IN ON TIME RELEASED FOR DOWNLOAD

We are proud to announce the digital release of Colin Lake's new EP, In On Time. Comprised of six original songs written over the past two years, In on Time is Lake's first entirely solo recording. Tracked at Nettleingham Studios in Vancouver, WA by engineer (and Lake's Wellbottom bandmate) Bryan Appel, most of the songs were recorded with only one microphone, leaving Lake's voice and guitar playing to speak for themselves.

And speak they do – Lake's lyrics are at once introspective and universal. His unique approach to the lap-slide guitar and soulful, well-worn vocal style create a feeling that is as timeless and familiar as the songs are personal. Love and longing, hope and wonder, redemption and regret – it's all here in these six songs and delivered with brute passion and undeniable honesty. Visit the Media page to download your copy using iTunes or Amazon now!

SOUTHBOUND!

Colin is flyin' solo and headed south! After stops in McCall and Boise, he'll leave the great state of Idaho for Colorado where he plays a two night stand at the San Juan Grill in Silverton (OCT 15 and 16) as well as a very special Sunday show (OCT 18) at the world famous Millwood Junction in Mancos, CO. Colin will also be interviewed and give a performance on KSJD fm in Cortez on Saturday evening as well as KDUR fm in Durango on Sunday afternoon.

From there it's on to Texas for a return to Railroad Blues in Alpine, the Tin Roof in Boerne, and Warehouse Live in Houston. The trip culminates with a 7pm show at DBA in New Orleans. Check out the schedule page to stay up to date on where to hear Colin next.

WELLBOTTOM PLAYS OKTOBERFEST, ROUNDUP THIS WEEKEND.

Fresh off of their first performance at the Sunbanks Blues Festival in Electric City, WA, Wellbottom is gearing up for another weekend of northwest travel.

On Friday they'll be down in Mt. Angel, OR for the state's largest Oktoberfest celebration. CL&W kick things off at 5pm and play til about 8pm, followed by friends the Ty Curtis Band.

On Saturday, the boys head east to Pendleton for a return to the Great Pacific. But this ain't no regular night in Pendleton – it's the last day of the world famous Pendleton Roundup. Showtime is 7pm and we're gonna' let 'er buck.

On Saturday, September 26th, Colin will return to the Muddy Rudder in SE Portland for a solo set. The following week, CL&W will give North Portland a run for its money: they play the White Eagle Saloon on Thursday, OCT 1st. This will be the last of the monthly gigs that Colin and the band have had at the Eagle since January of 2007. The next night, Friday, OCT 2nd, CL&W play the Mock Crest Tavern. Showtime is 9pm for both nights. These will be Wellbottom's last shows until December.

The next week, Colin leaves for another solo tour that will take him from Portland to New Orleans with stops in Idaho, Colorado and Texas along the way. On Thursday, OCT 29th, Colin rolls into NOLA in time for a 7pm show at DBA on Frenchmen Street.

Tickets are available in advance for this Friday's performance w/ the Staxx Brothers at the Tractor Tavern in Seattle. Click here to buy them online for only $8. CL&W will be closing out this great evening of music.

BACK IN PORTLAND AND IN FULL SWING!
Colin returned to the Northwest in late May and has been singing ever since. After a series of shows in Seattle and around Oregon, CL &W participated in the first round of the Journey to Memphis competition, held and sponsored by the Cascade Blues Association. The boys held their own and advanced to the final round of the competition, to be held at this year’s Blues Fest, here in Portland. This means there are two opportunities to see Colin Lake and Wellbottom at the 2009 Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival:

• Saturday, July 4th, 12.50pm – A&E Front Porch Stage: CL&W play a half hour set as part of the Journey to Memphis competition finals. Come root the boys on as they play for a trip to Memphis and the big show.
• Sunday, July 5th, 12.45pm – Miller Main Stage: On the main stage for the first time. Look for the boys to pull out the stops with some help from a few friends!
• On July 17th, CL&W will be back in Seattle to play a very special show at the Tractor Tavern with friends The Staxx Brothers. This will be one rockin' show at a great venue. Tickets are available in advance. Click here to purchase online.

We look forward to seeing you live and in person!

On Friday, May 8th, Colin will embark on a solo tour that will take him from New Orleans to Seattle. Stops along the way include opening sets for New Orleans favorites Eric Lindell and the Iguanas as well as shows in TX, CO, and ID.

Please note that the McCall, ID date at Foresters has been moved to Tuesday, May 19th from Thursday, May 21st.

We are proud to announce that Colin will be featured at this year's Folklife Festival in Seattle, WA over Memorial Day weekend. On Friday, May 22, he will be joined by Wellbottom for the closing set on the Fountain Lawn Stage. Later in the Weekend, Colin will also give a lap-slide guitar workshop and participate in a tribute to Leadbelly. Visit www.nwfolklife.org for festival schedule and details.

The end of May and early June will see Colin and the boys on a McMenamins mini-tour that will include stops in Bend, Forest Grove, Troutdale, Salem and a return to Portland's White Eagle Saloon. For a full list of dates, stay tuned to the schedule page.

Come on back and we look forward to seeing everyone live and in person!

Over the past few months, Colin has been living, playing and performing in New Orleans, as well as elsewhere in Lousiana. Some of his experiences have been immortalized in his "On the Road" blog (click here) which has been updated recently.

Be sure to continue checking the schedule page as dates are being added rapidly. Colin will be playing at several venues in New Orleans between now and Jazzfest, after which he'll begin to work his way north and west. Look for dates in Texas, Colorado, Idaho and Washington in May, followed by solo and band dates throughout Oregon in late May and June.

We are proud to announce that Colin Lake and Wellbottom will be opening for JJ Grey and Mofro at the Knitting Factory in Boise, ID on Thursday, February 12th. CL&W will be performing a full 70 minute set and will hit the stage at 8pm.

Readers of this website are entitled to a 25% discount on tickets to this show. To purchase tickets using the discount, click here and use the password 'FIREFLY'.

This show has given birth to a short tour that includes a return to McCall, ID and Pendleton, OR. Dates are as follows:

• Thursday, February 12th, 8pm
  The Knitting Factory w/ JJ Grey and Mofro
  Boise, ID
• Friday, February 13th, 9pm
  Hogan's Place w/ Simon Tucker Group
  Clarkston, WA
• Saturday, February 14th, 9pm
  Foresters, McCall, ID
• Sunday, February 15th
  Apres Ski at Tamarack Resort, ID
• Monday, February 16th, 6pm
  Great Pacific, Pendleton, OR

On his current tour to New Orleans, Colin has begun to compile a travel blog intended to keep friends and fans up to date as he begins to spend more time away from home. You can check the blog out at colinlake.blogspot.com, or you can simply click on the "Blog" entry in the navigation bar above.

N'AWLINS BOUND: COLIN AND ALEX HIT THE ROAD. Boise show cancelled – second McCall show tonight!

Due to an issue with their liquor license, the Bouquet in Boise has been forced to cancel tonight's show. As a result, Colin and Alex will be playing a second show in McCall, this time at Foresters. Showtime is not set but probably around 8pm.

The boys will be back on schedule tomorrow when they play Music of the Vine in Caldwell, ID followed by several shows in Utah and SW Colorado. Please visit the schedule for a complete list of dates and times.