Member Since: 14/11/2005
Band Website: www.onwardtoiowa.tumblr.com
Band Members:Jake New (Vocals, Guitar, Piano, Harmonica)
Katy New (Vocals, Keys, Tambourine)
Jay Lingo (Drums and other Percussion, Guitar, Banjo)
Influences:Steve Wagler.John Lennon.Neutral Milk Hotel.Elliott Smith.Eels.Bob Dylan.Broc Stanage.Nick Drake.Sufjan Stevens.Johnny Cash.Bright Eyes.The Shins.Something Corporate.Nada Surf.Unbunny.Beck.Fruit Bats.Naked- (mainly just because they've been so cool to us and have pushed us to actually do shows).Thomas Newman.James Horner.Steve Lagree is a pretty big influence, also.Steven and Tricia Zdrenka.Paul Sarlo, as it was on his guitar that jake first played in front of a crowd.Muffin, as it was his guitar that jake played many of his first Onward to Iowa sets.Intentions to Break, as they always help us out it seems like.Jay Lingo- Because he's Jay Lingo.Darren Johnson because he told us to cover Such Great Heights.Mathew New.Our parents.Zach New.Our big sister Anna.And so many more.
Sounds Like:
us, playing music.
Record Label: None