Evan McDonnell

"Undeniable Power and Truth in his Guitar, Vocals and live Performances. A gifted songwriter with all the tools to succeed." - Engineer or Producer for Neil Young, Van Morrison, Muddy Waters, Poco, Gil Evans, and others.

"I really like your songs, Evan. I think Neil (Young) would like them too." - Guitar player for Neil Young and Crazyhorse

"The Evan McDonnell Band puts a modern spin on the classic rock genre, fusing experimental riffs with straightforward rock and roll."

- 94.7 fm Alternative Portland DJ

"Evan McDonnell makes a great addition to any bill and is a strong headliner in his own right. Not only is he an exceptional talent with rare ability to connect with his audience, he is also a great promoter of any event he is involved with."

- Exec. Booking Director, McMenamin's Inc.

"Up and coming musician Evan McDonnell describes his bands’ sound as “what rock sounds like when someone doesn’t have too much eyeliner and hairspray soaking into their heads, so they can be themselves and rock proper”.

Being themselves and rockin’ proper seems to be a recipe for success; the Portland-based band is certainly getting noticed by fans and media alike: with recent performances under their belt, including rockin’ The Crystal Ballroom, Evan McDonnell is now slated to perform with Willie Nelson during SxSW. "
-Excerpt from article, April 2006 issue

- Music Editor for Vancouver Vanguard Weekly Newspaper