Comments on: Donald Braswell Update – Las Vegas Show, New Beginnings Tour and PBS Special

By: Beverly

Beverly — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 21:54:21 +0000

Congratulations on the birth of your third child. Hope all goes well.

Bevery

By: John

John — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 02:46:06 +0000

Beverly,
Seems like it is time. Too bad my wife is about to have our Third baby. Maybe after that I’ll have time;-)

By: Beverly

Beverly — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 01:21:00 +0000

Perhaps time for another update. I hear Donald Braswell has sung with the Kerrville Tx Symphony of the Hills..another sell out…and is in fact this fall sometime going to be singing with the Detroit Symphony….which is being taped for a full blown PBS Special in the spring sometime. Can you validate that???

Beverly

By: Cherie

Cherie — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 00:37:39 +0000

John,

I echo everyone else in thanking you for spotlighting Donald. I have now seen him in concert a number of times, both his benefit concerts and his Las Vegas concert and others. Each time he has surprised me with his extraordinary versatility and charm. The others have mentions a number of his fabulous tunes from the Hilton show. His Elvis (Blue Suede Shoes) was phenomenal and had all our hearts pounding. He is truly one of the great entertainers of our time…more than on par with the other greats. There isn’t a song he can’t sing. Unchained Melody proved that. People said after AGT that they wouldn’t go see him in concert. Well, let me tell you, if they don’t they are REALLY missing something!! He is selling out his shows. One person said he could sing the telephone book and it would be a number one hit! He even writes his own compositions. “Look At Me” brought us all to tears. The amazing thing is how he can stay so humble when he has the best voice we’ve ever heard.

Warm Regards,

Cherie, Denver

By: Serena

Serena — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 20:41:45 +0000

Dear John,
Thank you for all your kind words about Donald Braswell. I was lucky enough to see Mr. Braswell in Las Vegas and it was the best show I have every seen. I traveled from VA just to see this show. What a showman. His voice is a gift from up above with the power that digs right into your soul. He is the sweetest most humble man, what you see is what you get, can’t say that about many people. Move over Englebert, Tom Jones and all the others; Donald Braswell is on his way with a song in his heart and a sparkle in his eyes. The dream is coming true fast & furious. Thanks again.

By: BEVERLY

BEVERLY — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 20:18:27 +0000

Thank you for the update John. It is nice to see you follow up. I often wonder what happens to the finalists after the show is over. Mr. Braswell has one of the most charismatic voices. I actually traveled from Idaho to Las Vegas just to see him in person. He is even better when left to his own production. His show made me cry, laugh uncontrollably, be serious, but above all very entertained. I am sorry you missed. I will travel there again to see him when he returns…

and Oh by the way….I may be wrong…but I do believe he said, “this is the first time on a professional stage since he got his voice back:…” paraphrased probably!!!

Thanks again for the UPDATE…hope to see more.
Beverly

By: Barbara

Barbara — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 19:07:54 +0000

Hi John, Thank you so much for this new updated blog about Donald Braswell. All of his fans are so greatful to you and appreciate your support of him.
He is really a remarkable entertainer, but more important than that, he is a remarkable human being. He deserves all of the positive recognition he can get, and he is so greatful to his fans for all of the support we have given him. I hope that when he performs in Vegas again, that you will have the chance not only to attend his concert, but that you will take the opportunity to meet him afterwards and get to see the beautiful person that he is. I will continue to be a guest blogger and keep you apprized of the wonderful things that I am sure will be coming his way. Thanks again.
Barbara

By: Kit

Kit — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 17:55:06 +0000

Donald showed so many more aspects of his talent in his Las Vegas show than anyone watching AGT would have suspected. He sang everything from Mack the Knife to Unchained Melody to Here I Am and even the most incredible version of Nights in White Satin. He did impressions; including Dean Martin singing Mambo Italiano and more. What dance moves! Every minute of the show was another surprise. He showed great humor and rapport with the audience on top of singing like no one else! I would go back to see Donald Braswell every time I am in Vegas and have already told everyone I know to do the same. We need to get him back for more! Vegas! Vegas! Vegas!

By: Vivian Tucker

Vivian Tucker — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 17:09:58 +0000

I was lucky enough to hear and meet Donald Braswell at the SAMMinistries benefit he did in San Antonio.
I drove over a thousand miles to hear him sing in person. He was sick with a stomach virus, but you would never know it from his performance. He stayed after the concert to sign autographs and have his picture taken with anyone who asked, even though he was not well. What a consummate professional he is.
If you have the opportunity to see him in Las Vegas again do not miss the chance to hear and perhaps meet this wonderful human being. You will not be sorry.

By: Doreen

Doreen — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 16:54:29 +0000

Thanks for this update, John! And thanks too for mentioning the upcoming concerts as well as his Fan Club. We’ve grown into a tight-knit family and it’s all because of Donald. We have fans who have traveled across the country (even across international boundaries) to see Donald in concert, and several fans have attended almost every concert he’s given since AGT. And each time, they tell us, it’s a new and phenomenal experience.

We will definitely keep you updated on any new developments!