The Band
Dr Truth are a mainstage act at blues and soul festivals - writing and performing their own songs and with their own individual take on a few classic songs. A band known for excitement and having a good time on stage. Currently original members Paul Ashton (keys and musical director) and Rick Lacey (drums) are working with guest musicians and singers.
Festival Backing Band
In addition to performing their own concerts, Dr Truth also are the backing band for other artists on tour and in recent years have played with Omar ("There's Nothing Like This"), Junior ("Mama used to say"), Don-E, Noel McKoy and last summer played the full Curiosity Killed The Cat repertoire with original vocalist Ben Volpeliere-Pierrot.
Fothcoming Releases
The band have 2 albums currently being completed for release.
The first is live album that will be a retrospective and will feature vocalists that have fronted the band including Mike Bowden, Jocelyn Knight and Cleo (of Cleopatra fame and The Voice). This wiill also include some songs not previously released
Also planned is a studio album with a number of songs that will have been heard if you have seen the band live on stage plus a number of new songs again featuring various singers including guest studio singers Misha B and Temiah who has recorded a couple of tracks already with the band.
Irlam Live 2017 sees Dr Truth playing with Ben Volpeliere-Pierrot
Jason came to the Dr Truth Studios prior to the Irlam Live 2017 festival. Whilst there he was also interviewed by Granada Television
Dr Truth are pleased to announce that we will be the house band for the DIVA'S OF SOUL FESTIVAL at Bowlers Manchester on the 17th September and will be the musicians playing for Mica Paris, Shola Ama, Lillie Nicole Mccloud, Donna Allen, Eshe Escoffery