Category: Stone Iris

0 Breakfast Television Edmonton – Stone Iris

March 19, 2013
by Asher
· Stone Iris

0 STONE IRIS Set To Release New Album ‘Kicking The Can’; Sonic 102.9FM Band of The Month; Nominated for ‘Rock Recording Of The Year’ At Edmonton Music Awards

March 7, 2013
by Asher
· Stone Iris

STONE IRIS Set To Release New Album ‘Kicking The Can’; Sonic 102.9FM Band of The Month; Nominated for ‘Rock Recording Of The Year’ At Edmonton Music Awards

From Left to Right: Juice E. Jensen (Percussion; Garret Niven (Vocals/ Guitar); Jeff Burwash (Drums) ; El Niven (Vocals/ Guitar); Ryan Ast (Bass) – Photo Credit: Malcena Grace

Blues Rock Reggae 5 piece Stone Iris who have been named Band of The Month for March by Edmonton rock station Sonic 102.9FM are proud to announce they will be releasing their newest album ‘Kicking The Can’ on Tuesday, March 26th as their first single ‘I Wanna’ is hitting airwaves across Canada.

Vocalist/Guitarist El Nivens comments:

“Kicking The Can was self recorded, produced and published right from the ground up. It’s the first album we have done in this fashion. The band is very excited to be putting something fresh and original into the chasm of indy music. We kick off our North American tour on March 28th.”

Single – I Wanna – https://soundcloud.com/stoneiris/i-wanna

March 2013 Band of the Month – Stone Iris – http://www.sonic1029.com/on-air/botm/march-2013-band-of-the-month-stone-iris/

The bands eighth recording since first releasing their debut LP ‘Ezparanza’ back in 2008, ‘Kicking The Can’ features eleven groove anthem tracks that showcases the bands fusion of self described Southern Rock from the True North / Reggae Music from a Cold Dark Place.

Track Listing – Kicking The Can

1. I Wanna
2. Serene Machine
3. Recess
4. E-Ville
5. Taste of Fame
6. Kentucky Gentleman
7. Real Appeal
8. Mirage
9. Get It Right
10. Like A Lion
11. I Wanna (Radio Edit)
12. Taste of Fame (Radio Edit)

As Stone Iris plans to hit the road for their North American Tour, they will be performing for their home town crowd with an album launch / tour kick off show on Thursday, March 28th at the Starlite Room (10030 102 St NW.) with local support from Thompson Hiway, Mayday and The Beatcreeps and The Unwed Mothers.

Show Details – Kicking The Can release/North American Tour kick off

Thursday, March 28th at The Starlite Room, 10030 102 St NW.

Line up: Stone Iris w/ Thompson Hiway, Mayday and The Beatcreeps, The Unwed Mothers

Doors at 7:30pm

Music at 8 pm

Tickets are $10

Door $10

Copies of Kicking The Can will be available for sale at the show and on iTunes and bandcamp.

In additional news, Stone Iris has been nominated at this year’s Edmonton Music Awards for ‘Rock Recording of The Year’ for their 2012 EP ‘Illuminations’.

The 5 song EP, their seventh release, was a follow up to their 2011 twin-EPs The Boo Box and Serene Machine and was supported by their Canadian and USA ‘Illumi-Nations Tour’ last summer.

To listen to the nominated EP ‘Illuminations’, please visit the following link below.

Soundcloud – EP Stream – https://soundcloud.com/stoneiris/sets/illuminations-ep

1. Hide and Seek
2. Blood Clot Sunrise
3. Wicked Start
4. Palm Bay Blues
5. New End

EP Credits:
All Songs by Stone Iris
Label: Kamelcorn
Distribution: Kamelcorn
UPC Code: 885767448520
Mixed by: Stew Kirkwood
Mastered by: Stew Kirkwood
Single Released: Hide and Seek
Available on: iTunes

EP Line Up
Ryan Ast: Bass
Garret Niven: Guitar, Vocals
Stephen Robinson: Keyboard
Jeff Burwash: Drums, Bongos, Congas
Kari James: Vocals
Juice Jensen: Auxiliary Percussion
El Niven: Guitar, Vocals

Nominees – Rock Recording Of The Year – Edmonton Music Awards

Greater Than Giants “High Stakes”

My Sister Ocean “Function Control Option Command”

Shelbi “Hells Comin’ With Us”

Short Of Able “The Last One’s Gone”

Stone Iris “Illuminations”

The awards will be taking place on April 28th at The Royal Alberta Museum Theatre.

