The Gig Cartel - Artist profiles: The Damn Truth

Hailing from Montreal's vibrant music scene, The Damn Truth, a celebrated rock band, is set to make their triumphant return to the UK due to overwhelming demand. This tour follows the release of their third studio album, "Now or Nowhere," produced by the renowned Grammy-winning producer Bob Rock in collaboration with Spectra Musique/Sony Music.

Their single, "This Is Who We Are Now," produced under the guidance of Bob Rock, has captured attention with its colossal chorus and soaring guitar solo, garnering praise from Classic Rock magazine. The track enjoyed ten weeks on air at Planet Rock and a feature on BBC Radio 2's Rock Show with Johnnie Walker, while also claiming the "Tracks of the Week" title on Classic Rock's Louder Sound.

The British music press has celebrated The Damn Truth, with coverage in Classic Rock, Blues Matters, Guitarist, Powerplay, and other prominent publications, underlining the band's musical prowess.

Comprising Lee-La Baum (lead vocals, guitar), Tom Shemer (guitar), PY Letellier (bass), and Dave Traina (drums), The Damn Truth has graced stages across Europe and North America. They've shared the limelight with music legends like Z.Z. Top, the Sheepdogs, Styx, and Rival Sons.

“The Damn Truth are an out of body experience!” – Planet Mosh, 5 Stars

“With a near sell-out crowd eagerly awaiting their arrival, the band delivered an electrifying set that left the audience buzzing with excitement.” – Rock News

“A smouldering powerhouse of a performance.” – Metal Talk

Support from Ashley Sherlock Band

The Ashley Sherlock Band is a vibrant blues rock band who are establishing a solid reputation of their own and it’s very easy to see what the fuss is about. The Ashley Sherlock Band is a tight, slick outfit that blends styles and genres with consummate ease. The delicately balanced set is an effortless fusion of blues, classic rock, country blues, rock & roll, smooth jazz and soul characterised by powerfully commanding drums, basslines that segue from funky to fluidly smooth and spiralling, sweeping guitar solos that compliment an eclectic and strident vocal that is a cross between Thom Yorke and Matt Bellamy.