Don Vail is a Canadian indie rock band, formed by Mitch Bowden and David Dunham, formerly of the band Chore, and Bill Priddle, formerly of Treble Charger and Broken Social Scene.
[1] Bowden and Dunham continued working together following the breakup of Chore, but the band didn't take shape for a number of years.
Bowden later met Priddle, who joined to play guitar.
The band recorded its self-titled debut album in 2006 and 2007 with producer Jordon Zadorozny.
[5][6] The album appeared on the campus and community radio charts that year.