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       Ear-catching songs, blooming from a diverse range of musical roots, make up the intimate and intense canvas in which Bobby Doran spills his soul. The Rhode Island born singer/songwriter has been making a name for himself with a passion for his craft, soulful lyrics, and refreshing, oringinal music, with enough versatility to please audiences of all ages.

Bobby Doran's musical journey began at age 13, after taking up electric guitar and plugging away at Metallica, Nirvana, and Beatles riffs. His learning curve led him to learn just about every piece of music that he could get his hands on. At 18, Bobby began writing his own songs, and quickly chose his path after a handful of early live performances, finding a niche for his songwriting and sound.


influences: The Beatles, Damien Rice, Ben Harper, Chris Cornell and John Mayer, Gavin Degraw, Eddie Vedder (Pearl Jam), Dave Matthews Band, Dave Grohl (Foo Fighters), Beck, Jason Mraz, and 311.
 
Residing in Denver, Colorado, and perfecting his craft as an acoustic act, Doran pleased crowds with live looping, made popular by Howie Day, Keller Williams and Tim Reynolds. Guitar riffs were recorded with the click of a guitar stomp-box pedal, layered with electric lead parts, basslines, drum beats and harmonies, all live and solo. Bobby was recognized by the Pikes Peak Arts Association for a perfomer of the year nomination, has shared the stage with national acts, including Mason Jennings and Teitur. Bobby has also been fortnate enough to become involved in a 'Rescue On the Rocks' concert, featuring Blues Traveler, and Michael Franti & Spearhead, at Red Rocks Amphitheatre.

Throughout his many performances, Bobby has been involved in numerous benefit / charity events with foundations including "Guitars for Life", "Kids Life Asia", "Katrina Relief" and "Rett Syndrome Research". In his travels, Bobby has ventured nationwide, promoting his music on the road, with great success in New York, Chicago, Nashville, Austin, Los Angeles and San Diego.

notable concerts & tour destinations

MORRISON, CO Red Rocks Amphitheatre (Twist & Shout)

DENVER, CO Johnson & Wales University, Hard Rock Cafe, Oriental Theatre, Gothic Theatre, The Avalon, Herman's Hideaway, Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom, Quixote's, KBCO 16th St. Stage,  Colorado Rock TV

Ft. COLLINS, CO Colorado State University, Mishawaka Amphitheatre, The Starlight, KRFC 88.9 FM radio, KUNC 91.5 FM radio, Lucky Joe's

GREELEY, CO University of Northern Colorado

LITTLETON, CO The Toad Tavern

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO Colorado College, University of Colorado, Air Force Academy, Territory Days Fest, The Black Sheep, 32 Bleu, The Ritz, Rum Bay

SAN DIEGO, CA University of California, Cosmos Cafe, Twiggs

LOS ANGELES, CA Molly Malone's

NEW YORK, NY The Lion's Den, Arlene's Grocery, Back Fence

LINCOLN, NE Knickerbockers

ALBUQUERQUE, NM University of New Mexico

NEWPORT, RI Newport Winter Festival

PROVIDENCE, RI Johnson & Wales University, Tommy's Place

AUSTIN, TX Headhunters Club

HOUSTON, TX Fitzgerald's

benefit events

"Rescue at Red Rocks" Denver Rescue Mission*

"Guitars for Life" Benefit Concert

"Rock the Vote" Colorado State University

"Kid's Life Ministry" Golf classic

"Kid's Life Asia"

"Rabbit Hole Radio Fundraiser"

Hurricane Katrina Relief concert

"University of Northern CO Thanksgiving Benefit"

"3rd Annual Colorado Western Strollathon - Presented by the Rett Syndrome Research Foundation"

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