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We are a new progressive metal band from Portland, Oregon and are currently finishing an album to be released in the coming months.  If you like our music, please share it!

https://elicitrecords.bandcamp.com/album/ten-sixty

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Founded in the foothills of El Dorado, CA... Their music is a fun, raw blend of Rock, Funky Reggae, and Soulful Blues. It is a mixture like no other. The quintet, exerts high energy performances while frequenting local and out of town venues, music festivals and various events. The unique sound of Island of Black and White captures the attention of those young and old: with Chris Haislet on guitar, keyboard, accordion, melodica, flute and vocals, Nawal Alwareeth on drums and vocals, Tim Picchi on lead guitar, Scott Mitchell on bass and Patrick Picchi on percussion. It is apparent for anyone watching, that the band shares an immense love for music. Not only does the band enjoy performing, but their incredible performances engage all audiences; and the energy is shared with the entire crowd.

"If you are already sick of the cold and want to feel as if you’ve stumbled into a magic portal of summer love, look no further than Island of Black & White. This incredibly talented local act will blow your mind oh-so-gently with the smooth rhythms of Nawal Alwareeth and Chris Haislet’s angel-kissed booming vocals. This funky, folky, soulful, acoustic blues duo breaks my heart in the best way every time..."  -Rob Brundage, Sacramento365.com 2013 

"Every once in a while a band transcends time because they redefine music and remain relevant throughout the generations. The Island of Black and White (IBW), a Sacramento rock/reggae/funk/folk/blues band, is on their way - destined for greatness. IBW keeps their fans coming back for more with their improvisational solos and poetic originals. With lyrics like, "We are stronger than we know" and "We must hold on," IBW writes about embracing life and empowers its audience to "Rise above."  -Mathew Jaoudi 2012

“a lifetime of stories crammed into a couple years of experience create the perfect formula that makes up the Caribbean-drenched, edgy and folky sounds of Island of Black and White, El Dorado Hills’ own slice of pure musical originality.”
-Andy Laughlin, Village Life, El Dorado Hills NewsPaper 2011


Article 10/12 Sacramento News and Review- Aaron Carnes:
http://www.newsreview.com/sacramento/for-a-good-time-call/content?oid=7973699

Article 08/12 Folsom/Eldo Style Magazine- Abigail Blanks:
http://www.stylemg.com/Folsom-El-Dorado-Hills/August-2012/Island-of-Black-and-White/


Islandofblackandwhite.com
Booking info:
Tel: 916.307.9982
islandofblackandwhite@gmail.com

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