About

Dawntreader

Label: Indie
since circa 1999
Providing a fresh and hopeful sound to Vancouver’s music scene, Dawntreader endeavors to reach a level of musicianship, songwriting and production that is seldom seen in independent rock acts. Songwriters at their core, Dawntreader’s focus has always been on the craft of creating powerful, emotional songs that will resonate with the listener. Through their united belief in the importance of sincerity in all aspects of their career, Dawntreader looks to make an enthusiastic and substantial mark on the music scene in the coming years. Forming in 1998, the members of Dawntreader quickly realized their collective passion for creating music. A self-titled three-track demo was released in 1999 to a growing underground following. Fueled by their captivating live performances, the Dawntreader fanbase rapidly grew. Dawntreader spent the next year creating new material while working to refine their live performance. The band soon declared a self-imposed moratorium on live performances, focusing instead on crafting their first full length CD. Recorded over the course of a year, the emotionally charged "Thoughts Of An Exile" helped Dawntreader burst onto the Vancouver scene late i... more...
Broken Up

Community Events

01
Feb
2007
21:00 16:00

Last Lineup

Matthew Thomas
vocals/guitars/keys
1999 - The End
Colin Bales
bass/vocals
1999 - The End
Ryan Worsley
guitars
1999 - The End
Joel Willoughby
Drums
1999 - The End

Past Members

Matt Laforest
Drums
2008