...from the force of his character, starting aside from the straight path like some mighty steed that seizes the bit between its teeth; he rushed towards headlong ruin, and utterly abandoning the divine salvation, gathered his worst comrades around him, and became a most violent, bloodstained, and reckless bandit-chief.

Ivy Mike is a band formed by life long musical mates Nathan Harwell (vox, guitars, drums), Arash Davari (lead guitar) and Adam Shockley (bass). Heavily influenced by band like Cage the Elephant, Pearl Jam, Muse, and Jon Foreman, the sound is the culmination of years of experience in different musical venues, shaped by personal heartbreak and turmoil. Their debut album, "Giants," is scheduled for completion early 2012.

The music is diverse, ranging from raging rock anthems to hushed acoustic ballads (and points in between), but what brings it all together is Harwell's voice and lyrical stylings; his voice easily ramping up or down to fit the moment, and his words knifing through the soundscape to cleverly, and poignantly, deliver his thoughts. It is this marriage of diversity, thoughtfulness, and skill that sets Ivy Mike apart.

Church planter/Worship Pastor with Providence Road Communities in Norman, OK. I like to write songs about love and Jesus. 

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