Ian McFeron- Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Piano /
Alisa Milner- Fiddle /
Various- Lead Guitar /
Jon Markel- Bass /
Mark Bateman- Drums
Influences
Bob Dylan, Ryan Adams, David Gray, Beatles, Dave Mathews Band, Simon and Garfunkel, Donovan, The Mamas and the Papas, Joni Mitchell, James Taylor, Tracy Chapman, Elliott Smith, Gillian Welch, Wilco
Sounds Like
A unique blend of musical influences ranging from acoustic rock to folk, from alt-country to gritty blues. The Ian McFeron Band's groove-based sound combines the dynamic charisma of the early Beatles with the raw live passion of the Dave Mathews Band.
The Ian McFeron Band exploded onto the Seattle music scene shortly after releasing their debut album, Don't Look Back (2003), when they were discovered by “The Mountain” in Seattle (AM-formatted KMTT at 103.7 FM). Within months, the first single, Love Me Twice, edged out songs by Modest Mouse, Bob Schneider, The Bo Deans, and Ray LaMontagne in The Mountain's "New Music Throwdown," a weekly competition where listeners vote for their favorite of two new songs. The band went on to share the spotlight with international and national artists such as Patty Griffin, Nanci Griffith, Shawn Mullins, Amos Lee, Sister Hazel, Missy Higgins, Julia Fordham, Carbon Leaf, The Hothouse Flowers, and Jars of Clay.
A prolific songwriter whose lyrical prose and fervent work ethic has drawn comparisons to Bob Dylan and Ryan Adams, McFeron has released a steady stream of albums: Don’t Look Back (2003), A Long Way To Freedom (2005), and Fistfight With Father Time (2006). Let It Ride (2007) marks the band’s fourth full length LP- a fourteen-track narrative spanning themes of love and heartbreak, faith and despair, political corruption and hope. Released on March 3rd, 2007, Let It Ride was celebrated with back-to-back shows at the Triple Door in Seattle, both of which sold out in advance.
In live performance, McFeron (vocals, guitars, piano) is joined by the Texas fiddle of Alisa Milner and the backbeat rhythms of Todd VanSelus and Mark Bateman. The band has also performed with well-known Northwest lead-guitar players such as Alice Stuart and Rod Cook, and with slide-guitar virtuoso Dan Tyack. The diverse musicianship of its members allows the Ian McFeron Band to shift smoothly through a variety of roots-Americana styles, ranging from acoustic folk rock to gritty alt-country blues, from heartfelt, soulful ballads to driving, danceable backbeat groves.
I was serious about the bonfire at my house. Next time bring that diesel-hog tour bus of yours right up my gravel road and camp out by my creek. It's the true Sandpoint experience, my friends.
Also, if you ever want to try having a performance poet open a show or two, just let me know. Your music is, of course, more than enough for any crowd, but it could be just the right twist to send an evening over the edge. . .
I want to give a shout to the Ian McFeron Band for jamming in Studio B and jamming out a couple tunes in the 7 o'clock hour of the show this week. Give a listen to their performance HERE.
Thanks so much for bringin' the tunes back to Bakersfield. btw that is one sweet bus you got there - can't wait to see what the conversion to veggie oil brings. :) Good luck with the new album and tour etc. Thanks again!
Thank you for the add. Can't get enough of your music. You rock and Ian McFeron and all the band members are all so down to earth, very awesome. Please come back to Burque soon! peace
I see you are coming back to SA!!! How exciting! I'm moving to NYC in July but I will definitely be there for that show...at least I get to see you play one last time before I move..YAY!!!!
Why hello Mr. McFeron! It's been awhile! I've been seeing your posters all over town and I thought I'd let you know that I'm going to rally some of my friends from work to head down to the Tractor on the 19th. Hope you are well...
Man, I was so tired after the show...we had traveled so far...I was asking what your name was and it was the same as your band name! Ha! You guys were smooth and steady. Great night. Take care, maybe we will see you down the road. -Adam M
