News

We won Sound and Vision Magazine's Breaking Out Contest, thanks to all who voted! 

Lots of new shows!! Chicago on 7/14, then we hit the road in August for Cleveland, Philadelphia, Brooklyn and Pittsburgh, then head back to the studio! Check out the shows page for all the details.

We had an absolutely amazing time on the road. Thanks to everyone who came and for the immense support you showed us! Here are some really wonderful photos from RoSfest just to prove to you what a great time we had. Here's what Leslie had to say about the tour: These past seven days went by surprisingly fast. I can't believe we just played seven shows in a row and I'm still raring to go.

We are one of 9 bands entered into a contest affiliated with CBS. If we make the top 3 we get to film a documentary w/concert footage (DVD bonus feature?). If we win, we headline a show at Chicago's Metro. Voting is really simple (must be logged onto Facebook). We'd appreciate your mouse-click here. Here's a second contest at Sound and Vision where we could win a ton of gear, voting requires no registration.

We're most likely entering the studio in June to begin work on our 2nd CD. We're really excited about the new material and can't wait to share it with you all. Problem is, studio time is expensive! If you'd like to help ensure the album reaches its potential, please consider making a donation through the Merch Page (The donation button is towards the bottom). We've got lots of gifts for those who do (credit in the liner notes, signed merch, play on the album etc.)!. All amounts are appreciated and will receive a thank you from us. Regular purchases are also a great help.

Rob gives an in-depth interview about improvisation around the 2hr 20 min. mark of the latest installment of Love Letters. He's the "mystery guest."

Due to her numerous time-consuming committments, cellist Katinka Kleijn has stepped down as a full-time member of District 97. We look forward to continuing to collaborate with her in both the recording studio and select live performances as a special guest.

At long last, our Merch page is hopping! Now's your chance to get signed and unsigned CD's and T-Shirts directly from the band, it's the best way to support us! Just click on the Merch tab at the top of the page for all the details. Check out how spiffy are shirts look..

So..we might need an orchestra to play on some of our next album. Who wants to be that $5000 donor through our CalProg download offer who helps make that happen and gets to play on it? :-) Of course you get PLENTY of cool gifts for donating LESS than $5000 too ($25 gets a credit on the CD, $50 gets that and signed T-shirt or CD etc.) when you download the show. I'll let Leslie take it from here

We have a new Live Album out! District 97-Live at WFPK was recorded in Louisvile, KY by WFPK FM on November 18th, 2011. You can Download it on Bandcamp for a measly $5, but you have the option to contribute whatever you'd like above that. $20 will get you a DVD-R or CD-R of this show, $30 gets you both. Scroll down to check out the complete video of this show.