Welcome to the home of Ian and The Dream
The home of Ian Ash and Chivo, this is where the magic lives.
Information, news, videos, early releases of new tracks...all here.
Everything that anyone wants to know about Ian and The Dream can
be found here on their brand new website! This site is complete
with an updated biography, easy to read tour schedule, and a brand
new video wall for the most current videos from Ian and The Dream!
The newest feature: a live links footer to link you to Ian and The Dream
with iTunes, YouTube, Facebook, Myspace, Twitter, and more!
A new website now, a new EP coming soon!
Ian and The Dream's newest musical release with never heard before tracks!
We Know How To Fall, the first single released by Ian and The Dream
will be accompanied by the release of the newest EP.
A website exclusive: previews of the new song are available for
previewing in the Ian and The Dream Fresh Tunes music player.
New and Noteworthy from Ian and the Dream
New EP from Ian & The Dream now on iTunes
Ian & The Dream's new self-titled EP, produced by Grammy award-winner Stephen Short, is now available for purchase on iTunes.
Simply click the iTunes music note logo toward the bottom left of this page and you'll be taken right to the store,
where you can preview 90 second clips of each track.
New Music Video and Top 45
Ian & The Dream have released their new music video for "We Know How to Fall" directed by Darcy Fray.
To see the video, head over to the bands' YouTube channel, or click here.
Ian & The Dream are now in the top 45 in the nation for Summerfest's Land The Big Gig contest.
By voting for Ian & The Dream, not only are you helping the band, but you're entering yourself to WIN A NEW CAR,
EVERY time you vote! Plus VIP Summerfest packages and much much more!
Simply head over to www.landthebiggig.com now through June 3rd, and register your e-mail address.
Find Ian & The Dream's video of "Anna Belle" in the video gallery and vote.
Ian & The Dream are appearing at Summerfest on Thursday, June 28th at 3:00PM. Thanks for your support in helping them
get a shot at also performing in front of celebrity judges and taking home a big prize. You can vote for Ian & The Dream
five times each day, and each time you vote, you're entering yourself to win.
Ian & The Dream are semi-finalists in nationwide contest
Summerfest, the world's largest music festival, is running a nation-wide talent search for bands and soloists.
The winning artist receives $25,000 and will perform in front of 3 celebrity judges at Summerfest.
Ian & The Dream are now in the semi-finals! But they need your votes to become one of three finalists.
By voting for Ian & The Dream, not only are you helping the band, but you're entering yourself to WIN A NEW CAR,
EVERY time you vote! Plus VIP Summerfest packages and much much more!
Simply head over to www.landthebiggig.com beginning today, April 25,
through June 3rd, and register your e-mail address. Ian & The Dream's video is on the 5th page of the video gallery.
Ian & The Dream are appearing at Summerfest on Thursday, June 28th at 3:00PM. Thanks for your support in helping them
get a shot at much more! You can vote for Ian & The Dream five times each day, and each time you vote, you're entering
yourself to win.
EP Release Party
Ian & The Dream will release their new EP, recorded by Grammy award-winning producer Stephen Short,
with a party at Rocco's Bar and Hall in the Bay View area of Milwaukee next Saturday, April 28th.
The show starts at 9PM and is free of charge. Copies of the new EP Ian & The Dream can be purchased
for $5 at the show.
Upcoming Radio Shows & More
Ian and The Dream will be featured on WBSD 89.1 FM beginning April 16th.
"Breathe", the second track from their upcoming EP release, will be
debuted on April 16th, and will also be charted on FMQB.com
The band will also do an in studio acoustic performance and interview on
88Nine Radio Milwaukee on Thursday, April 26th
at 4PM. Not in the Burlington or Milwaukee areas? No problem! Just click the website links above
and you'll be able to stream the stations.
Stay tuned for an announcement on our EP release date and release party!
A new website now, a new EP coming soon!
Ian and The Dream's newest musical release with never heard before tracks!
