Donovan Woods
Donovan Woods is a Canadian singer-songwriter based in Sarnia-Lambton known for emotive folk and country-tinged songs and charismatic live performances. He writes and records original music, releases special physical projects tied to events like Record Store Day, and actively tours with collaborators while engaging fans through live shows, podcasts, and direct updates on his website and social channels.
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Last updated on Feb 8th, 2026
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Charlottetown show (June)
Donovan Woods announced a Charlottetown show coming in June and urged fans to get tickets now using promo code GAHAN25. The post is a short artist announcement aimed at local fans, with ticketing details to be confirmed by the promoter or box office.
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"Do It Right" live in Hamilton
Donovan Woods shared that "Do It Right" was performed live for the first time in Hamilton, Ontario, with the announcement dated April 21, 2026. Fans should check Donovan Woods' official channels and fan posts for recordings or setlist details from the debut performance.
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The Big Five podcast announcement
Tom Power and Donovan Woods launched The Big Five, a game show podcast out now that pairs a rotating guest with spirited debates over the top five items in a category. It is available on all podcast platforms; listen via the provided link for low stakes, big feelings, and a lot of fun.
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Not a Greatest Hits Vol II
Donovan Woods has a track on Not a Greatest Hits Vol II that will be available exclusively at indie record stores for Record Store Day on Saturday, April 18, 2026. Visit recordstoreday.com to find participating stores and details about availability.
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The Cold in April tour
Donovan Woods announced that The Cold in April tour starts Thursday, and most shows are sold out or nearly sold out while he notes there are plenty of tickets in his hometown of Sarnia. He also mentions appearing with Adam Christie, so check local listings or the artist site for remaining seats.
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Short provocative social post
Donovan Woods posted a very short, provocative line on 2026-04-12 quoting "…ruin all your Christmases." The post contains no additional context or links, so it is best treated as a conversation starter or prompt for follow up.
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Not A Greatest Hits Vol II
Donovan Woods is releasing Not A Greatest Hits Vol II exclusively at independent record stores as part of Record Store Day 2026, with the artist directing fans to recordstoreday.com for official details. The announcement names indie stores and the Record Store Day program but does not include a calendar date or pricing in the post.
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Personal social post about a song
On 2026-04-10 Donovan Woods posted that they heard an old song called Petrolia in a cafe, laughed, and then came home and sang it repeatedly. The first verse felt very true to being 26, and the author said they plan to delete the post.
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Not a Greatest Hits Vol II
Donovan Woods is releasing Not a Greatest Hits Vol II for Record Store Day on April 18, 2026, with the tracklist chosen by fans. Find participating independent record stores and pickup details at recordstoreday.com.
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Short reflective social post
Donovan Woods posted a short reflective line on 2026-04-08: "And sometimes you dont pick up a phone call and they dont call anymore." It is a concise, shareable prompt about small acts that change relationships, suited for journaling or sparking quiet conversations.
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Short social post
On 2026-04-06 Donovan Woods posted a brief reflective line: "Who could love you?" It is a minimal, open ended prompt that works well as a caption, a writing warm up, or a conversation starter, with no further context or links provided.
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Poem post: Going around lately
Donovan Woods posted a brief poem mention titled Going around lately, attributed to Tony Hoagland on April 3, 2026. The item is a short literary highlight with no additional context or links, ideal for readers tracking compact poem shares or author mentions.
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Short announcement: Go on, call your friends and sweethearts, darling.
On 2026-03-30 Donovan Woods posted a brief, warm prompt urging you to call your friends and sweethearts. The message is a short, shareable nudge without event details, intended as a simple reminder to reconnect.
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Friends and Sweethearts tour
Donovan Woods says the Friends and Sweethearts tour of NS and NB is on sale now, and he will be back in Atlantic Canada this spring. The announcement gives no specific dates or venues, so check Donovan Woods official channels for the full schedule and ticket links.
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June East Coast shows announcement
Donovan Woods announced East Coast shows in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick for June, promising to play new songs and older favorites. Pre-sale begins March 24 at 10:00 AM local, with general on-sale March 25 at 10:00 AM local, so fans should be ready for ticket access on those dates.
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light singing together this October
Donovan Woods has invited fans in Europe and the UK to join "light singing together" during October 2026, and tickets will go on sale at 10:00 AM local time wherever you are. The announcement gives the month and ticket sale time but does not include venues or prices, so follow Donovan Woods official channels for exact show dates and ticket links.
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Europe & UK Tour Announcement
Donovan Woods announced an October tour across Europe and the United Kingdom, with a presale starting March 9 at 10:00 AM local time and general tickets going on sale March 13 at 10:00 AM local time. No venues or ticket links were listed in the announcement, so check Donovan Woods official channels for full show listings and purchase details.
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Press feature announcement
Donovan Woods announced that the Globe and Mail featured Squander Your Gifts on 2026-03-07 and asked readers to seek out the article because no direct link was available. The post includes a brief personal encouragement to readers, making this a quick celebratory press update for fans and followers.
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Moon River Music Festival
Donovan Woods mentions attending the Moon River Music Festival this November as part of a cruise, calling the itinerary stacked and noting it is their first cruise. The Original Knowledge provides no exact dates, venue, or ticket information, so consult official festival or cruise sources for schedules and booking.
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Short published statement
On 2026-03-04 Donovan Woods published a short form video and Facebook reel that opens with the line I love you, but I don’t do it right. The clip is a compact, reflective moment meant for broad audiences, useful as a quick share or conversation prompt about imperfect affection.
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Squander Your Gifts
Donovan Woods announced his new EP Squander Your Gifts is out now on release day 2026-02-28, with an explicit thanks to Spotify and Spotify Canada. Fans should find the EP on Spotify and other streaming apps, the announcement contains no ticket, venue, or price details.
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Thank-you note and brief observation
Donovan Woods thanked @amazonmusic in a short post on 2026-02-27, noting that when he was searching he had been facing the wrong way. The mention is a concise, friendly interaction about finding music on Amazon Music, recorded at 2026-02-27T21:01:29Z.
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These Things Happen
Donovan Woods released the single These Things Happen and the full Squander Your Gifts EP on February 27, 2026, with the artist suggesting listeners "Listen and cry at work." Expect intimate, emotionally driven songs made for reflective listening; check your streaming service to hear the new tracks.
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Squander Your Gifts EP
Donovan Woods released the Squander Your Gifts EP on 2026-02-27, featuring the track "These Things Happen" and a tongue in cheek recommendation to "Listen and cry at work." The release is described as out now, with streaming implied though no platform or pricing details are provided. Queue this EP when you want something quietly powerful for a workday listening session.
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Squander Your Gifts
Donovan Woods released the Squander Your Gifts EP on 2026-02-27, calling it "basically a gratitude journal entry about friendship." The project was created with collaborators "@connor_seidel", "@aaronjcollis", and "@thisisodessa" across Toronto, Montreal, Newfoundland, and Los Angeles, and is available now.