Tour Dates – Kicking The Can

*from April 7 – April 22 Recording in Louisville, KY

28-Mar-13 – Sonic Band of the Month @ Starlite Room – Edmonton, AB
30-Mar-13 – Shannon’s – Winnipeg, MB
03-Apr-13 – The Palace Stage at Wild Tymes – St. Paul, MN w/ Smalltown Anthem
04-Apr-13 – Up and Under – Milwaukee, WI
05-Apr-13 – Goose Island Wrigleyville – Chicago, IL w/ JIP, Kaiserkeller & Sweet Package
06-Apr-13 – Bear’s Place – Indianapolis, IN
13-Apr-13 – Dillinger’s – New Albany, IN
16-Apr-13 – Cosmic Charlie’s – Lexington, KY
20-Apr-13 – Zazoo’s – Louisville, KY
23-Apr-13- Pitter’s Lounge – Cape Girardeau, MO
25-Apr-13 – TBA – Nashville, TN
26-Apr-13 – Speak Easy – Knoxville, TN
27-Apr-13 – TBA – Chattanooga, TN
28-Apr-13 – TBA – Ashville, NC
01-May-13 – The Calico Room – Wilmington, NC
02-May-13 – TBA – Savannah, GA
03-May-13 – TBA – Atlanta, GA
04-May-13 – The Nick – Birmingham, AL
05-May-13 – TBA- New Orleans, LA
06-May-13 – TBA- New Orleans, LA
08-May-13 – TBA- Baton Rouge, LA
09-May-13 – TBA- Houston, TX
10-May-13 – TBA- Austin, TX
11-May-13 – TBA – Forth Worth, TX
15-May-13 – TBA- Santa Fe, NM
16-May-13 – TBA- Tempe, AZ
17-May-13 – Club Kensington – San Diego, CA
18-May-13 – On the Rox – Los Angeles, CA
19-May-13 – Whiskey Richards – Santa Barbara, CA
20-May-13 – TBA
21-May-13 – TBA
22-May-13 – The Triangle – Salem, OR
23-May-13 – The White Eagle – Portland, OR
24-May-13 – 2 Bit Saloon Seattle, WA
25-May-13 – TBA- Vancouver, BC
26-May-13 – Voodoo’s – Penticton, BC
29-May-13 – TBA
30-May-13 – The Last Drop – Revelstoke, BC
31-May-13 – The Golden Taps – Golden, BC
01-June-13 – Studio 37 – Calgary, AB

About: Stone Iris is a brotherhood of like-minded musicians. Playing music everyday and touring are what they live and breathe for. From humble beginnings in Edmonton, Canada, their initial brand of music, a fusion of blues rock with a hint of reggae was created. From there, a common dream was followed and Stone Iris has been blazing their own trail ever since.Consistent touring, busking, jamming and writing, have allowed the undeniable, yet un-classifiable spectacle known as Stone Iris to fearlessly pursue their craft and passion. With a love for performing, their live show is as honest and original, as it is part of who and what they are. Driven by groove, it makes you move.Much is in store for Stone Iris in the coming year; including extensive touring, two full length albums and plenty of video footage, so keep your eyes and ears open!

