54-40 Release New Single ‘West Coast Band’ From Forthcoming Album
54-40 has been telling Canada where they came from and where they’re going for the last 40 years. Now, it’s time for lead vocalist and guitarist Neil Osborne, bassist Brad Merritt, guitarist, keyboardist, and vocalist Dave Genn, and drummer Matt Johnson (with the help of keyboardist David “Oz” Osborne) to reveal their band culture in a collection of songs called “West Coast Band.” Through self-referential and often very literal stories, the songs explore bizarre shenanigans, odd dynamics, and personalities of its members.
“West Coast Band” Is the first single offering from the forthcoming album of the same name, out October 6, 2023. The track is an autobiographical origin story of 54-40. The sound and production pay homage to the local Vancouver music scene that inspired Neil and Brad to form 54-40 and commit to a creative life.
“At the time, seeing local west coast bands like DOA, The Subhumans, Pointed Sticks and Young Canadians playing live, making records and doing it their way was a huge signal that we could do this too!” says Brad Merritt.
Recorded remotely during the lockdown, 54-40 occupied their time like many of their contemporaries; writing and recording trading files until the songs took shape. The track was produced by Neil Osborne and Dave Genn and mixed by west coast producer Adam Kasper (Nirvana, Soundgarden, Pearl Jam) with a superb video directed by Millan Curry-Sharples.
54-40’s “West Coast Band” is really about being in a rock n roll band, writing some songs, recording them, and getting in the van and taking the show on the road. Something that 54-40 has been doing for 40+ years.
Watch the video for “West Coast Band” below and stay up to date with 54-40 via their socials.
Upcoming Shows:
August 5, 2023 – The Drill Hall @ Base 31 – Prince Edward County , ON
August 10, 2023 – Lakehead Exhibition – Thunder Bay, ON
August 12, 2023 – Peach Festival – Penticton, BC
August 17, 2023 – PROMO TOUR – Toronto, ON
August 18, 2023 – El Mocambo – Toronto, ON
August 19, 2023 – Grand Fondo Event – Saugeen Shores (Port Elgin), ON
September 7, 2023 – Balls Falls Conservatory – Lincoln ON
September 8, 2023 – Bear Den, Seneca Niagara Resort – Niagara Falls, NY
September 9, 2023 – Bear Den, Seneca Niagara Resort – Niagara Falls, NY
September 16, 2023 – Barnside Harvest Festival – Ladner, BC
October 6, 2023 – Commodore Ballroom – Vancouver, BC
October 7, 2023 – Commodore Ballroom – Vancouver, BC
October 19, 2023 – Lester Centre for The Performing Arts – Prince Rupert, BC
October 20, 2023 – Lester Centre for The Performing Arts – Prince Rupert, BC