Donovan Press Kit


	About Donovan
	Known for his unique, sexy, sophisticated sound and his upscale fashionable image, Donovan is one of the most popular and sought-after DJs in the San Francisco house music scene. While holding a monthly residency at the chic W Hotel and San Francisco #1 nightclub Ruby Skye, Donovan also plays for every major club promoter and every major nightclub in San Francisco on a regular basis. Donovan is also well-known for breathing new life into the house music scene with his unique sound of sexy Latin, Brazilian, Middle-Eastern and African style house beats. More recently, in response to the pop culture trend of "Mash-Up" DJs, Donovan introduced his own "underground" flavor of Classic Rock-Infused House. Often accompanied by live conga drummers, saxophone players, acoustic and electric guitarists, and live vocalists, Donovan's trademark Tropical & Rock-Fused Sound has been blowing the roofs off of every major nightclub due to its refreshing, rejuvenating sound and rejoicing energy. Donovan's "classy" image, fashion-forward style, and sexy, sophisticated sound has also bridged the gap between house music and the most upscale, classiest venues in all of San Francisco. His passion for house music and high-end fashion has resulted in a new breed of more upscale party events where the dance music scene and the fashion industry are becoming more and more intimately intertwined. Donovan performs at all of the biggest, most upscale venues in San Francisco, including special events for world-famous fashion designers Emporio Armani, BCBG, Bebe, Kenneth Cole, Armani Exchange, Benetton, French Connection, and Miss Sixty/Energie; fashion magazines such as Vogue, GQ, 7X7, San Francisco, SOMA; San Francisco's top modeling agencies STARS Modeling, LOOK Modeling, and Passport Modeling; high-profile fashion shows and big production theme events for San Francisco's #1 nightclub Ruby Skye, and A-List charity fundraisers for philanthropic groups such as The Make-A-Wish Foundation, Destination Foundation, Little Kids Rock, and Bill Graham Presents. Donovan's website www.DonovanSF.com is one of the highest trafficked house community websites in the world and Donovan's enormous loyal following of the most upscale, A-List, fashion-centric crowds in all of San Francisco make him the most highly desired DJ for any venue or event promoter looking for a touch of "class", "sexiness" and "elegance".
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	World Famous Record Label behind artists such as Miguel Migs, Lisa Shaw, Andy Caldwell, Blue 6 & Mauricio Aviles "Donovan has been crafting an immaculate blend of deep and sexy beats in the Bay Area for several years now... always at the top of his game. His memorable sets have developed a loyal following amongst his local San Franciscans with a sound that now has caught the attention of soulful music lovers everywhere... an untapped talent ripe for discovery." ~ Bruno Ybarra, Owner & Founder of Naked Music Recordings San Francisco's #1 Nightclub Nominated "Best Venue of the Year" by DanceStar Music Awards 2004 Donovan is one of Ruby Skye's most popular resident DJs. "Ruby Skye prides itself on headlining the biggest DJ names in the world and only showcasing the very best DJ talent out of San Francisco. Hands down, Donovan has one of the biggest draws in San Francisco. He has