0 Edmonton – March 28 – STONE IRIS ‘Kicking The Can’ CD Launch/Tour Kick Off; Sonic 102.9FM Band of The Month; Nominated for ‘Rock Recording Of The Year’ At Edmonton Music Awards

March 1, 2013
by Asher
· Stone Iris

Edmonton – March 28 – STONE IRIS ‘Kicking The Can’ CD Launch/Tour Kick Off; Sonic 102.9FM Band of The Month; Nominated for ‘Rock Recording Of The Year’ At Edmonton Music Awards

Blues Rock Reggae 5 piece Stone Iris is proud to announce their upcoming ‘Kicking The Can’ album launch / tour kick off with local Edmonton rock station Sonic 102.9FM as they have been selected as featured Band of The Month for March. The concert will be taking place on Thursday, March 28th at the Starlite Room (10030 102 St NW.) with local support from Thompson Hiway, Mayday and The Beatcreeps and The Unwed Mothers.

March 2013 Band of the Month – Stone Iris – http://www.sonic1029.com/on-air/botm/march-2013-band-of-the-month-stone-iris/

‘Kicking The Can’ will be officially released on March 26th and showcase the bands fusion of self described Southern Rock from the True North / Reggae Music from a Cold Dark Place.

The first single from ‘Kicking The Can’ is ‘I Wanna’, which can be heard at the following links below.

Stone Iris will be announcing their North American dates in the coming week.

Single – I Wanna – https://soundcloud.com/stoneiris/i-wanna

Show Details – Kicking The Can release/North American Tour kick off

Thursday, March 28th at The Starlite Room, 10030 102 St NW.

Line up: Stone Iris w/ Thompson Hiway, Mayday and The Beatcreeps, The Unwed Mothers

Doors at 7:30pm

Music at 8 pm

Tickets are $10

Door $10

Copies of Kicking The Can will be available for sale at the show and on iTunes and bandcamp.

In additional news, Stone Iris has been nominated at this year’s Edmonton Music Awards for ‘Rock Recording of The Year’ for their 2012 EP ‘Illuminations’.

The 5 song EP, their seventh release, was a follow up to their 2011 twin-EPs The Boo Box and Serene Machine and was supported by their Canadian and USA ‘Illumi-Nations Tour’ last summer.

To listen to the nominated EP ‘Illuminations’, please visit the following link below.

Soundcloud – EP Stream – https://soundcloud.com/stoneiris/sets/illuminations-ep

1. Hide and Seek
2. Blood Clot Sunrise
3. Wicked Start
4. Palm Bay Blues
5. New End

Nominees – Rock Recording Of The Year – Edmonton Music Awards

Greater Than Giants “High Stakes”

My Sister Ocean “Function Control Option Command”

Shelbi “Hells Comin’ With Us”

Short Of Able “The Last One’s Gone”

Stone Iris “Illuminations”

The awards will be taking place on April 28th at The Royal Alberta Museum Theatre.

Consistent touring, busking, jamming and writing, have allowed the undeniable, yet un-classifiable spectacle known as Stone Iris to fearlessly pursue their craft and passion. With a love for performing, their live show is as honest and original, as it is part of who and what they are. Driven by groove, it makes you move.

Much is in store for Stone Iris in the coming year; including extensive touring, two full length albums and plenty of video footage, so keep your eyes and ears open!

0 Edmonton – March 28 – STONE IRIS ‘Kicking The Can’ CD Launch/Tour Kick Off – Nominated at Edmonton Music Awards

February 27, 2013
by Asher
· Stone Iris

Edmonton – March 28 – STONE IRIS ‘Kicking The Can’ CD Launch and Tour Kick Off – Nominated for ‘Rock Recording Of The Year’ At Edmonton Music Awards

Blues Rock Reggae 5 piece Stone Iris is proud to announce their upcoming album launch and tour kick off for their latest release ‘Kicking The Can’ on Thursday, March 28th at the Starlite Room (10030 102 St NW.) with local support from Thompson Hiway, Mayday and The Beatcreeps and The Unwed Mothers.

‘Kicking The Can’ will be officially released on March 26th and showcase the bands fusion of self described Southern Rock from the True North / Reggae Music from a Cold Dark Place.

