Hamilton Leithauser

Sharon Van Etten, The Flaming Lips, and others to appear on Donovan tribute album

Some of indie music’s greats are working towards Gazing with Tranquility, an upcoming tribute album to the renowned folk musician, Donovan.

Set to be released on October 16th, the LP features artists such as Sharon Van Etten, The Flaming Lips, Hamilton Leithauser from The Walkmen, and Astronautalis who perform cuts from the singer-songwriter’s discography including “Catch the Wind,” “Colours,” and “Mellow Yellow.” The 15 song LP, which is through nonprofit label Rock the Cause Records, also includes a cover of “Atlantis” by Mixd Up Kidz, pseudonym of former drummer for The Replacements, Chris Mars.

All the proceeds from the album will go to Huntington’s Hope, an organization that helps children with Huntington’s Disease. See the full tracklist below.

Gazing with Tranquility: A Tribute to Donovan Tracklist:
01. Mixd Up Kidz – Atlantis
02. Apollo Cobra – Barabajagal (Love is Hot)
03. Maudlin – Epistle to Dippy
04. Colony House – Sunshine Superman
05. Hamilton Leithauser – To Susan On the West Coast…
06. Jillian Rae – Superlungs My Supergirl
07. Ivan & Alyosha – Catch the Wind
08. Sharon Van Etten – Teen Angel
09. Brett Dennen – Colours
10. Lissie – Happiness Runs
11. Little Man – There is a Mountain
12. Astronautalis – Season of the Witch
13. Savannah Smith – Lalena
14. Verskotzi – Mellow Yellow
15. The Flaming Lips – Atlantis