- Robert Everett-Green, The Globe and Mail, January 26, 2010
"The DoneFors, from How to have sex with Canadians (independent, streaming at myspace.com/donefors) The DoneFors's Janine Stoll goes all Brazilian on this cool, beat-shifting number from one of Canada's craftiest indie bands. An instant addiction once you hear it, on the band's myspace page or during The DoneFors's Tuesday nights at Toronto's Cameron House. "
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Press - The Musical Melting Pot Of The DoneFors
24H Ottawa, January 14, 2010
When The DoneFors come to town this Friday from their native Toronto, they’ll be bringing along enough experience to keep them eclectic, at the very least.
Boasting members of Juno-nominated Afro-beat sensation Mr. Something Something, a couple of graduates from the Humber School of Jazz, and a vocalist who describes her solo project as "music for sad people," The DoneFors can leave one scrambling for a genre to grasp to.
"I would say progressive folk, contemporary pop," muses frontwoman Janine Stoll, although she admits, "I wouldn’t be surprised if you’re going to hear a lot of jazz influence.
"We call what we do Canadiana Vanguard, kind of putting a fresh spin on Canadian music," concludes Stoll.
On their whimsically titled debut disc How To Have Sex With Canadians, The DoneFors combine top-notch musicianship and ethereal stream-of-consciousness lyrics to create a series of Impressionistic vignettes that are both engaging and optimistic. While the spacious arrangements sprinkled with vaguely connected lyrical nuggets are sometimes reminiscent of Edie Brickell & The New Bohemians or perhaps Joni Mitchell around her Hejira period, The DoneFors remain impossible to pigeonhole and incessantly upbeat.
And that may or may not change as the band puts the finishing touches on their second album, an exercise Stoll refers to as "archiving your history."
"It kind of ebbs and flows into different directions in terms of genre, but I think it’s going to be a little more cohesive," she says of their as-yet-untitled effort. "When people listen to it they’ll be able to say, "Wow, this is unmistakably a DoneFors album.""
The DoneFors play Irene’s Pub (885 Bank Street) this Friday, January 15th. Opening the show is Ottawa’s own traditional country influenced duo Red Wood Central.
When The DoneFors come to town this Friday from their native Toronto, they’ll be bringing along enough experience to keep them eclectic, at the very least.
Boasting members of Juno-nominated Afro-beat sensation Mr. Something Something, a couple of graduates from the Humber School of Jazz, and a vocalist who describes her solo project as "music for sad people," The DoneFors can leave one scrambling for a genre to grasp to.
"I would say progressive folk, contemporary pop," muses frontwoman Janine Stoll, although she admits, "I wouldn’t be surprised if you’re going to hear a lot of jazz influence.
"We call what we do Canadiana Vanguard, kind of putting a fresh spin on Canadian music," concludes Stoll.
On their whimsically titled debut disc How To Have Sex With Canadians, The DoneFors combine top-notch musicianship and ethereal stream-of-consciousness lyrics to create a series of Impressionistic vignettes that are both engaging and optimistic. While the spacious arrangements sprinkled with vaguely connected lyrical nuggets are sometimes reminiscent of Edie Brickell & The New Bohemians or perhaps Joni Mitchell around her Hejira period, The DoneFors remain impossible to pigeonhole and incessantly upbeat.
And that may or may not change as the band puts the finishing touches on their second album, an exercise Stoll refers to as "archiving your history."
"It kind of ebbs and flows into different directions in terms of genre, but I think it’s going to be a little more cohesive," she says of their as-yet-untitled effort. "When people listen to it they’ll be able to say, "Wow, this is unmistakably a DoneFors album.""
The DoneFors play Irene’s Pub (885 Bank Street) this Friday, January 15th. Opening the show is Ottawa’s own traditional country influenced duo Red Wood Central.
Friday, January 1, 2010
JANUARY NEWS
Happy new years, eh?
Holiday hangovers have all but worn off. The sweets are slowly diminishing from the pantry. The YMCA schedule is haunting your conscience. You want to drink more beer, but you feel all guilty about it. You're still an angry driver. You still don't call your parents as much as you should. House could use a good cleaning. That whole getting a job thing? That can wait. Resolutions were invented to make you feel bad. The DoneFors were invented to make you feel good. Read on, clean soldier.
The Cameron House Tuesdays from January through March
The DoneFors take on their third residency at The Cameron House in January. This one is for three months, folks! WHAT?!? Swing by the front room every Tuesday from 6pm to 8pm, January through March to find good people, laughs, astounding musical incredibleness, jokes in poor taste, beer for dinner, giant ant art installations on the ceiling, the odd little kid busting a move, the occassional cookie buffet, cold & slushy boots, warm & slushy smiles, and your old pals Janine, Liam, Paul and Brian.
Janine Stoll Melancholia CD Release Party
On Friday, February 12th at the gorgeous Music Gallery in Toronto, The DoneFors will be supporting the release of Janine Stoll's new solo album Melancholia. This is a beautiful album and the event promises to be a show that you will not soon forgot. Admission includes a copy of Melancholia AND a complimentary beverage (beer, wine, soda pop...seriously? YUP!). Admission is $16 in advance, and $20 at the door. Tickets are on sale now, so don't miss out! Get your tickets today at www.janinestoll.com/store.php. Or if you'd prefer mail order, email info@janinestoll.com for details. Get 'em while they're cheep.
The Strip CD Release Party
The DoneFors are thrilled to be special guests for a great band's CD Release Party. The Strip launch their newest edition 'Long gone Lonesome Lullabies' with an anticipated performance at Hugh's Room on Thursday, January 14th. Come out for a great night of music with The Donefors to open followed by an intimate acoustic performance by The Strip. It's going to be a fantastic night. 8pm. $15 cover. www.myspace.com/thestripmusic
Shows in Different Area Codes
In December and beyond catch The DoneFors in a town near you (see www.thedonefors.com/live.php for full details)!
TORONTO ON - 01/14/10 at Hugh's Room w/ The Strip for their CD Release Show!
OTTAWA ON - 01/15/10 at Irene's Pub w/ Red Wood Central
HAMILTON ON - 01/16/10 at This Ain't Hollywood w/ Mean Old Hammer
PETERBOROUGH ON - 01/28/10 at The Spill w/ Carly and Mark
KITCHENER ON - 01/29/10 at The Art Bar w/ Carly and Mark
NEWMARKET ON - 01/30/10 at The Grey Goat
WINDSOR ON - 02/05/10 at The Phog Lounge w/ James O-L and the Villains
DUNNVILLE ON - 02/06/10 at Flyers
TORONTO ON - 02/12/10 at The Music Gallery - Janine Stoll "Melancholia" CD Release Party! Buy tickets!
WATERLOO ON - 02/25/10 at Maxwell's Music House w/ Pat Robitaille and Fraser
LONDON ON - 03/06/10 at London Music Club
Dirty Bits
Each month in this section we ask The DoneFors a new and revealing question...
This month we've asked them: What WILL NOT be your resolution this year (by probably should be)?
Paul will not resolve to:
- give up chips & chocolate
- quit being such a hermit
- run for Toronto city council
Janine will not resolve to:
- go on an expensive torpical vacation
- eat raw vegan
- stop shopping at the Dollerama
Liam will not resolve to:
- Give up the internet
Brian will not resolve to:
- stop texting while with others
- stop overeating at indian buffets
- stop swearing in front of children
Rock 2010, people. Rock it right out!
Love,
janine, brian, liam and paul
The DoneFors
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