Donna Esposito is an American singer-songwriter-guitarist born in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. The majority of her music is considered to be of the Power Pop genre. She has recorded 11 albums for the Parasol label with musical partner Frank Bednash under the various band[1] names of Cowboy & Spingirl,[2] Toothpaste 2000,[3] and most recently Mas Rapido.[4] Donna and Frank split songwriting/singing duties 50/50 on their various releases.
Donna began her musical career in the NY based band The Cyclones in 1978. She is currently active writing and recording with Frank Bednash, living in the Portland, Oregon area.
Discography edit
(all on Parasol Records unless otherwise specified)
The Cyclones edit
7" 45rpm – You're So Cool b/w RSVP – Little Ricky Records 1981
EP – Out in the Cold – Plexus Records 1983
Cowboy and Spingirl edit
Earcandy – 1993
Odd and Bobs CD – 1999
Toothpaste 2000 edit
Fine, Cool, With Love, Best – May 1999
Death of an Italian Filmstar – Sept 1999
Bachelorette – Sept 1999
Va Va Voom – January 2000
Instant Action – March 2002
Catch 22 – August 2003
Mas Rapido edit
Mas Rapido – January 2005
Pity Party – February 2007
Dumb is King – June 2010