The first single from ‘Kicking The Can’ is ‘I Wanna’, which can be heard at the following below.

Stone Iris will be announcing their North American dates in the coming week.

Single – I Wanna

Show Details – Kicking The Can release/North American Tour kick off

Thursday, March 28th at The Starlite Room, 10030 102 St NW.

Line up: Stone Iris w/ Thompson Hiway, Mayday and The Beatcreeps, The Unwed Mothers

Doors at 7:30pm

Music at 8 pm

Tickets are $10

Door $10

Copies of Kicking The Can will be available for sale at the show and on iTunes and bandcamp.

In additional news, Stone Iris has been nominated at this year’s Edmonton Music Awards for ‘Rock Recording of The Year’ for their 2012 EP ‘Illuminations’.

The 5 song EP, their seventh release, was a follow up to their 2011 twin-EPs The Boo Box and Serene Machine and was supported by their Canadian and USA ‘Illumi-Nations Tour’ last summer.

To listen to the nominated EP ‘Illuminations’, please visit the following link below.

Soundcloud – EP Stream – https://soundcloud.com/stoneiris/sets/illuminations-ep

1. Hide and Seek
2. Blood Clot Sunrise
3. Wicked Start
4. Palm Bay Blues
5. New End

Nominees – Rock Recording Of The Year – Edmonton Music Awards

Greater Than Giants “High Stakes”

My Sister Ocean “Function Control Option Command”

Shelbi “Hells Comin’ With Us”

Short Of Able “The Last One’s Gone”

Stone Iris “Illuminations”

The awards will be taking place on April 28th at The Royal Alberta Museum Theatre.

Much is in store for Stone Iris in the coming year; including extensive touring, two full length albums and plenty of video footage, so keep your eyes and ears open!

0 STONE IRIS Nominated for ‘Rock Recording Of The Year’ At Edmonton Music Awards

February 14, 2013
by Asher
· Stone Iris

STONE IRIS Nominated for ‘Rock Recording Of The Year’ At Edmonton Music Awards

Fusing soul, blues, funk, rock and reggae, the 5 piece of Stone Iris is proud to announce their nomination at this year’s Edmonton Music Awards for ‘Rock Recording of The Year’ for their 2012 EP ‘Illuminations’.

Drummer Jeff Burwash comments:

“We are excited to be on our city’s radar. The nomination is an honour and an inspiration to fuel our fire higher.”

The 5 song EP, their seventh release, was a follow up to their 2011 twin-EPs The Boo Box and Serene Machine and was supported by their Canadian and USA ‘Illumi-Nations Tour’ last summer.

The band is currently gearing up for the release of two follow up albums in 2013, first one being ‘Kicking The Can’ set for release in March supported by tour dates to be announced at a later date.

To listen to the nominated EP ‘Illuminations’, please visit the following link below.

Soundcloud – EP Stream – https://soundcloud.com/stoneiris/sets/illuminations-ep

1. Hide and Seek
2. Blood Clot Sunrise
3. Wicked Start
4. Palm Bay Blues
5. New End

Nominees – Rock Recording Of The Year – Edmonton Music Awards

Greater Than Giants “High Stakes”

My Sister Ocean “Function Control Option Command”

Shelbi “Hells Comin’ With Us”

Short Of Able “The Last One’s Gone”

Stone Iris “Illuminations”

The awards will be taking place on April 28th at The Royal Alberta Museum Theatre.

Much is in store for Stone Iris in the coming year; including extensive touring, two full length albums and plenty of video footage, so keep your eyes and ears open!

