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About Me

The Strange Familiar is the brainchild of two young musicians who’ve been performing and writing together since they were 14 years old. Kira and Jeff met in grade school, and through the years have developed their soulful rock sound that is equally heartfelt and powerful. After ten years of performing and selling thousands of CDs with their former band, Jaded Era, they not only have made themselves a staple in their local music scene, but their catchy songwriting skills also garnered them major label attention. Ashlee Simpson recorded and released "Invisible" (21 Billboard, 1 iTunes) as a single for her platinum selling album, "I Am Me"; a song Kira and Jeff penned when they were only 17. After spending most of 2006 writing and recording demos for their new project, Kira and Jeff were ready to return to the studio. This time they were extremely blessed to work with producer Brian Malouf (Dave Mathews, Everclear, Lisa Loeb), for several weeks in Studio City, CA. With the launch of their new EP, Kira and Jeff have recently decided to relocate to Los Angeles along with their bass player, Frank Freeman, whose drive and love for music matches their own. The Strange Familiar’s 5-song debut EP, captures the essence of their music in a way that is both truthful and inspiring, intimate and yet powerful. "You Can’t Go Back" is aptly named as a reflection on all that these young musicians have been through, and where they are now headed.

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Member Since: 10/28/2006
Band Website: thestrangefamiliar.com
Band Members: Kira Leyden - Vocals/Keys
Jeff Andrea - Guitar
Frank Freeman - Bass

Influences: The Kinks, Queen, The Pretenders, Tom Petty, Sarah McLachlan, Pearl Jam, U2, Fiona Apple, Our Lady Peace
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Record Label: none
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Pre-Order Your CD Now!

Hey everybody, TSF's debut EP, "You Can't Go Back" is available for Pre-Order. Buy it now and get a FREE poster! Isn't that exciting? ;)Thanks!- TSF...
Posted by The Strange Familiar on Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:20:00 PST

New TSF Tune Added

Due to popular demand from the video teaser, we added a sample of "You Can’t Go Back" on our Myspace player, which will be title track of our upcoming EP. Enjoy ;)TsFXXooxXx (Kiss-Kiss, Hug Hug,...
Posted by The Strange Familiar on Fri, 28 Mar 2008 04:17:00 PST

Updates! Updates! Read all about it!

Hey hey... in case you haven't noticed, we just updated our myspace page. It was long overdue for a change. We added new pics, a new video teaser, and most importantly NEW MUSIC! so check it all out w...
Posted by The Strange Familiar on Sat, 08 Mar 2008 04:29:00 PST

Album on the way + Holiday Single that has nothing to do w/ the holidays.

It's time we gave you the long overdue update of what's been going on at TSF HQ. Are you ready? Cuz we've got good news! The debut CD is wrapped up & on the way. Look for an early 2008 release - Janua...
Posted by The Strange Familiar on Thu, 29 Nov 2007 02:08:00 PST

Its Kira...

wooooo whoooooo!working on the music... going great so far.....You will have to be very good... you will have to spread the word... tell the world...all that is lusciously STRANGE and yet somehow comf...
Posted by The Strange Familiar on Fri, 28 Sep 2007 05:20:00 PST

TSF Debut CD

Plans for TSF's debut CD are in the works. No official release date at this time. We'll keep you posted... and if you're good maybe we'll throw you some of the tasty licks along the way.Ya'll come bac...
Posted by The Strange Familiar on Tue, 11 Sep 2007 02:53:00 PST

THANKS... and whooooooohoooo :)

JUST WANTED TO SEND A HUGE THANK YOU to everyone who kindly donated their time and rocked this new video out with us! Especially all those who danced, acted, choreographed, made costumes (Patty), rock...
Posted by The Strange Familiar on Thu, 16 Aug 2007 04:43:00 PST

WANT TO BE IN OUR MUSIC VIDEO???

Hi everyone... We are filming a music video for our new song, "Don't Tell Me I'm Not Good Enough", this SUNDAY (August 12th) At CUYAHOGA FALLS HIGH SCHOOL.... The theme of the video is an audition for...
Posted by The Strange Familiar on Tue, 07 Aug 2007 12:40:00 PST

Live video shoot Jun.2nd. Join us!

Want to be a part of the TSF Live Video shoot this Saturday June 2nd?! Calling all fans, friends, family, anyone in the Akron area! Join the crowd at The Lime Spider in downtown Akron this Sat. around...
Posted by The Strange Familiar on Fri, 01 Jun 2007 10:26:00 PST

A Successful "First Rock Show"

In short:Kira, I, Jimmy, Frank & Ryan (Templeton's Zeal) were on board and "in the zone" if you will for a few weeks. Massive amount of FREE CDs were made. Thousands of flyers handed out. Bars were vi...
Posted by The Strange Familiar on Tue, 15 May 2007 12:00:00 PST