Daniel Thomas Donnelly (born July 20 1974) is a New York based singer-songwriter. Growing up in Belfast, Donnelly played in a number of local bands, finding success in Ireland with Watercress, a four piece acoustic folk-rock band for whom he played guitar, mandolin, percussion and "plumbing". They released six EPs between 1995 and 1998, when they released their one album, Bummer, all on their own local label, Creeping Herb.

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  • Daniel Thomas Donnelly (born July 20 1974) is a New York based singer-songwriter. Growing up in Belfast, Donnelly played in a number of local bands, finding success in Ireland with Watercress, a four piece acoustic folk-rock band for whom he played guitar, mandolin, percussion and "plumbing". They released six EPs between 1995 and 1998, when they released their one album, Bummer, all on their own local label, Creeping Herb. The Donnelly penned Candlemaker reached the No.1 position on the Irish Indie Chart. Watercress disbanded in late 1998 due to internal personal problems. After the demise of Watercress, Donnelly moved to New York to pursue a solo career. He has so far released two studio albums, Bootleg (2005), and Yearning a Living (2007), which has received extensive airtime on BBC Radio, as well as one live album Live in NYC (2008). Donnelly has also played as a session musician for several artists including Joy Zipper. His recording and touring live band are known under the name, "Sonovagun". Dan has toured extensively, performing solo shows and supporting artists such as The Levellers, Oysterband, Seth Lakeman, Damien Dempsey, and Duke Special. He has also performed as part of the live bands of The Levellers, Oysterband and Joy Zipper. His own live band, Sonovagun, has included Ali McMordie of Stiff Little Fingers on bass guitar and television composer Roy Harter on keyboards and theremin. Donnelly has become a favorite act on the UK summer festival circuit, having performed at Glastonbury Festival's Leftfield stage, Beautiful Days festival, The Big Session, and various festivals throughout Europe. As a boy, Donnelly's main musical influence was Liverpool band The Beatles. The current line-up of Sonovagun is: Dan Donnelly - Vocals and Guitar Roy Harter - Keyboards, Theremin and Vocals Graham Finn - Guitar Ramie Burns - Bass Guitar Sean Barry - Drums Discography: Bootleg (2005) Yearning a Living (2007) Live in NYC (2008)
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  • Daniel Thomas Donnelly (born July 20 1974) is a New York based singer-songwriter. Growing up in Belfast, Donnelly played in a number of local bands, finding success in Ireland with Watercress, a four piece acoustic folk-rock band for whom he played guitar, mandolin, percussion and "plumbing". They released six EPs between 1995 and 1998, when they released their one album, Bummer, all on their own local label, Creeping Herb.
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