Door d'Or

Door d’Or takes its name from the golden door to the space that became their creative refuge, and where the band reformed after many years. Established by Mike Ison, Mat Geddes, and Darin Steinkey—three friends drawn together by a series of synchronistic events in the late 1990s—the band found its roots in the indie circuits of the west coast and Victoria, BC. Their early sound was forged in late-night jam sessions, lo-fi recordings, and the raw electricity of live performance. These formative years were a blur of creativity, local touring, and experimentation, laying the groundwork for their musical chemistry. Then life scattered them across the map for over a decade. As the world turned upside down in 2020, the trio reconnected. What began as conversations and shared ideas soon became music again—stronger, wiser, and more intentional. Improvisation is central to Door d’Or’s process—a way to lose and find themselves in sound, to let space and time shape each moment, each song, as much as the strings and skins do. Every rehearsal is part ritual, part adventure—an unfolding rather than a plan. Their live performances are immersive and intimate, built on... more...