Artist description BIOGRAPHY Evan Hadley, a Portland-based singer, songwriter, guitarist, is known for his unique blend of eclectic pop "folk-jazz" blended with many other musical textures and layered over groove-oriented rhythms. Former frontman of Common Cold, which became the most well-recognized independent band in the Inland Empire, Hadley just released his third LP entitled "Joy Vacuum" under the independent label, Virtego Records. Sharing the stage with such acts as Gene Loves Jezebel, Better than Ezra, Third Eye Blind, Taos Hum, and Pivot Foot, Hadley and his renowned group of classical and jazz musicians became well known at clubs, coffeehouses, and festivals. Current line-up now featured in the "Evan Hadley Band" includes Noah on saxophone, Kevin on flamenco guitar, Cliff on drums, and Mark on percussion.

Music Style Folk-Jazz

Musical Influences Jazz, Alternative

Similar Artists Duncan Sheik, Chris Isaak, Dave Matthews

Artist History Solo artist Evan Hadley began his acoustic venture in Southern California. He along with a classical guitarist toured local venues playing textured groove-oriented alternative. Several jazz players, hip to the scene became permanent sit-ins. After a move to San Francisco and a search for more members, provided Hadley the opportunity to release his CD's, Trona Project (c&p 1999), and then Joy Vacuum (c&p 2000).

Group Members Evan Hadley (Vox & Guitar), Noah Peterson (Sax), Kevin Ferguson (Flamenco Guitar), Cliff Kaufman (Drums), Rick Crittendum (Bass).

Instruments Classical Guitar, Drums, Bass, Percussions

Albums Dream Girl (1997), Trona Project (1999), Joy Vacuum (2000)

Location Portland, OR - USA

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