West Texas Band The
Iveys Prepares To Release Colors of Honey, Tour Dates Announced
Family comes first for
El Paso based roots/Americana quintet
EL Paso, TX - The Iveys are gearing up for the release of
their fifth studio album titled Colors Of Honey. The band was formed
initially by Arlen Ivey and sister Jessica Ivey Carr, and while that gave them
a taste of performing and creating together, it wasn’t until bringing in three
more members of their family — sister Jenna Ivey, brother Galen Ivey and
brother-in-law Sammy Carr — that The Iveys felt truly complete. According to Arlen,
“The music has a different kind of depth; the songwriting and the collaboration
of Jenna and I together was something that was missing before. I’ll bring her a
song that I think is good and, after adding her input, it improves the story
and elevates the song. We have one track that is about following your dreams,
knowing there will be tough times, but regardless of that, living life to the
fullest and enjoying the adventure. Then there is another song that is about
our great-grandparents and their love/journey through life. It’s interesting
how the family aspect of the band has unintentionally come through in the
songwriting and taken the music to another level.”
The Ivey siblings grew up on the family farm in
the Rio Grande valley, the children of three generations of farmers. Their
father raised cotton, alfalfa, and pecans, and owned a vast record collection
which they often explored. Their influences are far ranging but the siblings
can all agree on favorites Bob Dylan and The Beatles as well as modern acts
like The Lumineers and First Aid Kit. “We also get inspired by our
personal experiences and the things we have each gone through,” says Jessica.
Their influences are apparent in the new songs which are relatable, taking the
listener through the joys and heartache of life, and weaving a story that spans
the album. While the band identifies most with the Americana genre, it is easy
to hear the blues, indie, and rock elements that wind their way into the
melodies. The sibling harmonies and pure instrumentalism that make the music of
The Iveys their own runs through the album from start to finish.
The release of Colors of Honey is on the
horizon, just in time for the start of the summer touring season. The Iveys
have the next six months cut out for them. 500 shows into their career, the
band has a heavy tour schedule beginning in June, plus upcoming studio time in
preparation for their next release in 2020. The band also releases a new live
music video of a cover song each week as part of their “Tuesday Tunes”
series. Everyone chalks it up to being one of the positive aspects of being in
a band with your siblings; family comes first - not only on weekends and
holidays but each time they pick up their instruments or load up the van for
concerts across the country.
The Iveys 2019 Tour:
5/12- Mueller Farmers Market- Austin TX
6/1- Star City Studios (record release concert)-
El Paso TX
6/6- The Ritchey Wine Saloon & Beer Garden-
Alpine TX
6/9- The PourHaus- New Braunfels, TX
6/12- Mueller Farmers Market- Austin TX
6/13- Sanchos- San Antonio TX
6/15- Texas Farmers’ Market at Lakeline- Cedar
Park TX
6/15- Salt Lick BBQ- Driftwood TX
6/16- Infamous Brewing- Austin TX
6/22- Two Docs Brewing Co.- Lubbock TX
6/27- County Line BBQ- Albuquerque, NM
7/3- State Line Barbecue- El Paso TX
