About
What? As fresh and as clean as your soap dish, The Ivorys from Chicago, IL harness the love of classic rock but with a new spin. Through influences ranging from The Stooges and The Rolling Stones, to The Strokes, The White Stripes, and Arctic Monkeys; there is no doubt that this power trio has developed a retro but catchy sound that is sure to enrapture your interest in more ways than one. "Piece of Mind" is a sure standout track on the new recordings by the band with new member Neil Candelora. "Piece of Mind" showcases some of the bands best work in the raw, herky-jerky rocker. Be sure to see the band perform to get the full idea of what the band is all about- energetic, and fun rock 'n' roll that you are not afraid to sing along to.
Who? The Ivorys are longtime friends. Brendan Lazar (Drums/Percussion/Vocals) has known Sam White (Bass Guitar/Lead Vocals) since they were wee young in kindergarten. The Ivorys officially formed when Lazar met Robert Thomas in high school on Chicago's near south side in 2003. In December of 2009, Neil Candelora took over the Guitar and Vocal duties.
The three grouped together in Lazar's basement to write and rehearse all of their material. Soon enough, their first self titled EP sprouted from the dust, the gigs were forming, and The Ivorys were well on their way to a fast following in Chicago through opening for bands such as The Redwalls, Mondo Diao, and Badfish to name a few. They soon fell under the wing of Chicago music producer, Ira Antelis where the band still records all of their material at his downtown recording studio.
Quick Facts
• Showcased for Music Dealer's at SXSW 2009/ Hardrock Cafe Chicago 2011
• Performed at notable venues in Chicago like Metro (headlined twice), House of Blues (supporting Badfish and The Redwalls), Double Door (supporting Mondo Diao), Beat Kitchen (supporting The Hard Lessons and Monty Are I), Subterranean (supporting Locksley), and Bottom Lounge among others.
•Supported National Acts such as The Redwalls, Das Racist, Locksley, Oberhofer
• Have been on three self booked tours of the midwest and east coast
• Showcased on FOX local news and in the Redeye
• Song "Can't Stop" has appeared on WXRT's Local Anesthetic
FOR FANS OF
Kings Of Leon
The Black Keys
The White Stripes
The Strokes
MUSE
Arctic Monkeys
The Fratellis
OK GO
The Raconteurs
The Rolling Stones