Artist description Iko-Iko has received world wide attention from appearances in film and TV. They've performed with many of music's greats like Jimmy Buffett, The Mavericks, Ron Wood, Koko Montoya, Ivan Neville, Ceyenne, Stephen Stills and others. Great sound and musicianship.

Music Style Americana Rock / AAA

Musical Influences John Lee Hooker, Tom Waits, Bob Dylan, Dr. John

Similar Artists Dr. John, Radiators, Iguanas, Neville Brothers, Allman Brothers

Artist History Appearances in the films "Contact," "Cape Fear" and on MTV Sex In The 90's plus Jimmy Buffett's "Don't Stop the Carnival."

Group Members Graham Wood Drout (Lead Vocals, Guitar, Percussion), Larry Williams (Slide and Lead Guitar), Ronald James Dziubla (Vocals, Saxes, Keys and Guitar), Doug Leibinger (Keys, Saxes, Trombone, Accordian, Screams), Michael Mennell (Vocals, Bass), Stewart Jean (Vocals, Drums and Percussion)

Instruments Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitars (3), Slide Guitar, Bass Guitar, Hammond Organ, Piano, Accordian, Tenor and Baritone Sax, Trombone, Drums and Four Vocals

Albums Snowstorm In The Jungle (1989), Riding On The Rims (Live at Tobacco Road)(1992), Protected By Voodoo (1997)

Press Reviews "Voodoo band [Iko Iko] is on a roll!" - Billboard Magazine "Protected by Voodoo" just might propel this band into the history books!" - Launch Magazine "Songwriter of The Year - Graham Wood Drout" - New Times Magazine "It's time to check 'em out! Kicking out a special blend of Blues and Rock 'n Roll..." - WPLG (ABC-TV) "Iko-Iko takes bluesy rocka nd strains it through Louisiana swamp water, coming up with a groove oriented twist that fits right in!" - The Courier Journal (Louisville, KY) "Big Bluesy beats and spiced with a worldly exotica at just the right times...done with expertise and precision" - Cincinnati City Beat Magazine "An eclectic mix of Southern musical traditions; the band achieves what others began." - San Diego Tribune " Low down, gators and gumbo hybrid of Rock, Blues and R&B..." - Chicago Tribune

Additional Info New release, "Shine," due late 1999. Winner "Best of New Times" 9 years consecutively. Winner 1999 Jam Magazine Award

Location Miami, FL - USA

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