A b o u t T h e D o n e F o r s

Four sonically varied and seasoned Toronto musicians came together in the wee hours of 2006 to form what many have dubbed their "new favourite band". This is for good reason. The DoneFors are composed of a talent-packed line-up; acclaimed singer-songwriter Janine Stoll (The Ladybird Sideshow), electric guitar player and singer-songwriter Paul MacDougall, and bass player Liam Smith (both of Juno nominated afro-funk outfit Mr. Something Something), and drummer Brian Lahaie (SuperstacK).

Ballsy songwriting, unpredictable arrangements, experimental style merging, and engaging live show are only some of the many ways to describe The DoneFors experience. What is being produced by this quartet defies any concrete pigeonholing which is why they've chosen to refer to what they do as Canadiana Vanguard and Organica. Spanning genres, stretching boundaries, and staying rooted in an instrument's organic sound - all while offering up delicious ambiguity.

Since forming, The Donefors have been steering their ambitions towards co-writing with truly exceptional results. This collaboration has something that is undeniably special.

Notable past performances include an OCFF Official Showcase, The Open Door Music Festival, The Junction Arts Festival, and The Plan B Harvest Festival.

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We encourage you to follow this band through its evolution as the The DoneFors continue on the road to becoming one of Canada's most exciting original bands.

A b o u t J a n i n e S t o l l

Janine is somewhat of a front-women for this band of vulture meat. She is not always happy, despite the ugly rumours. Her songs are prone to be sad and/or naughty. Her family gives her trouble. They say, "Why can't you be a jazz singer, or write songs for babies, or just make happy songs, neenie?" Janine simply replies with a whimper and sheds a tear which generally puts the family-monsters in their places. Besides writing songs and singing them, Janine also bakes a mean vegan peanut butter, banana, chocolate chip, oatmeal cookie.

If you haven't learned enough from this fleeting up-the-skirt peek, please see more at www.janinestoll.com.

A b o u t  P a u l M a c D o u g a l l

Paul wields axes and goes for some à la mode harmony, but isn't about to tell you what's cool or not. He doesn't have a driver's license and enjoys traveling everywhere by public transportation. He collects maps and hangs them throughout his apartment, but cuts out the countries he doesn't care much for. He's shared the stage with some beautiful musicians over the years but isn't about to drop names to prove his worth. He enjoys kiwi, watermelon and banana in his fruit salad and has a fascination with baseball statistics. Paul is terrified of death, but knew that if he kicked it tomorrow, he'd consider himself a pretty lucky guy.

A b o u t L i a m S m i t h

Liam enjoys all things science and philosophy and is known to channel scenes from "Titanic" or "What's Eating Gilbert Grape" in his less serial moments. When he's not planning his world domination, he plays the bass and practices tapping out rhythms in odd time signatures while Mongolian throat singing. He may just be the most collected and serene highway driver of all time. Don't even try to steal his lunch money in the schoolyard. It won't happen.

Oh, and if you need to reach Liam he'll be in his trailer.

A b o u t  B r i a n L a h a i e

Some people say that Brian Lahaie is Giraffe-like. We're not certain whether it's because he's 18 feet tall or if it's because he likes to eat his greens. He sprouts his own. He knows more than the average earth momma knows about astrology and can tell you in seconds whether the universe has it out for your relationship or not. This gentle giant not only plays drums in this mad collective, but he also keeps the band on high alert with his knack for making a fantastic espresso. Good beans. That is Brian.