Julie Doiron
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Julie Elaine Doiron, born June 28, 1972, is a Canadian singer-songwriter of Acadian heritage from Moncton, New Brunswick. She has been the bassist and co-vocalist for the Canadian indie rock band Eric's Trip since its formation in 1990. Doiron started playing guitar (later switching to bass) in Eric's Trip at age 18, having joined the band at the insistence of her then-boyfriend, Eric's Trip guitarist Rick White. Doiron has also released ten solo albums, beginning with 1996's "Broken Girl," and is also the lead singer for the band Julie and the Wrong Guys. Often compared to folk singer Joni Mitchell, Doiron is noted for her typically serious mood and the spare presentation of her songs. She shared a JUNO Award for "Julie Doiron and the Wooden Stars" in March 2000. In 2000, the album won a JUNO Award for Best Alternative Album. Her album "Woke Myself Up" was shortlisted for the 2007 Polaris Music Prize. Apart from her musical career, Doiron is an avid photographer, having published a book of her photographs entitled "The Longest Winter" with words by Ottawa writer Ian Roy. Eric's Trip was the first Canadian band ever signed to legendary American record label Sub Pop. Julie Doiron's intimate songwriting, distinctive voice, and commitment to independent music have made her an influential figure in Canadian indie rock and folk music for over three decades.