David Dondero

Carrying on in the tradition of some of America's idolized folk troubadours, David Dondero is a singer/songwriter with a penchant for rustic charm and timeless songwriting. The Austin, Texas-based guitarist has been performing since the late 70s, when he was only a teenager. His songs contain elements of country rock and Americana, and have won over many popular indie folk artists, especially Connor Oberst of Bright Eyes, who has frequently cited Dondero as a major influence. Lyrically, he will often assume the role of different characters in order to explore several perspectives on themes, a trait that no doubt factored into NPR listing Dondero amongst artists such as Bob Dylan and Tom Waits in its 2006 list of "best living songwriters."