Canada's Downhere Announce Plans To End In January
Canadian rock band Downhere have announced that the band will finish at the end of the year. During their illustrious twelve-year career, Downhere has garnered 13 Covenant Awards, 4 Juno Awards and a Dove Award for Modern Rock Recorded Song of the Year. They released what will now be their final album, 'On The Altar Of Love', last year.
"It is with many memories and deep feelings that we relay to you the decision we have made over the course of the last year", reads a statement from the band. "January 1st 2013 will mark the end of our traveling ministry for the foreseeable future.
It has become very clear to us that this chapter of our journey, initiated by God, is drawing to a close. While we mourn the end of this season we also celebrate over a decade of ministry. It has been hard work and our families have paid a big price. The friends, songs, experiences, and lives changed as a result of hearing the truth of God's love have sustained us through many years and miles."
The band are planning some wrap-up shows for the end of this year, and despite the announcement, they have left the door open for future reunions. "For those of you who know us well, you know that this is not a band break up. In fact, we are open to playing a select few shows or events in the future. After many years and miles spent together we have become a band of brothers who love each other dearly. There is not one single variable that has initiated this change; rather it would seem the same sovereign hand that has guided us together for this season is now leading us in different directions."
