Check out
Jamel Northern's
piece for Fox 29!!
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IKE's John Faye does a solo performance of "Just A Moment"
Check out IKE's video for
DEATHBED (NA,NA,NA)!!
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DEATHBED at World Cafe Live!
JUST A MOMENT at World Cafe Live!
Influences
IKE inhabits a world where bands like the Pretenders, Cheap Trick, and the Attractions used to live. No stylistic boundaries and proof that great songs can still come from a LOUD rock band.
Besides those mentioned above,
the Beatles,
Nirvana,
REM,
Replacements,
Police,
Bjork,
The Jam,
Jane's Addiction,
Juliana Hatfield,
THE CLASH
Toad The Wet Sprocket,
Marvelous 3,
Jimmy Eat World,
Fountains of Wayne,
Better Than Ezra,
Matthew Sweet,
Jellyfish,
Goo Goo Dolls.
IKE IS NOW WORKING WITH IMPACT ENTERTAINMENT FOR COLLEGE BOOKING. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BOOKING IKE (electric or un-plugged) OR JOHN FAYE SOLO AT YOUR COLLEGE PLEASE CONTACT
NICK DiROMA AT IMPACT ENTERTAINMENT BY CLICKING OVER TO THEIR PROFILE IN OUR TOP FRIENDS LIST!!
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It took the near-disintegration of their
band and personal relationships for John Faye and Joann Schmidt,
the last ones standing in IKE, to make the most compelling record of their
career. Where To Begin their new 14-song album, puts a magnifying
glass to the ups and downs of staying together and starting over...
The Philadelphia rock quartet had
enjoyed a satisfying "slow burn" on their way to the upper echelons
of the city's rock scene. Led by powerhouse lead vocalist and songwriter John
Faye, the band has wowed audiences since the release of their debut CD Parallel
Universe in 2003. Having shared stages with the likes of Bon Jovi,
REM, Cracker, Butch Walker, Train, Better Than Ezra, Matthew Sweet, and The
Hooters, IKE is accomplishing more as an indie band than many major label
acts that get lost in the shuffle. Fueled by high-voltage live shows, unheard
of radio play for an unsigned band, and a loyal fanbase which extends far beyond
their hometown, IKE has taken its DIY ethic to every imaginable setting, from
arena-size concert venues down to their intimate "Living Room Shows."
The single "Into Philadelphia," from the band's 2006 album
In Real Life has morphed into a hometown anthem, garnering regular
rotation airplay on the city's legendary rock station WMMR, and getting
high profile stadium/arena spins at home games for the Phillies, Eagles, and
Flyers. The band received accolades like Philadelphia Magazine's "Best
of Style" Award. But by the end of 2006, IKE parted ways with original
members Cliff Hillis and Dave Anthony.
Starting 2007 with a new line-up
featuring original member Schmidt on bass, and new bandmates Brett Talley
(formely of OutSet) on guitar and Tom Kristich (Jellybricks) on drums, Faye
was once again ready to take IKE to new heights, winning "Best Live Band"
in Out & About Magazine's Reader's Poll and recording the 14 songs on Where
To Begin. Released in the waking hours of 2008, "WTB" shows
Faye and company at their best, combining soaring vocals, big hooks, and lyrics
that are at once confrontational and confessional. With the hard-hitting single
"We Like Sugar" in regular rotation on WMMR and on the station's
"Jaxon's Local Shots Vol. 4" complilation, IKE is building
on the radio success of "Into Philadelphia" and their reputation as
one of Philadelphia's most enduring bands. Ever
youthful, ever optimistic, IKE shows no sign of giving up, slowing down, or
losing validity, with an album that acknowledges how hard it can be to keep
going and rebuild what's broken, while looking forward to the limitless possibility
of things to come.
In late 2008, bassist Joann Schmidt decided to leave the band and in May of 2009, bassist Susan Steen (also formerly from OutSet) stepped in as IKE's new full time bassist. The band is currently in the studio working on their new album, "Tie the Knot with All That You Got" set for an October 2009 release.
Myspace Backgrounds
I wanted to let you know that we're running a 15% off promotion this week on ALL services! :) This INCLUDES MySpace design, Twitter design, album design, and promotional services! Message us now!
"Into Philadelphia" Watch at the LINC is back in 2009! At 12:41 the stadium played the song. PA announcer Dan Baker cut into it to welcome everyone to Lincoln Financial Field just minutes before kickoff. I'll keep my ears open once again this season.
how are you? were coming up on a new album(keep your eyes peeled), so as our treat come grab our whole album "..And Your City Needs Swallowing" right now!
hope you enjoy the music. keep in touch, we love the conversation.
If you would like to have your band featured on the show, it is very simple!!!
Here is all we require:
6 songs in mp3 format (can be live, acoustic, studio stuff, anything you want to use to showcase the band). Yes, its a lot, but we only feature one artist per show, and we use a song to open the show, then a song after every news story we do during the show (which is 5 stories total for one show).
Or if you have an AirPlay Direct account, we can get your songs from there!!!
We also need a brief bio of the band. We will go onto your page and look at the upcoming dates for your shows and let people know about them, as well as link your band on our page under the featured artist section.
It's that simple. We will use every single band that sends us the above, so spread the word and tell other bands you know!
Please email all submissions (send each song as an individual email please) to:
It was great to see you guys tonight! My first full band full set in awhile. I came during the last song at the TLA and I had to leave WCL early last time. Redemption! It was great to see for my first time Susie play with the band. Best wishes gang.
