Iris I officially formed in September of 2006. In 2005, drummer Michael Cotta (formerly of Loom) met bassist Marc Gamble, ironically through Loom’s bass player at the time. Marc had fled Idaho in search of a rock band that wanted to emphasize artistic creativity. He found that with Michael, a drummer whose use of electronic pads, loops and pedal effects, in conjunction with acoustic drums, sonically and rhythmically help to shape the music.
Vocalist/guitarist Dan Hagan (formerly of Trine, Seed, and Collapse) had occasionally played on the same bill with Michael’s band in the early 2000's. Unbeknownst to Dan, Michael was plotting a way to steal him for his band, even back then. They stayed in touch over the years and in September 2006, they came to the conclusion they should be in the SAME band and Dan joined the project.
Michael and Dan are both Seattle music veterans. The members of Iris I have played all the clubs of Seattle numerous times over the last 10 years in their previous bands, including the extinct Off Ramp, Colourbox, etc, as well as cities from Portland to Boise, Spokane to Bellingham.
In January and February 2007, Iris I recorded a 6-song EP. Some music was already arranged and lacked only vocals and guitar, some was co-written together. Their music is intricate and emotional; dynamic and persistent. Their compositions are unpredictable and always contain great melodies and powerful riffs. They draw influence from the early nineties Seattle sound to the rock music coming out of Great Britain and Canada, and at times incorporate moods and rhythms from the Middle East.
Contact Info:
Dan (425) 894-6533
iris_i_music@hotmail.com
Thanks fellas. Your music seems well thought out and evolved. It was all too easy to appriciate such outstanding workmanship. Great job. We look forward to more shows with you guys. Say when, and we'll jump. :)
never touch another man's pbr... for it will be your last! ha! you're dead! yeah brent pounded like 4 of those and past out instantly. which made it real easy for me to take advantage of him... so thanks again guys!
I know!! I wanted to fly home early so I could make it but it was way to expensive to change my flight at the last second. Don't you worry, I'll be at the next show on the 28th!! Its hammered time!!! wooo!! Sorry I missed the show! Oh I did how ever spread the word about you guys (like I always do). I need a CD so I can take some when I travel and pass them out to radio stations. Cali radio would love you guys. No joke. later broskis!!
haha i was at ur last one! anyways... i wont be able to make it to the next one.. i'll be in cali.. . sorry! but be sure to let me know about any after that! you guys rock!
Fired up for the Box!! Looking forward to gettin down with the get downs! Speaking of get down, I didnt make the donkey league by the way, I wont get down on myself too bad as long as you guys get down on Friday Nite yourselves!
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