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Route .44: General Info

Member Since	8/1/2004
Band Website	http://www.route44.org
Band Members	Click a name for individual profiles! Ian "Lefty" Lacombe - Vocals, Guitar Jessica Powers - Vocals Matt Swanton - Tenor Saxophone, Slide Guitar Paul Choquette - Baritone Saxophone, Keyboards Eric D. - Upright Bass Teri Pimley - Viola Rob Champagne - Drums Judson Lisiecka - Percussion
Influences	Morphine , Johnny Cash , The Doors , Allman Brothers , Lionel Hampton , Pink Floyd , Led Zeppelin , Black Sabbath , Joe Auger , Frank Zappa , Lightnin' Hopkins , Modern Lovers , REM , Louis Jordan , Old Blues , Merle Haggard , Buffalo Springfield , Grateful Dead , Jonathan Richman , Treat Her Right , Bela Fleck , Wilco , Victor Wooten , Stevie Wonder , Ray Charles , Providence , Whiskey , Beer , Rockabilly , Bluegrass , Rock & Roll , Chess Records, Iron Maiden , Motown , Illicit substances , Wilco , Oar , My damned brain , H.P. Lovecraft , Edward Gory , Vonnegut , The US Constitution
Record Label	Blue Radio Records
Type of Label	Indie

Upcoming Shows

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Jul 17 2009

9:00P

The Blackstone

Pawtucket, Rhode Island

Jul 31 2009

6:00P

Waterplace Park

Providence, Rhode Island

Aug 1 2009

8:00P

Tammany Hall

Worcester, Massachusetts

Aug 7 2009

10:00P

Cantab Lounge (Downstairs)

Cambridge, Massachusetts

Sep 19 2009

6:00P

The Roxy

Boston, Massachusetts

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Route .44 hails from the converted ruins of a 19th century factory in Providence RI’s North End. It is in the windowless, brick walled space known as Rev Studios that music develops into the sound you now know to be Route .44. Rather then attempt to describe the sound to you, we offer you these wonderful quotes from the press. Enjoy!!!

“Route .44 lets us in on experiencing the thick, lowdown sludgy wonder and glory that IS one of the defining sounds of the New England area.” Mike Loce – The Noise Boston 08/07

“Route .44’s second disc, This Is My America, mixes many of the roots of American music with a no-nonsense rock ’n’ roll attitude and pointed lyrics with a distinct lack of roots-music preciousness.” Rick Massimo – The Providence Journal 05/09

“Call it rootsy-blues, an eclectic indie symphony, or fired-up folk — the Route .44 sound is impossible to pigeonhole.” Chris Conti – The Providence Phoenix 05/09

“If you considered their debut “Worthless Lesson” album a slap upside the head, you better duck. Route .44’s sophomore release is a haymaker. The album, called “This is My America,” can be likened to Russell Crowe’s first big line in “Gladiator”... “Unleash Hell” or Gerard Butler’s, as Leonidas in “300”... “Prepare for Glory.”Yeah, “...My America” has just that kind of ferocity.” Jim Vickers – Motif Magazine 04/09

“Something tells me this is one of those bands that will turn you life inside out if you catch them live.” T. Mathenia - Unsigned Magazine 01/08

“If the title to the 10-track sophomore release from this Rhode Island octet sounds ambitiously vast, it's supposed to. The goal here seems to be strategically all-encompassing; you get the vibe they won't be satisfied until they've completely enveloped you in their sound, and they've got ten different ways to assure that you get wrapped up. Via saxophones, standup bass, viola, guitars, precise drums and percussion, and sultry-sly vocals, the band winds down roads as simple as electric folk and as densely complicated as full-on gypsy rock. Listing all the sounds they hit on here would take too much space, but it's not stretch to say that no matter what they take on, they nail it. With this many instruments and such a huge sound, the production is key, and each instrument is clearly audible and very well-placed in the mixes. The songs are romantic and dark, eerie and sinister, and perfect for a dark, hot night”. Brad- CDBABY

"Expect to celebrate the ever-encroaching darkness, and liberate your soul through whiskey and foot-stomping revelry." Ian Lacombe – on what to expect @ a Route .44 show

