“I passed Miles Davis’ house every day as a kid in NYC, and all us kids knew that when Miles and Trane and Cannonball blew their horns, they blew the playhouse down. This girl can blow, as her peers would say (and there aren't many).”
— Resident Genius, USA
Donné is more than just a talented singer - the Australian vocalist paints in broad, impressionistic colours that recall the golden era of jazz.
An electric live performer with a smokey, evocative voice that recalls modern greats like Amy Winehouse and Nina Simone, and backed by Aaron Flower on guitar, this little lady with a big voice is not to be missed.
“I passed Miles Davis' house every day as a kid in NYC, and all us kids knew that when Miles and Trane and Cannonball blew their horns, they blew the playhouse down. This girl can blow, as her peers would say (and there aren't many).” — Resident Genius, USA
"She’s the type that unapologetically does whatever the hell she wants to do. Donné however, has the skill to back up her eccentricity."
— Westham Roll, UK
gig guide.
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These videos feature Donné Restom on vox, Aaron Flower on guitar, and Fiona Lugg on bass.
Aaron (Baz) and I play with a host of excellent musicians depending on the gig, with regular appearances from Matt Lamb, Toby Hall, Nick Hoorweg, Ben Hauptmann, Evan Mannell, Chris O’Day and… oh gosh so many more.
“When I sing, trouble can sit right on my shoulder and I don’t even notice.”
— Sarah Vaughan