We Know How To Fall, the first single released by Ian and The Dream
will be accompanied by the release of the newest EP.
A website exclusive: previews of the new song are available for
previewing in the Ian and The Dream Fresh Tunes music player.
We Know How To Fall:
the music video coming soon!
The first single from the new EP, We Know How To Fall will be the
music video by Ian and The Dream. Filming will take place in
Milwaukee in late March. Check out the Videos section for more clips
from Ian and The Dream.
Ian and The Dream: The Story
In 2008, two high school best friends began embarking on their dream. Sure, they
already had been active in Milwaukee’s music scene: front man Ian Ash won the
Summerfest Pepsi Talent Search performing an original song at age 13. Bassist
Chivo had already cut his teeth playing hard rock in several projects. But after seeing
an opportunity to compete for a major label record deal, Ian & The Dream were formed.
Competing in Bodog’s Battle of the Bands, Ian & The Dream were named “Best Milwaukee
Band,” landing them performances in front of larger crowds such as the Metro and House
of Blues in Chicago. Ian Ash won the title “Top Singer” at Waukesha County Fair, earning
him an opening performance with the Beach Boys. When Grammy award-winning Beach Boy
Bruce Johnston praised Ian’s performance, the band knew they were ready to reach higher
in pursuit of their dream.
Enter Stephen Short, Grammy award-winning record producer who was brought to the band’s
attention late last year. Identifying a band with strong songs and musicianship, Short
helped the band hone in on their identity. Taking them to the famed Sonic Ranch Studios
in Tornillo, TX, Short produced an EP that brought out the best elements of Ian & The Dream:
concise pop songs with uplifting honesty and emotion. How fitting that Ash, a songwriter who
sat inside dissecting Beatles songs growing up, would get to work with Short, a sonic wizard
who had worked intimately with Paul McCartney in the seventies.
The resulting release, Ian & The Dream, touches on themes of love, honesty, and living in
the moment. One listen reveals the freshness this music has in this time and place.
Melodies with flairs of oldies, combined with modern sonic textures, form a sound you
haven’t quite heard before. To boldly go into new territory, that is The Dream.
Where will Ian and The Dream be next?
| Date / Time | Venue | Address | Location | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/23/12 09:00pm | Rooters Nightclub | 901 Northview Rd | Waukesha, WI | $5 |
| 03/31/12 09:00pm | Carroll University | 100 N East Ave | Waukesha, WI | No charge! |
| 04/13/12 09:30pm | Donnie Boy's | 362 W Main St | Waukesha, WI | No charge! |
| 04/18/12 09:00pm | 89.1 FM Radio Interview | WBSD | Waukesha, WI | No charge! |
| 04/26/12 04:00pm | In-Studio Acoustic Performance and Interview | 88.9 FM Radio Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | No charge! |
| 04/28/12 09:00pm | Rocco's Bar and Hall | 2860 S Kinnickinnic Ave | Milwaukee, WI | No charge! |
| 05/15/12 08:30pm | BBC | 2022 E North Ave | Milwaukee, WI | No charge! |
| 06/02/12 01:00pm | St. Robert's Fair | 4019 N Farwell Ave | Shorewood, WI | No charge! |
| 06/03/12 01:00pm | St John Neumann Festival | 2400 State Road 59 | Waukesha, WI | No charge! |
| 06/09/12 04:00pm | Lincoln's Pub | 512 Lincoln Ave | Waukesha, WI | No charge! |
| 06/15/12 07:00pm | Private Party | Private Party | Milwaukee, WI | No charge! |
| 06/28/12 03:00pm | Summerfest | 200 N Harbor Dr | Milwaukee, WI | Promotions TBA |
| 08/03/12 06:30pm | Freeman Friday Night Live | 260 W Broadway Ave | Waukesha, WI | No charge! |
Everything is better with video!
For bookings and other inquiries contact:
Ian Ash | Ian and The Dream | IanAndTheDream@hotmail.com
Manager Stephen Short | Ping Pong Music | stephen@pingpongmusic.com