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Route .44
Rock / Roots Music / Blues

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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

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Jan 8 2010

9:00P

Ralph’s Diner

Worcester, Massachusetts

Jan 16 2010

9:00P

the Blackstone

Pawtucket, Rhode Island

Jan 23 2010

8:00P

Speakeasy @ The 201

Providence, Rhode Island

Jan 29 2010

9:00P

Benefit for Crossroads RI @ As220

Providence, Rhode Island

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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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Infused Studios	Dec 23 2009 9:43 PM INFUSED STUDIOS would like to wish you a HAPPY HOLIDAY! Here's looking towards a bright and prosperous 2010!
John	Dec 23 2009 1:06 PM Thanks for the friend add and Mery Christmas!
ღCocoღ ♬	Dec 22 2009 1:06 AM All the Best to ya in the New Year!!~Cx
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MACE87 @ Lowell Ink,ma 978 441-9292	Dec 14 2009 8:33 PM thanks for da add... b good, b safe and GOD bless...
Dead By Six (Legends rock bar Jan 8th!!!!!!)	Dec 14 2009 4:08 PM Hey wutsup!?! Any show u could hook us up w on providence???
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Fetti Gyrl Sherri Fan Page	Dec 13 2009 12:55 PM Thanks For Acceptin My Add!
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Katerina	Dec 10 2009 10:29 PM Greetings and hugs from Athens!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I welcome you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Katerina Vlachou
Sunshine Riot	Dec 10 2009 10:28 PM hey we're doin a show at church of boston on the 27th, come on over and check us out!
Alycia	Dec 10 2009 1:50 AM
SANTA MAMBA	Dec 9 2009 11:09 PM Hola.... Stopping by to show some Luv and respect....keep rockin
Renegade Express	Dec 8 2009 8:35 PM Thanks for friending The Renegade Express. Check out our streaming website at www.renegadeexpress.com. New shows every Monday at 9AM eastern. Check out our archives page for more great shows.
Hey Russell !	Dec 8 2009 8:34 PM Thanks for the invite & happy hoildays ! .. Russ ..
OneSixTwo Online Now!	Dec 7 2009 8:15 PM *thanks for the support 162!!!*
Club Hell Live	Dec 5 2009 5:00 AM Wednesday, December 9th: Lights with Jillian Stellar and Sideshow. All Ages/6 PM/$10 adv./$12 day of
ALLRS Music	Dec 4 2009 5:46 PM Stopping by to say hello. Have a great weekend. John Silvestri ALLRS Music Website http://www.allrsmusic.com/ Join us on FaceBook www.facebook.com/allrsmusicpublishing
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CRISS KARVER; Author of The Lunacy Machine	Dec 3 2009 7:23 PM THANX FOR BEING A FRIEND OF CRISS KARVER AND THE LUNACY MACHINE. ALSO, WANTED TO WISH YOU A FABULOUS DARK AND TWISTED WEEK!!! HOPE THE HOLIDAYS ARE GOOD TO YOU! IF YOU'RE UP TO SOME NEW TWISTED TALES IN RHYME, STOP BY AND CHECK OUT MY BLOG: http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.ListAll&friendID=124955625 -TELL ME WHAT YOU THINK AND LOOK FOR THE LUNACY MACHINE TO HIT THE BOOK SHELVES SOON! ALWAYS...CRISS KARVER
MATTY BRUTALITY-GROUND IMPOUND	Nov 30 2009 5:00 AM hey whats up howd ur weekend go
ღCocoღ ♬	Nov 26 2009 6:23 PM Happy Thanksgiving DaY ~C♥
Bullets & Belvedere	Nov 25 2009 4:15 PM Heyy there, if you have a sec give our music a try and tell us what ya think! -Justin
Den	Nov 20 2009 6:31 PM thanks! its great to be friends with you on myspace! Hope you like my songs Keep in touch! Den UK
Alycia	Nov 19 2009 1:26 PM

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