Iamb is a band from the
Central Coast of California
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. While it began as a solo recording project by frontman Ross Major, Iamb now performs with various members as a band. The music can be described as a combination of
indie
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,
post-rock, or
folk
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* Folk Plus or Fo ...
music.
The music video for Iamb's first single, "I Don't Care What Happens," has been featured on
MTV and
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.
Iamb has released a full-length album and a 7" record on independent label Real Love Records
Band members
*Ross Major - Vocals, Guitar, Mandolin, Keyboard
*George Major - Cello, Violin
Other contributors
*Andy Pyle - Live Guitar, Keyboard, Banjo
*Paul Frankel - Drums and Percussion
*Kevin Coons - Guitar
*Kelly Bold - Vocals
Discography
*''I'll Stay Waiting'' (2006)
*"Pacific Nature Recording Presents... 1" (Split CD with
Kingsauce
Kingsauce is a "novelty-pop" project headed by Richie Chodes. They are considered to be an extension of The Elephant 6 Recording Company. Combining elements of mid-1960s pop, 1970s AM radio, and a touch of vaudeville, Kingsauce creates tunes with ...
and Flatsound) (2007)
*''Come Back Home'' (Split 7" with Candle) (2007)
*"Farewell" (Re-released under his name, Ross Major, digitally) (2008)
References
External links
PureVolumeReal Love RecordsReview by Derives.netBob Marley
Musical groups from California
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