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Ionian are a 5-piece, Cumbria-based band who play music ranging from blues to progressive rock. They play a mixture of covers and original music, and are currently working on their own concept album which should be finished by the summer.
The band consists of: Sophie Wilson (vocals), Mike Riley (Bass), Jamie Francis (guitar), Kiefer McCrickerd (guitar), and Ben McCartney (Ace drummer). The band formed after Kiefer, Jamie and Ben left their previous band (after artistic differences). Jamie moved school to Keswick, where he met Mike, and later Sophie. After a couple of jam sessions together, they decided to start Ionian. Ionian experiment with different aspects of rock music, whilst trying to keep the classic feel. They use the instruments to their full potential (which means not just playing 3 power chords). They are all still in secondary school (Mike and sophie are in 6th form), but they have been playing since they were very young and are all experienced musicians, despite their age. Look out for Ionian on the Drystone Stage at Solfest 2006, Cumbria's answer to Glastonbury (see link)! Ionian will also be playing on the Maryport Blues Festival Trail on 30 July. Stay tuned for information on the current album, and for more links that will soon be added. |
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