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Comprised of band leader, vocalist and guitarist Danko Jones, bassist John Calabrese, and drummer Rich Knox, the group first appeared in 1996. For two years Danko Jones patiently raised their profile through word of mouth live performances including supporting the likes of The New Bomb Turks, Nashville Pussy, The Make-Up, and The Chrome Cranks. By 1998 the group decided to head to the studio and recorded a self-produced collection of songs, released as the EP “Danko Jones”. Issued by Sonic Unyon Records, the EP raised the band’s profile as did its successor “My Love Is Bold” in 1999. Led by the single “Bounce” which generated national radio play, the EP was subsequntly nominated for the 2000 Juno Award for Best Alternative Album.
The compilation “I’m Alive and On Fire” arrived in 2001 on Bad Taste Records, which was promoted by a European tour including shows in Denmark and Sweden. Despite having not released a full-length album, the band’s European popularity far outweighed their success in the U.S., with future tours featuring a host of European dates. In 2002 Danko Jones released their debut studio album “Born A Lion” on Bad Taste Records. Earning popular reviews from the critical press, the album was supported by intense touring including an opening slot on The Rolling Stones’ “40 Licks” World Tour.
Two years later the band’s sophomore album “We Sweat Blood” hit the shelves earning two Juno nominations for Best Rock Album and Best Video (“Lovercall”). Despite being dropped from Universal Canada’s roster, Danko Jones marched soon undeterred and toured alongside Turbonegro, Sepultura, and The Bronx in America before heading once again to Europe. Following shows in the Netherlands, Germany, and South Africa, the band released their third studio album “Sleep Is the Enemy” in February 2006. Marked by their first Canadian tour in four years, the record was followed by months of intense touring. In 2008 Danko Jones issued the full-length “Never Too Loud”, produced by Nick Raskulinecz, followed by the studio album “Below the Belt” in 2010.
The following year Danko Jones released the EP “Mouth to Mouth” and embarked on another tour to test out new material. The full-length “Rock and Roll Is Black and Blue” subsequently arrived in 2012, led by the single “Just a Beautiful Day”, followed by “Fire Music” in 2015.
Live reviews
Toronto band Danko Jones have been active on the circuit for over fifteen years now and have amassed a following many bands would envy. They may not be constantly appearing on charts yet they have an arguably better work process as they are able to record and release new material and head out across the globe almost instantly as they pair travelling with visiting their fans.
Lead vocalist and the band's namesake Danko Jones clearly loves what he does as he takes to the stage to perform. They are not an over the top or charismatic band yet you watch the musicians intermingle and jam out together it is clear they are enjoying playing for the crowds. The audience applauds and cheers in all the right places and Danko thanks them for coming out tonight and allowing them to continue touring around. They have been to the UK a number of times yet with every visit the crowds seem to grow larger and the appreciation for the likes of 'Sugar High' and 'Full of Regret' is bigger still.
sean-ward
Danko Jones hails from Canada, and brings to the table a sort of garage punk sound similar to their contemporaries, The Transplants. He’s also extremely fun to watch live, bringing in the audience as though his is the host of a fantastic party for anyone over the age of eighteen. The common denominator is just that everyone is in it for a fantastic time. Together with his band they get this audience into the right spirit. His drummer, Rich Knox, is one of those that throughout the whole set always looks like he’s having the best time, smiling throughout, enjoying every section of every song. John Calabrese, the bass player deserves a mention, always getting the crowd to sing where it’s due and encouraging all sorts of crowd participation whether it’s jumping up and down to the music, clapping along, singing along etc… all sorts of activities are involved. Some of the stand out songs for me personally are “Type of Girl” and “Don’t Do This”
Lannistaar
Danko is an amazing showman, he'll grab you and won't let you go until the show is finished. In-your-face music and attitude, the performance is full of energy and bravado. Too many new tunes and not much of the old (and good) stuff.
The Garage offered poor sound for such a big venue, glad they provide with earbuds to save the pain.
Danko Jones! Danko Jones!
edu-gonzalez
I think it's maybe the 4th or 5th time I saw them live and every show I enjoyed to the fullest! The new album 'Wild Cat' is definitely one of my favorites and the energy they showed on stage playing those songs was amazing to watch! So if you haven't seen them live before pease do! <3
Inkiworld
Good damn! I come fore rock'n roll and Danko delievered tons of rock. Another kick ass show and I strongly recommend Danko Jones live shows because you feel the energy that the "Mango boy delivers".
Thousands of rock'n roll thanks to this energizen canadian!!!
tommy-kahkonen-pette
Awsome, as always <3
The energy, the connection with the audience...pure love!
This was the final show before christmas brake, the final show on this Scandinavian tour and I´m so happy that I got to attend!
anna-fredrika-rosenb
Number 1 in ROCK!
Absolutely awesome show! This dude has attitude!
Even though it was a Sunday night and many people had to go to work the next day, the venue was completely packed (Melkweg, Grote Zaal)!
Jazzzy_the_drummer
Fireworks it was!!
Played a lot of songs of the new album, and it sounded delicious! Seems they had some new guitars, so the sound was awesome.
Another great performance by Danko Jones.
johan-hoek
Followed this amazing band from the days of lovercall etc...i just wish they had more dates when touring in the UK ... keep up the good work.... keep healthy keep coming back to the UK..
s.mitchell06
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