The Izzys were an American alternative rock band from New York City consisting throughout the time of:
- Mike Storey - Lead Vocals, Guitar, Main Songwriter
- Jack Dawson - Guitar
- Ryan Mackstaller - Guitar
- Steve Strohmeier - Guitar
- Tim Kuhl - Drums & Percussion
- Aaron Redlin - Electric Bass
The group released a couple of albums and singles in the 00's.
Links to Peel[]
Peel first played the band's material in January 2003 on his radio programme via the 'Fast & Out Of Control Wins The Race' EP. He would play a couple of tracks from the EP on his shows and nominated the single as one of his records of the month for March 2003 (Peel's Record Box). The band also did a session for Peel's show in May 2003.
Sessions[]
THE IZZYS John Peel 14th May 2003
1. Recorded: 2003-05-14. First Broadcast: 08 July 2003. Repeated: 13 May 2004
- Stand Up Laughing Falling Down To Cry / Lonely / I Wanna See (The Bright Lights Tonight) / Strange
Other Shows Played[]
- 2003
- 28 January 2003: 'Velocity (EP - Fast & Out Of Control Wins The Race)' (White Label)
- 06 February 2003 (Radio Eins): 'Velocity (EP - Fast & Out Of Control Wins The Race)' (White Label)
- 12 February 2003: 'Velocity (EP - Fast & Out Of Control Wins The Race)' (White Label)
- February 2003 (FSK): Velocity (CD - Fast & Out Of Control Wins The Race) Not On Label
- 12 March 2003: Turning Around (EP - Fast & Out Of Control Wins The Race) White Label
- 2004
- 12 May 2004: 'Strange (EP - The Izzys)' (Kanine)
- 11 November 2004 (Rob Da Bank): A Place In The Sun