Ian George + the Well

Portland, OR

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Travels up to 200 miles

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Overview

We play some sort of blend of folk, rock, country, jazz, pop, indie and jam and play nearly 100% original music (we are open to covers, lets talk). We can perform anywhere between full band (upright bass, drums, electric and acoustic guitar) and solo (acoustic guitar, voice). We can perform both upbeat and mellow sets of music and can provide all amplified sound needs (PA, etc)


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Born and raised in the deciduous forests of Minnesota, Ian George’s musical expression (both on and off the stage) reflects the ephemeral seasonal landscapes he was bred in. George has founded and led a handful of bands (some including members of Billy Strings and Caleb Klauder Band); touring extensively through the US, Canada, and Europe and gracing some of the western world's most beloved festivals and venues. In the summer of 2018 Ian performed his debut set at the Cambridge Folk Festival in Cambridge, England. In 2019, Ian released his debut solo album Kingdom of My Youth - recorded in Paris, France at famed Labo M Studios with French pop icon Matthieu Chedid. The album charted on the national NACC Folk charts 7 consecutive weeks. Ian’s most recent release, Post-Corona*, was shortlisted at WXPN’s 2021 Non-Comm Convention as top 10 songs of the year to consider. He is currently based between Minneapolis and somewhere deep in the Oregon wildreness.

The live performance teems with whimsicality, clever arrangements interrupted by triumphant tangents, and outlandish solos grounded by George’s gauzy voice and by the simple strength of a good song. Expect an engaging and dynamic string of gentle and not so gentle folk-rock adventures. Ian prepares to release his sophomore LP autumn 2023.

George plays solo, duo, or with a full band - accompanied by some of Minneapolis’ most acclaimed and eclectic musicians.

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