Ivan & Alyosha
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Ivan & Alyosha is a folk-pop, indie, rock band from Seattle, Washington. Formed in 2007 with the current members, Tim Wilson and Ryan Carbary. They were later joined by Pete Wilson (Tim's brother) and Tim Kim. In 2009 the band was recognized nationally by NPR during their coverage of SXSW.
. Ivan & Alyosha spent a few weeks in Los Angeles tracking with Producer Eli Thomson and drummer Frank Lenz
in October 2007. Spending six more months on the record mixing at Avast! 2 in Seattle, then mastering by T.W. Walsh in Boston. The extended play was released in March 2009.
, and was highlighted in NPR's All Songs Considered
SXSW 2010 preview, and were named one of NPR's top 100 of SXSW In April, NPR's Song of the Day also featured Ivan & Alyosha, along with a review of their single "Easy to Love"
he says that the new record will begin production in May 2010.
Ivan & Alyosha released their latest EP entitled, "Fathers Be Kind" on February 1, 2011. It is already available to order on Itunes.
Also, the band will start production on a new full length in April 2011. Prior to starting work on the new album, the band will be on tour with dates across the United States starting in mid February. This has been verified by a source in the band.
In February 2011, the band will leave on a six-week North American tour that will include performances in Idaho, Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, Philadelphia, Delaware, New York, Austin, Ohio, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and California. Notable events in the tour include NPR's Mountain Stage in West Virginia, SXSW in Austin, Texas, and 35 Conferette in Denton, Texas.
History
Ivan & Alyosha was formed by Tim Wilson and Ryan Carbary in 2007. The two met while working on other projects and soon found themselves working exclusively with each other. Together they decided to go into the studio to record. Their first release was an extended play, "The Verse, the Chorus," produced by Eli Thomson in Los Angeles. At the time the band did not have a name, but during a discussion about the nameless project Eli Thomson suggested "Ivan and Alyosha" from the 'Brothers Karamazov'. The two original members were fans of the genre and the name stuck. Ivan & Alyosha performed in Texas at SXSW 2010.The Verse, the Chorus 2007-2009 (First Release)
Tim and Ryan took roughly a year to write the record the The Verse, the Chorus (EP)The Verse, the Chorus (EP)
"The Verse, the Chorus" is the first extended play released by the band Ivan & Alyosha. It was released on March 10, 2009. It played a large role in the rise of Ivan & Alyosha's popularity.-Writing:...
. Ivan & Alyosha spent a few weeks in Los Angeles tracking with Producer Eli Thomson and drummer Frank Lenz
Frank Lenz
Frank Lenz is a drummer from Southern California who has done work for many bands and artists, including but not limited to Starflyer 59, Daniel Amos, Crystal Lewis, Duraluxe, Map, Charity Empressa, Kevin Max, Cush and The Dingees.-Biography:Frank Lenz started taking drum lessons when he was eight...
in October 2007. Spending six more months on the record mixing at Avast! 2 in Seattle, then mastering by T.W. Walsh in Boston. The extended play was released in March 2009.
Rise in Popularity
Ivan & Alyosha was first nationally recognized by NPRNPR
NPR, formerly National Public Radio, is a privately and publicly funded non-profit membership media organization that serves as a national syndicator to a network of 900 public radio stations in the United States. NPR was created in 1970, following congressional passage of the Public Broadcasting...
, and was highlighted in NPR's All Songs Considered
All Songs Considered
All Songs Considered is a weekly online multimedia program started in January 2000 by NPR's All Things Considered director Bob Boilen. At first, the show featured information and streaming audio about the songs used as bumper music on All Things Considered. The program has turned into a source of...
SXSW 2010 preview, and were named one of NPR's top 100 of SXSW In April, NPR's Song of the Day also featured Ivan & Alyosha, along with a review of their single "Easy to Love"
Future Records
In Tim Wilson's interview with SpinnerSpinner (website)
Spinner is an AOL Music property, which bills itself as "the ultimate music blog for free MP3s, free CD listening, [and] discovering new artists."...
he says that the new record will begin production in May 2010.
Ivan & Alyosha released their latest EP entitled, "Fathers Be Kind" on February 1, 2011. It is already available to order on Itunes.
Also, the band will start production on a new full length in April 2011. Prior to starting work on the new album, the band will be on tour with dates across the United States starting in mid February. This has been verified by a source in the band.
Touring
Ivan & Alyosha have toured extensively in on the west coast, and in the Seattle area, including a concert for Noise for the Needy. Their first east coast tour dates were posted on their MySpace on June 16.In February 2011, the band will leave on a six-week North American tour that will include performances in Idaho, Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, Philadelphia, Delaware, New York, Austin, Ohio, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and California. Notable events in the tour include NPR's Mountain Stage in West Virginia, SXSW in Austin, Texas, and 35 Conferette in Denton, Texas.
Discography
- The Verse, the Chorus (EP)The Verse, the Chorus (EP)"The Verse, the Chorus" is the first extended play released by the band Ivan & Alyosha. It was released on March 10, 2009. It played a large role in the rise of Ivan & Alyosha's popularity.-Writing:...
(March 10, 2009) - Fathers Be Kind (EP)Fathers Be Kind (EP)"Fathers Be Kind" is the second EP released by Ivan & Alyosha on February 1, 2011, following the band's first record "The Verse, the Chorus ", which was released in March 2009.-Track Listing:# Fathers Be Kind# I Was Born to Love Her...
(February 1, 2011)
Band Members
- Tim Wilson (Vocals, Guitar)
- Ryan Carbary (Guitar, Vocals)
- Pete Wilson (Bass, Vocals)
- Tim Kim (Guitar, Vocals)
Touring Members
- James McAlister (Drums)
- Cole Mauro (Drums)
- Jesse Carmichael (Drums)
- Chris Coleman (Cello)
- Sean T. Lane (Drums)