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The DoneFors

- Toronto, ON, CA Pop / Canadiana / Rock

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Members: Janine Stoll, Brian Lahaie, Paul MacDougall, Liam Smith

Sounds Like: Joni Mitchell, Rheostatics, Tom Waits, Patty Griffin, Fela Kuti

Bio: Bold lyrics, unpredictable arrangements, experimental style merging, and engaging live shows are all part of The DoneFors experience. They embody a contemporary pop and progressive folk sound they've coined Canadiana Vanguard — a musical expression that spans genres, stretches boundaries, and sta... See Full Bio

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“The Donefors took the stage (after an opening act) shortly after 11 pm and didn’t disappoint, playing a variety of music from their first album (How to Have Sex with Canadians), their cheekily titled new release Award Winning Album, and other tunes. The space was packed, there was a party vibe and, though there was room to squish in a few more people, it might not have been comfortable to do so. So – what made this show such a hit with the crowd, and why was it so full? A few things come to mind. First, the music is top-notch (in my opinion, but also according to The Globe and Mail, which gave the new album three stars out of four). The musicians are approachable and have a great stage presence. They make good use of social media, and, given the title of their new CD, they clearly have a good sense of humour. In other words, they seem to be doing a lot of things right. That said, the venue was small; how would they have done in a larger room?”

— Josh Grossman, Toronto Jazz Festival Blog

“This cheekily-titled disc plays like two dissimilar EPs stuck together. The first half has a jazz feeling, in its rhythms, chord choices and metrical manoeuvres (Bob and Stan takes off in a jumpy 10/8). Cherry Season feels like a new cool jazz standard waiting for solos to be attached, with literate lyrics and a clear, unblinking, slightly mysterious sound from singer Janine Stoll (her partners in this Toronto band are guitarist/vocalist Paul MacDougall, bassist/keyboardist Liam Smith and drummer Brian Lahaie). The nimble beats and bone-dry rhythm guitar in Shot at You gives the tune an Afrojazz flavour, and Tallboy is about as urbane as a pop song can be. Wolf Sounds pivots on a blaze of rock guitar in the chorus, and then the album turns toward a more square and predictable form of folk-oriented indie pop. I’ll be playing the first half of this album a lot; the second half not so much. ”

— Robert Everett-Green, Globe and Mail

“It takes cheek to title a CD Award Winning Album, but in the case of The DoneFors, it may be warranted. The Toronto quartet calls their sound Canadiana Vanguard; what they produce is an engaging blend of jazz and rock. In large part, The DoneFors produce pleasing, original music, but in the case of songs like Berlin, they should leave the singing to Janine Stoll and not let the guys sing. While they rarely rock out, a song like Carry shows they can write a pop song.”

— Charles Mandel, Here Weekly

“Parking one street south on Cumberland Avenue, I rumbled through the underground listening to the Donefors’ second record, Award Winning Album, which proved to be a good, sneaky listen. The style of the band suggests high-rent influences – Joni’s early jazz pulls and bits of Prefab Sprout and the Mojave Three – but the core of the sound is elegant Canadian pop. Leaving the car, I found myself walking on the same ground over which Joni and Bruce Cockburn had passed. Both easily left their impressions on a band formed nearly 35 years after the rise of Yorkville.”

— Dave Bidini, The National Post

“If nothing else the latest record from the crafty indie band wins an award for the cheekiest title. The cool-headed singer Janine Stoll leads an interesting crew at a tiny venue, where a delightfully unexpected sort of folk-pop – as found on their Award Winning Album – is spotlighted. June 7, 14 and 21. PWYC. Not My Dog, 1510 Queen St. W., 416-532-2397.”

— Brad Wheeler, Globe and Mail

"From beginning to end, How To Have Sex With Canadians is a fantastic listen. The DoneFors don't disappoint once and build an album that will quickly find a place among any indie rockers' favorites."

— Chris Homer, Muzik Reviews

"...quiet pop songs, alternately romantic and bittersweet."

— Chris Conaton, Pop Matters

"...The DoneFors bring that much-lauded Toronto diversity thing to their musical stylings."

— Dave Jaffer, Hour Magazine

"...a breadth of talent that sufficiently endows the album with a slow grace."

— Steven Hurst, Glasswerk

"The mellow sound is perfect for more romantic evenings pour deux, while the lyrics will resonate with anyone wondering how, where or why that loving feeling slipped through the cracks."

— Anna Coutis, Lori Mastronardi, Brian Wong, London Free Press

"...an eclectic mix of Canadiana sailing to many a musical port..."

— Kathleen Bell, See Magazine

"Their unclassifiable album will be one the most anticipated of the new year..."

— Michelle da Silva, Gloss Magazine

"...buoyant and brooding, a shapeshifting set of sunkissed rhythms stoked by emotionally wind-chilled wanderlust."

— Steve Baylin, Ottawa XPress

"...hearkening back to groundbreaking Canadian artists...while at the same time defying any easy categorization."

— Jason Schneider, The Record

"This is one record I want to have more time with. I have a feeling if I could listen to it and just it for a long time I’d be in love."

— Amy Lotsberg, Collected Sounds

"...I do know that the album is full of addictive songs."

— Chris, tuneslevel.com

"...this album is one for the top of the pile."

— Shain Shapiro, VIEW Magazine

"This is an album with so much class that it could be the background music to a martini party, and yet it’s grounded in folksy spirit that would fit perfectly into a folk festival lineup."

— Josh Fewings, The Argus

"...balanced production and strong songs..."

— Carla Gillis, NOW Magazine

"At times reminiscent of vintage Rheostatics and Jane Siberry, the songs are rooted in a storytelling style that's just as adventurous as the music. How to have sex with Canadians is a unique first effort from a band that, in spite of their name, deserve to have a long life."

— Jason Schneider, Exclaim Magazine

"The DoneFors gracefully capture the essence of the Canadian spirit with sultry, sexy but unpretentious vocals, lyrics, and music."

— Anne-Marie Brugger, !earshot

"The songs on How to Have Sex With Canadians are dreamlike concoctions that move along crisply with just a hint of the exotic."

— Doug Taylor, The Coast

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2012
Nov 14

Rainbow Bistro
Ottawa, ON, CA | 9:00pm
Rainbow Bistro
Ottawa, ON, CA
Wed Nov 14, 2012 9:00pm
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2012
Nov 12

Gus' Pub
Halifax, NS, CA | 8:00pm
Gus' Pub
Halifax, NS, CA
Mon Nov 12, 2012 8:00pm
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2012
Nov 11

Plan b
Moncton, NB, CA | 10:00pm
Plan b
Moncton, NB, CA
Sun Nov 11, 2012 10:00pm
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2012
Nov 9

Shiretown Publicans
Hampton, NB, CA | 10:00pm
Shiretown Publicans
Hampton, NB, CA
Fri Nov 09, 2012 10:00pm
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2012
Nov 7

Brutopia
Montréal, QC, CA | 9:00pm
Brutopia
Montréal, QC, CA
Wed Nov 07, 2012 9:00pm
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Pascal Antonin
Hi, very nice music !!! Great
Michael Clay Mills
Nice music! ok, this is not folk music (which is good). Woody Guthrie is folk music. And oh look, musicians with rational health insurance. Canadiana? I like that! D...
Thermal And A Quarte...
In My Blood - especially liked this! Best wishes from India - do drop in and give us a listen sometime.
Tone Indbryn
I love you guys great sound real authentic and lyrics are the best!
Tone Indbryn
Love the sound so creative love it I am a fan
Simmer
great stuff...music that can make me smile...=)..seroiusly.....