Dany Laj And The Looks are hitting the road again and issuing a challenge to fans — in the form of their new single and video Meet Me On The Floor, showcasing today on Tinnitist.
The band hasn’t been able to do their usual brand of extensive touring since 2019, and was getting restless. “Honestly, we were sick of not touring,” says Laj. “We miss it and the road is where we belong.”
That all changed when Laj received a message one late night in March, culminating in a conversation leading to the beginnings of a good old-fashioned tour. Laj decided at that moment to dust off the van and get the band back together, as they say. Things were starting to line up and shows were getting booked, and as the reality set in, excitement was sparking within the ranks of The Looks. “In 2021 we made what we thought was a great record, Ten Easy Pieces,” continued Laj. “But we haven’t had a chance to tour it yet. Every time we tried to go out on the road, the world just kept stopping.”
Once the wheels were set in motion, Laj and co. needed a party anthem — there’s no better cure for a bad day than a good party, after all. Laj put his songwriting skills to work, and set out writing what would become Meet Me On The Floor. Recorded at the band’s own Montreal studio, La La Pop Shoppe, it captures the band at their power poppiest, garage rockiest best. Featuring alongside Laj’s lead vocals and guitar is longtime bassist/vocalist Jeanette Dowling, as well as new Looks David Laplante on guitar and drummer Alex Pauzé (with a cameo from Stacey Case on tambourine).
The Looks will be taking it to the streets, alleys, highways, byways and back roads of Canada, journeying from Ontario to B.C. with K-Man & The 45s before heading out on their own in the U.S., returning in November for more Canadian dates with Paul Collins’ Beat.
Watch the video for Meet Me On The Floor above, hear more from Dany Laj & The Looks and peep their tour dates below, and meet them on their website, Facebook and Instagram.
Dany Laj & The Looks Tour Dates
Sept. 26 | North Bay, Lou Dawg’s
Sept. 27 | Sudbury, Townhouse Tavern
Sept. 28 | Sault Ste Marie, Eagles Hall
Oct. 1 | Thunder Bay, Black Pirate’s
Oct. 2 | Winnipeg, Bulldog’s
Oct. 3 | Regina, Cure Kitchen
Oct. 4 | Calgary, Palomino’s
Oct. 5 | Edmonton, The Aviary
Oct. 6 | Jasper, The Whistle Stop
Oct. 7 | Banff, Rose & Crown
Oct. 8 | Kelowna, Jackknife Brewery
Oct. 9 | Penticton, Clancy’s
Oct. 10 | Victoria, Lucky Bar
Oct. 11 | Vancouver, Lana Lou’s
Oct. 17 | Minneapolis, Uptown VFM
Oct. 19 | Green Bay, UFO Museum
Oct. 20 | Rockford, Mary’s Place
Oct. 21 | Dayton, Blind Bob’s
Oct. 22 | Detroit, Outer Limits Lounge
Oct. 24 | New York City, Berlin Under A
Oct. 25 | Rochester, Lux Lounge
Nov. 7 | Montreal, Le Ritz
Nov. 8 | Burnstown, The Neat Cafe
Nov. 9 | Tillsonburg, Paddy’s Underground
Nov. 10 | Toronto, Garisson
