Donna Contessa is a singer and 12-string guitarist. She performs contemporary folk and soft rock covers by artists from Joni Mitchell, Carole King, Bonnie Raitt, and Bob Dylan to Jackson Browne, Tom Petty, and U2. Although Donna performs many covers, she has a special talent for making each cover "her very own". Donna is also a songwriter, whose lyrics are timely, yet personal, leaving the listener with a sense that each song was written just for them!
Donna performs at many venues in and around Richmond, VA., including The Urban Farmhouse Cafe, Cafe Caturra, Saude Creek Winery, The Wine Loft, Carytown 10 Italian Cafe, and Union Tap and Table.
Donna was great! The playlist was just what we wanted for our party. She took requests and allowed audience sing alongs. The party was a huge success, I am pleased to recommend Donna, you will not be disappointed.
Price Range: $150 and up
Gig Length: 120 - 180 minutes
Donna Contessa is a singer and 12-string guitarist. She performs contemporary folk and soft rock covers by artists from Joni Mitchell, Carole King, Bonnie Raitt, and Bob Dylan to Jackson Browne, Tom Petty, and U2. Although Donna performs many covers, she has a special talent for making each cover "her very own". True story time.....after a particularly moving cover of "Fire and Rain", a James Taylor fan approached her saying, "I'll teach you how to make that sound like James Taylor." Donna's reply, "Why would I want to do that?" Donna is also a songwriter, whose lyrics are timely, yet personal, leaving the listener with a sense that each song was written just for them!
Donna performs at many venues in and around Richmond, VA., including The Urban Farmhouse Cafe, Cafe Caturra, Saude Creek Winery, The Wine Loft, Carytown 10 Italian Cafe, and Union Tap and Table. She can also be seen on the Open Mic circuit around Richmond at Rare Olde Times, Poe's Pub, Legends, and Isley Brothers Brewery. "Open Mics are my opportunity for spontaneous harmonies and singing the blues with many talented musicians all in one room!"
| December 18, 2016 • 11:00am - 1:00pm | Urban Farmhouse/Shockoe Slip |
| November 27, 2016 • 11:00am - 1:00pm | Urban Farmhouse/Midlothian |
| October 20, 2016 • 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Cafe Caturra |
| September 22, 2016 • 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Cafe Caturra |
| September 17, 2016 • 5:00pm - 8:30pm | Birthday (Adult) |
| August 28, 2016 • 11:00am - 1:00pm | Brunch at Urban Farmhouse Cafe |
Time after Time, Cyndi Lauper
Love Me Do, Beatles
All My Lovin', Beatles
A Little Help from my Friends, Beatles
Please, Please Me, Beatles
Groovin', The Rascals
Kiss Me, Sixpence None the Richer
Dancing in the Moonlight, King Harvest
Roll to Me, Del Amitri
Both Sides Now, Joni Mitchell
You Turn Me On I’m a Radio, Joni Mitchell
People’s Parties, Joni Mitchell
Circle Game, Joni Mitchell
Help Me, Joni Mitchell
Free Man in Paris, Joni Mitchell
Big Yellow Taxi, Joni Mitchell
Case of You, Joni Mitchell
You’re Gonna Leave Me Lonesome, Bob Dylan
I Shall Be Released, Bob Dylan
Forever Young, Bob Dylan
Don’t Think Twice, Bob Dylan
It’s Too Late, Carole King
So Far Away, Carole King
Home Again, Carole King
Will You Love Me Tomorrow?, Carole King
Up on the Roof, Carole King
Diamonds and Rust, Joan Baez
Blessed Are, Joan Baez
Fountain of Sorrow, Jackson Browne
Love Needs a Heart, Jackson Browne
These Days, Jackson Browne
Rock Me on the Water, Jackson Browne
Leavin’ on a Jet Plane, John Denver
Country Roads, John Denver
Follow Me, John Denver
For Baby For Bobby, John Denver
Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For, U2
All I Want is You, U2
Different Drum, Michael Nesmith
Some of Shelly’s Blues, Michael Nesmith
Landslide, Stevie Nicks
Silver Springs, Stevie Nicks
Learning to Fly, Tom Petty
Wildflowers, Tom Petty
Lover’s Lullaby, Janis Ian
Light a Light, Janis Ian
Angel From Montgomery, John Prine
Angel Spread Your Wings, Danny O’Keefe
Boulder to Birmingham, Emmylou Harris
Dimming of the Day, Richard Thompson
Homeward Bound, Paul Simon
Fire and Rain, James Taylor
Killing the Blues, Rowland Salley
Light My Fire, The Doors
Lover Come Back, Dallas Green
Please Come to Boston, Dave Loggins
Twilight, Robbie Robertson
Someday Soon, Ian Tyson
Suzanne, Leonard Cohen
You’ve Got a Lover, Shake Russell
You’re No Good, Linda Ronstadt
ORIGINALS
30 More Miles, Donna Contessa
Always Me, Donna Contessa
Better Than You, Donna Contessa
For What it’s Worth, Donna Contessa
Goodbye is the Answer, Donna Contessa
Laurel Winds, Donna Contessa
Love’s Sweet Goodbye, Donna Contessa
My First Country Song, Donna Contessa
Out of My Head, Donna Contessa
Right Now, Donna Contessa
Skipping Stones, Donna Contessa
Spiral Staircase, Donna Contessa
Stumbling, Donna Contessa
Carole King, Joni Mitchell, Bonnie Raitt, Bob Dylan, Jackson Browne, U2 are just a few.
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