What began a minimalist duo has evolved almost accidentally into the dynamic cast of characters that is Route .44. These eight unique personalities explore a variety of styles and meld their diverse musical influences to produce a cohesive sound that is intense, expressive and truly their own.

May 2007 brought the release of their debut album, "Worthless Lessons", a collection of twelve songs that offers an unobstructed view into the soul of songwriter Ian Lacombe and his inspired co-conspirators. The record has been well received, and Route .44 was voted "Best Alt-Rock Breakthrough Band of the Year" at the 2007 Motif Music Awards.

Comfortably at home in Providence, RI, Route .44 performs regularly from Boston to New York and everywhere in between.

Awards and Accolades

CDBABY- Editors Pick- 2009- Our Album "This Is My America" is now featured in the Editors picks on CDBABY.com

Winners of motif Magazines Music awards
Alt-Rock Band of the Year 2009
Alt Rock Album of the Year 2009
Female Vocalist of The year 2009

Bodog Battle of The Bands- Northeast regional finalists 2008

Providence Phoenix Best Music Poll- nominated for
Best Local Act, Best Album, Best Female Vocalist…

Winners of the Best Local act and Best female Vocalist category- 2008 Providence Phoenix Best Music Poll

Motif Magazine Nominated for Best Alt- rock Band and Best Female Vocalist

Winners of Best Alt-Rock Band 2008

Motif Magazine music awards-Alt Rock Breakthrough band of the year 2007

some of the bigger gigs we've done

2007- Foo Fest @ AS220 over 1000 in attendance, Block Party, downtown Providence

2007- Ocean Breeze Blues Festival- New Bedford, Ma. over 1000 in attendance

2008- International Beer Festival - Providence, RI
over 4000 in attendance, we played 2 sets an hour apiece

Instrumentation
Ian "Lefty" Lacombe - Lead Vocals, Guitar
Matt Swanton - Tenor Sax, Slide Guitar
Eric D. -  Upright Bass
Teri Pimley - Viola
Paul Choquette - Baritone Sax, Keyboards
Jessica Powers - Vocals
Robert Champagne - Drums
Judson Lisiecka - Percussion

Discography
"This Is My America"
- Full length album, released 04/04/2009

"Worthless Lessons"
- Full length album, released 05/05/2007

Video for "Barfly" (a single)  released on May 16th 2008...For Web Distribution