Artist description Self defined as a collective of powerful musical styles pieced together to form a compltely original, new-age progressive Pop Rock sound. This is apparent when listening to their self produced and recorded Demo CD. The combination of Rock, Dance, Funk, Ska and Rhythm & Blues forms a solid, rhythmatic Pop band with an extremely strong live stage presence.

Music Style Light to Hard Rock

Musical Influences None too much, perhaps Live, Dave Matthews, Blues, Jazz and Rock

Similar Artists Goo Goo Dolls, Better than Ezra

Artist History Harvest originated in 1995 with Ian, Jeff and three other players. After four years and many musicians, they finally settled with a group of guys with a real chemistry.Early in 1999, after graduation from Center for Digital Imaging and Sound in Vancouver, Ian moved back to the island and hooked up with Kris. They knew of Carsen from his previous band, "Omni", and called Jeff back for keyboards. Newly formed, the band hurriedly recorded a demo CD to enter in 100.3 the Q (CKQQ in Victoria)'s "Rocktoria" competition, under the name "Dreaming Tree." With Ian singing and playing guitar and bass, the search for a new bassist began.Their search ended with Shawn Dakin, also of the band "Major." In September of 1999, Harvest was reborn. Trying to raise a buzz, they have been playing Jam Nights and High School and local small gigs. Currently in the works is the new full-length album. After touring several small local studios, they decided to tackle the task of engineering and producing the music on their own, with much success.

Group Members Ian Bartlett: Vocals and Guitar - Carsen Oglend: Drums and Percussion - Jeff Raimondo: Keyboards - Kris Rice: Lead Guitars - Shawn Dakin: Bass

Instruments Acoustic/Electric Guitar, Bass guitar, Analog and Digital Keyboards, Piano, Drums and Percussion.

Albums Demo and forthcoming self-titled full-length

Location Cobble Hill, BC - Canada

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