Donavon Frankenreiter

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- Donavon Frankenreiter
- Released 2004

- Move By Yourself
- Released 2006

- Pass It Around
- Released 2008

- Recycled Recipes EP
- Released 2007

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Born on December 10, 1972, in Downey, CA, Donavon Frankenreiter took to surfing at a young age. By the age of 13 he had a sponsor -- Billabong -- and the pursuit of a professional career in surfing led to a move to Hawaii a year later. He had rented a home from the parents of Jack Johnson, a fellow surfer who would become a successful recording artist years later. The two became fast friends, learning guitar together, surfing, and just plain hanging out. Music was always fun to play for Frankenreiter, but it wasn't until 2002 that he was confident enough to try it professionally. Meanwhile, Johnson's musical career had broken through into the mainstream, and he was starting his Brushfire Records label. With guest spots from Johnson, G. Love, and Koool G Murder of the Eels, Frankenreiter's self-titled debut appeared on Brushfire in May of 2004. For his next record, Frankenreiter broke from his mentor's label and moved to Lost Highway for the release of 2006's Move by Yourself. An EP full of cover versions called Recycled Recipes landed in 2007 with the polished full-length Pass It Around following a year later. ~ David Jeffries, All Music Guide

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- - He is great!
  - - By mclldavidson
    - 9/18/2009 23:30:29
  - I discovered him in 2007 when he opened for Ben Harper in Memphis, TN in 2007. I love his Abbey Road session
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  - - By Rexamous
    - 2/2/2009 12:13:48
  - WOW soo D.F. I really like the style of his music and surfing. and good voice. Im from his Home town and live in Orange County Now but ive seen him in concert a few times and seen him surf too, been a fan for a long time, "Bend in the Road" Awesome song.
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