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Thom Donovan

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Geography might best explain the sound of Thom Donovan. Born and raised in St. Louis, MO, you can hear the Americanness in his voice. Donovan grew up on the hopeful lyrics of Motown; the railroad blues of Dylan’s “Blood on the Tracks” (his favorite Dylan record); as well as Phil Spector’s wall of sound.
Donovan also spent a few years in England. Within the texture of his music you can hear the disparate influences of Pete Townsend, John Lennon and Noel Gallagher.
Thom Donovan, a classically trained musician, started his career as a side-man. Playing guitar and singing background vocals for Stir (Capitol Records) and British band, Fono (Rykodisc), Donovan has recorded and toured world-wide with everyone from Robert Plant to the Goo Goo Doll’s.
In 2003 Donovan began fronting his own band, Lapush (456/Fontana). That band released 2 albums and 1 e.p. and in 2005 made their network television debut on Last Call with Carson Daly on NBC.
“I Love How You Love Me” is the first single from Thom Donovan. This is a cover version of Phil Spector’s 1961 mono recording of The Paris Sisters hit song.
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Member Since: 26/09/2007
Band Website: www.thomdonovan.com
Band Members: Thom Donovan | vocals, guitar
Andrew Dwiggins | guitar, vocals
Steve Factor | bass, vocals
John Pessoni | drums, vocals

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// NEXT BIG NASHVILLE 2009

Thom will be appearing (w/ full band) at The Rutledge Oct 7 in Nashville, TN as part of Next BIG Nashville 2009. The band will be opening for The Jane Sherman's featuring King's of Leon producer Angel...
Posted by on Sun, 04 Oct 2009 23:19:00 GMT

// RFT BLOG

RFT BLOG | IN THE STUDIO WITH THOM DONOVAN
Posted by on Wed, 23 Sep 2009 09:43:00 GMT

// NEW WEBSITE LAUNCHED TODAY

New website launched today. 2 new songs posted. Available only at www.thomdonovan.com
Posted by on Mon, 03 Aug 2009 11:54:00 GMT

// COLLEGE LIFE | MTV

Knock On My Door, Too Late and Leave The Light On were featured this season on COLLEGE LIFE on MTV.The following LAPUSH songs were also featured: Aurora, Brazil, Everything You Asked For, Get Up, Luck...
Posted by on Mon, 27 Jul 2009 21:04:00 GMT

// MTV

"Too Late" appeared this season in 16 AND PREGNANT on MTV. Visit mtv.com for show listings in your area. The following LAPUSH songs also appeared thruout the season: Hideaway, All The Lost Souls, Say ...
Posted by on Mon, 27 Jul 2009 21:02:00 GMT

// NEW EP AT iTUNES

"Leave The Light On - EP" is a collection of home recordings written, produced and performed (all instruments except drums on Track 1) by Donovan. The entire EP has recently been licensed to MTV for...
Posted by on Fri, 17 Jul 2009 12:10:00 GMT

// THE HILL'S | MTV

The following songs will appear this season in THE HILL'S on MTV:Leave The Light OnToo LateSwear TonightLet Your Love Shine OnKnock On My DoorAirs Mondays at 10PM ET/PT on MTV.
Posted by on Thu, 23 Apr 2009 11:55:00 GMT