21:00 PST

Artistic Compromise

I recently had a conversation with a friend about how I can increase the size of my audience. He asked if I would be willing to go in a different musical direction. This was my response:Let me tell yo...
Posted by Primadonahue on Wed, 24 Oct 2007 06:58:00 PST

Ubik are so butyl fuel

Some new lyrics then background on what they mean.ButylfuelUbik are so butyl fuelTo primal celestial gameteUbik are so butyl fuelTo primal celestial gameteCan't ubik see?Ubik are everything primal cel...
Posted by Primadonahue on Fri, 05 Oct 2007 12:16:00 PST

Father/Son Duet Posted

Hi Friends,For those of you confused about the context of the first track on my page, the baby voice is my son Elliot at 15 months. This Father/Son Duet is sort of like the Nat King/Natalie Cole versi...
Posted by Primadonahue on Mon, 17 Sep 2007 06:36:00 PST