Thriving Ivory
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If there's a band to follow in 2009, it's Thriving Ivory. On VH1 and in local newspapers across the country, the band is flourishing as "one to watch" (and download for that matter). Striking a balance between epic piano and guitar ballads with a modern rock sound, Thriving Ivory is topping the charts and breaking hearts with their single, "Angels on the Moon."
Based in San Francisco, this fivesome won't be hitting local venues for several weeks while on their national tour. Already selling out venues, Thriving Ivory's tour spans from New York City to Little Rock, Dallas and back to the West coast again. Playing fan favorites like "Alien" and "Hey Lady," these boys are not only impressing critics and fans, the ladies love them too.
Yet, Thriving Ivory is modest about their success. Of the band's presence on VH1, Stroope told The Hub: "That was one of those moments that was just surreal. Stuff like that is still weird. We did the Jimmy Kimmel show two weeks ago, and watching it back was crazy."
After meeting at the University of California, Santa Barbara lead vocalist Clayton Stroope and piano player/songwriter Scott Jason knew they had something. "As soon as I heard Clayton sing, that was pretty much it - let's form a band," recalls Jason. "Scott's songs have this wonderful lyrical depth to them and are very accessible," says Stroope. "It is so easy to put my vocal emotions into them."
Stroope's unique voice combined with the inspiring use of piano and guitar will remind you of Our Lady Peace, but take you right back to an older band like The Goo Goo Dolls. The bottom line: this is one band you'll think is an old favorite because it's familiar and fresh at the same time.
—Christa Fletcher
Based in San Francisco, this fivesome won't be hitting local venues for several weeks while on their national tour. Already selling out venues, Thriving Ivory's tour spans from New York City to Little Rock, Dallas and back to the West coast again. Playing fan favorites like "Alien" and "Hey Lady," these boys are not only impressing critics and fans, the ladies love them too.
Yet, Thriving Ivory is modest about their success. Of the band's presence on VH1, Stroope told The Hub: "That was one of those moments that was just surreal. Stuff like that is still weird. We did the Jimmy Kimmel show two weeks ago, and watching it back was crazy."
After meeting at the University of California, Santa Barbara lead vocalist Clayton Stroope and piano player/songwriter Scott Jason knew they had something. "As soon as I heard Clayton sing, that was pretty much it - let's form a band," recalls Jason. "Scott's songs have this wonderful lyrical depth to them and are very accessible," says Stroope. "It is so easy to put my vocal emotions into them."
Stroope's unique voice combined with the inspiring use of piano and guitar will remind you of Our Lady Peace, but take you right back to an older band like The Goo Goo Dolls. The bottom line: this is one band you'll think is an old favorite because it's familiar and fresh at the same time.
—Christa Fletcher
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