been Ruby Skye's "secret weapon" at always packing the house with a highest quality, most sophisticated crowd and always delivers impeccable musical sets that are distinctly his own style. Donovan is someone Ruby Skye always brings in for our biggest, most high profile events." ~ George Kapaty, Owner of Ruby Skye Nightclub Undisputedly, San Francisco's #1 most popular and successful promoter in San Francisco for the past decade. Famous for legendary parties such as "Release" @ Ten15 Folsom, the "Wet" Pool Parties @ the Phoenix Hotel, and the biggest San Francisco event of the year, the "White" Party at Ruby Skye. Undisputedly, the longest running, most successful party in San Francisco club history. "Release" is world- renowned and famous for showcasing the biggest DJs in the world. "Donovan is one the pioneers and catalysts of the new house movement in San Francisco, giving new life to its city party scene with an all-new fashionable crowd, an all new refreshing upbeat sound, and an always feel-good vibe. Donovan's upscale, fashionable image puts him in a league all his own. He is the DJ every promoter in San Francisco turns to when they are doing a classy, upscale event and need someone to bring that pefect sexy vibe to it." ~ Nabiel Musleh, Co-Owner & Co-Founder of Martel & Nabiel Productions and Release Presents The West Coast leader in radio broadcasting dedicated to house music. Thump Radio has the biggest, most popular house music radio shows on Alice 92.7FM in Northern California, KBIG 104.3 Los Angeles, and 93.3 San Diego. Donovan is one of Thump Radio's most popular monthly guest DJs on these shows. "Donovan's trademark sexy, sophisticated sound has given him his own unique and successful place in the San Francisco's DJ pool. His music sets flow with a certain soulfulness and raw sexuality that always set the perfect mood. When Thump Radio wants "SEXY", we ask Donovan to represents his signature style and sound across our airwaves." ~ Mason D. Rothert - Co-Founder / VP Of Programming of Thump Radio, Inc. San Francisco's most swanky & chic hotel famous for hosting the biggest, most successful Thursday weekly in San Francisco from 2002-2003 called "nu W" where Donovan was its most popular resident DJ from it's inception.
	Hear Donovan's Music
	"The ROCK Show" A Live Rock-Fused House Mix By Donovan "Summer Love 4" Soothing, Soulful, Sun-Kissed House, Vol. 4 "Summer Love 3" Soothing, Soulful, Sun-Kissed House, Vol. 3 "MI CASA: Sesión Dos" Sexy Latin & Brazilian House, Vol.2 "Summer Love 2" Soothing, Soulful, Sun-Kissed House, Vol. 2 "Seduction 2" Sexy, Seductive Beats for the Bedroom, Vol. 2 "Summer Love" Soulful, Sun-Kissed House Mixed Live by Donovan "Mi Casa" Sexy Latin & Brazilian House Mixed Live by Donovan "nu Jazz" A Jazz-Inspired House Music Compilation by Donovan The Official W Hotel ~ San Francisco CD "Seduction" Sexy, Seductive Beats for the Bedroom, Vol. 1 "BeautifuL" Sexy, Sophisticated House Music For Your Soul "Donovan Live" A Live Mix of Donovan's Fiercest, Funkiest Records that Rocked San Francisco Superclubs in 2002 "Folsom Funk" A Fierce, Funky House Remix by Donovan "Foreign Dimensions" A Culturally, Sophisticated Live House Remix
	Donovan's Nightclub Resume
