My favourite things: Dan Donovan
Published Date:
20 June 2008
A peek into the lives of some of the great and the good in Peterborough, and the music, films and books that have captured their imaginations.
This week we speak to Wisbech musician and photographer Dan Donovan. Dan recently displayed his photography at Wisbech and Fenland Museum and Art Gallery in an exhibition called Demanding Landscapes: Fenland Meets the Algarve.
Dan, Derbyshire-born but an adopted Fenman, also plays in garage-blues duo King Kool, who regularly play in Peterborough, at venues such as The Met Lounge and Unity at Goodbarns Yard.
Is there a film star, pop star, rock star, artist or writer you admire? And why...
Tom Waits, he seems to create and do his own thing apparently unhindered by expectations.
Is there a TV programme you couldn't live without?
Not one.
Do you remember the first record you bought – what was it, and where did you buy it?
My Boomerang Won't Come Back by Charlie Drake, from Chesterfield Woolworths I think.
Tell us about a recent discovery in music, film, etc...something you've seen or heard recently that you would recommend...
A band called The Good The Bad, who are Swedish I think.
Tell us about any guilty pleasures lurking in your CD or film
collections - something you know is a bit naff but you can't help yourself.
Aristocats, the Disney film.
Favourite film...and why
Fight Club – it's edgy and arty.
Favourite album...and why
Surfer Rosa, by The Pixies – it's edgy and arty.
Is there a song or individual piece of music you always come back to?
Lust for Life, by Iggy Pop.
Tell me about a live music experience that sticks in your memory...
The Pixies at Brixton Academy.
And what are you up to this weekend?
Doing a photoshoot in Leeds.
The full article contains 303 words and appears in Peterborough ET newspaper.
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Last Updated:
04 July 2008 2:35 PM
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Source:
Peterborough ET
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Location:
Peterborough