Vancouverѻýs Lion Bear Fox is three huge voices joined as one, telling the truth through compelling story, honest narrative, and unbridled passion. Three men going to war onstage every night to share a message of hope, Three men go to war onstage every night to share a message of hope, vulnerability, and redemption. With over three decades combined experiences in songwriting, touring and recording, the trio is ready to share their self-titled debut rd, with an instant download of the first single, . The trio will be performing in Lake Country, Mar. 18 at Okanagan Centre Park. ѻýThe new album was a big undertaking for us all - our producer Nygel included - and it certainly marks a shift in sound and seriousness for Chris, Cory and myself,ѻý said member Ryan McMahon. ѻýWhen we use the phrase ѻýrecord of our lives,ѻý weѻýre not kidding. ѻýThis is an album of three men telling their truths together through art they believe in,ѻý said lion Christopher Arruda continues. ѻýWhen people ask us how this album sounds, weѻýve taken to saying ѻýit sounds like truth.ѻýѻý Originally known for their respective solo careers, Arruda (the lion), Cory Woodward (the bear) and McMahon (the fox), joined forces as Lion Bear Fox in 2012 and were immediately selected as one of the top 20 unsigned bands in British Columbia (Peak Performance Project). The fall of 2013 saw the band release their self-produced breakthrough EP, The fall of 2013 saw the band release their self-produced breakthrough EP, Weѻýd Be Good Men, and take Western Canada by storm, touring 15 times over the next two years, including stops at Canadian Music Week, Contact East, OSAC, Mission Folk Festival and The Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver. They have had the pleasure of sharing the stage with artists like Tom Wilson, Good For Grapes, Elliot Brood and Kim Mitchell. The trio spent 10 days in the Vancouver Island wilderness, crafting ѻýthe record of their livesѻý ѻý a collection of songs steeped in character and full of warmth. One part folk, one part rock, a pinch of gospel and a dash of growl, the self-titled LP is a testament to the trioѻýs strength as songwriters. Lush acoustic guitars are bookended by buzzing electrics and screaming organs; all tied together by rich percussion and three voices in mighty harmony. Itѻýs a sound that harkens back to an era when the song was paramount. Find out more about the band by visiting their www.thelionthebearthefox.com. LION BEAR FOX TRACKLISTING: Battle of Me Make Damn Sure Going Going Gone Shine You Say No Turning Back Mountains Walk You Home Dakota UPCOMING TOUR DATES: January 28 ѻý Courtenay, BC ѻý Sid Williams Theatre February 2 ѻý Charlottetown, PE ѻý Confederation Centre February 3 ѻý Moncton, NB ѻý Capitol Theatre February 6 ѻý Goose Bay, NL ѻý Laurence OѻýBrien Arts Centre March 10 ѻý Chilliwack, BC ѻý Chilliwack Cultural Centre March 11 ѻý Quesnel, BC ѻý Occidental Hotel March 15 ѻý Whistler, BC ѻý Maury Young Arts Centre March 17 ѻý East Kootenay, BC ѻý Panorama Mountain Resort March 18 ѻý Lake Country, BC ѻý Okanagan Centre Park May 26 ѻý Nanaimo, BC ѻý Errington War Memorial Hall |