The Shakedowns will be playing the De’d Dog on Sept. 18, and the band has a bit of a local connection.

Rhythm guitarist Evan Cole used to live in Hinton and members of the band have been here a number of times to do sound for other acts. 

Skylar Dayton said he is happy to finally be able to bring his own group to Jasper. 

“We all snowboard, so we’ve been to Marmot Basin several times and stayed in Jasper to soak up the nightlife,” Dayton said. “We’ve always wanted to get out here with our own group.”

The Shakedowns play a range of different styles but mostly high-energy blues with rock roots. 

“Anyone who likes hard hitting rock and a wild stage show should definitely come on out,” Dayton said. 

The Shakedowns have recently released their debut album and are touring to promote it. 

“We’re really proud of it, especially the fact that we’ve done all of the ‘leg work’ independently and are already starting to see some really positive feedback and interest,” Dayton said about the new album, titled Good Morning Josh...We’re Sorry.

The record will be available at HMV locations and will soon be online. It can also be purchased at their upcoming tour stop in Jasper. More information can be found online at www.theshakedowns.ca

The band is made up of Dayton on guitar and vocals, Colten Robert on drums, Jen Perry on bass and back-up vocals and Cole on rhythm guitar and vocals.