Evolver announces the recent acquisition of their new Manager and Promoter, Doug Davenport, hailing from New York City in the USA. After hearing Evolver during a recent holiday to South Africa in 2008, Doug began the process of negotiating with the band to sign as their exclusive Manager and Promoter. Davenport identified Evolver as an undiscovered International Hit and, in several public speeches, has called them, “The most talented Rock Band in South Africa".

His arrival in South Africa and attending the Music Exchange Conference in Cape Town in March of this year, confirmed his professional interest in Evolver. He and the band decided to formalize their agreement after some closed door meetings following the Conference.

Doug has worked with well known International Acts such as mega band U2, The Killers, The Cult, JET, The Strokes, The Enemy and many others. He has decided to expand his horizons by coming to South Africa for what he says will be “An International explosion of investment in SA" following the 2010 World Cup. Having been a successful music promoter in America for many years, Doug has promoted large Music Festivals and rock acts such as The Amnesty International Concerts, The U.S. Download Festivals, Central Park NYC Music Festivals, NYC Pier Concerts, just to name a few. With extensive involvement in Venue Promotion in America, Doug also owns a large Club Promotion business in NYC.

“Doug Dee (as he is known to the band) is a breath of fresh air and an inspiration to be around, he is positive and passionate in everything he does, him being part of the Evolver machine has not only poured petrol on the fire in the band, but sprinkled a bit of napalm in the mix. Watch out people, Evolver is ready to explode!” says Peter Pote, Evolver's front man.

"Seeing Evolver on the big stage at Coke Fest 2009 was proof of their "Big Sound" and only solidified my feeling that they could compete in the International arena. Their ability to excite the 20,000 fans was impressive on any level", adds Davenport.

Doug's decision to spend more time in South Africa has been an exciting catalyst, and his wealth of experience is sure to bring the American passion and spirit to Evolver's evolution.

New York promoter signs with local rock act Evolver