| Donovan Woods | |
|---|---|
| Born | Sarnia, Ontario, Canada |
| Origin | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Genres | folk Folk rock |
| Occupations | Singer-songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Labels | Aporia Records |
| Website | Donovan Woods on Myspace |
Donovan Woods is a Canadian singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist.
Born and raised in Sarnia, Ontario, Woods began playing guitar and writing songs as a teenager.[1] His first album, The Hold Up, was released in 2007.
Woods' song "Brand New Gun" was featured in the movie Numb starring Matthew Perry. His song "Wait and See" was featured on Degrassi: The Next Generation, and his song "My Cousin Has a Grey Cup Ring" was used in commercials for the Grey Cup.[1] "Grey Cup Ring" was inspired by Woods' father, who is a cousin of former Montreal Alouettes player Glen Weir.[2]
His second album, The Widowmaker, was released in 2010.[1]