Jake H. met Casey a few hours after she was born. He was disappointed she was a girl and cried. Eighteen years later, he got over it, and they started a band. A few years after that, they suckered another kid named Jake into playing bass. After shooting down Caseys idea to name the band Casey and the Jakes, they became Donora.
Jake H. plays the drums, triggers samples from his octapad, and sings backup. Casey sings and tries very hard to remember the right guitar chords to play. Jake C. plays bass and reminds Casey which key each song starts in. Together they play melodic, dance-worthy, garage rock.
Donora likes making new friends, and they have shared the stage with bands like The Ting Tings, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah!, Tokyo Police Club, Elf Power, Cracker, Walter Meego, and Dressy Bessy.
Every once and a while, things happen that make other people assume Donora is a big deal. The band members of Donora do little to set the record straight. Like one time, their song "Shhh" was featured in a PostSecret Valentine's Day video that reached over 1 million hits on youtube and myspace in the week it debuted. MTV has used their music in shows like Cribs, Underaged and Engaged, and True Life. This other time, one of their songs was used in the Starz feature film Lower Learning.
Sometimes people even write nice things about them like, "I really think I'm in love with Donora" (Buzzgrinder Blog) or "How is this song not all over the radio and TV?" (ComfortComes Blog). Their song "I Think I Like You" was featured on My Old Kentucky Blog's Sirus XMU radio show, and they were even named "Young Pittsburghers to Watch in 2009" by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
That kind of stuff makes Donora blush though, so you won't find them talking about it much.
On November 20 & 21, come to the Kelly-Strayhorn Theater for FREE work-in-progress viewings of Mayhem and Majesty - heavy on the mayhem! We will be debuting ten scenes from our upcoming show and are eager for audience feedback leading up to the show's World Premiere in March 2010.
Following each performance will be a talkback with the audience and the company. Come on down and get embroiled in the Squonk creative process!
Kelly-Strayhorn Theater 5941 Penn Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15206 www.kelly-strayhorn.org www.squonkopera.org
There is currently a search for two types of bands for record label consideration.
*** Note: PLEASE IDENTIFY IF YOU ARE IN GROUP 1 OR 2 IN THE SUBJECT LINE OF YOUR RESPONSE. Emails are being reviewed by different representatives.
1. A Pop/Rock/Commercial band with female lead. Band must consist of 2 guitars (Prefer both guitar players to be of lead caliber. However, one lead and one rhythm is acceptable), keyboard/piano, bass, and drums. Lead vocal, followed by backing vocals, in that order, is a plus as it relates to other members of the group. Average age of the band cannot exceed 28 years of age.
* Group must have an outstanding lead vocalist. ** Musicianship throughout the entire band must be very strong. *** Group cannot currently be under any contract of any type that is related to the music industry.
2. A Modern Rock band with male lead. Must be a complete band but there are no prerequisites as it relates to the make up of the band. Average age of the band cannot exceed 23 years of age.
* Group must have an outstanding lead vocalist. ** Musicianship throughout the entire band must be very strong. *** Group cannot currently be under any contract of any type that is related to the music industry.
XXX - If you meet the minimum qualifications as described above. Email a link for your MySpace Page and if applicable, a link for your website to: recordingartistsearch@gmail.com
Only send one email with your links. Due to the volume of responses normally received for these types of opportunities. After review of your material, you will only be contacted if there is an interest in attending one of your shows by a label representative. As such please to not send any follow up emails regarding selections. If you were not contacted back, there was not an interest.
Thank You.
PS: Before You Enter Any MySpace Contests You Might Want To Also Review The Website At: www.st
Casey, you are the hottest girl in the universe. I love you. <3
If we're ever in your neck of the woods, we'd love to play a show with you guys. Likewise, if you're ever in Western Canada and looking for bookings, give us a shout.
Shh is sooooooooooo amazing. Love you guys long time.
Chad Moments & Monuments #5 in Canada on Reverbnation Rock http://www.momentsandmonuments.com/
Just dropping by to say hi & invite you to listen to my music. I'm a singer/songwriter/producer/instrumentalist. I've performed along-side Alicia Keys, Jordin Sparks & a few other popular artists- as a saxophonist for Sun Devil Marching Band (crowds of 30-70,000 football games). I've played the Superbowl in 2008 for in-stadium crowd of 74,000+. I'm shifting gears to get my name, face & music out there. as a vocal recording artist, songwriter, & producer. I've got my own manager, but I am seeking a professional, positive label. Any support you can give me would be much appreciated! Drop by & take a listen to a few songs, leave me a comment. Sign my guestbook, or give my fan line a call: 602.714.7625. Demand me in your city, and tell someone about me! It's as simple as doing one or two of the above things- So swing on by and check out the positive, fresh sounds of Sami May. FEEL FREE TO ADD ANY OF MY SONGS TO YOUR MYSPACE PLAYLIST!- Thanks- Sami
Dear Donora, SOZO in Morgantown,WV is booked for a Youth AIDs benefit on November 14,2009. The WVU affiliate of this organization is brand new this year. If you are interested in playing on November 14,2009, please contact me either by myspace, fhamilt1@gmail.com, or cell phone 304-886-1788. Thank you for your time and consideration, Frank Hamilton Representative for Youth AIDs WVU
Hey! What's up? We just wanted to drop in, check out your page, let you know that you kick ass, and remind you that we just released our new album "CYNOSURE". But that's not all the dope stuff we have on our page these days!
We also just finished our new music video too. Everything's all on our page.
Hope you're doing awesome!
Lots of Love,
-cHad and cHris Moments&Monuments http://www.momentsandmonuments.com/
Whats good check out the new mixtape "The Joog El Negro Edition" You Can Download and listen to it below i promise you wont be upset with what you hear it goes hard.. dont take my word for it go download it!!
we need your support
much love and Respect
El negro of Richb4Rich
Download the mixtape here http://omg.ly/qKXj
listen here http://www.datpiff.com/El_negro_The_Joog_El_Negro_Edition.m70777.html
Hi there, Donora! I wanted to let you know that we're running a 15% off promotion this week on ALL services! :) This INCLUDES MySpace design, Twitter design, album design, and promotional services! Message us now! -Dana Out(Loud) Marketing & Design
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What's good Donora & Fam...Y'all getz much luv from Texas peepz...Holla @ ya boy & go vote for Trixx to be the next artist signed to Slip-N-Slide Records by going to www.slipnsliderecords.net/trixx and listen to the single "Cappen" or "Livin Iz Hell" (Remix) and then place your vote for Trixx to be the next artist signed to Slip-N-Slide Records...You may vote repeatedly...As many times as U can...Day after day...U can never vote 2 much & tell a friend 2 tell a friend 2 vote & be sure to check out "Swagganometry" & leave a comment with your feedback...Thanks for all your support...Greenupp...Trixx www.sonicbids.com/trixx www.myspace.com/snsondagrind www.imradio.com (Hip-Hop) ***Repost This Message ASAP***
come check out my music and leave some feedback,plus if you like any of the songs you can purchase them from itunes and amazon.com but PLEASE give it a chance.YAGURLFURIOUS
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