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Band Bio | Band Members | Albums | Steelhouse Festival | Overall Review
Steelhouse Appearance: 2023
Genre: Psychedelic Rock / Classic Rock Revival / Blues Rock
From: Montreal, Canada
The Damn Truth are the lovechild of 60s counterculture and 70s riff-rock, born in modern-day Canada. Known for their heart-on-sleeve lyrics, searing vocals, and aesthetic that screams lava lamp and leather jacket, they’ve carved out a space for authentic, soulful rock in the modern age.
Fronted by the spellbinding Lee-La Baum, the band blends Zeppelin-style swagger with modern fire. Whether it’s a stadium or a stormy Welsh mountain, they pour heart and sweat into every note.
The raw, rootsy debut – heavy on groove and packed with promise.
Sleeker and bolder – songs that bite back and burn slow.
Try: White Lies, Heart Is Cold
Produced by Bob Rock, this is where it all ignited. An explosive, emotional rollercoaster that put them on the international radar.
Try: This Is Who We Are Now, Only Love, Full On You
Set Vibe:
With the sun teasing the crowd after a soggy morning, The Damn Truth took the stage and changed the weather with their energy. Lee-La's vocals soared over the Valleys like a banshee with a message. They weren’t just performing – they were preaching, testifying, and baring souls.
Highlights:
Forum Rating: ★★★★★
Most Likely To: End up on your daily playlist and in your dreams
Bring 'em back? Absolutely. Like, every other year, please.
Steelhouse Appearance: 2023 Genre: Psychedelic Rock / Classic Rock Revival / Blues Rock From: Montreal, Canada
Band Bio
The Damn Truth are the lovechild of 60s counterculture and 70s riff-rock, born in modern-day Canada. Known for their heart-on-sleeve lyrics, searing vocals, and aesthetic that screams lava lamp and leather jacket, they’ve carved out a space for authentic, soulful rock in the modern age.
Fronted by the spellbinding Lee-La Baum, the band blends Zeppelin-style swagger with modern fire. Whether it’s a stadium or a stormy Welsh mountain, they pour heart and sweat into every note.
Band Members
- Lee-La Baum – Vocals / Guitar
- Tom Shemer – Guitar
PY Letellier – Bass
Dave Traina – Drums
Fun Fact: Lee-La’s voice has been described as “Grace Slick reborn with a soul full of Janis Joplin” – and we’re not arguing.
Album List
Dear in the Headlights (2012)
The raw, rootsy debut – heavy on groove and packed with promise.
Devilish Folk (2016)
Sleeker and bolder – songs that bite back and burn slow.
Try: White Lies, Heart Is Cold
Now or Nowhere (2021)
Produced by Bob Rock, this is where it all ignited. An explosive, emotional rollercoaster that put them on the international radar.
Try: This Is Who We Are Now, Only Love, Full On YouTheir live performances bring these songs to life with such emotive force that even a downpour can’t dampen it.
Steelhouse Festival – 2023 Performance
Set Vibe:
With the sun teasing the crowd after a soggy morning, The Damn Truth took the stage and changed the weather with their energy. Lee-La's vocals soared over the Valleys like a banshee with a message. They weren’t just performing – they were preaching, testifying, and baring souls.
Highlights:
- Only Love – had the crowd swaying arm in arm
- This Is Who We Are Now – a full-blown statement of unity
- Lee-La’s barefoot, full-body performance style = spine-tingling
Overall Review
Forum Rating: ★★★★★
Most Likely To: End up on your daily playlist and in your dreams
Bring 'em back? Absolutely. Like, every other year, please.
