Published: July 2, 2024
Down The Lees are hitting the ground running after the release of their widely acclaimed 'Dirt' EP – today announcing a slew of new tour dates! This month, the band will play a special hometown show, as a featured performer at the Okanagan Tattoo Show and the next few months have all kinds of shows in store for the band, with a particularly exciting slot at BC's Massif Fest alongside noise contemporaries KEN mode.
In support of their critically celebrated 'Dirt' EP, Down The Lees have released a full summer touring schedule and anticipate more to come soon! All dates below.
DOWN THE LEES TOUR DATES:
07.19.24 Kelowna, BC @ Okanagan Tattoo Show
08.22.24 Kelowna, BC @ Jackknife
09.19.24 Penticton, BC @ The Hub
09.27.24 Nelson, BC @ Massif Fest
09.28.24 Salmon Arm, BC @ Solid Urban
02.08.25 Kelowna, BC @ Mary Irwin Theatre
Last month, the band released a video for the EP's track, 'Dissolve' – check it out here. Sure to get you amped up for their next show closest to you, the video was created and edited by the band with of a mix of professional and fan footage from their 2024 shows so far and showcases the vivacious performances that they've taken to stages shared with bands like Brutus, Chastity, Dead Bob, Cultdreams, Space Queen, Peuk and more.
Featuring the award winning single, 'Douse', which took home 'Best Song' at the 2024 Okanagan Screen Awards, the band's 'Dirt' EP knows no genre constriction and is a true showcase of theif broad sonic strengths – highlighting their range and versatility. The EP has been praised by media across the country and abroad, making it into heavy rotation at idobi Anthm, seeing support and rave reviews from top-tier publications like V13, Monday Magazine, Victoria News, Sonic Perspectives, Canadian Beats, Live In Limbo, and many more.
PRESS ACCLAIM FOR 'DIRT':
"A genre-bending exploration of the band’s musical tastes and influences." - V13
"Dirty, daring and at times delicate... a wide array of styles collide in this tale of desperation and hardships, with a glimmer of hope. The rhythm section provides the perfect backdrop for Laura’s distorted guitar work and enticing vocals." - Sonic Perspectives
"With Dirt, Down The Lees shows skillful versatility... In addition – but also above all – we hear genuinely intense emotions, which are reflected in every word, every drum beat, every note played." - Luminous Dash
"A raw and haunting journey through the depths of human emotion and experience. Laura Lee Schultz exposes vulnerability and truth in every line. Prepare to be moved, challenged, and ultimately, deeply affected by the honesty and depth..." - Canadian Beats
DOWN THE LEES IS:
Laura Lee Schultz - Guitar, Vocals
Chris Carlson - Bass
Andy Ashley - Drums
