Dones

John Doney put forth a powerful performance last night at the Lizard Lounge's singer/ songwriter open mike challange. Each artist is allowed to share 2 songs with the crowd, which are in turn judged by the throngs of listeners filling the bar, including 3 designated judges. Dones kicked things off with his hit "Dead End" that had the slender of the judge trio bobbing his head in sync as Doney sealed his solo act with "Hint of Trust". Both song selections are embedded with unfiltered emotion and passion that is unspeakably clear in their delivery. Undoubtedly the best sound you could hope to hear upon opening your apartment door is Doney tearing it up on guitar and letting his vocal cords take a hold of him (and the apartment for that matter). I often find myself singing Doney's little diddies around the house before realizing that I now know nearly all the lyrics. (I mean I've even offered to be his back-up fly-girl but Doney's still sitting on the idea for one reason or another. I have been dubbed his songstress however!)

Unfortunately, a musician resembling the lead singer of the Counting Crows (physically) and John Mayer (musically) was nominated for the final round along with 2 other more or less mind-numbing performers. Hopefully the Lizard Lounge will be able to recognize talent on cue next time. Congrats on the show Dones.