June 20th and 21st “Someone needs to sign my nipples right now. I don’t care who. Now. Not later. NOW.” – Some kid at Jobfest, who we witnessed consuming 3 Red Bulls in under 20 minutes At last, our glorious return to Burns Lake! It had to be one of the hottest days at Jobfest 2012 by far, as our the crew’s collective and silly farmer-tans turned into sunburns. Our Jobfest crew pal Monica, the smart girl that she is, ran out in the middle of the day and purchased the biggest bottle of aloe-vera lotion you’ve ever seen, in preparation for our night of red-armed and shouldered agony. We even filled our hotel bathtub with ice, contemplating extreme measures to relieve the discomfort, but we figured it wasn’t worth >> read more

June 17th and 18th “Mommy, can I have them for my Birthday??” – Erin, the sweetest little girl in the world, in regards to our band Houston was one of the best Jobfest 2012 activations and shows of the tour so far! We started the day at the Houston Secondary School, entertaining and playing a few songs for The Wolverines, the lovely boys and girls that make up the Houston Marching Band. We discussed the joys, and the hardships, of being in a full-time touring band, gave a little advice on how to start your very own from the ground up and Dan also explained the greatness of “hitting the smoke-pit to and from jazz band class” that used to exist when he was in high school. We would like >> read more

Acres Of Lions counts down 25 days on the road to Edgefest 2012 in Toronto, Ontario. In this episode, Day 23, the band checks out the aboriginal fair in Burns Lake, BC. Edgefest 2012 happens at Downsview Park, Saturday July 14, and includes performances by Acres Of Lions, Billy Talent, Silversun Pickups, Young The Giant, Death From Above 1979, The Sheepdogs, USS, and many more. For event info and tickets go to – www.acresoflions.com/edgefest2012 >> read more

Acres Of Lions counts down 25 days on the road to Edgefest 2012 in Toronto, Ontario. In this episode, Day 24, Tyon works on his summer “beach body”. Edgefest 2012 happens at Downsview Park, Saturday July 14, and includes performances by Acres Of Lions, Billy Talent, Silversun Pickups, Young The Giant, Death From Above 1979, The Sheepdogs, USS, and many more. For event info and tickets go to – www.acresoflions.com/edgefest2012 >> read more

Acres Of Lions counts down 25 days on the road to Edgefest 2012 in Toronto, Ontario. In this episode, Day 25, Dan Ball, sends his parents a postcard inviting them to the show. Edgefest 2012 happens at Downsview Park, Saturday July 14, and includes performances by Acres Of Lions, Billy Talent, Silversun Pickups, Young The Giant, Death From Above 1979, The Sheepdogs, USS, and many more. For event info and tickets go to – www.acresoflions.com/edgefest2012 >> read more