Donkey Heart
Encyclopedia
Donkey Heart is an indie rock
band from Montreal
, Quebec
, Canada
. The band was known for its DIY attitude and energetic live performances, which often included makeshift costumes, toy instruments, partial to full nudity
and lots of dancing.
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[drum machine], a [guitar], a [record player] and Sinbad and Martin rapping. They performed under the name King Donkey Heart at various parties and social gatherings.
Eventually, the project turned into a full fledged band with the addition of Martin's friend, Neyza, and Sinbad's cousin, Austin. Sinbad became the guitarist, Neyza the keyboardist, Austin handled the drum machine and Martin sang. The band renamed themselves Donkey Heart and played their first show together at the now defunct Le Swimming.
The band began performing around Montreal on a regular basis, performing with bands such as The Dears
, Bad Flirt, Rance Mulnix, Beaver, The Alex Chow Symphony Orchestra, Telefauna, Rocket v. Robot, Raw Madonna, Stars, The Diskettes, Pony Up!
, Dead Bush, and many others.
During their 2004 Pop Montreal appearance, the band was listed under the name Kevin Hates Us. Shortly after, the band went back to their original name, stating that the name change was an inside joke.
As of May 2005, the band is on indefinite hiatus, performing their last show for the 2005 edition of Pop Montreal
.
and has also been performing solo material under the moniker Dishwasher
. Sinbad has formed a new band, Pigeon Phat. Neyza was also perfmorning with former members of Les Angles Morts as Crystal Clyffs, and she has been working on a solo project called ...you ghost!.
Indie rock
Indie rock is a genre of alternative rock that originated in the United Kingdom and the United States in the 1980s. Indie rock is extremely diverse, with sub-genres that include lo-fi, post-rock, math rock, indie pop, dream pop, noise rock, space rock, sadcore, riot grrrl and emo, among others...
band from Montreal
Montreal
Montreal is a city in Canada. It is the largest city in the province of Quebec, the second-largest city in Canada and the seventh largest in North America...
, Quebec
Quebec
Quebec or is a province in east-central Canada. It is the only Canadian province with a predominantly French-speaking population and the only one whose sole official language is French at the provincial level....
, Canada
Canada
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. The band was known for its DIY attitude and energetic live performances, which often included makeshift costumes, toy instruments, partial to full nudity
Nudity
Nudity is the state of wearing no clothing. The wearing of clothing is exclusively a human characteristic. The amount of clothing worn depends on functional considerations and social considerations...
and lots of dancing.
History
Donkey Heart began as a project for Sinbad Richardson and Martin Cesar. It included an old RolandRoland
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CR-5000
CR-5000
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[drum machine], a [guitar], a [record player] and Sinbad and Martin rapping. They performed under the name King Donkey Heart at various parties and social gatherings.
Eventually, the project turned into a full fledged band with the addition of Martin's friend, Neyza, and Sinbad's cousin, Austin. Sinbad became the guitarist, Neyza the keyboardist, Austin handled the drum machine and Martin sang. The band renamed themselves Donkey Heart and played their first show together at the now defunct Le Swimming.
The band began performing around Montreal on a regular basis, performing with bands such as The Dears
The Dears
-History:The band formed in 1995 and released their first album, End of a Hollywood Bedtime Story, in 2000. Their orchestral, dark pop sound and dramatic live shows cemented The Dears at the foundation of the then-emerging Canadian indie renaissance...
, Bad Flirt, Rance Mulnix, Beaver, The Alex Chow Symphony Orchestra, Telefauna, Rocket v. Robot, Raw Madonna, Stars, The Diskettes, Pony Up!
Pony Up!
- Early years :Pony Up! formed on New Year's Eve 2002 and, upon developing a relationship with singer Ben Lee, released their debut, self-titled EP, Pony Up! in 2005 on his friend Steve Aoki's label, Dim Mak.- 2006-2007 :...
, Dead Bush, and many others.
During their 2004 Pop Montreal appearance, the band was listed under the name Kevin Hates Us. Shortly after, the band went back to their original name, stating that the name change was an inside joke.
As of May 2005, the band is on indefinite hiatus, performing their last show for the 2005 edition of Pop Montreal
Pop Montreal
Pop Montreal is an annual music festival occurring in Montreal, Quebec, Canada in the early fall, usually at the end of September or the beginning of October. More than 400 acts are scheduled to play in more than 50 venues across the city, mostly located in the Mile End area...
.
Members
Its members are Sinbad Richardson, Neyza Honoré C., Martin Cesar and Austin Davis-Richardson.Discography
Donkey Heart released three [CD-Rs]. These releases were only sold at shows, in limited quantities (normally about 15). The packaging was all hand made. These releases are:- Before the Day (EP)
- One Last Bottle of Dry Heave Lotion (EP)
- Donkey Heart: A Collection of Recorded Material (LP)
Where are they now
Austin moved to Florida and began a solo project entitled Tincan. Martin helped form a new band known as Think About LifeThink About Life
Think About Life is an indie rock band from Montreal, Québec, Canada, formed in 2005 by drummer Matt Shane and keyboardist Graham Van Pelt.Think About Life's third member, vocalist Martin Cesar, also records and performs as Dishwasher. He has released a CD-R on Pink Triforce Tapes...
and has also been performing solo material under the moniker Dishwasher
Dishwasher
A dishwasher is a mechanical device for cleaning dishes and eating utensils. Dishwashers can be found in restaurants and private homes.Unlike manual dishwashing, which relies largely on physical scrubbing to remove soiling, the mechanical dishwasher cleans by spraying hot water, typically between ...
. Sinbad has formed a new band, Pigeon Phat. Neyza was also perfmorning with former members of Les Angles Morts as Crystal Clyffs, and she has been working on a solo project called ...you ghost!.
See also
- Music of CanadaMusic of CanadaThe music of Canada has influences that have shaped the country. Aboriginals, the British, and the French have all made unique contributions to the musical heritage of Canada. The music has subsequently been heavily influenced by American culture because of its proximity and migration between...
- Music of QuebecMusic of QuebecBeing a modern cosmopolitan society, today, all types of music can be found in the Canadian province of Quebec. What is specific to Quebec though are traditional songs, a unique variety of Celtic music, legions of excellent jazz musicians, a culture of classical music, and a love of foreign rhythms...
- Canadian rockCanadian rockCanadian rock describes a wide and diverse variety of music produced by Canadians, beginning with American style rock 'n' roll in the mid-20th century. Since then Canada has had a considerable impact on the development of the modern popular music called rock...
- List of Canadian musicians
- List of bands from Canada
- :Category:Canadian musical groups