RSS news feed for the Ottawa Valley hard rock band Foot Soldier. http://www.footsoldierband.com Copyright (c) 2009 Foot Soldier. All rights reserved. We just want to take a moment to remind everyone that we have a show coming up on May 28th in Pembroke Ontario at G'Days! There's no cover charge and we'll be sharing the bill with an excellent Ottawa band called Down In Ashes and we couldn't be more excited! Come check out two rockin bands for free and raise a few glasses with us! See you there. http://www.footsoldierband.com/index.php?n=23 http://www.footsoldierband.com/index.php?n=23 Sat, 08 May 2010 16:54:51 +0000 On February 26th, Foot Soldier took first place in the Band category in a Battle of the Bands hosted by Algonquin College. There was some stiff competition with bands and artists coming from as far as Toronto to compete. After a competition lasting five hours, fans were treated to a wide variety of excellent bands. Thanks to everyone who came out and supported us, as always we appreciate it and look forward to seeing everyone at our shows! http://www.footsoldierband.com/index.php?n=22 http://www.footsoldierband.com/index.php?n=22 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 06:59:53 +0000 We've added a few new dates to the schedule and have a few more in the works for the next few weeks that will be added when they are confirmed. February 26th at Algonquin College in Pembroke Ontario, we'll be playing a Battle of the Bands. Tons of local talent all for $3. Doors open at 7pm. Also, don't miss us July 9th at SabStock this year! It should be a blast! http://www.footsoldierband.com/index.php?n=21 http://www.footsoldierband.com/index.php?n=21 Sat, 30 Jan 2010 15:28:08 +0000 2010 promises to be a busy year for Foot Soldier! We're working hard at finishing our second album and are aiming at a spring release date, but we'll keep everyone posted on an exact date once we finalize things. This year we plan on doing as many shows in the cities as possible - Ottawa, Montreal, Toronto and more - to support the new album. If you want Foot Soldier to play your town, by all means contact us and we'll try to hook up a show in your area. Thanks again to everyone for the support, we're having a blast playing rock and roll for you folks and getting the word out. We'll see you at our next show! http://www.footsoldierband.com/index.php?n=20 http://www.footsoldierband.com/index.php?n=20 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 19:05:22 +0000 The first single from our much anticipated upcoming second album has been released. The track is called "Distance" and can be heard on our website, Facebook, Reverbnation and Purevolume pages. http://www.footsoldierband.com/index.php?n=19 http://www.footsoldierband.com/index.php?n=19 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:18:35 +0000 Foot Soldier is in the process of signing with a company that will make our songs available for download for the new Rock Band game! There will be several tracks available for users to play along with. We'll post more news about this as we progress through the process. In another note, our debut album "Free To Wait" is now available on iTunes, Amazon.ca, and directly through our website. We're currently working on more outlets as well as major retail stores, but we'll let everyone know once we finalize these plans. Thanks again to everyone who has supported us - you guys are the reason we make music! http://www.footsoldierband.com/index.php?n=18 http://www.footsoldierband.com/index.php?n=18 Fri, 28 Aug 2009 14:01:49 +0000 The boys in the band are currently hard at work recording their second upcoming album at Half String Studios with producer/engineer, Damon Criger. We're expecting it be a different kind of vibe than the first album, but still very much in the unique flavor that the band writes. The first single, Distance, will be released in the very near future and the rest of the album will be completed before any other songs will be let loose. as a result, tour dates for the rest of the year will be limited and the next string of dates will be in support of the new album. Everyone stay posted for updates and thanks again for all the support and love. http://www.footsoldierband.com/index.php?n=17 http://www.footsoldierband.com/index.php?n=17 Wed, 19 Aug 2009 18:42:24 +0000 Foot Soldier recently competed in an online battle of the bands sponsored by Alpine Electronics called "Rock the Dash 2". I'm happy to say that after a huge show of support from our fans, we took 2nd place out of 2062 bands from across Canada and the US. This isn't a small accomplishment and we in the band just really want to say thank you to everyone that voted and showed your support for us. It is more appreciated than you know! For taking 2nd place overall, we have won a two day feature on PureVolume.com, as well as a $2000 gift certificate Guitar Center among others. Again, thank you so much for you support, without your votes we wouldn't have come even close. You guys are the best! http://www.footsoldierband.com/index.php?n=16 http://www.footsoldierband.com/index.php?n=16 Sat, 01 Aug 2009 19:38:14 +0000 Copies of our debut CD, "Free To Wait" are now available online, direct from our distributor! You can purchase one by clicking here. The song will also be available on iTunes in the near future as well as major retail outlets near you! More information will be announced as it becomes available! http://www.footsoldierband.com/index.php?n=15 http://www.footsoldierband.com/index.php?n=15 Wed, 29 Jul 2009 14:50:35 +0000 Foot Soldier has taken the lead in Alpine Electronics "Rock the Dash" competition which ranks them 1st out of over 1800 bands across North America! The contest ends at the end of July so we need everyone to go to the site and vote every day to help us maintain the lead! VOTE HERE!! http://www.footsoldierband.com/index.php?n=14 http://www.footsoldierband.com/index.php?n=14 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 14:54:34 +0000 We are currently seeking a company or individual to actively represent and manage Foot Soldier for bookings and publicity. Interested parties should contact us with a portfolio or client list as well as renumeration expectations. http://www.footsoldierband.com/index.php?n=13 http://www.footsoldierband.com/index.php?n=13 Fri, 05 Jun 2009 13:58:07 +0000 Foot Soldier is steadily climbing the charts in Alpine's current Rock The Dash competition. Out of roughly 1500 bands entered in the competition, at the time of this news post, Foot Soldier is currently ranked 22nd overall! First place winners will receive a prize package as well as a two day major feature of Purevolume.com, which would allow for an unprecedented amount of exposure on a major scale. Fans are encouraged to visit the site and vote every day (free "fan" registration allows two votes per day!). Help Foot Soldier get heard! Click to Vote! http://www.footsoldierband.com/index.php?n=12 http://www.footsoldierband.com/index.php?n=12 Fri, 05 Jun 2009 11:18:28 +0000 Foot Soldier has been booked in to play at the 2009 Pembroke Waterfront Festival. Sharing the bill with Daydreams For Dollars, Devine Brown and more, be sure to make it out for this one! This will be our third consecutive year playing the Waterfront Festival and we couldn't be happier. http://www.footsoldierband.com/index.php?n=11 http://www.footsoldierband.com/index.php?n=11 Tue, 26 May 2009 15:05:32 +0000 Just a heads up to everyone, we'll be playing a fundraiser show for a boy in need of Stem Cell treatments on May 30th. The cost is $10 at the door with all proceeds going to charity and it's being held at the Pembroke Legion. Other bands on the bill are Nicolette Lagace and Drifters Highway so it should be a pretty rocking night. Be sure to come check it out! http://www.footsoldierband.com/index.php?n=10 http://www.footsoldierband.com/index.php?n=10 Mon, 25 May 2009 15:04:13 +0000 We've added some new dates to the tour list and expect to be adding more this summer. Stay posted for any changes for additions. We've also been looking at a national distribution package for our CD "Free To Wait". The music would be available everywhere from HMV and Chapters to Napster and ITunes through canadian music aggregator Indiepool. http://www.footsoldierband.com/index.php?n=9 http://www.footsoldierband.com/index.php?n=9 Fri, 15 May 2009 14:00:27 +0000