THE PEACE LEECHES
Ray Stern & Corey Schatz
New full length CD, "ROY G BIV" available on ITunes and CD Baby:
-----"An electronic/dance masterpeice." (Drew Skitt, Host of the music television show 'London Calling'.)
The Peace Leeches
The Peace Leeches are a dynamic duo that consists of 2 very young musicians: Singer, keyboardist, guitarist and wild front woman, Ray Stern, and guitar, bass and effects wizard, Corey Schatz. There is an energy about The Peace Leeches that separates them from other bands. It could be the body paint, or the costumes or Ray's wild dancing, but every time they hit the stage every set of eyes in the room seems to be hypnotized and glued to their presence. Their debut album, "ROY G BIV" released in 2009 is a electronic/danceable masterpiece nevertheless The Peace Leeches are a band that you must experience live. They've won countless battle of the bands, are constantly commended on their stage presence and in April recieved a nomination for a Toronto Independent Music Award for "Best Live Electric Act". Upon receieving the nomination, The Peace Leeches had to perform live to a panel of industry professionals. That night they packed the bar and had the whole place dancing which is why they are now in the top 10 finalists. On July 23rd 2010 the Toronto Independent Music Awards will crown the winner.
They've shared the stage with big professional acts such as Finger 11, The Trews, Woodhands, Sloan, Beast and Thornley and many more. They frequent The Phog Lounge in Windsor which was just dubbed "Best Live Music Venue in Canada 2009" by CBC Radio 3. They were asked by the owner to share the stage with the well known Canadian bands "The Arkells" and "Holy Fuck" to celebrate the accomplishment. They've been featured in many indie spotlights including 2 television debuts on Southwestern Ontario's "Shattered" and London, Ontario's "London Calling". The Peace Leeches have toured throughout Ontario but are planning a cross Canada tour in the near future. With standout tracks, captivating live shows, and such fresh, young musicians, The Peace Leeches are a band that you want to be the first to discover.
"That was a great set at Rancho Relaxo for Synthfest. Plain and simple, The Peace Leeches are entertaining. Think electronica-synth-pop overdrive with a colourful 80's spirit, sassy vocals, supercharged guitars, making for a fearless but fun performance. Get ready for a high-energy dance-fueled good time." - Lonely Vagabond (Exclaim Magazine)
The Peace Leeches @ Rockstock 2008 with Sloan, Finger Eleven, The Trews, Thornley and many more
Television Interview with Drew Skitt from London Ontario's own, "London Calling"
The Peace Leeches Music Video - "Safe Sex" (By Ben Srokosz, Spur of the Moment Records"
