Dotan

In the organizer's words:

Dotan to visit Germany in November with his "A little light in the dark" tour

After his sold-out solo tour in spring 2024, Dotan is going on tour again this November with his full band line-up. The tour kicks off on November 3 at the Lafayette in London and will make stops in cities such as Rome, Cologne, Berlin and more before ending on November 28 at the Knust in Hamburg.

This tour marks a significant return to the stage for Dotan and his band, who have been hard at work on new material. Dotan has always used music as a form of expression. A way of discovering the feelings hidden in the corners of his mind. A songwriter with humble beginnings, he played bars and living room shows a decade ago to fund and promote his debut album.

The album "7 Layers" is a deeply personal journey that tells a story of a young man trying to find himself. It became one of the best-selling albums in the Netherlands and achieved international success in Europe and North America. This success took Dotan on a worldwide journey and propelled his career forward. "Numb" - Dotan's 2019 comeback single - reached number one in the airplay charts in Italy and Poland, number two in Russia, number three in Switzerland and top 40 in Mexico, the Netherlands and Belgium. This success ushered in a new era of expression for Dotan, in which he explored a bolder, poppier sound and colorful visual elements. Elements he had previously tended to avoid.

Follow-up singles "No Words", "There Will Be a Way" and "Mercy" cemented Dotan's place in the charts, culminating in sold-out concerts, festivals, television appearances and even an invitation to perform at the Vatican. Armed with his acoustic guitar, Dotan began writing songs for his forthcoming album to tell the stories closest to his heart.

In contrast to his earlier, darker work, his latest collection of songs is inspired by light. He drew his inspiration from the music he listened to as a child with his father, including artists such as James Taylor, Neil Young and Cat Stevens. While working on his upcoming album, Dotan developed a healthier relationship with music. He realized that music can be joyful and radiant, that it can inspire and celebrate life. And that discovery is at the heart of Dotan's upcoming album, a folk-influenced record that tells stories of happier chapters in his life and looks ahead to what's to come. We look forward to seeing Dotan live with his new material for five shows in November.