Kawartha Lakes This Week
August 16, 2011
(LINDSAY) Two years after checking out the music scene on Canada's coasts, Dan Greer and his band mates are packing up the van once again to see what else the nation has to offer.
But before they do, The DGB will give their local, loyal fans a chance to hear what they've been up to in the studio with two CD release parties for their latest work, The Greatest Life Unknown.
The first takes place Saturday, Aug. 20 in the Victoria Park Armoury north room. The all-ages party begins at 6 p.m. and features several opening acts, including The Bad Bad Bad, Bloody Boy Blue, Construct and Monday's Fiction. Tickets cost $8.
The second is a more intimate, acoustic show at the Coach and Horses on Thursday, Aug. 25. The entertainment runs from 7 to 11 p.m. and there is no cover charge.
"It's hard to find a venue that could accommodate both," said Mr. Greer, explaining why two shows were necessary. "This way we reach all of our audiences."
Having released their first CD in 2001, Mr. Greer is thrilled with the response to their last effort, Victory Song, which they took to the east coast in the summer of 2009 and then headed west in the fall.
"We had lots of good luck with the tour," said Mr. Greer, especially on the east coast. "They have a bit more of a 'scene' out there. In Toronto, music's everywhere but they don't get as many groups out there [Maritimes], although that's starting to change."
Last year, the group spent 11 weeks on the road before deciding to park the van and take a breather. The idea was to begin work on a new CD, setting a September release target. Their record company, Get Bent Records out of Oshawa, cautioned against it, but Mr. Greer said knowing that date was looming ever closer was a huge motivator.
He also believes it helped create an even better product.
"It was another step in the evolution," he said. "With the last CD, we really found our groove. It was more melodic and rock and roll than the others. This one...I think it's the most positive we've ever put out. It was lots of fun."
The CD also pays homage to the places the band has been. Mr. Greer hopes it strikes a chord with their new coastal fan bases when The DGB hits the road for three and a half months, travelling from St. John's, Newfoundland to Victoria, BC.
For more on the band, visit www.myspace.com/theDGB.
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