	SAN FRANCISCO CONCERT HALLS: 1. Bill Graham Civic Auditorium 2. The Fillmore 3. Fort Mason 4. The Regency Center 5. Yerba Buena Museum SAN FRANCISCO UPSCALE VENUES: 1. Top of the Mark / The Mark Hopkins Hotel 2. Sofia / The Fairmont Hotel 3. Clift Hotel / Redwood Room 4. W Hotel 5. Emporio Armani 6. Slide Ultra-Lounge 7. Fluid 8. Bambuddha Lounge & Phoenix Hotel Pool 9. Bubble Lounge 10. Hotel Triton 11. Foreign Cinema 12. Butterfly (Embarcadero & Mission) 13. Le Colonial 14. Matrix 15. Ozumo 16. IMG Home Gallery 17. Shanghai 1930 18. The Dot Lounge 19. ArchBishops Private Mansion 20. Azul SAN FRANCISCO NIGHTCLUBS: 1. Ruby Skye 2. Ten15 Folsom 3. Suite One8One 4. Pink 5. Dolce 6. Suede 7. Sno-Drift 8. BackFlip 9. Mission Rock 10. Club Cocomo 11. 111 Minna 12. Hotel Ibiza 13. Cloud 9 14. DragonBar 15. Harry Denton's Rouge 16. Club NV 17. Paradise Lounge 18. Chi Chi 19. Club Bas 20. Loft 11 21. Club Whisper 22. Gravity 23. Hi-Fi Lounge SOUTHBAY/ EASTBAY NIGHTCLUBS: 1. Glo, San Jose 2. Forum, Sunnyvale 3. BackBeat, Sunnyvale 4. Waves, San Jose 5. Voodoo Lounge, San Jose 6. Moorpark Hotel, San Jose 7. The Vaut, San Jose 8. Slates, Walnut Creek 9. Echo, Walnut Creek 10. Club V, Fremont MIAMI 1. Di Lido Beach Club at The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach 2. Flute Champagne Lounge 3. Collins Hotel ~ Poolside 4. Ibiza Nightclub, Miami SAN DIEGO 1. On Broadway Nightclub 2. Confidential 2. El 5ive 3. Aubergine 4. W Hotel - San Diego 5. SideBar 6. Sky Room, Bristol Hotel 7. Galileo 101 8. Excelsior, La Jolla 9. Candellas 10. San Diego Mardi Gras Street Fair
	Donovan's Promoters / Parties
	1. MARTEL & NABIEL (RELEASE PRESENTS) "Release" (Ten15 Folsom) "Square" (Ruby Skye) "White" (Ruby Skye) "Viva La Samba" (Ruby Skye) "A Glamorous Mardi Gras Affair" (Ruby Skye) "Seduction" (Ruby Skye) "Summer Love" (Ruby Skye) "The Shoe Party" (Ruby Skye) 2. NAKED MUSIC "Naked Music's Official Christmas Holiday Party" (Ozumo) "Naked Music Lounge" (Clift Hotel) "Naked Music's Mosaic" (Whisper) 3. 2ND SUNDAY PRESENTS "2ND SUNDAY" (Mission Rock) "Gloss" (Thirsty Bear) 4. SPUNDAE "Spundae" (Ten15 Folsom) 5. MIXED ELEMENTS "Up Above" (Ten15 Folsom) "Playbill" (Ruby Skye) "Mosaic" (Club Whisper) "Eden"/"Candlelight" (Cloud 9) "Shadow" (Sno-Drift) "Blush" (Echo) 6. DELICIOUS KARMA "Clift Hotel New Years Eve Party" (Clift Hotel) "IMG Home Gallery New Years Eve Party" (IMG) "Delicious" (Foreign Cinema) "dk:lounge" (Cloud 9) "White" (Ruby Skye) "Mantra Poolside Party" (Bambuddha Lounge) 7. NNOO PRODUCTION "nu W Thursdays" (W Hotel) "Terrazza" (W Hotel) "XYZ-23" (W Hotel) "White" (Ruby Skye) "Viva La Samba" (Ruby Skye) "A Glamorous Mardi Gras Affair" (Ruby Skye) 8. METROJAZZ PRODUCTIONS "Urban Chic" (Cloud 9) 9. SURREAL PRODUCTIONS "Exotic Erotic Ball" (Cow Palace) "Bling Bling" (Club NV) "Pussycat Lounge" (Slates) "French Kiss" (Harry Denton's Rouge) "Prive" (Le Colonial) 10. PEACH PRODUCTIONS "Peach 5 Year Anniversary" (Mission Rock) 11. SEBASTIEN PRESENTS "Indulgence" (Harry Denton's Starlight Room) "Spa Fridays" (BackFlip & Loft 11) "Heaven" (Fluid) 12. VG EVENTS "Azul" (Cloud 9) 13. MYSTERY GIRL PRODUCTIONS "Catwalk Fashion Show" (Ruby Skye) "Cabaret" (Club Whisper) "Gravity Club Grand Opening" (Club Gravity) "Private Mansion Pajama Party" (ArchBishops) 1. PTOLEMY PRODUCTIONS (SAN DIEGO) "On Broaday Saturdays" (On Broadway) "Sky Room" (Bristol Hotel)
	Contact Donovan
	FOR BOOKINGS: rose@donovansf.com San Francisco, CA GENERAL INFORMATION: info@donovansf.com San Francisco, CA