Wednesday, March 7 Today I performed an acoustic version of our song “Reaction” for Urban Rush in Vancouver, a Shaw television program that features guests from film, television, sports, food, fashion, music and pop culture. This was technically the first day of our tour, but since the band still had some last-minute preparations to take care of in Victoria, surprise surprise, we decided to do this simple, folky, stripped-down version of the song. Cody Beer and I caught the 9:00 am ferry and met up with our good friend Alfie, in Vancouver down at Shaw tower, where he entertained us with old stories from his days of working with some of the most raucous and ridiculous touring rock and roll bands in history while we waited in the green room. >> read more

 And the tour begins with a quote from our living, breathing thesaurus, a legendary figure who is the mind and body of this well-oiled machine we simply call “a band.” He is the Rush-worshipping, bass-playing, mullet-wielding , cat-loving, PBR-drinking, Teen Burger-devouring Adonis, our treasure-trove of chuckles, Dan Ball: “I checked the weather for our tour this month, boys. The forecast called for alcohol, poor decisions and low standards. Hash-Tag, GET INTO IT.” – Dan Ball, while simultaneously putting on Tom Cochrane’s “Life is a highway” through the stereo.  And what potentially successful Acres Of Lions rock and/or roll tour would be complete without it’s newest additions to the crew? We would like to give a warm welcome to our friends Cody Beer, who will be filling in on the drums >> read more

Acres Of Lions is heading out on tour this March in support of their sophomore album, Collections. The tour will take the band from Victoria to Toronto and will also include several showcase dates in London, UK. Dates are as follows: March 3 – Victoria, BC – Sugar Nightclub March 9 – Vancouver, BC – CBC Toque Session March 10 – Kelowna, BC – Doc Willoughby’s March 11 – Nelson, BC – The Royal March 14 – Edmonton, AB – The Pawnshop * March 15 – Calgary, AB – The Palomino * March 17 – Winnipeg, MB – The Lo Pub March 18 – Winnipeg, MB – Crescent Fort Rouge Church * March 19 – Thunder Bay, ON – Black Pirates Pub * March 20 – Timmins, ON – Victory >> read more

For those of you who missed out on Acres Of Lions Victoria house concert this past weekend, here are some photos and videos courtesy of some great local photographers: Photo Credit: Michelle Edwards Video Credit: MagMagazine Photo Credit: Tyson Elder Video Credit: Darren 82 Video Credit: Darryl Finlan >> read more

Acres Of Lions debut album “Working” was released today in Japan on Bullion Records! To listen to the album visit Acres Of Lions on YouTube. Links to purchase the album in Japan: HMV Amazon >> read more