KIESKAGATO: you, are the one, who can

kieskagato

you, are the one, who can

© 2004 Iconic Rocket Records

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A sophisticated alternative rock which blends elements of progressive rock, hard rock, retro soul, jazz, and a dash of Latin in an eclectic blend

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In 2000, the five musical innovators known collectively as Kieskagato moved from their original home of Madison, Wisconsin to seek their fame and hopefully fortune in the friendlier musical confines of Portland, Oregon. The Pacific Northwest has done wonders for the band both creatively and opportunity wide, as they've become an integral part of the region's rock scene.

In 2002 & 2003, Kieskagato expanded their territory beyond the realm of "regional success story," hitting the road and doing shows all across the country, including stops in Boise, Salt Lake City, Denver, Wichita, Lincoln, Nebraska, St. Louis, Minneapolis, Oklahoma City, Santa Fe, Seattle, and their hometown of Madison, Wisconsin. While playing Minneapolis, the band was spotted by Iconic Rocket Records Talent Spotter Chris Imara, who happened to be in town watching another band. Imara was blown away by the band's powerful live performance and recommended them to the label heads. The band was signed two months later and immediately went to the studio to record the critically acclaimed "You, Are The One, Who Can."

The band resonates with modern rock fans looking for true originality on a number of levels, starting with lead singer Josh Vasby's dreamy vocals and the expansive musical landscapes that demonstrates Kieskagato's confidence, musical craftsmanship, and originality.

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  • Kieskagato: "Live Free or Die"
    author: Peter Walters

    originaly Rm. 101, Kieskagato has successfully attempted to free themselves from the tedious task of sticking to any one genre. not that this is a weird al record, but that their tastes have expanded so much since 2002's "half of what you wanted" melding styles and trying new things was the only thing they could do to not bore themselves. so they releived themselves of their name and created an album that bridges the gap between (here comes that tired old radiohead reference again) radiohead's "ok computer" and miles davis' "kind of blue". thats saying it simply though.

  • kieskagato most exciting new artist of 2004
    author: insound

    You, Are The One, Who Can blew me away with its beautiful compositions, hard yet ultra-professional musical performance, and the incredible diversity of sounds brought out for every song. Each song on the record builds on the last, creating a mind blowing tapestry of indie-rock, jazz, soul, and salsa music. Keep listening; in the next year or so, Kieskagato will create a melt down among American pop music fans.

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