New Kings come in from the cold

This band has decided to get off the street for a while.

The New Kings usually like to play in traffic but this winter they are taking their in-your-face performances indoors.

They will be performing at the Downbeat Lounge this Saturday, February 11.

Show starts about 10 p.m. and is free.

Here's what their news release says:

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Viewing this band may cause activism

"The New Kings are a band of music veterans (members of Big Rude Jake, The Gandharvas, and Fred Eaglesmith), brought together by a fearless passion for social activism and a spirit for Rock & Roll.

The live show is highly energetic, engaging and extremely provocative, most often drawing comparisons to the Clash, the Stooges and Henry Rollins.

On stage, Michael Louis Johnson is a preacher with the timing of a stand-up comic and the power of a punk-rocker from the old school, backed by a band with the chops to take a song anywhere at anytime.

Take Back The Streets! is real music.

It has teeth, a reason to exist, a sense of humour and is quite simply great rock'n'roll."

Michael Proudfoot, TV producer.

They've spent most of the last two years doing shows of occupation in parking spots, construction road-closures and street festivals.

Johnson is a staple on Toronto TV and radio whether leading the (illegal) World Car-Free Day parade down Queen St. or doing eco-based street comedy at summer festivals.

But the message is never so loud and clear as with the NEW KINGS.

This February the NEW KINGS are making the journey west on the CANADIAN LIBERATION TOUR.

Expect a guerilla raid in your area.

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