Donavon Frankenreiter has found a good new life in Kauai with his family. With a hectic schedule on the road and a rule-bound Californian life, the Downey-born and Jack Johnson friend has found comfort and purpose on The Garden Isle away from the frenetic mainland world. He recently explored deeper and darker musical waters on his newest album The Heart, where he grapples with some of life's toughest subjects, like losing loved ones and the lonely pains of the lived experience. I spoke with him recently on the phone, when we discussed his new island life, his father's passing, and surfing with his kids.
I'm in New Orleans right now. Have you ever been? Yeah we've played Jazz Fest and Tipitinas … yeah, it's beautiful spot.
What would make for a great party? I would love to do it at my house and invite friends and family. We'd do it Hawaiian style, do a luau vibe, party, bonfire...that'd be great.