RCA and Creative Okanagan Present Nightshades and Down the Lees

Down the Lees, the powerhouse post-noise-rock trio led by Laura Lee Schultz, will make history as their upcoming theatrical performance is filmed and recorded for a live album, generously funded by Creative BC. This landmark project promises to capture the band’s signature thunderous guitars, driving rhythms, and emotionally charged vocals. What began as Schultz’s solo project in Vancouver evolved into a dynamic band during her time in Belgium, eventually finding its home in Kelowna with Andy Ashley on drums and Chris Carlson on bass. Their impressive discography includes multiple albums, an EP, and standout singles, headlined by the critically acclaimed Bury the Sun, recorded by Steve Albini (Nirvana/The Pixies) in Chicago.

Their latest album, released in May 2024, features the award-winning single Douse, which earned Best Song at the OSIF Awards in Kelowna. Having graced festival stages and performed alongside international acts like Brutus, Sparta, KEN mode, and Dead Bob, Down the Lees continues to captivate audiences, cementing their place as a compelling force in today’s rock scene.

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Nightshades is a collaborative indie rock band, featuring four esteemed Canadian songwriters (Andrew Judah, Common Fires, DL Ranney, and N. Sherman). In a Beatles-esque timeshare of accessible, vibrant music; nightshades' sound is rich with psychedelic flourish, but anchored in melodic hooks and pop sensibility. With all four members swapping vocal and instrumental duties, nightshades' live show is both visually and sonically dynamic. Complementary (but distinct) timbres, abilities, and songwriting styles blend on-stage in real-time: nightshades assembles a jigsaw puzzle of talent in front of their audience with every performance. 

Since the band's inception in early 2023, nightshades has released two EPs ('It's Not Weird', 'Yellow and Green'), and released their full-length debut record 'Reducer' on May 31st, 2024. 

Learn more about Nightshades.

Pricing

Regular: $30.00 ($23.25 + $2.00 CIF + $4.75 Service Fee)

All above prices include GST.

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Mary Irwin Theatre at the Rotary Centre for the Arts event tickets include a $2.00 Capital Improvement Fee (CIF). A service fee is added for box office costs, card processing, and taxes. RCA Presents tickets and their applicable fees are non-refundable.