Ian Lacombe - Vocals/Guitar
Jess Powers - Vocals
Matt Swanton - Tenor Sax
Paul Choquette - Bari Sax
Teri Pimley - Viola
Eric D. - Upright Bass
Jud Lisiecka - Percussion
Rob Champagne - Drums
Jess Powers - Vocals
Matt Swanton - Tenor Sax
Paul Choquette - Bari Sax
Teri Pimley - Viola
Eric D. - Upright Bass
Jud Lisiecka - Percussion
Rob Champagne - Drums
What began a minimalist duo has evolved almost accidentally into the dynamic cast of characters that is Route .44. These eight unique personalities explore a variety of styles and meld their diverse musical influences to produce a cohesive sound that is intense, expressive and truly their own.
May 2007 brought the release of their debut album, "Worthless Lessons", a collection of twelve songs that offers an unobstructed view into the soul of songwriter Ian Lacombe and his inspired co-conspirators. The record has been well received, and Route .44 was voted "Best Alt-Rock Breakthrough Band of the Year" at the 2007 Motif Music Awards.
Comfortably at home in Providence, RI, Route .44 performs regularly from Boston to New York and everywhere in between.
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"You have to hear Route .44's new disc, Worthless Lessons — not just because it's good, but because it's one of the best local discs released so far this year ... All of a sudden, or so it seems, we’ve got a sweet and nasty band on our hands that deserves your ear." (Bob Gulla - The Providence Phoenix - May 18, 2007)
"Something tells me this is one of those bands that will turn your life inside out if you catch them live." (T. Mathenia - Unsigned The Magazine - January 27, 2008)