Forest Drive Duo
Jess is an established vocalist , who has vast theatre & corporate experience. Her warm husky alto voice is very distinctive and versatile in many styles from hard Rock to soothing Love Ballads. She studied music at school and completed her studies with Trinity Schools in classical singing with Distinctions. She has also studied Jazz, Popular Voice and Acting as part of her Bachelor of Social Sciences degree at the University of Natal. Jess was also a top 50 finalist in the 2007 season of Idols South Africa, plays keyboard and guitar.
Don has played for several established South African Bands, namely Shakta, Just Jinger and Highway Jam, which gained him invaluable experience on his bass and guitar - performing at Large-scale Concerts and Big Stages. In 2004 he played for the band White Buzz, who won the Battle of the Bands in London, demolishing their competition. Donovan is a master of Rhythm.
But the facets that really make this duo special are their passion and their ability to capture any audience- Music, to this couple, is something to be shared and celebrated.