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New James Downham Single “Lay Down Lonely” To Be Released November 18, 2020

October 19, 2020
James Downham’s latest single, “Lay Down Lonely” is due to be released to radio on November 18, 2020. “We were in the studio working on this song when the pandemic hit back in March. So close to being finished at the time, but then we had to hit the brakes

April 20, 2020
Durham County Band is back at it again. The new track, “Get Flirty” features lead vocals by DCB’s Pete Wheeler, and a special guest appearance by Canadian champion fiddle player, Scott Woods. Fast fact – both Wheeler and Woods live in the sleepy southwestern Ontario town of Fergus – famous

September 7, 2019
Durham County Band has released their 4th single to country radio. “Tonight Tonight” hit the airwaves nationwide on August 6th. DCB’s Pete Wheeler is featured on the new track on main vocals. In true DCB style, this ultra-catchy tune features great guitar licks and tight harmonies. You can stream the

December 4, 2018
This week, it’s all about new music by both James Downham and Durham County Band on Canadian Coast to Coast with Cal Gratton. First up, it’s DCB’s Pete Wheeler hanging out with Cal on Wednesday, December 5th. Pete and Cal will be talking about the band’s new single, “Don’t Turn Away”,

About the Band

James Downham – Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar

James Downham is the lead man in this 5-piece rock/country outfit based in Southwestern Ontario. Downham burst onto the scene in 2015 as the winner of The Shot Season 2. He quickly broke out with his self-titled debut solo EP, and saw immediate success. James Downham and the band were finalists in that year’s Big Music Fest Breaking Bands competition, semi-finalists at Indie Week Canada, and a Showcase Artist at Canadian Music Week. Downham saw success at US satellite radio with his 2016 single, “Don’t Talk To Girls.” In January 2018 he followed-up with another single to radio, “Fly Away.” Downham released 2 studio albums with his former indie rock band, Reson. As a songwriter, he has contributed over 25 songs to other artist’s recordings.

Kip Walker – Keyboards, Rhythm Guitar, Backing Vox

Kip Walker is a talented multi-instrumentalist, prolific songwriter, and an accomplished vocalist. Kip recently wrote and directed an all-new original musical, “You Never Know” performed by Kitchener-Waterloo Collegiate Students. The soundtrack features 16 original tracks with vocal performances by the student actors.

Bronson Brown – 4&5-String Bass Guitar, Backing Vox

Brown’s a K-Town native with deep music roots in the community. He’s contributed to many local music projects, including Rufus, Thousand Foot Crutch, and others. When he’s not laying down the low notes, Bronson is a true family man, married with two children.

Alan Dyck – Lead Guitar, Backing Vox

In an effort to stay out of trouble, Alan spent most of his teenage years writing music and forming bands in Harrison, a small Ontario town that boasts music industry notables Esthero and Jay Englishman. His aspirations of being a touring and recording musician were ground to a halt after a close friend was murdered at a party. The tragedy rocked the town, dissolved the band, and changed his focus. Alan put down his guitar for over a decade. Turning to education as a means to re-focus, Alan became a mathematician and teacher. He spends his days at Kitchener Collegiate in Kitchener-Waterloo as the Head of Math. After meeting his wife Melissa, Alan turned to his guitar again. His ongoing desire and drive to play is inspired by his friends who chose to continue the grind, in a tough music industry.

Mat Limoges – Drums

Mat is a human metronome who likes banging objects with wooden sticks – but he’s a really nice guy… we promise!