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Northern California modern rock band IVES blends multi-part harmonies with alternate-tuning acoustic guitars, electric guitar textures, and ethereal keyboards in a style reminiscent of Leeland, Mae, and Jars of Clay. Jason Tolliver (guitar/keys/vocals), Grayson Kessenich (guitar/background vocals), Aaron Moreno (guitars), Bryce Newman (bass), Drew Newman (drums/background vocals) grew up as friends in the town of Auburn, Calif., thirty miles northeast of Sacramento, and together honed their songwriting and overall sound.
Though young (the band members are all between 18 and 23 years of age), their music is nuanced and mature in surprising ways; the classic harmonies of "Same Themes, Different Times," the plaintive and honest lyrics of "You Wanted Love," and the allegorical storytelling of "First Lovers' Kiss" belie the band's youth. Their brand-new EP, Themes, was released Summer 2007 and is a snapshot of the young band developing its own unique style and songwriting. This CD includes the driving "Wasted Time," the epic "Find," and the amazing vocal harmonies of "You Wanted Love."
BOOKING
Fishers Artists Agency
3410 La Sierra Ave F275
Riverside, CA 92503
Phone - 9 5 1 . 6 8 4 . F I S H
Email: fishersofmen@fishers.com
Web: www.fishers.com/ives
Don't miss World Conscious Rock [Concert for Clean Water] July 25th at Fremont Community Church. Doors 7pm. $10. Proceeds benefit Blood:Water Mission and World Vision.
It's been a long time since I've seen either Drew or Bryce Newman. You guys lived just down street a mile or so away from me. Good times skateboarding and playing Vigilante 8 (the second one). You guys sure have changed then.
I cannot believe how talented this band is. Keep up the great music =D
hahaha. I miss you guys already and like after you guys left like we got another band. (I like you guys better) And Bryce I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU AND YOU WILL ALWAYS BE MY BEST FRIEND!!!!!!! ((HOPEFULLY)) =)) <33
hey Ives i just wanted to say hi and that i love your music, especially the song "Same Themes Different time". i love that song, i'd have to say thats my favorite song. :D well i just want to stop bye and say hi and i love your music bye bye ~becca
Awesome show at Grace Fellowship in Los Lunas, New Mexico. A huge round of applause to Drew, Jason, Brice, and Gracen for coming to New Mexico. Keep up the great ministry guys!
Hey guys! I hope all is going well! It sounds like it is! I hope I get to see you again, and hopefully play with you guys again! Well much love! God Bless!
