News
Sep 16, 2011
MusiCounts Bottle Drive
Ok friends, it’s time again for Acres Of Lions to give something back to Canada’s future musicians by raising a little money and awareness for a great charity called MusiCounts. If you’re not familiar with the charity, their mission is to “is to ensure that children in Canada, regardless of socio-economic circumstances and cultural background, have access to a comprehensive music program through their school.” Basically they provide grants to schools across Canada to help their music programs stay alive. Music has certainly changed all of our lives, and we know it can have the same effect on future generations! To raise money this weekend we’re putting on a bottledrive and we need your help!! It’s simple really. If you live in the greater Victoria area, just email us your >> read more
Sep 14, 2011
Acres Of Lions on CTV News
Acres Of Lions spent some time at the petting zoo in Beacon Hill Park earlier today talking with Adam Sawatsky from CTV News about the new album, Collections, that was released today across Canada. To listen to the album, visit Acres Of Lions on Facebook >> read more
Sep 13, 2011
Acres Of Lions added as support for Ten Second Epic Tour
We’re excited to report that we’ve been selected to support Ten Second Epic on the band’s upcoming Canadian tour. The tour is in support of their new record, Better Off, and will hit most major centers across Canada. Confirmed tour dates are as follows: November 4: Edmonton, AB @ The Starlite Room November 5: Lloydminster, AB @ Phunkin Gruuve November 9: Calgary, AB @ The Republik November 11: Victoria, BC @ White Eagle Hall November 12: Vancouver, BC @ The Media Club November 16: Saskatoon, SK @ Walkers Night Club November 17: Regina, SK @ Riddell Centre November 18: Yorkton, SK @ Ukrainian Orthodox Hall November 19: Winnipeg, MB @ West End Cultural Centre November 22: Toronto, ON @ Sneaky Dee’s November 23: Montreal, QC @ La Sala Rossa November >> read more
Sep 13, 2011
Acres Of Lions ‘Collections’ album released!
Acres Of Lions sophomore album entitled “Collections” is officially available now through all major retailers! The album features 10 brand new tracks produced by Adam Sutherland at Infinity Studios, Victoria. iTunes Canada – Buy iTunes US – Buy iTunes UK – Buy Physical CDs are also available now in stores across Canada through our distributor, Fontana North. Mail order is also available through Cordova Bay Records and MapleMusic. A full album streaming preview is available now on the Acres Of Lions Facebook Page – www.facebook.com/acresoflions >> read more
Sep 8, 2011
Victoria’s Times Colonist Talks with Acres Of Lions
With the release date for Acres Of Lions new album, Collections, rapidly approaching we’re starting to catch the attention of media outlets around the country. Mike Devlin from Victoria’s Times Colonist was the first to get the scoop on the new record and the band’s plans for the future. Check out the article here: http://www.timescolonist.com/entertainment/Acres+Lions+seek+Peak+performances/5369708/story.html >> read more