Rosie Doonan
A descendent of folk music royalty, growing up in Wakefield, Rosie found herself “surrounded by music” – her dad played uilean pipes in folk luminaries Hedgehog Pie – ensuring she was a free festival veteran by the age of fourteen.
In times such as these with ‘artists’ obsessed with pre-packed insta-fame whilst not entirely replete with talent, Rosie possesses a firm understanding of what being a working musician is all about.
The music comes first, the rest is just details.
Recognition of her vocal talents came early and she duly joined local acapella group Sweet Nothings, with whom she performed at the musical Valhalla, the Royal Albert Hall. Wandering through the musical landscape led to a move to London where Rosie found that the streets are most definitely not paved with gold. Realising she was very much a small drop in a large ocean she partnered with childhood friend and fellow songwriter Ben Murray. The coupling delivered the quite incredible Mill Lane album that rightly took the plaudits as well as being nominated for a BBC Radio 2 Folk Award.
With a new a focus and renewed drive Rosie struck out on her own and set about cherry-picking her past experiences. All of which led to the quite stunning debut album “Moving On”. Receiving critical acclaim across the board, “Moving On” finally revealed the true talent and effortless songwriting ability she had always held close.
Rosie Doonan has the ability to perfectly bridge the dichotomy between self-reflection and free expression that is eminently visible on her recent album “Pot Of Gold”. Songs such as Darker Side of You and title track Pot Of Gold, whilst presenting themselves in completely different guises, deliver Rosie’s unique brand of heartbreaking yet redemptive stories, finished with her own ethereal touch. What makes Rosie different is the ease with which she draws you in to a situation you’re already familiar with.
Hot on the heels of her second solo album Pot Of Gold and her recent single Fall For Me, Rosie Doonan returns festively refreshed with the follow up second single Lay Your Love, an upbeat tale of a torrid break-up which finds it’s roots in traditional British folk-pop with a sprinkling of Americana for good measure.
“She demonstrates through her versatility as a musician, her colourful allure, her captivating charisma and perhaps most importantly, her remarkable voice, just why she is one of Yorkshire’s brightest prospects at the moment.”
Dig Yorkshire – 5* Live review
The close of 2010 returned some early Christmas presents for Rosie with the initial release of the album selling well at retail and gigs. The debut single Fall For Me received good support at BBC Radio 2 with Steve Lamacq airplay as well as a number of regional BBC live sessions and airplay support.
Press was also kind and came with high critical acclaim, one describing Rosie’s effortless ability as
“Reminiscent of possibly the greatest songwriter of all, Tom Waits.”
Noise Noise Noise
2011 is looking positive with new single “Lay Your Love”, a raft of new dates announced, a number of folk festival appearances and a BBC Raw Talent session in the works.
The rainbow gets brighter and at the end of it is Rosie Doonan and her Pot Of Gold.
“Pot Of Gold” has a healthy mix of pop sensibilities that should appeal across a broad audience and some cleverly thought out songs that should hold the audience once they’ve arrived.”
Fatea Magazine
“Pot of Gold is a beautifully crafted piece of work by a beautifully talented musician”
Noise Noise Noise
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