Donovan Woods
Bristol Beacon
Trenchard Street · and other venues
Thu 22 Oct · 19:30 · £25.50
About this event
Known for his candid, emotionally resonant songwriting, Donovan Woods blends folk, country and pop with disarming honesty. Alongside his own acclaimed releases – including Hard Settle, Ain’t Troubled, Both Ways, Without People and the Polaris Prize long-listed Things Were Never Good If They’re Not Good Now – he has written songs recorded by artists such as Kenny Chesney, Tim McGraw and Ben Platt . In 2026 he returns with new music, including the EP Squander Your Gifts , a moving tribute to his late friend and collaborator Abe Stoklasa . Live, Woods’ quietly powerful storytelling creates an intimate connection that lingers long after the final note.
Dates & venues
Trenchard Street
19:30Thu 22 Oct
1a Amhurst Road, Hackney
19:00Fri 23 Oct· £25.50
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