The Dolbys

Biography

The Dolbys are born in August 2022 in Italian-speaking Switzerland, from an idea by Alfio Sartori and Ivan Frapolli. In a short time, they are joined by Dario Jelmini and Stefania Arceri with the goal to create an innovative sound, simultaneously blending the sounds of the '90s and 2000s. The result is an interesting mix generated by the different musical backgrounds of the four band members, who offer an engaging sound and thus create a connection between the past and the present.
The band's sound is primarily crossover and alternative rock, with influences from groups like No Doubt, Foo Fighters, Guano Apes, Korn, Nirvana, Green Day, System of a Down, and many others. The band members are not newcomers to the Ticino music scene: Stefania Arceri (vocals, former Bad Toys, Spinning Jamy), Dario Jelmini (guitar, former Smash, Sharpened, Sumisura, Fast Food Bananas), Alfio Sartori (bass and vocals, Gnu Generation, former Smash, Matrikamantra, Wild Goes Smashed), and Ivan Frapolli (drums, former Smash, Sharpened, Wild Goes Smashed, Fast Food Bananas) have accumulated considerable experience, both in the studio and during live concerts.
On August 26, 2023, the band releases their debut production, the single titled "Desiderio" (Desire), accompanied by some live dates in the fall of the same year. The band's concerts have a strong sonic impact: Stefania's powerful voice and the excellent synergy among the band's musicians manage to engage the audience, enriching the experience with a healthy dose of self-irony!