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Show_Recap_–_Langano_Lounge_–_Portland,_OR._–_11.22.09

Dan — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:27:09 +0000

I guess you could say that Donerail said goodbye to aught nine in grand fashion, figuratively…not literally. If you’ve ever been to Langano Lounge, you’ll know what I mean. This is a small basement lounge, located under an Ethiopian restaurant on the city’s SE side. Even though it not a big venue, I don’t think you could call it cramped. Cozy…intimate…I think that these would be better descriptors. I think it was Duncan that described it as “feeling like you’re hanging out in your parents basement”, after they let you fix it up with old Christmas lights, rugs, rock posters and beanbag chairs. Another great thing about a place like Langano is that the crowd never seems small, especially when the crowd is filled with old friends, which come to think of it, made it feel even more like your parents basement. “Dude, my parents are out of town for the weekend! I’m having a kegger and my band is gonna play!”

We were able to squeeze all of the momentum from the last month and a half of live shows into a 2 1/2 to 3 hour period and all-in-all, this was just a really fun and relaxed (but energetic) show, comprised of a mix of of covers and Donerail originals that that garnered the best reaction over the past 4 shows. It was almost like a live greatest hits album, just not one made for housewives and little girls. On second thought, I guess you can say that we did end 2009 in grand fashion…literally.

Highlights:

Handle With Care: Dude, it’s the Traveling Wilburys. Of course it’s a highlight, especially because Duncan sings a bulk of the song and drums. Phoo!
Push It: An impromptu, and really brief, lighthearted moment while tuning. Non stop entertainment. Don’t judge…you know you like Salt ‘N Pepa. Salt salt salt salt salt salt ‘N Pepa’s here…
Talk 2 Me: It’s okay, It’s okay.

Next Stop: 2010 – Donerail will be taking the month of December to work on recording some of our newer material and set up some live shows for the first part of the year. Stay tuned!

Show_Recap_–_Tillicum_October_24,_2009

Dan — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:49:39 +0000

Donerail descended on fair Beaverton, OR for our second appearance at The Tillicum Club. Once again, we were the only band on the bill, which allowed us about 3 hours to spread our proverbial wings and explore, not only what directions we could take with our own music, but we were able to test drive some new covers and take a second look at showcasing some individual talent within the band.

Even though we were missing some of our favorite friends, we were happy to entertain a pretty good crowd that contained some very unexpected new fans.

Highlights:

Duncan’s performance of St. James Infirmary … or Gambler’s Blues – Great old traditional song. Leave it to Dunc to bust out an old timey gem!
JP’s performance of Thirteen – JP channels Big Star is this tender ballad. No, seriously…tender. Alex Chilton would have been proud.
Jake’s performance of 14 Cheerleader Coldfront - Jake doing his best Robert Pollard, minus getting butt-ass drunk and throwing awkward high leg kicks.
A mostly acoustic version of Portland – Slightly different, and much tighter than on the first Donerail album: Disconnected.

Donerail_Newsletter_–_Gigs,_News,_Album_Update

admin — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 21:01:01 +0000

My name is James; I’m new to the Donerail team, so bear with me, as there is so much news to inform you about.

First off, Donerail will be playing a show in Portland at KELLY’S OLYMPIAN this coming Tuesday, July 22nd with our friends Hutson. Donerail will be playing first at 9pm, so don’t be late. This will also mark the first gig for Donerail’s new drummer Duncan!

Next, the boys will be heading down to Eugene to play McSHANE’S BAR & GRILL on Saturday, July 26th. It’s going to be a full night of music, and this time, we’ll be welcoming back original Donerail drummer, Dain! We’d booked this one before Duncan was added to the band, so this is a one-time only event – it’s kinda like when Van Halen got back together for that one performance and no one told Dave that he wasn’t back in the band…although, I’m pretty sure Dain knows better

Oh yeah, Donerail has a new drummer – Duncan John. Please welcome him the next time you see the band. We wish all the best for Sean.

jP made me put this part in:
I assure you an album is forthcoming! It’s in the mastering phase right now, and soon we’ll have a name and some artwork for you to drool over. In the meantime, be sure to check out our myspace (www.myspace.com/donerail) and website (www.thedonerail.com) for some new songs. Don’t forget about our blog (www.thedonerail.com/blog), we’ll be putting up stories from the recordings and from the road soon.

Here are the details for the shows:

Jul 22
KELLY’S OLYMPIAN
426 SW Washington
Portland, OR 97204

Jul 26
McSHANE’S BAR & GRILL
86495 College View Rd
Eugene, OR 97405

We look forward to seeing you Tuesday night, July 22nd, 9pm, at Kelly’s Olympian; and Saturday, July 26th, 9pm, at McShane’s!!

Take care,
James
~Donerail Booking

Donerail_at_Kelly’s_Olympian_–_7/22

admin — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 17:08:02 +0000

Come join us at Kelly’s Olympian – Tuesday, July 22nd.

Show_at_Langano’s_Update

admin — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 23:52:58 +0000

We got shut down by the cops last weekend! Seriously, mid-tempo rock got shut down by cops…we’re not kidding.