0 Calgary Beacon – Stone Iris prom show of “Illuminations” in Calgary on Dec 15

December 14, 2012
by Asher
· Stone Iris

http://beaconnews.ca/blog/2012/12/iris-stones-prom-show-of-illuminations-in-calgary-on-dec-15/

0 The Sound and Noise – STONE IRIS AND OTHERS LIGHT UP THE PAWN SHOP

December 5, 2012
by Asher
· Stone Iris

http://thesoundandnoise.com/2012/12/04/stone-iris-and-others-light-up-the-pawn-shop/

0 BarsnBands.com – Live Review – Stone Iris

November 27, 2012
by Asher
· Stone Iris

http://barsnbands.tumblr.com/post/36637741965/stone-iris-heaviside-big-city-supreme-thompson

0 STONE IRIS (rock,reggae, blues and soul band) Announce Show Dates in Edmonton (Nov 23) & Calgary (Dec 15)

November 14, 2012
by Asher
· Stone Iris

STONE IRIS (rock,reggae, blues and soul band) Announce Show Dates in Edmonton (Nov 23) & Calgary (Dec 15)

Live Line Up – from left to right – Juice E Jensen (Percussion) | Ryan Ast (Bass) | Jeff Burwash (Drums) | El Niven (Vocals/ Guitar)| Garrett Niven (Vocals/ Guitar) – Photo Credit – Brad Shaw – Roadeyes Photography

Stone Iris, the rock, reggae, blues and soul band that say may be the long lost love children of James Brown, are proud to announce their upcoming shows in their hometown of Edmonton on November 23 and Calgary on December 15.

The groove masters recently released their latest EP ‘Illuminations’, (their seventh in four years) and recently returned from their cross Canada and USA tour in promotion of the release.

With song writing that is laid-back but has propulsive grooves, Stone Iris are able to create a mood that feels nostalgic and promising to let you know that the best times are on their way. Their new EP builds off their previous releases, 2011 twin-EPs The Boo Box and Serene Machine, the 2010 Silhouettes EP and 2008 debut Ezperanza, by revealing a band that is at once more assured and more expansive than it’s ever been.

Show Dates

November 23, 2012 -The Pawn Shop – Edmonton, AB w/ Heaviside, Big City Supreme, Thompson Highway – Show Details

December 15, 2012 – Studio 37 – Calgary, AB – w/ Open Air + more – Show Details

Single Stream – Hide & Seek

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_8iIGj737I

http://soundcloud.com/stoneiris/hide-and-seek

EP – Stream – Illuminations

http://soundcloud.com/stoneiris/sets/illuminations-ep/

Recorded with Stew Kirkwood at Sound Extractor Studio, Illuminations captures Stone Iris as they’re starting to truly come into their own. It all began as Monzmeg, a basement project in the Calgary home of brothers, songwriters and guitarists Garret and El Niven. Stone Iris didn’t fully begin to take shape until they recruited drummer Jeff Burwash, who had been banging the skins with blues outfit Straight Jacket before he was even legally allowed in bars. It was the move to Edmonton to attend Grant MacEwan’s music program that solidified the group, though, first with the addition of Regina-born and Grant Mac-trained bassist Ryan Ast (ex-Without an End), and then adding Trail, BC-bred percussionist Juice Jensen in early 2010. in 2011, keyboard player Stephen Robinson and vocalist Kari James joined the ranks of the band, completing what is the current roster of Stone Iris.

Blending their disparate musical backgrounds–everything from hooky pop music to sun bleached reggae to hip-hop and rap–the influence of seven minds has created a mature sound that isn’t easy to pin down, but is very easy to love.

EP Details:

Illuminations – EP (2012)

1. Hide and Seek
2. Blood Clot Sunrise
3. Wicked Start
4. Palm Bay Blues
5. New End

Album Credits:
All Songs by Stone Iris
Label: Kamelcorn
Distribution: Kamelcorn
UPC Code: 885767448520
Mixed by: Stew Kirkwood
Mastered by: Stew Kirkwood
Single Released: Hide and Seek
Available on: iTunes

Videos

Stone Iris – Live In The RV – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkVfp_iR-Rs

Balcony TV Performance – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtM1yOQbUAk

Stone Iris – I Am Autumn – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7MnwU8o-7E