There Are Multiple Bands With The Name Canoe. One Is An Independent Indie Folk Rock Band Based In Portland Oregon. Their First Album Out January 10th 2008 Is Called Places. Their Second Out June 21st 2009 Is Called The Goldminer. Canoe Is Often Touted As A Mix Between Death Cab For Cutie And James Taylor. Influences Include Coldplay David Bazan Sufjan Stevens And Iron And Wine.