Donovan (“Peters”) Peterkin
Singer/Musician/Entertainer/Actor/Author
Donovan (“Peters”) Peterkin is an accomplished and critically acclaimed pianist/keyboardist, composer, and singer. He has performed around the world and has also composed and produced (2) music albums and videos, both Christian and secular. He has joyfully dedicated his life to reaching souls for God’s Kingdom, utilizing the many talents God has blessed him with.
For over a decade, Donovan was an original player at the legendary Pat O’Brien’s Dueling Piano Bar (of New Orleans fame) at Universal Studios CityWalk, Orlando, Florida. He has had the privilege of working with some legendary stars of the music industry, including Andy Williams and Della Reese. Donovan has performed tracks on an album that features founding member and drummer of Grammy-Award winning 60’s and 70’s famed group BADFINGER, the late Mike Gibbins. He has also done guest appearances with smooth jazz artists like Steve Reid (formerly of the 70’s multi-Grammy groups ABBA and SUPERTRAMP and founding member of smooth jazz and Grammy Award winning group The Rippington’s), and many others.
In addition to his musical abilities, Donovan is also a professional voice-actor, with many regional radio and television spots to his credit. He has also co-starred in a feature film.
Now a published author, his first novel, “The Cyrenian: Crossroads and a Cross”, a biblical/historical fiction story based on the carrier of Jesus’ cross, Simon of Cyrene is now available at Amazon.com and Barnes and Noble. You can also visit his website at www.TheCyrenian.com.
