'Mellow Yellow' singer Donovan to play Jaffa in January

Tickets go on sale for award-winning Scottish performer’s second Israel concert… 37 years after his first

Donovan, the 69-year-old Scottish Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, will strum his psychedelic and folky favorites on January 11 in Jaffa’s Gesher Theater.

Donovan’s January gig marks the artist’s second visit to Israel. He first performed in Israel in 1979, according to the Ynet news website.

His Jaffa appearance follows his 50th anniversary tour through the United Kingdom in October and November. His Israel performance begins a year of continued tours, including an April 2016 tour across Germany.

The singer-songwriter landed his first hit “Catch the Wind” at the age 18 in 1965 and then toppled the rock industry charts with 15 hit singles, including “Sunshine Superman” and “Mellow Yellow.” His other hits include “Colours” and “Hurdy Gurdy Man.”

Donovan is credited with influencing British and American icons like the The Beatles, Led Zeppelin and Jimi Hendrix.

Thirty-five years later, the rock legend is still producing toe-tapping, convertible cruising tunes. Last June marked the release of his single “One English Summer” and a cumulative CD called “Donovan Retrospective.” The artist has released a song for free download until January 15 from his album “HMS Donovan,” dubbing it a “winter solstice gift.”

Tickets for the Jaffa concert are priced at NIS 300 to 600 and can be purchased at the Prog Stage site.