Seattle cinema rockers to spend September and October in Southwest, Midwest before hitting East Coast later this fall.

“At a time when so much music is disposable, Direct Divide deliver a true musical gem that will stand the test of time.” (Marisol Richardson, Music Junkie Press)

(New York, NY) – Wednesday, August 22 2014 – Independent Music Promotions today announced that Seattle, Washington’s Direct Divide will begin the first leg of their extensive fall tour in Arizona this September, with shows throughout Texas and the Midwest to follow. Direct Divide, whose recent Bridges EP was described by Metal Assault’s Andrew Bansal as “cinematic, multi-layered rock music that would be ideal as a movie soundtrack,” will kick off their tour on September 18 at Rogue Bar in Scottsdale, Arizona. The quartet have distinguished themselves from other modern rock bands by featuring classical instruments such as violin, cello, and piano. Full album streams and purchases of Direct Divide’s music are available on the band’s official site.

Inspired by bands such as A Perfect Circle and Muse, Direct Divide blend the classical elements of violin with the energy of electric guitar and the power of drums and bass. According to Nathan Pike of music blog AllWhatsRock, Direct Divide feature “well-executed hard rock songs that shimmer with the backing of piano and violin.” The stark contrast between the moods of the instruments on Bridges gives the band their edge: “Combining the hard and the soft, the serious and the playful, and the pain and the beauty – that’s what works best for Direct Divide.”

Head songwriters Razz and Kevin Proctor have been composing and recording together since 2011. Guitarist Proctor generates ideas at a prodigious rate, while front-woman Razz puts the emotions of the music into words, melody, and harmony. Drummer Valdemar Huguet adds energy and attitude.

Direct Divide are rapidly developing a reputation as road warriors. They have been touring non-stop since April of 2014, and by the end of this year the ambitious quartet will have completed an album release, a single release, two West Coast tours, and one very lengthy national tour. Direct Divide’s fall tour includes the following dates:

• 9.18 Scottsdale, AZ – Rogue Bar
  9.19 Chandler, AZ – SoZo Coffeehouse
  9.20 Las Cruces, NM – High Desert Brewing Co.
  9.22 Taos, NM – Taos Mesa Brewing
  9.25 Albuquerque, NM – Zinc Wine Bar
  9.26 Santa Fe, NM – Warehouse 21 Teen Center
  9.27 Tulsa, OK – Downtown Lounge
  9.29 Denton, TX – Hailey’s
  10.1 Fort Worth, TX – The Grotto
  10.3 Austin, TX – Gypsy Lounge
  10.5 Houston, TX – Super Happy Fun Land
  10.9 Chattanooga, TN – Rhythm and Brews
  10.12 Cincinnati, OH – Chameleon
  10.13 Muncie, IN – Be Here Now
  10.14 Chicago, IL – The Underground
  10.15 Battle Creek, MI – Music Factory
  10.16 Kenosha, WI – Ashling on the Lough
  10.17 Lima, OH – Avalon Bar
  10.22 Annapolis, MD – Metropolitan
  10.24 Orange, NJ – Hat City Kitchen
  10.25 Philadelphia, PA – Legendary Dobb’s
  10.26 New York City, NY – Fontana’s
  10.29 Southbridge, MA – The Cannery
  11.1 Newburgh, NY – Ritz Theater
  11.3 Columbus, OH – Woodlands Tavern
  11.5 Indianapolis, IN – Melody Inn
  11.6 Fort Wayne, IN – Berlin Music Pub
  11.7 Lake Villa, IL – Swing State
  11.8 Harrisburg, SD – Phoenix Lounge
  11.10 Salt Lake City, UT – Piper’s Irish Pub
  11.11 Jerome, ID – Diamondz
  11.13 Bend, OR – Volcanic Theater Pub
  11.15 Portland, OR – Tillicum