Last Tuesday, the small yet energetic fan base of up-and-coming indie rock band Jupiter One was given a taste of some New York City-fueled music, warming up Club W.
The band, which formed in 2002, offers a down-to-earth attitude and humor that makes their music readily accessible and easy to enjoy. Comprised of K. Ishibashi (lead vocals/violin), Ishibashi's wife Mocha (vocals, keyboards and violin), bass player Patrick "panda" Docherty, drummer David Hileman, and guitarist Zack Colwell, Jupiter One possesses a style that makes their sound distinctive, if not stylishly retro.
Hileman, when asked about their influences, was quick to mention some famous company: "David Bowie, The Police, ELO, Pink Floyd, and The Beatles."
Jupiter One was the fourth band to play at the bar on Tuesday night, and their catchy tunes certainly got the audience moving. To pump up the crowd Ishibashi did a "slow mans' 320," a flying kick type of maneuver.
The band has been touring the US since September 2007 and have no plans of halting anytime soon.
"We love it. We plan on touring England; our album comes out this summer," Hileman said.
Their self-titled album is already digitally available on iTunes, but due to production and time expenses they've decided to wait until the summer to release a hard copy.
Jupiter One's popularity has been consistently growing: they've been featured on the radio show called "Out of the Box," not to mention a Mazda commercial in Europe.
The band is already getting an idea of the pain of gaining popularity, as Colwell needed seven stitches after a bench hurdling accident, risking the tour dates.
"I still performed and didn't miss one show," Colwell said.
The guys contribute most of their notoriety and success to their manager Ryan Ruden, who they consider a fifth band member, thanks to his dedication and hard work.
If Tuesday's show was any indication, Jupiter One's high-paced performance will put them on the map as an evolving band with no plans of slowing down.
Photo: Courtesy of Laron Fomby
