Arianne (Annie) Benick=gemini, founder, co-writer, lead vocals
Julia Johanan =gemini, founder, co-writer, keys
Dan Barger=sax and flute, percussion
Zorin McGuire = drums
Shimon Israel = Bass
Influences
Styles; Old school jazz, old soul reggae, old soul jazz, blues, latin jazz, torch, lounge, Motown, Old R&B, funk / Artists: Sade, Erika Badu, mos def, black star, madlib, jill scott, angie stone, mary j. blige, Billie Holiday, Bessie Smith, Etta James, Madonna, Nora Jones, Jackie Mittoo, Jimmy Smith, Big Joe Patton, Jimmy Mcgriff, Burning Spear, Vince Guaraldi, Barrington Levy, Bob Marley, Dinah Washington, Sarah Vaughn, Lauren Hill, Fleetwood Mac, Ella Fitzgerald, Miles Davis, Mighty Diamonds, Scientist, Mad Professor, Twilight Circus, Massive Attack, Leonard Cohen, Bob Dylan, Simon and Garfunkel, Portishead
Sounds Like
Great music that takes you there!! A little bit of this a little bit of that! Our favorite genres combined in a unique, soulful, stylistic way
iolite's music is a sultry combination of soul, jazz, blues, reggae and a little dash of R&B. If our music was a color it would be a dark indigo. This is the kind of music meant to relax and inspire and can be enjoyed anytime, anywhere. Our lyrics speak of of concious living, personal integrity,wisdom, knowledge, love and light. Wisdom within these lyrics comes from life lessons learned and remembered. The music is inspired from multiple genres, uplifting for all ages. You'll find our music simple yet complex in it's emotional depth. iolite puts alot of time and energy into creating music that is powerful both lyrically and musically. Not one song is created without much thought and focus. We strive to create a smooth, professional delivery that any fan of music can enjoy. Our main message is one of understanding and unity for all of humanity. Some words used to describe our music includes soothing, inspiring, uplifting, sexy and really good. Usually we just tell people to check it out for themselves as our exact sound is hard to categorize. They are never disappointed!
!ATTENTION! SEEKING SERIOUS DRUMMER WHO HAS SOUL AND DESIRE TO COMMIT TO A GROWING AWESOME BAND, THAT'S YOU? SEND US A MESSAGE HERE OR AT iolite@fuse.net. CHECK BLOG FOR MORE DETAILS!
I had the pleasure of sub-drumming for this awesome band July 2nd...what a treat. Great musicians and wonderfully nice, professional people. It was a treat to get to play such soulful, heartfelt music and add what I could. Thanks Iolite! Call me again. mike from PROST band
Our new bassist Mikey Walter (form. of the Hypochondriacs) makes his 16 Piece Bucket debut Sat., June 27 @ Dirty Jack's. 5912 Vine St., Cincinnati OH 45216 We go on first at 10pm Also on the bill: Konniption Fit, L.O.H.E.D., Foxes on Fire ALL AGES DOORS AT 9PM
Friday, May 22 at Dirty Jack's... LOCAL PUNK ROCK SHOW THE KILLBILLYS open at 10pm 16 PIECE BUCKET follow at 10:45pm L.O.H.E.D. play 3rd at 11:30pm THE JUNKARDS close it out at 12:30am
The show is ALL AGES and doors are at 9pm Dirty Jack's is located at: 5912 Vine St. , Cincinnati OH 45216
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