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WEIRDZ Blu Bar Wed 22nd	Jul 17 2009 7:19 PM Big up from the Nigerian outpost Of Dublin Ireland God's son Weirdz
Daniel Wilson	Jul 14 2009 12:56 PM Just dropping in to say hi, and wish you a super day!!! DANIEL WILSON
Barman s Fault	Jul 14 2009 1:12 PM Thank you for your opinion concerning our music! The main thing is not to stop doing what you like!
scorpius_magi	Jul 14 2009 2:48 AM Sinner or a Saint....Every Saint Was A Sinner....you cats are the soundtrack for that paradox. Blessed Be. s.
Sven Wernau	Jul 12 2009 10:08 PM Hi Route.44 thanks for the friendship Herzliche Grüße aus BERLIN!!
Dreamtime Festival	Jul 7 2009 5:34 PM Join us in Dreamtime as we envision and embrace our deeper dreams, learn, connect and co-create in an atmosphere of celebration, participation, creative expression and community. The 2009 Dreamtime Festival, July 16-20th, includes four full days of amazing performances on four stages, hundreds of cutting edge workshops, interactive theme camps and art installations, free camping and parking. - Over 100 workshops including Henry Redcloud of the Lakota, and the Mayan oracle AumRak. - Four days of amazing performance on four stages, featuring Cheb i Sabbah, Govinda, and Lunar Fire (the wild alter ego of Kan'Nal). - Over 18 theme camps, including a healing village offering free massage - Art installations including a solar full size crashed flying saucer stage and sound system. Tickets, Schedule, Lineup and Volunteering: http://www.dreamthefuture.org FREE TICKETS: http://www.dreamthefuture.org/tickets_specialoffer.html Dreamtime on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=42619046191&ref=ts The future belongs to those that believe in the beauty of their dreams...
Reddan Brothers Band	Jul 6 2009 9:34 PM THANKS FOR THE ADD!
Hoboe™	Jul 6 2009 6:19 PM We had a BLAST playing the show! We'll get you up here to Portland soon enough... ..
Sean G	Jul 4 2009 6:08 AM (1) SHOWING SOME PAGE LUV' (2) NEW TRACK UP (RAPID FIRE PT.2)
Ebonics Online Now!	Jul 3 2009 6:55 AM Just coming through to say what's up and keep in touch. I'm always looking for people to help spread the music! Hit me back up! -- EBONICS
Senior Discount - NEW FREE EP OUT NOW!!!!! Online Now!	Jul 3 2009 12:58 AM Senior Discount goes on around 8pm on the outdoor stage!! Come party the night away with us!
Styll	Jul 2 2009 4:24 PM Many Thanks for stopping by, truly appreciated. Peace... ~Styll~
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Shannon Bourne	Jun 29 2009 9:42 PM Shannon Bourne wishing you well and thanking you for being a friend. Drop by anytime and listen to my toones.
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Rawsienna	Jul 1 2009 12:34 AM Thanks for being a friend! "Rawsienna"
Bob Bergeron...bass playin’ fool	Jun 29 2009 9:07 PM
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Butch Yielding/songwriter	Jun 29 2009 4:16 AM I sure wanna’ thank ya’ for your friendship…when ya’ get the time come listen to my songs and let me know what ya’ think…good or bad…I enjoyed comin’ to your page and readin’ all about ya’…listenin’ to your music…great stuff… Well have a great Sunday…come by anytime and if there’s anything I can do for ya’ just ask… Thanks again Butch
Paul Song Lyricist - Better Believe it Babe!	Jun 28 2009 11:15 AM Cheers for the add - I like your sounds, hope you like mine too:)! Good luck & all the best from Paul in da Promised Land (No, not LA:)!
Vykyng	Jun 27 2009 3:24 AM Mom and Dad were trying to console Susie, whose dog, Skipper, had recently died. "You know," Mom said, "it's not so bad. Skipper's probably up in Heaven right now, having a grand old time with God." Susie stopped crying and asked, "What would God want with a dead dog?"
Major Hemisphere	Jun 28 2009 1:50 AM FANTASTIC and funky - you guys: so GREAT at the AS220 06/26. It was a thrill to open up for you, indeed. Thanks, you're all SO brilliant! ONWARD! Cheers always.
Boy Cousin	Jun 28 2009 4:17 AM You absolutely rocked last night!! Sweet soul sounds. Great show!
B-Beck Of Str8 Bangaz Productions	Jun 27 2009 9:30 PM Just stoppin by & Showin Some love! ~B-Beck~

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