An eclectic mix of well crafted songs from the three songwriters of Izabella. Psychedelic-soul and roots music from the West.

13 MP3 Songs
ROCK: Jam-band, ROCK: Psychedelic

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Bringing positive vibrations to your community through song, dance and celebration.

"More spirit than gimmick...music for the perpetually dancing community."
-Samantha Gorskey, KVMR FM

IZABELLA was born out of years of musical connections. Like many bands before, and many yet to come, the search for new music is what ultimately brings these musicians together. The love of the improvisational/jam community is what drives and inspires them to push forward. Sean Lehe (guitar/vocals), Lucas Carlton (drums) and Murph (bass/guitar) spent four years recording and touring with Bay Area jamband, Home At Last. With a desire for a fresh start, the trio decided in the spring of 2006 to branch out with a new face and renewed sense of purpose. After years of networking in the scene, close connections were made with some of the most talented players around. As a result, the trio has grown to a five-piece machine following a musical merger with Sacramento based âFour Guys From Renoâ. The Sacramento boys bring the soulful energy of Brian Rogers (vocals/bass/percussion/guitar) and the chunky funk of Sam Phelps (keys/bass/guitar/vocals). Brian and Sam have been musical brothers since High School and have already created an impressive legacy of solo recordings.

The intent of this group is to develop a musical space that is exploratory, challenging AND accessible. Inspired genre-bending songwriting, danceable energy, and emotive vocals are the key ingredients toward this end. No musical experience, however, is complete without strong community. As IZABELLA was born from musical connections, so will it thrive and grow with positive connections made in the community.

The band has made big strides in its first year of operation. After 80 gigs from March to December, exceptional performances at Bobolink Music Festival and Las Tortugas Dance of the Dead, and sit-ins with Tim Carbone and Andy Goessling of Railroad Earth and Scott Law, this band has created a huge buzz in California and beyond. In January of 2008, the IZABELLA boys will release their second studio creation "In The West", and look to tour nationwide as the year progresses. The first release, "Dream When You Sleep", was recently picked up for distribution in Japan by Grey Dog's Records.