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Julie DoironCanadian singer, songwriter
Date of Birth: 28.06.1972
Country:  Canada |
Content:
- Julie Doiron: A Canadian Indie Music Icon
- Solo Career and Collaborations
- Photography and Personal Life
- Critical Acclaim and Recognition
Julie Doiron: A Canadian Indie Music Icon
Early Life and CareerJulie Elaine Doiron was born in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada in 1972. She started playing guitar and later bass at the age of 18, joining the indie rock band Eric's Trip alongside her boyfriend Rick White. Before the band's breakup in 1996, Doiron recorded her solo debut album, "Broken Girl."
Solo Career and Collaborations
After Eric's Trip disbanded, Doiron released her first solo album, "Lost Wisdom," in 1999, collaborating with Ottawa band Wooden Stars. Her only French-language album, "Désormais," followed in 2001. Over the years, she has collaborated with various artists, including The Tragically Hip, Gordon Downie, Battle of the Nudes, Okkervil River, and Phil Elverum. She also played with indie rock band Shotgun & Jaybird in 2007.
Photography and Personal Life
In addition to her music career, Doiron is an avid photographer and has released a book of her work titled "The Longest Winter with words by Ottawa writer Ian Roy." She lives in Sackville, New Brunswick, with her three children, Ben, Charlotte, and Rose. She was previously married to artist Jon Claytor, with whom she worked in advertising.
Critical Acclaim and Recognition
Doiron's 2007 album, "Woke Myself Up," was shortlisted for the 2007 Polaris Music Prize. In 2009, she expressed interest in collaborating with musician Chad VanGaalen. Her subsequent album, "I Can Wonder What You Did with Your Day," was released in 2009. During a tour in support of the album, the mayor of Bruno, Saskatchewan declared June 7, 2009 as Julie Doiron Day.
