Artist description Air This Side of Caution's music demonstrates their melting pot of influences ranging from Traffic to Steely Dan to early Radiohead.

Music Style Alternative/Rock/We have no idea.

Musical Influences Raine's influences: Prince, Steely Dan, Ben Harper, Gershwin, Jeff Buckley, Frank Zappa...he could go on forever. J Kid's influences: Smashing Pumpkins, Radiohead, Wilco...Jim Chino's influences: Mike Gordon of Phish and Dave Matthew's Band. Luke Farran's influences: Victor Wooten, Steve Gadd, Santana, Phish, Les Claypool, The Police, Liquid Soul, Medeski, Martin, & Wood, Charlie Hunter, Buddy Rich, Steve Smith, and millions of others making music......

Similar Artists Radiohead, Wilco, The Doves, Coldplay, Smashing Pumpkins...

Artist History Passion is rare these days: during times of stock options, retirement plans, and corporate scandal, Air This Side of Caution is a beacon of truth, humility, and passion that continually attracts listeners searching for signs of life. Determined to keep soul and passion in music, the band formed in August 2000. Vocalist Raine penned a slogan to keep the focus on passion; "The eyes are the window to the soul: Music is the door." Using this idea to anchor a unique and melodic sound, they took the stage in January 2001 in Chicago, Illinois. With performances full of energy, grace, and emotion, the band quickly drew the attention of 93.1 WXRT. Soon thereafter, they earned the distinction of "pick of the week" in the Chicago Tribune. Four uniquely talented musicians form the core of Air This Side of Caution. Jim Chino's disciplined and resonant bass lines unite with Lucas Farran's edgy, yet expansive drumming. J Kid's guitars provide swirling textures, conjuring the listener's spirit. Raine delivers his emotionally intense lyrics with a voice that is intimate and sultry one moment and startlingly powerful the next. The combined result is a richly layered sound that undulates between lightness and heaviness. The young group uses this hefty musicianship to support their dedication to strong, innovative songwriting. "We're easily bored," laughs vocalist Raine. "We really like to play with song structures and formats to deviate from the norm." Armed with the belief that people want something fresh and new, the foursome make an honest attempt not to insult their listener's intelligence. This integral attitude, combined with their unique sound, captivates both audiences and critics alike. Air This Side of Caution's success has prompted them to record a feature-length album entitled "The Unbearable Lightness of Being." From sorrow and remorse to beauty and enlightenment, the album captures the essence of human existence. Songs like "You Will Not Stay," "Dirty Beer," and "Beauty in Life" exemplify the band's unique sound and dynamic. The album was recorded at legendary Electrical Audio in Chicago and produced by Robert Marshall.

Group Members Lucas Farran - Drums; Jim Chino - Bass; J Kid - Guitars; Raine - vocals/guitars/keyboards

Instruments Drums, Bass, guitar, keyboards

Albums The Unbearable Lightness of Being

Location Naperville, IL - USA

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