Established in Cape Coral, FL in 2000 by vocalist John Sheldon, guitarist Keith Finnell, and keyboardist Steve Chin, EkoTren has carved their name deep into the scene. With the later additions of drummer Eric Pottle and bassist Derek DeSantis, the quintet has toured the state extensively, off of two EPs, �The Tables Have Turned� (2006) and �Destroying the American Dream� (2007) and have shared stages with the likes of Saliva, Flyleaf, Nonpoint, Diecast, Ankla and more.
After seven years of dedication, the band signed with Blind Prophecy Records in September 2007 and immediately hit the studio with acclaimed producer Paul Trust (Diecast, Endo) to craft their first full-length album, �Light the Fire�, available worldwide in early 2008. Steered by melody and driven by metal, the 11-track effort breathes new life into fan favorites like �The Tables Have Turned� and displays brand new tracks in EkoTren�s signature style.
After the international release of the album, EkoTren aims to bring their unique breed of metal to the masses with extensive touring. Catch EkoTren on tour with Ill Nino late January!
EkoTren on Tour
Jan 16 - Peabody�s Cleveland, Ohio
Jan 17 - Planet Rock Battle Creek, Michigan
Jan 18 - Bridge Street Bar & Grill Sparland, Illinois
Jan 19 - Motorheads Bar and Grill Michigan Center, Michigan
Jan 20 - Legends Chicago, Illinois
Jan 25 - The Rock Nightclub Maplewood, Minnesota
Jan 26 - Phoenix Lounge Harrisburg, South Dakota
Jan 28 - House of Bricks Des Moines, Iowa
Jan 30 - PJ�s Pub Manhattan, Kansas
EkoTren w/ Ill Nino, Bobaflex, and Droid
Jan 31 - Agora Ballroom w/ Ill Nino Cleveland, Ohio
Feb 1 - Harpo�s w/ Ill Nino Detroit, Michigan
Feb 1 - Lizard Lounge Wichita, Kansas
Feb 2 - Pearl Room w/ Ill Nino Mokena, Illinois
Feb 4 - The Rock w/ Ill Nino Minneapolis, Minnesota
Feb 7 - Gator�s w/ Ill Nino Farmington, New Mexico
Feb 13 - Jack Rabbits Jacksonville
Feb 14 - Midnite Rodeo w/ Ill Nino Abilene, Texas
Feb 15 - Scout Bar w/ Ill Nino Houston, Texas
Feb 16 - Ridglea Theatre w/ Ill Nino Ft Worth, Texas
Feb 21 - Headliner�s w/ Ill Nino Lexington, Kentucky
Feb 22 - Jaxx w/ Ill Nino Springfield, Virginia
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